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  • The subject term Arts and culture should be used with any descriptions related to visual arts, performing arts, literature, artists, (musicians, actors, visual artists, dancers, writers, architects photographers, etc.), artistic and cultural institutions suchs as foundations, museums, art schools, heritages sites, libraries and archives, art or culture related business or organizations such as book stores, cultural events such as fairs, parades, lecures, festivals, presentations any research or projects rate to arts or culture and professional art and cultural organizations.

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          2758 Archival description results for Arts and culture

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          Dorothy Dutton fonds
          CA ETRC P143 · Fonds · [1607? (copied)]-2001?, predominant [19--]-1998

          The fonds contains source material on Dorothy Dutton's writing activities - published and unpublished literary works - and a press clipping file arranged by subjects. The main subjects are: Canadian history, Eastern Townships history, education, religion, war, environment, politic, and economy. It consists mainly of research files, manuscripts, typescripts, and press clippings. The fonds is comprised of the following series: Fiction ([19--]-1998), Bible Stories ([19--]-[198-?]), Non-fiction (1938-1970), Press Clippings ([1607? copied]-1998), Research Notes ([19--]-1995), Correspondence (1942-1997), Dissemination Activities (1978-1997), Martha Maxwell's Typescripts ([19--]), Paintings and Drawings ([19--]), Awards ([19--]) and Projects ([19--]).

          Dutton, Dorothy, 1901-2003
          Minnie Hallowell Bowen fonds
          CA ETRC P006 · Fonds · [1752?]-[200-?]

          The fonds contains source material mainly related to Minnie Hallowell Bowen's literary writings, community and political implicatons, and personal life at the turn of the 20th century. Many of her poems relate to local events, to the World Wars, and to Canadian and British politics. The fonds also provides information on the activities of Minnie's family members, including but not limited to: her husband Cecil H. Bowen, her son Lloyd H. Bowen, her daughter Rose Meredyth Bowen, Henry Bowen, Edward Bowen, Eleazar Clark, George Frederick Bowen, John Hallowell, William Bowen, Frank A. Bowen, Frederick Chamberlin Bowen, and Edward Hugh Bowen. The documents show their involvement mainly in the development of railways, in the mining industry, in the Armed Forces and Militia, in politics, in scouting, in church activities, and in social clubs and associations. Some documents are about the Fenian Raids, the Knights of Columbus, and the history of Sherbrooke.

          The fonds consists of mainly manuscripts, correspondence, photocopies of press clippings, articles, publications, photographs, diaries, prospectuses, and drawings. It is comprised of the following series: Literary Works and Other Writings (1883-1941), Involvement in the Canadian Flag Issue ([1887?]-1946), Personal Life ([1863-1865]-1943), Lloyd H. Bowen (1865, 1902-1995), Cecil H. Bowen ([1866?]-1935, 1986), Other Family Members (1801-1940), and History of Sherbrooke ([1836?]-1967), Family History ([1752?-200-?]), Obituaries and Other Clippings (1836-1943, 1964-1997), Other Photographs and Graphic Material (1840-1956), Miscellaneous ([1835-1904?]).

          Bowen, Minnie Hallowell, 1861-1942
          George Frederick Bowen
          CA ETRC P006-006-004 · File · 1811-[1898?]
          Part of Minnie Hallowell Bowen fonds

          The file contains primary source information on George F. Bowen's life from 1855 to 1927. It consists of a list of George Frederick Bowen's military appointments in 1867 and 1868; George Frederick Bowen's degree from the University of Bishop's College dated 1855 and related letter from 1856; and a deed of sale and three maps regarding G.F. Bowen's land in the Township of South Ham, Wolfe County. It also includes photocopies of a theatre programme for a performance at "Poor Pillicoddy" and "Irish Tiger" in 1857 and newspaper clippings consisting of a tribute to George Frederick Bowen by George E. Brown in 1898 and an article on the colours of the 53rd Sherbrooke Regiment from 1927, photographs, as well as biographical notes on G.F. Bowen's life. Among the photographs are two featuring Eliza (Jessie) Wyatt and one featuring members of the St. Francis District court from the 1850s, featuring G.F. Bowen as well as Eleazar Clark and John Hallowell.

