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Founder's Day 2024 - Marking 130 Years of Campbell College

130 years ago today, Campbell College was founded thanks to the generous legacy of Henry James Campbell. We marked this important day with an atmospheric rendition of 'Campbell College'.
3 Sep 2024
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George, Pipe Major of the Campbell College Pipes and Drums
George, Pipe Major of the Campbell College Pipes and Drums

Campbell College was founded in 1894 thanks to the generous legacy of Henry James Campbell. To celebrate 130 years of the College, George, Pipe Major of the Campbell College Pipes and Drums played 'Campbell College' in the early morning mist. 'Campbell College' was composed by Bandmaster and OC Grahame Harris (10321). If you would like to find out more about the history of Campbell and explore your own family links to the school, please feel free to browse the Digital Archive on the Campbell College Hub.

 

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