Gilbert Hudson Prince

Photo taken during alumni dinner, 1961. Series UA PC 4; Item no. 9 (126).

Name of Memorial/Commemoration: Plaque in memory of Dr. G. H. Prince

Other Names:

Location: Now located in the Forestry and Geology Building.

Date Unveiled: 1961

Artist/Creator: N/A

Named for: Gilbert Hudson Prince

Event/Occasion/Significance: The plaque, in memory of the former Deputy Minister of Lands and Mines for New Brunswick, was presented at the alumni dinner.

Plaque Inscription/Text Associated: In loving memory of Gilbert Hunt Prince, I.S.O, M.Sc.F.,D.Sc.: June 9, 1888- November 2, 1952 Distinguished alumnus and member of Senate of this university A graduate in Forestry of the class of 1912 Deputy Minister N.B Debt. Lands and Mines:1924-1952 Erected by his family: 1961

Notes: The plaque was received by Dr. J. Miles Gibson, former Dean of Forestry, and UNB president Dr. Mckay at the alumni dinner. The memorial was presented by Prince's sister, Miss M. Caroline Prince.

Source(s):

• Plaque Inscription: University of New Brunswick Public Relations Photograph Collection; Series 2; Sub-series 3; File 721; Item 27
• Daily Gleaner 18 May 1961.
• The Alumni News v. 15, no. 2 (Summer 1961): 14.

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