MISSION IMPOSSIBLE NUMBER 2? SEEKING LETHBRIDGE JAIL EX-PRISONERS OR EX- STAFF WHO MAY HAVE KNOWN DR ROBERT HENRY MACLAUCHLAN

Upon his conviction for procuring abortions in early January 1955, Dr Robert Henry MacLauchlan served his one year term in Lethbridge Provincial Jail (at that time called Lethbridge Provincial Gaol). It is likely he would have served only about eight months before he was released. Upon his release he came to British Columbia and, as we have reported before, by 1955 he was receiving his mail at 660 Howe Street in Vancouver but living with Margaret Anne “Nan” Cunningham at 912 5^th Street in New Westminster.

We have noticed that people in Canada, USA, Germany, South Korea, Russia, Brazil, Australia, Czech Republic, France and Indonesia have been following our progress. The greatest numbers have come from Canada. It would be great if some of those Canadians are from Alberta – especially from Lethbridge!

Now – and this may be a second Mission Impossible! – we are wondering if we have any Lethbridge readers with some connection to the Lethbridge penal institution. Perhaps they are former guards, families of former guards or other corrections staff. Maybe they are even former prisoners or offspring of former prisoners. In any case, we would like to hear from anyone who has some knowledge – even second or third hand – of MacLauchlan when he was imprisoned.   

If at all possible, we want to know all sides of this rather enigmatic man. We would welcome stories or comments, and all submissions will remain confidential unless the sender desires otherwise. Please use our contact information on the home page of this website.