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- Joseph Rogers [c 1793/4-1873], hatter and furrier of Cootehill, Co. Cavan, Ireland and Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and his two wives: Christina Bastedo [c 1794-1837] and Janet Nixon Bastedo [1813-1891], and their descendants through the fourth generationincludes bibliographical references throughout, and indexincludes bibliographical references throughout, and indexThe Ontario Genealogical Society
- Osgoode Hall Turns 175 - Documenting a LandmarkOsgoode Hall, a National Historic Site of Canada, is celebrating its 175th birthday in 2007. To recognize this important milestone, the Archives of Ontario is pleased to introduce this anniversary exhibition, a joint project of the Archives of Ontario and the Law Society of Upper Canada. Osgoode Hall is both …Osgoode Hall, a National Historic Site of Canada, is celebrating its 175th birthday in 2007. To recognize this important milestone, the Archives of Ontario is pleased to introduce this anniversary …Archives of Ontario
- Medical Records at the Archives of OntarioCanadians and Ontarians take great pride and interest in their health care system, and the Archives of Ontario is proud to hold an important key to the province’s heritage through the health-related records that it acquires, preserves, and makes accessible to the public. Medical Records at the Archives of Ontario …Canadians and Ontarians take great pride and interest in their health care system, and the Archives of Ontario is proud to hold an important key to the province’s heritage through …Archives of Ontario
- Preservation of the Wm. Thomson Freeland Panoramas......
- Great Toronto FireOn the night of April 19-20th 1904, Toronto experienced the worst fire in its history. The exact cause of the fire was never determined but it levelled nearly 20 acres of land and over 5,000 jobs were lost, at least temporarily. Fortunately, no lives were lost but the fire, which …On the night of April 19-20th 1904, Toronto experienced the worst fire in its history. The exact cause of the fire was never determined but it levelled nearly 20 acres …Archives of Ontario
- The Subway Turns FiftyOn March 30th, 1954, Canada’s First Subway opened for service. It was an immediate hit with the people; 250,000 rode it on the first day. It quickly became an icon for the booming post-war economy that would define Toronto in the closing stages of the 20th century. The Subway Turns …On March 30th, 1954, Canada’s First Subway opened for service. It was an immediate hit with the people; 250,000 rode it on the first day. It quickly became an icon …Archives of Ontario
- Archives of Ontario Remembers an Eaton's ChristmasFor people who grew up in Ontario or in other parts of Canada, many of our Christmas memories have been touched, in one way or another, by Eaton's department store. The Archives of Ontario invites you to step back in time and remember an Eaton's Christmas from half a century …For people who grew up in Ontario or in other parts of Canada, many of our Christmas memories have been touched, in one way or another, by Eaton's department store. …Archives of Ontario
- Archives of Ontario Remembers Our Canadian War HeroesThe Archives has recently acquired a series of letters written from the battlefront during World War One by brothers, Charlie and Wally Gray. These letters were composed between 1915-1916 by two very ordinary young men. They are touching in their simplicity and reach us in a way that history texts …The Archives has recently acquired a series of letters written from the battlefront during World War One by brothers, Charlie and Wally Gray. These letters were composed between 1915-1916 by …Archives of Ontario
- Virginia and Co. An exhibition for Virginia Woolf's 125th BirthdayVirginia Woolf (Jan. 25, 1882 – March 28, 1941) was one of the most influential writers of her day and continues to fire the popular imagination.Virginia Woolf (Jan. 25, 1882 – March 28, 1941) was one of the most influential writers of her day and continues to fire the popular imagination.Victoria University Library & Special Collections
- George Baxter (1804-1867): A Bicentenary Exhibition of Prints and IllustrationsGeorge Baxter said of his prints, "while their artistic beauty may procure for them a place in the Royal palaces throughout Europe, the prices at which they are retailed introduces them to the humblest cottages."George Baxter said of his prints, "while their artistic beauty may procure for them a place in the Royal palaces throughout Europe, the prices at which they are retailed introduces …Victoria University Library & Special Collections
