Résultats

      This copy of a painting portrays Epaphras Lord Phelps, also known as Onasquesakon. Originally a school teacher from the United States, he taught a school in Long Point, Blenheim and in Brant's Mohawk village; later, from 1800 to 1812, he was Joseph Brant's white secretary. He was trusted enough by …

      This copy of a portrait painting depicts Hiram Phelps, the son of Epaphras Lord Phelps. Hiram was a successful farmer, and took a great interest in local affairs. He was Reeve of Brantford Township in 1854. His family lived in a large home on the Phelps tract, now 513 Mount …

      This portrait of Hiram Capron was painted by Robert Whale circa 1852. The original is on display at the Paris Museum and Historical Society.

      This portrait of Mary De Long Capron was painted by Robert Whale circa 1852. The original is on display at the Paris Museum and Historical Society.

      This portrait of Cynthia Cole Capron, the daughter of Hiram Capron's brother Horace Capron, was painted by Robert Whale circa 1858. The original is on display at the Paris Museum and Historical Society. A photograph of her is also available, and is linked to on the right. This collection also …

      This portrait of Andrew Baird, the husband of Cynthia Cole Capron, was painted by Robert Whale circa 1858. The original is on display at the Paris Museum and Historical Society.

      Thomas Hamar Greenwood was born at Whitby on February 7, 1870 and left Canada for England in 1895. He was Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1920 to 1922 and died at London, England, on September 10, 1948. This oil painting was presented to the Town of Whitby Archives by Hamar …

      This is a portrait of Adelaide Hunter Hoodless (1857-1910), founder of Women's Institute. The original is on display at the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead. For more information and to view a virtual tour of the homestead, visit the official website at www.adelaidehoodless.ca.

      This is a copy of the original pastel painting of Brock by Gerrit Schipper (c.1808), and shows Brock a few years before his death. This copy was painted by Alice Kerr-Nelson in 1881. The copy was a commission for Lieutenant-Governor John B. Robinson, negotiated on his behalf by his brother, …

      This is a black and white photograph of youth after a confirmation ceremony at the United Church in Sulphide, Ontario

      What is interesting about Mr. Smith is that his name was never changed on the Toronto company he founded in 1851; he passed away in 1894. The 116-year company, which had connections to Marten River, Temagami, Field and Callander, officially closed its doors in 1967 as the John B. Smith …

 Lindsay Daily Post     Probably from Omemee, perhaps a politician?

      Framed portrait of Bro. Lieutenant-Colonel John Graves Simcoe, Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, 1791-1796.

      Oval-shaped portrait of Robert Hamilton, Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Upper Canada, 1796; in decorative frame. Inscription at the bottom reads: "Hon. Robert Hamilton. Queenston, Canada. First D. G. M. A. F. and A. M. 1794"

      This honour roll was lettered by A J Casson.

      A drawing of a grey two storey building on the street. Artist Roger McGill 1950s

      Adamie Anauta is the son of Povungnituk sculptor Lukasi Anauta., from the Akulivik Settlement. Name variations: ANAUTAK; ATAMI ALAKU Purchased at auction 1975 (Waddington’s?)

      Adamie Anauta is the son of Povungnituk sculptor Lukasi Anauta., from the Akulivik Settlement. Name variations: ANAUTAK; ATAMI ALAKU Purchased at auction 1975 (Waddington’s?)

      Murray was born in New York City and moved to Canada in 1959 to marry Canadian W. Ross Murray. She completed a B.A. in art history from the University of Toronto in 1965, and an M.A. from Columbia University in 1966. Murray had aspirations to complete a doctorate degree, but …

      Born in Oshawa, Janet McGhee is known for her watercolour paintings of notable buildings in Oshawa and the surrounding area. She attended Oshawa Collegiate and Vocational Institute, Albert College, and studied watercolours at the Haliburton School of Fine Arts. She was president of the Oshawa and District Art Association from …