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World War I photograph album

The file contains a photograph album of photographs taken during Clare Gass's deployment in Europe with the Canadian Expeditionary Force from approximatley April 1915 to 1918. The earliest photograph dates from April 1915 and depicts Gass and other nursing sisters assembled for inspection in front of the Montreal General Hospital before their deployment. Photographs probably from May 1915 depict their sea crossing to Europe on the Metagama. There are photographs from multiple places in France including Etaples (France) (1915), Camiers (the No. 3 Canadian General Hospital) (1915). and Boulogne (1916-1917, including No. 7 Convalescent Camp), as well as Gass's postings in Clivedon, England (1918) and Rhyl, North Wales (1918). Many photographs depict "the lines" of the various camps, with tent and building exteriors and interiors, including living quarters, nurses' "huts" and hospital wards. There are also photographs of soldiers' entertainments, including shows and costumed performers. Leaves 13 and 14 of the photograph album also contain the an early appearence of the text of John McCrae's “In Flanders Field.” The poem accompanies two photographs of recent graves. Other photographs depict landscapes, sites, and local activities in the regions where she was stationed. Some photographs were taken during various leaves, including a trip to Scotland in 1917 and Leicester. Some photographs also depict Gass's brother Cyril, including following his injury and during his convalescence.

Witter Bynner correspondence

File consists of correspondence with Witter Bynner. Letters frequently refer to Kiang's publication The Jade Mountain, of which Bynner was the translator. Also included is a copy of Bynner's letter to the Guggenheim Memorial Foundation regarding a fellowship for Kiang.

Winter carnival mailing, 1956

This file contains an invitation package for the 1956 McGill Winter Carnival, including an envelope, a letter of invitation from the Promotion Chairman, a subscription form, and a promotional brochure with a list of events.

Wingate

Letters and documents include a letter addressed to Miss Wingate and page of questions about clandestine correspondence, both unsigned but likely from Noel Buxton, along with a sheet of satirical lyrics written by S.D. Wingate. Also includes a letter to L

Wills, marriage contracts, and land deeds

File consists of Harrington family wills, marriage contracts, deeds of sale, and other legal documents, including the Last Will and Testament of Dame Charlotte widow of the late John Harrington, the marriage contract between William Harrington and Laura Seymour, and various deeds of land sales.

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