- Celebrating Memory and Mission: John Wesley at 300Books exhibited are from the Wesleyana Special Collection of Victoria University.Books exhibited are from the Wesleyana Special Collection of Victoria University.Victoria University Library & Special Collections
- A century of women in residence at VicThis exhibition was mounted to commemorate the centenary of Annesley Hall at Victoria UniversityThis exhibition was mounted to commemorate the centenary of Annesley Hall at Victoria UniversityVictoria University Library & Special Collections
- Northrop Frye: Scholar Critic and HumanistVictoria University Library owns a comprehensive collection of Northrop Frye's books, manuscripts, and personal papers.Victoria University Library owns a comprehensive collection of Northrop Frye's books, manuscripts, and personal papers.Victoria University Library & Special Collections
- Graphic Works of Claire PrattClaire Pratt, artist, poet and editor was born in Toronto in 1921. She was the daughter of Viola Whitney (a writer and editor of the magazine World Friends) and E.J. Pratt (noted poet and educator). At the age of four Claire contracted polio and subsequently developed osteomyelitis, an inflammatory disease …Claire Pratt, artist, poet and editor was born in Toronto in 1921. She was the daughter of Viola Whitney (a writer and editor of the magazine World Friends) and E.J. …Victoria University Library & Special Collections
- Canadian Heritage at Victoria University LibraryAn informative and aesthetic exhibit sampling the impressive Canadian Manuscript collections held within the library. From the early nineteenth century missionary, James Evans, to the seminal geologist, A.P. Coleman, to the medical doctor and suffrage worker, Augusta Stowe-Gullen, this selection of the library's treasures makes for an exciting display.An informative and aesthetic exhibit sampling the impressive Canadian Manuscript collections held within the library. From the early nineteenth century missionary, James Evans, to the seminal geologist, A.P. Coleman, to …Victoria University Library & Special Collections
- Paris 1968: Icons of Revolution - A poster exhibitionIn May 1968 France experienced a political and social upheaval that shook the regime to its foundations. Student unrest in the late 60's was a world-wide phenomenon, fueled by American protests against U.S. involvement in Vietnam and by sympathy for Latin American revolutionaries such as Fidel Castro and Che Guevarra.In May 1968 France experienced a political and social upheaval that shook the regime to its foundations. Student unrest in the late 60's was a world-wide phenomenon, fueled by American …Victoria University Library & Special Collections
- Ephemera From the Age of VictoriaDefined as the documents of everyday life intended for short-term use and disposal, ephemera comprises a wide range of printed and handwritten material, including pamphlets, newspapers, calendars, greeting cards, posters, advertising novelties, packaging and other treasures rescued from the wastebasket.Defined as the documents of everyday life intended for short-term use and disposal, ephemera comprises a wide range of printed and handwritten material, including pamphlets, newspapers, calendars, greeting cards, posters, …Victoria University Library & Special Collections
- Bloomsbury: Books, Art and DesignThis exhibition honours the memory of Mary Coyne Rowell Jackman and commemorates the twenty-fifth anniversary of her founding of the Virginia Woolf/Hogarth Press/Bloomsbury Collection at Victoria University Library.This exhibition honours the memory of Mary Coyne Rowell Jackman and commemorates the twenty-fifth anniversary of her founding of the Virginia Woolf/Hogarth Press/Bloomsbury Collection at Victoria University Library.Victoria University Library & Special Collections
- T.E. Lawrence and the Book: Seven Pillars of Wisdom 1926-1966Thomas Edward Lawrence, popularly known as 'Lawrence of Arabia', was more than the dashing soldier of fortune depicted in David Lean's film.Thomas Edward Lawrence, popularly known as 'Lawrence of Arabia', was more than the dashing soldier of fortune depicted in David Lean's film.Victoria University Library & Special Collections
- Colour Prints by George Baxter (1804-1867)Our exhibit of Baxter's art portrays the image of the world of Baxter's time. The Early Prints, the Missionary Prints, the Needle-box Prints, the Portraits, the Coronation, and the Exteriors and Landscape prints are all represented.Our exhibit of Baxter's art portrays the image of the world of Baxter's time. The Early Prints, the Missionary Prints, the Needle-box Prints, the Portraits, the Coronation, and the Exteriors …Victoria University Library & Special Collections