- Women Pioneers of Proton Part 1
The first part of a multiple-part article written by Agnes Macphail about her family history in Proton, Ontario
The first part of a multiple-part article written by Agnes Macphail about her family history in Proton, Ontario
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- Women Pioneers of Proton Part II
Second part of a series of articles written by Agnes Macphail about her family history.
Second part of a series of articles written by Agnes Macphail about her family history.
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- Women Pioneers of Proton Part III
The third and final part of a series of articles written by Agnes Macphail about her pioneer ancestors
The third and final part of a series of articles written by Agnes Macphail about her pioneer ancestors
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- Agnes Macphail & J.S. Woodsworth with members of the U.C.O.
See close up of Agnes Macphail and J.S. Woodsworth, who was one of the founding members and first leader of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF).
See close up of Agnes Macphail and J.S. Woodsworth, who was one of the founding members and first leader of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF).
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- Agnes Macphail & E.B. Jolliffe
Agnes Macphail being honoured by her friend and protégé, E.B. (Edward Bigelow) Jolliffe
Agnes Macphail being honoured by her friend and protégé, E.B. (Edward Bigelow) Jolliffe
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- Agnes Macphail with her protégés
Handwritten note on the back of the photo identifies the three adults.
Handwritten note on the back of the photo identifies the three adults.
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- Agnes Macphail speaks to the C.C.F.
Agnes Macphail addressing members of the Canadian Commonwealth Federation (CCF)Convention
Agnes Macphail addressing members of the Canadian Commonwealth Federation (CCF)Convention
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- Agnes Macphail at Ceylon
Agnes Macphail at the back of the McPhail house in Ceylon
Agnes Macphail at the back of the McPhail house in Ceylon
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- Agnes Macphail in the garden at Ceylon
Agnes Macphail in her garden at the McPhail residence in Ceylon.
Agnes Macphail in her garden at the McPhail residence in Ceylon.
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- Agnes Macphail with Lilly & Hugh Bailey, and an unknown woman
From left to right: Lilly Bailey (née McPhail), an unknown woman, Hugh Bailey (Agnes' brother-in-law) and Agnes Macphail standing in front of a pile of lumber.
From left to right: Lilly Bailey (née McPhail), an unknown woman, Hugh Bailey (Agnes' brother-in-law) and Agnes Macphail standing in front of a pile of lumber.
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- Agnes Macphail entering Parliament
For her first sessions in Parliament, Agnes Macphail wore this blue serge coat and attracted much attention from the fashion reporters in the Gallery.
For her first sessions in Parliament, Agnes Macphail wore this blue serge coat and attracted much attention from the fashion reporters in the Gallery.
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- Canada's First Woman M.P. is Honoured
Article regarding the unveiling of a commemorative bust of Agnes Macphail at the House of Commons. The acccompanying photograph is of Senator Cairine Wilson (on the left) and Ellen Fairclough, Member of Parliament.
Article regarding the unveiling of a commemorative bust of Agnes Macphail at the House of Commons. The acccompanying photograph is of Senator Cairine Wilson (on the left) and Ellen Fairclough, …
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- Agnes, Gertha and Lilly McPhail with two unknown men
Candid group photo of Gertha McPhail (left), Agnes McPhail and Lilly McPhail (right), with two unidentified men, likely taken at the farm in Artemesia.
Candid group photo of Gertha McPhail (left), Agnes McPhail and Lilly McPhail (right), with two unidentified men, likely taken at the farm in Artemesia.
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- "No wonder we were sick"
Agnes Macphail's comments on the Abstract of Ship's Log about her return voyage from Liverpool to Montreal on the S.S. “Empress of Canada” from her 1952 scrapbook.
Agnes Macphail's comments on the Abstract of Ship's Log about her return voyage from Liverpool to Montreal on the S.S. “Empress of Canada” from her 1952 scrapbook.
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- "Why Scotland & Ireland?"
Agnes Macphail's introduction to her 1952 Scrapbook, listing her reasons for making the trip to Scotland and Ireland.
Agnes Macphail's introduction to her 1952 Scrapbook, listing her reasons for making the trip to Scotland and Ireland.
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- KP Telescope
Cover states: The K.P. Telescope “printed by and for the men in Kingston Penitentiary”
Cover states: The K.P. Telescope “printed by and for the men in Kingston Penitentiary”
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- A menu from the Empress of Canada
Menu is likely from Canadian Pacific Steamships Limited, S.S. “Empress of Canada,” Captain J.P. Dobson D.S.C., D.D., R.N.R.
Menu is likely from Canadian Pacific Steamships Limited, S.S. “Empress of Canada,” Captain J.P. Dobson D.S.C., D.D., R.N.R.
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- Agnes Macphail Day Act
In 1992 this Act, Bill 35, proclaimed March 24th to be Agnes Macphail Day in Ontario.
In 1992 this Act, Bill 35, proclaimed March 24th to be Agnes Macphail Day in Ontario.
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- Unveil Plaque at Hopeville to Memory of Agnes Macphail
Newspaper article about the unveiling of the historic plaque in Hopeville commemorating Agnes Macphail.
Newspaper article about the unveiling of the historic plaque in Hopeville commemorating Agnes Macphail.
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- Map of Agnes Macphail locales in Grey County Part 1
Hand drawn map of significant places relating to Agnes Macphail. The map identifies farms near the McPhail's, at Six Corners in Artemesia Township, as well as the location of Durham Rd. School which Agnes Macphail attended and two historical plaques erected in her honour.
Hand drawn map of significant places relating to Agnes Macphail. The map identifies farms near the McPhail's, at Six Corners in Artemesia Township, as well as the location of Durham …
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