Brome, Township of

CA ETRC P138
Fonds
[195-?]-[2002?]

The fonds contains biographical source material on Doris Snowdon's life as an artist and on her family genealogy. It consists of a biographical brochure, an article on the Maffre's genealogy, 3 paintings (reproductions) and 6 sketches. The fonds is comprised of the following files: Biography ([196-?]-2001), Maffres' Genealogy ([2002?]), and Artistic Works ([195-?]-[196-]).

Snowdon, Doris, 1897-1996

Bruce Snowdon's Cottage, Sally's Pond

CA ETRC P138-003-001-006
Part
Late 1950s-Early 1960s

Part of Doris Snowdon fonds

The part consists of a sketch showing Bruce Snowdon's cottage on Sally's Pond. Trees surround the cottage. The pond and the hills surrounding it can be seen in the background.

Snowdon, Doris, 1897-1996

Still Life / Self Portrait

CA ETRC P138-003-001-005
Part
Late 1950s-Early 1960s

Part of Doris Snowdon fonds

The part consists of a still-life sketch showing what appears to be a purse sitting on a reflective surface with a pair of gloves resting on top of it. An ashtray can be seen to the right, the smoke of a lit cigarette rising from it. Other items can be seen on the table, including what appears to be jewelry.

Snowdon, Doris, 1897-1996

Northeast from Swimming Beach, Sally's Pond

CA ETRC P138-003-001-004
Part
Late 1950s-Early 1960s

Part of Doris Snowdon fonds

The part consists of a sketch showing the view from the swimming beach on Sally's Pond. Cottages belonging to (left to right) the Crandalls, Crandalls, and McMillans are visible across the pond among the hills.

Snowdon, Doris, 1897-1996

Snowdon Cottage, Sally’s Pond

CA ETRC P138-003-001-003
Part
Late 1950s-Early 1960s

Part of Doris Snowdon fonds

The part consists of a sketch showing the Snowdons' cottage on Sally's Pond. Trees and a lawn flank the driveway. The roof of another small building is partially visible at the end of the driveway. The hills surrounding Sally's Pond are visible in the background.

Snowdon, Doris, 1897-1996

From Snowdon Property, Looking West, Sally’s Pond

CA ETRC P138-003-001-002
Part
Late 1950s-Early 1960s

Part of Doris Snowdon fonds

The part consists of a sketch showing the natural scenery around Sally's Pond. Six trees are visible in the foreground, including five birches. Sally's Pond and the surrounding hills are visible in the background.

Snowdon, Doris, 1897-1996

North End, Sally's Pond

CA ETRC P138-003-001-001
Part
Late 1950s-Early 1960s

Part of Doris Snowdon fonds

The part consists of a sketch showing the natural scenery around Sally's Pond. A road with an open gate is visible in the foreground. Trees and foliage are visible in the centre. Sally's Pond and the surrounding hills are visible in the background.

Snowdon, Doris, 1897-1996

Sketchbook

CA ETRC P138-003-001
Item
Late 1950s-Early 1960s

Part of Doris Snowdon fonds

The item consists of a sketchbook containing five sketches of Doris Snowdon's cottage on Sally's Pond near Bolton Pass and the surrounding scenery, and one still-life sketch.

Snowdon, Doris, 1897-1996

Artistic Works

CA ETRC P138-003
Series
Late 1950s-Early 1960s

Part of Doris Snowdon fonds

The series contains primary source materials documenting Doris Snowdon's life as an artist. It consists of a sketchbook containing five sketches of her cottage on Sally's Pond near Bolton Pass and the surrounding scenery, and one still-life sketch.

Snowdon, Doris, 1897-1996

Biography

CA ETRC P138-001
Series
2001

Part of Doris Snowdon fonds

The series contains biographical source material on Doris Snowdon's life as an artist. It consists of a biographical brochure written by Marjorie L. Mikasen in 2001.

