Fonds 92-1002 - Frances Stewart fonds. 1992 additions

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Frances Stewart fonds. 1992 additions

Title notes

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

Level of description

Fonds

Reference code

92-1002

Dates of creation area

Date(s)

  • 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

(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

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 distantRead 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 childRead 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

Letters transcribed in full.

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)

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