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Welcome to the ''In the footsteps of Maude Abbott'' exhibition gallery. To view a full size image, just click on it!
Typed letter from former prime minister R. B. Bennet to Maude Abbott, dated March 12, 1938, black ink on sepia paper. The letterhead displays the Arms of Canada, under which is written “House of Commons – Canada – Leader of the Opposition”. Bennet announces that he is withdrawing from politics and informs her that it was a pleasure for him to have met and talked with her. He wishes her a speedy recovery and sends her his best wishes. The letter is signed “R. B. Bennett” in the bottom right corner.
Black and white photograph of Maude Abbott and Lord Tweedsmuir during the Sir John Joseph Caldwell Abbott memorial dedication ceremony in 1936. Lord Tweedsmuir, on the left, is seen in profile. He has short hair, parted on the side, and is wearing a black jacket. He is exchanging glances with Maude Abbott, on the right in the photo. She is elderly and is wearing a black coat with a fur collar. Behind Lord Tweedsmuir, a woman in a dark dress with white polka dots and a stylish hat is looking at him attentively. The crowd can be seen behind them.
Black and white photograph of the nine founding members of the Historical Society of Argenteuil County. They are standing in front of and on the stairs of a large stone house with columns and dark shutters. Maude Abbott is second from left, wearing a black dress with white polka dots and a dark hat. The other three women are wearing smart dresses and hats and the five men are wearing suits.
Correspondence for the opening of the Museum: Letter from Maude Abbott to J. P. Lanctôt concerning the visit of the Minister of Mines and Resources Mr. Crerar and former prime minister R.B. Bennet for the opening of the Museum on June 2, 1938.
Copy of a typed letter from Maude Abbott to R. B. Bennett dated June 2, 1938. She thanks him for his help with the Historical Society of Argenteuil County and The Barracks and invites him to visit St-Andrews.
Handwritten letter from Maude Abbott to Mrs. Kuhring, February 12, 1939, black and purple ink on sepia paper. She tells of plans to ask the Governor General to officially open The Barracks (housing the museum) and asks Mrs. Kuhring about the progress of the artifact boxes and shelving for the museum.
Handwritten letter from Maude Abbott to Mrs. Kuhring, February 12, 1939, black and purple ink on sepia paper. She tells of plans to ask the Governor General to officially open The Barracks (housing the museum) and asks Mrs. Kuhring about the progress of the artifact boxes and shelving for the museum.
Handwritten letter from Maude Abbott to Mrs. Kuhring, February 5, 1939, black and purple ink on sepia paper. She mentions that she was not well enough for the railway journey and drive to Lachute, answers and asks questions about Museum business in response to Mrs. Kuhring’s previous letter, and explains that her recovery is slow due to a fractured rib and an old injury.
Handwritten letter from Maude Abbott to Mrs. Kuhring, February 5, 1939, black and purple ink on sepia paper. She mentions that she was not well enough for the railway journey and drive to Lachute, answers and asks questions about Museum business in response to Mrs. Kuhring’s previous letter, and explains that her recovery is slow due to a fractured rib and an old injury.
Handwritten letter from Maude Abbott to Mrs. Kuhring, February 5, 1939, black and purple ink on sepia paper. She mentions that she was not well enough for the railway journey and drive to Lachute, answers and asks questions about Museum business in response to Mrs. Kuhring’s previous letter, and explains that her recovery is slow due to a fractured rib and an old injury.
Handwritten letter from Maude Abbott to Mrs. Kuhring, February 5, 1939, black and purple ink on sepia paper. She mentions that she was not well enough for the railway journey and drive to Lachute, answers and asks questions about Museum business in response to Mrs. Kuhring’s previous letter, and explains that her recovery is slow due to a fractured rib and an old injury.
Handwritten letter from Maude Abbott to Mrs. Kuhring, February 5, 1939, black and purple ink on sepia paper. She mentions that she was not well enough for the railway journey and drive to Lachute, answers and asks questions about Museum business in response to Mrs. Kuhring’s previous letter, and explains that her recovery is slow due to a fractured rib and an old injury.
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