Mikasen, Marjorie L., 1959-

Knowlton Methodist Church and mill pond

CA ETRC P020-003-06-P177
Item
[1900?], copied 1977

Part of Eastern Townships Heritage Foundation fonds

Item is a misidentified photograph that actually depicts the Knowlton Methodist Church and mill pond from around 1900. The image is laterally reversed.

Programmes and Advertisements

CA ETRC P997-009-02-001
File
1912-[1954], 2000-2005

Part of Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection

The file consists of five theatre programmes and four advertisements: MM. P. Paul-Marcel, 2-4 September 1912, at His Majesty's Theatre, Sherbrooke; posters for "Too Much Married", by the West Brome Dramatic Club; "Not Guilty" and "Silent Woman !", Town Hall, Lennoxville, by the Boston Comedy Company; a programme for "Quality Street" presented by the Sherbrooke High School in 1943; a programme for "Captain Applejack" presented by the Sherbrooke High School; a programme for "Merrie England" presented by the Sher-Lenn Operatic & Choral Society; a programme for "The Pirates of Penzance" presented by the Sher-Lenn Choir in 1952; two postcard advertisements listing the programme for the Le Cochon Souriant: théâtre ambulant from 2000; and the summer 2005 programme for Townships Stage, performed at The Piggery Theatre.

Ada Mina Beerwort

CA ETRC P058-003-02-002
File
1891

Part of Herbert Derick collection

The file contains primary source information on the life of Ada M. Beerwort in Brome in 1891. It consists of a letter from Ada to her sister, Lizzie Beerwort, regarding the death of a neighbour, Mary Vernal, and other family topics.

Beerwort, Ada Mina (1855-1937)

Grocer's picnic train, Knowlton

CA ETRC P021-albumfolder2-001
Part
[190-?]

Part of William E. Foster fonds

Side Beach, Bondville, Brome Lake, Que.

CA ETRC P058-010-01-001-020
Item
[191-?]

Part of Herbert Derick collection

The item is a postcard showing boats on Brome Lake near Bondville from around the 1910s.

Brome Lake, Que.

CA ETRC P058-010-01-001-017
Item
[191-?]

Part of Herbert Derick collection

The item is a photo postcard showing Brome Lake and kayaks along shoreline from around the 1910s.

Brome Lake, Que.

CA ETRC P058-010-01-001-016
Item
[1950?]

Part of Herbert Derick collection

The item is a postcard showing the Manoir Brome Lake hotel around the 1950s.

Brome Lake

CA ETRC P058-010-01-001-018
Item

Part of Herbert Derick collection

The item is a postcard with a view of Brome Lake around the 1910s.

Club House, Knowlton, Que.

CA ETRC P058-010-01-001-013
Item
[1910?]

Part of Herbert Derick collection

The item is a postcard of people gathered on the verandah of the Club House in Knowlton from about 1910.

Brome Lake, Que.

CA ETRC P058-010-01-001-014
Item
[191-?]

Part of Herbert Derick collection

The item is a postcard of Brome Lake from about the 1910s.

Brome Lake, Que.

CA ETRC P058-010-01-001-015
Item
[191-?]

Part of Herbert Derick collection

The item is a photo postcard showing Brome Lake and shoreline from around the 1910s.

Lake View Hotel, Knowlton, Que.

CA ETRC P058-010-01-001-008
Item
[191-?]

Part of Herbert Derick collection

The item is a postcard of the Lake View Hotel in Knowlton around the 1910s.

Knowlton, Que.

CA ETRC P058-010-01-001-011
Item
[191-?]

Part of Herbert Derick collection

The item is a postcard showing the dam and Knowlton Methodist Church in Knowlton around the 1910s.

Knowlton, Que. The Academy

CA ETRC P058-010-01-001-007
Item
[1908?]

Part of Herbert Derick collection

The item is a postcard showing the Knowlton Academy (school) with children and teacher pictured working in a garden with rakes and hoes in the foreground around 1908.