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Loose photographs and postcards

  • CA OSLER P185-2
  • File
  • approximatley 1900; 1915-1919; undated
  • Part of Clare Gass Fonds

The file consists chiefly of loose photographs as well as two postcards. The photographs depict Gass’s wartime experiences in France, as well as some photographs of the hospital at St, Anne de Bellevue, Quebec, and Gass's transit duties in the Rockies in 1919., including photographs of the visit of the Prince of Wales to Montreal (October 24, 1919) and the St. Anne de Bellevue Hospital (November 2, 1919). Gass's wartime photographs depict scenes from Boulogne, including the No. 3 Canadian General Hospital, pictures of nursing sisters, and wounded soldiers. Many other undated photographs are of friends or family, portraits of Gass herself, and travel scenes.

Letters, writings, and ephemera

The file contains material compiled by Gertrude Henderson, including letters to Clare Gass, poetry and story written by Gass, and other ephemera, such as clippings, notes, and official documents. The story found in the file is a tyescript entitled, “The Witch of the Shubenacadie.” Letters include a memorial from King George to those who served in the war and a letter from mayor of Montreal regarding a special commemorative medal to be worn in commemoration of their Majesties' silver jubilee in1935. Clippings include notices of Gass's retirement and a 2014 on her diary. Manuscript notes oby Gass recount her educational and employment record, including years and places that she was stationed and other documents include her Certificate of Service from the Canadian Expeditionary Force, dated, 1920. The folder also contains assorted later photographs of Gass.

Correspondence, Ba-Be

Consists of W. W. Francis's correspondence files, arranged alphabetically by correspondent. File contains correspondents beginning with Ba through Ae.

Royal letters patent

Royal Letters Patent, creating William Osler Baronet: 11 July, second year George V (1911); with great seal Edward VIII attached, endorsed by the College of Arms, and bearing a hundred pound revenue stamp. MS in English on paper.

Correspondence from Jean Jefferson Penfield to WGP (arranged as bundled)

Hand-written and signed letter from Mrs. Press to Mrs. E.P. Kermott, ( 1 leaf). - 07.12.1925.; Typed and signed letter, Herbert Penfield to WGP, 2 sheets-4. - 17.12.1926.; Typed letter copy, Montgomery Griffiths to JJP, 3 sheets. - 10.12.1926.; Typed letter copy, Eugene Boylan to JJP (on 3rd sh) (critique & rejection to 1st story "Laurette's Daughter"). - 17.12.1926.

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