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Dr. George Ferguson Book Launch Nov 14, 2014

Submitted by bjohnston on 12 November 2014

The Wood Fairies Christmas Deed by the late Dr. George Ferguson and illustrated by Liz Toohey-Wiese will be launched at the school which is his namesake, Dr. George Ferguson School.

Purchase a physical copy of this book here. Or, view an animated video on our YouTube channel.

Where: Dr. George Ferguson School, 117 Brotherton Ave, Regina, SK

When: Friday, November 14, 10:45 a.m.

Background:

The launch of this charming Christmas story is made possible thanks to the work of many and the support of the Lung Association of Saskatchewan. The event will include a reading of the short book and an illustrated video of the story.

Dr. George Fergusson, 1883 – 1964 was a pioneer in North America’s fight against tuberculosis and the introduction of free treatment. He served as Medical Director, and General Superintendent of the Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League Canada. Read more about him here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R._G._Ferguson and here: https://fergusonfamilygenealogy.wordpress.com/r-george-ferguson-1883-1964/