Fonds 74-1005 - Frances Stewart fonds

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Frances Stewart fonds

Title notes

  • Source of title proper: Title based on the creator of the fonds.

Level of description

Fonds

Reference code

74-1005

Dates of creation area

Date(s)

  • 1823-1854 (Creation)
    Creator
    Stewart, Frances Anne

Physical description area

Physical description

3 items

Archival description area

Name of creator

(1794-1872)

Biographical history

Frances Anne Stewart (nee Browne) was born May 24, 1794, daughter of Reverend Francis Browne and Anna Maria Noble, in Dublin, Ireland. In 1796, Rev. Browne died quite suddenly in front of his wife. The resulting shock left Frances' mother somewhat of anRead more

Custodial history

This fonds was in the custody of Mr. Brown, father of Professor Stewart Brown, until it was donated to the Trent University Archives.

Scope and content

The fonds consists of three original letters. Two are written to Harriet Beaufort, the third and last one to Maria Noble. Letter #1 (November 9, 1823-December 6, 1823), tells of mail received, the death of Frances' daughter Bessie, description of produce,Read more

Notes area

Immediate source of acquisition

The fonds was donated by Professor Stewart Brown, on behalf of his father, Mr. Brown.

Restrictions on access

Materials are fragile; researchers will be requested to use the transcripts and photocopies found in 94-006.

Associated materials

Associated material is located in the Archives of Ontario.
For related records see: 71-001, 74-1006, 77-1006, 78-008, 92-1002, 94-006, 94-007, 94-1001, and 02-001.

General note

Located in Large Materials Cabinet - Drawer 46.

General note

Letters transcribed in full.

Letter 1: Stewart to Harriet Beaufort, 9 Nov 1823 to 6 Dec 1823, re mail received, death of Frances' daughter Bessie, description of produce, and communication problems

Letter 2: Stewart to Beaufort, 27 Jan 1824 to 5 FebRead more

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