          Bowen, George Frederick
          CA ETRC P015 · Fonds · [18-]-1962; predominant 1860-1899

          The fonds contains source material on Catherine M. Day's literary and historical work during the second half of the 19th Century. It consists of manuscripts, correspondence, literary texts (including excerpts from "Alice Maynard"), press clippings, manuscript notes, and photographs. It is comprised of the following series : Biographical Notices ([19-]-1962), Correspondence ([1869?]-[1886?], Historical Writings ([186-?]-1898), Literary Writings ([18-]), Miscellaneous Writings ([18-], and Photographs ([189-?]). 'Historical Writings' includes part of the manuscript of "History of the Eastern Townships", containing unpublished chapters.

          Day, C.M. (Catherine Matilda), 1815-1899
          Poems and Quotes
          CA ETRC P135-006-19 · Sub-series · [1863]-[1969]
          Part of Henrietta Kathleen Warren Milne Collection

          The file consists of poem and quotes, composed between 1863 and 1969, and collected by Leonard Auger. Authors of the compositions include: Clarisa Taylor, R.E.T. Law, A.E. Sims, Mary E. Adams, Edith M. Helstern, John Oxenham, Rose Greenlay Eliot-Smith, Leonard Auger, and E.M. McLaren.

          Ellen Laberee
          CA ETRC P997-009-03-003 · File · 5 Nov. 1870
          Part of Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection

          The file contains primary source information of the creative life of (Mary) Ellen Laberee in Eaton in 1870. It consists of one composition by Ellen Laberee titled "The Close of Life", containing reflections on death.

          Donald Morrison collection
          CA ETRC P218 · Collection · 1876-[195-?]

          The collection contains source material on travel in the Province of Quebec. It consists of a train ticket from Marieville to Drummondville and Canadian Pacific Railway travel brochures in Quebec featuring the Laurentian Mountain District, Fishing and Shooting and Transatlantic Services, and a scrapbook. The compiler of the scrapbook is unknown and consists of theatre programmes, newspaper and magazine clippings, greeting cards, and two water colours, largely from Europe. It also includes references to a Gottinger Corps as well as documents pertaining to the death of Bishop Williams. The collection is comprised of the following series: Train Ticket ([188-?]), Travel Brochures ([191-?] -[195-?]), and Scrapbook (1876-1901).

          Travels and Theatre
          CA ETRC P006-005-006 · File · 1879-[1906?], 1986
          Part of Minnie Hallowell Bowen fonds

          The file contains primary source information on the travels and theatre involvement of Cecil H. Bowen of Sherbrooke, QC from 1879 to approximately 1906, and in 1986. It consists of a printed list of passengers on board the Augusta-Victoria steamship of the Hamburg-American Packet Company in November 1890 and two theatre programmes for Il Jacobi presented by the Mountfield Amateur Theatre Company in 1879 and for the comic opera The Mikado, by Gilbert and Sullivan, presented at the Clement Theatre in Sherbrooke, probably in 1906. In the Mikado, Cecil played the role of the Mikado of Japan and Minnie Hallowell Bowen the role of an elderly lady. In Il Jacobi, Cecil played the role of Jacobi and Minnie the role of Sophronia. The programmes include lists of the actors and ladies in the chorus, a synopsis, and advertisements for local businesses. It also contains a letter from Lloyd and photocopied photograph of the cast of Ermanie, which included Cecil and Minnie, from 1986, 3 photographs of Cecil in costume and a photograph the Augusta-Victoria ship that Cecil had traveled on.

          C.M. Day 4 generations
          CA ETRC P015-001 · Item · 188?-1899
          Part of C.M. (Catherine Matilda) Day fonds

          The item contains information on the personal lives of Catherine Day's family. It depicts, from right to left, her, her daughter Pamelia Annie Pearson, Miss. James [Sawfelt?] and Emma Knowlton [Shawfelt?].

          CA ETRC P006-001 · Series · 1883-1941
          Part of Minnie Hallowell Bowen fonds

          The series contains texts on different topics such as human life, local events, the world wars, and Canadian politics. The series consists of poems, songs, stories, translations, plays, and texts on political issues all by Minnie Hallowell Bowen. They take various forms: original manuscripts; original typescripts; photocopies of press clippings from different newspapers and periodicals; yearbooks; and books and booklets. Some poems are in different versions.

