Fonds 78-008 - Frances Stewart fonds. 1978 additions

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Title proper

Frances Stewart fonds. 1978 additions

Title notes

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

Level of description

Fonds

Reference code

78-008

Dates of creation area

Date(s)

  • 1757-1890 (Creation)
    Creator
    Stewart, Frances Anne

Physical description area

Physical description

25 cm of textual records

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 Miss Browne of Montreal, Quebec until it was donated, via Joyce Lewis, to the Trent University Archives.

Scope and content

This addition to the fonds consists of correspondence of Frances Stewart and her mother's family (the Wallers). Some letters relate to her upbringing in Ireland. The remaining correspondence concerns her life in Douro Township as one of the firstRead more

Notes area

Immediate source of acquisition

The letters were donated by Miss Browne of Montreal, P.Q. via Joyce Lewis.

Restrictions on access

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

Associated materials

Associated material located at the Archives of Ontario.
For related records see: 69-1003, 71-001, 75-011, 93-1013, 94-007, and 02-001.

Trent University Archives has prepared an on-line display which features the letters, diaries, drawings and photographsRead more

Accruals

This fonds along with 74-1006, 77-1006, 92-1002, 94-006 , 94-007, 02-001, 98-005, 97-023 and 94-1001 are additions to 74-1005.

General note

Located in Large Materials Cabinet - Drawers 43-45. The original Stewart Letters held in Trent University Archives have been transcribed. All are available in full-text by clicking on the links below. The transcriptions were prepared from an earlierRead more

General note

A synopsis of the contents and dates of the correspondence is provided below.

Box 1

Folder:

1: James Waller, correspondence (letters from and concerning the death of) July 31 [1750] - August 25, 1759. James Waller died of a "bloody flux" following aRead more

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