George Munro was a Canadian dime novel publisher and philanthropist, best known for his financial support for Dalhousie University.
During the era of Munro's donations, in autumn 1887, under Forrest's presidency, Dalhousie University moved from the site of the present-day Halifax City Hall to what was then the city's western suburbs. The Forrest Building is photographed here in October 2018.
John Forrest was a Canadian Presbyterian minister and educator in Nova Scotia. He served as President of Dalhousie University from 1885 to 1910, during which time he oversaw the university's expansion
George Munro (philanthropist)
…publication in a large printing plant and New York real estate. In 1879, Munro made a substantial donation to Dalhousie University. His brother-in-law, John Forrest, was a member of the Board of Governors, while Munro's son, George William, had studied there between 1874 and 1878. Munro had been staying with Forrest…
Forrest in 1910