          The series is comprised of the following 16 files: Lists of Poems and Writings ([193?]), Baby songs ([1900?]-[1933?]), Individual Poems ([1921?]-[1937?]), Nonsense Verses ([1897?]-[1937?]), Patriotic ([1897?]-[1937?]), Poems and Lyrics ([1897?]-1941), Published Chap-Books ([1921?]-[1936?]), Sonnets ([1922?]-[1940?]), Stories ([1932?]-[1933?]), Translations of Poems by Paul Morin ([1930?]), War Poems ([1914?]-[1941?]), Plays ([193?]), Christmas Poems ([193?]), Other Poems (1883-1941), Yearbooks of the Canadian Author's Association, Montreal Branch (1927-1940), Texts on War Memorials and Parliament Buildings, and World War II ([193?]).

          Francis A. Bowen
          CA ETRC P006-006-006 · File · 1888-1935
          Part of Minnie Hallowell Bowen fonds

          The file contains primary source information on the life of Francis A. Bowen from 1888 to 1935. It consists of correspondence, reports, and prospectuses relating to the Barcelos Gold Mines Limited, a Brazilian company the Bowens were involved in at the end of the 19th century. It also includes an obituary, a letter to Frank A. Bowen concerning tests on steel samples and two letters from Frank A. Bowen. One to an unidentified man in service during World War I and the other addressed to Cecil H. Bowen. Among the photographs is one showing F.A. Bowen in his costume for his portrayal of the Admiral in a theatre production of, possibly, "HMS Pinafore".

          Bowen, Francis A. (1845-1935)
          CA SHC F027-D003 · File · [189-?]-[190-?], 1994
          Part of Fonds Coaticook High School Reunion

          File illustrates the history of the Coaticook High School from about 1890 to 1994. It consists of photographs of Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Masten, a photograph of a student theatrical performance and two copies of "History of Coaticook Protestant Schools, 1864-1964."

          J.B. Reed
          CA ETRC P250-007-032 · Item · 1899
          Part of Reed family (North Hatley) fonds

          The item contains information on the personal life of J.B. Reed in 1899. It depicts him at the time of his wedding.

          Ruth Little
          CA ETRC P250-007-031 · Item · 1899
          Part of Reed family (North Hatley) fonds

          The item contains information on the personal life of Ruth Little in 1899. It depicts her at the time of her wedding.

          East Angus Harmony
          CA ETRC P232-001-005-133 · Item · [19--]
          Part of Société d'histoire et du patrimoine du Haut-St-François collection

          photo taken in close-up. From left to right.
          1st row: Omer Drapeau, Léon Bisson, Alfred Perron, director, Bernard Phaneuf, Benoît Descôteaux, Simon Laguexu, drum major.
          2nd row: Léonce Dallaire, Rita Lapointe, Jeannine Pépin, Marie Paule Labarre, Pierrette Labarre, Huguette Provencher, Robert Bisson.
          3rd row: Paul Lapointe, Ernie (Pit) Gosbout, Paul Audy, Joseph Labarre, Eugène Beaulieu, Guy Lavoie, Paul Boisvert.
          4th row: Célestin Descôteaux, Guy Hallé, Boisvert, Guy Pigeon, Alphonse Tardif, Adjutor Lapointe

          East Angus Harmony
          CA ETRC P232-001-005-132 · Item · [19--]
          Part of Société d'histoire et du patrimoine du Haut-St-François collection

          From left to right. 1st row: Omer Drapeau, Léon Bisson, Alfred Perron, director, Bernard Phaneuf, Benoît Descôteaux, Simon Laguexu, drum major.
          2nd row: Léonce Dallaire, Rita Lapointe, Jeannine Pépin, Marie Paule Labarre, Pierrette Labarre, Huguette Provencher, Robert Bisson. 3rd row: Paul Lapointe, Ernie (Pit) Gosbout, Paul Audy, Joseph Labarre, Eugène Beaulieu, Guy Lavoie, Paul Boisvert.
          4th row: Célestin Descôteaux, Guy Hallé, Boisvert, Guy Pigeon, Alphonse Tardif, Adjutor Lapointe