what was his connection with alberta?
He was elected university's Chancellor in 1927.
Alexander Cameron Rutherford
Rutherford remained on the university's senate until 1927, when he was elected Chancellor. 
who was alexander cameron rutherford? Canadian lawyer and politician where was he born? On a  dairy farm near Ormond, Canada West
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Alexander Cameron Rutherford [SEP] University of Alberta
Convocation was not the only reason that students visited Rutherford's home. He had a wealth of both knowledge and books on Canadian subjects and welcomed students to consult his private library. The library eventually expanded beyond the room in his mansion devoted to it, to encompass the house's den, maid's sitting room, and garage as well. After his death, the collection was donated and sold to the university's library system; it was described in 1967 as "still the most important rare collection in the library". Rutherford remained on the university's senate until 1927, when he was elected Chancellor. The position was the titular head of the university, and its primary duty was presiding over convocations.