Archives and Special Collections
Collection C0002 - R.M. Edmanson collection of portraits of Canadian statesmen.
Identity area
Reference code
CA ACU SPC C0002
Title
R.M. Edmanson collection of portraits of Canadian statesmen.
Date(s)
- [18--?-19--?] (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
10 pictures :b&w ;18.5 x 27.5 cm (sight) or smaller.
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Repository
Archival history
Donated by Judge R.M. Edmanson.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Collection consists of framed, matted reproductions of drawings, paintings and photographs of prominent 19th century Canadian statesmen. Includes George Brown, Robert Borden, Sir Wilfred Laurier, Edward Blake, Sir Georges Etienne Cartier, Robert Baldwin, Sir John A. Macdonald, Sir Richard John Cartwright and Lord Durham. Versos of items contain holograph notes about the statesmen and identify some of original artists.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Text in English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Title taken from contents of collection.
Alternative identifier(s)
ckey
2976109