About Allan Fraser
Lived 1906 – 1969 (aged 63). Allan Fraser was a Canadian politician and university teacher.
Allan MacPherson Fraser (July 9, 1906 – November 16, 1969) was a Canadian, educator, politician and archivist. Fraser moved to Newfoundland in the 1920s to become a professor of history and head of the Department of History and Political Science at Memorial University College. He served on St. John's City Council from 1942 to 1944.
In 1958, Fraser was appointed Chief Archivist of the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland. During his tenure, public archives were reorganized and made available for public use.
Fraser was born in Inverness, Scotland and died in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Allan Fraser's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Allan Fraser's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Allan Fraser?
Canadian politician (1906-1969)
When was Allan Fraser born?
Allan Fraser was born on 9 July 1906.
When did Allan Fraser die?
Allan Fraser died on 16 November 1969.
What was Allan Fraser's occupation?
Allan Fraser was a politician and university teacher.
What nationality was Allan Fraser?
Allan Fraser was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Allan Fraser (Canadian politician)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Allan Fraser. https://biography.guide/allan-fraser-politician/
MLA: "Allan Fraser." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/allan-fraser-politician/.
Chicago: "Allan Fraser." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/allan-fraser-politician/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:17 UTC