Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Title notes
- Source of title proper: Title based on creator of the fonds.
Level of description
Repository
Reference code
Dates of creation area
Date(s)
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1854-1870 (Creation)
- Creator
- Stewart, Frances Anne
Physical description area
Physical description
10 letters
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 X 6 cm on cardboard 10.5 X 6.5 cm
Archival description area
Name of creator
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 an… Read more
Custodial history
The letters were written to Harriet Stewart and other relatives by Frances Stewart. They were amongst keepsakes passed on to Harriet's younger sisters who were unmarried. Adopted into the family was an orphaned girl, Kaye Richmond, who was a distant… Read more
Scope and content
This addition to the fonds consists of 10 letters (some fragments) written by Frances Stewart to her granddaughter and relatives in England, concerning her pioneer life in the Peterborough area. There is also one photograph of Harriet as young child… Read more
Notes area
Immediate source of acquisition
This fonds was donated by Ruth Richmond of Suffolk, England via Professor Michael Peterman.
Restrictions on access
Materials are fragile; researchers will be required 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.
Accruals
This fonds along with 74-1006, 77-1006, 78-008, 94-006 and 94-1001 is an addition to 74-1005.
General note
Located in Large Materials Cabinet - Drawer 46.
General note
Letter 1: August, 1854 (Original)
Letter 2: 4 April, 1859 (Original)
Letter 3: 18 July, 1859 (Original)
Letter 4: September, 1860 (Original)
Letter 5: 11 September, 1866 (Original)
Letter 6: 25 March, 1868 (Original)