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Journal of tours of Canada and England [textual record (microform)]

Hierarchical level:

Series

Date:

1899-1900.

Reference:

MG29-C108

Type of material:

Textual material

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

161802

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Ethel Marion Davies fonds

Journal of tours of Canada and England
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Date(s):

1899-1900.

Place of creation:

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Extent:

1 microfilm reel negative & positive.

Language of material:

English

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Series consists of a journal concerning two tours, one of the Canadian West in 1899 and the other of England and the Continent in 1899-1900. The tour of Western Canada by train to Victoria was undertaken in 1899 when Miss Davies was twenty-two years of age. The account is pert and enthusiastic. Her perspective is that of a tourist describing the sights. Her contact was largely with family friends and local dignitaries. The value of the account is augmented by seven expertly done pencil sketches of landscape and settlement in the West.

Miss Davies took a tour of England and the Continent in 1899-1900 which is also chronicled in the diary. She had contact with the Clifford Siftons and Joseph Pope, but mentions them only in passing. There is some indication of how a well-placed young Canadian was received in Britain and the circles in which she might move. Miss Davies comments on seeing the Queen, gives her impressions of London and the reception of news concerning the South African War. Her sketches are quite valuable, particularly two of Lord Strathcona's estate "Glencoe". This material is available on microfilm reel M-1957.

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Location of originals note:

The original journal is held by M. Mann of Ottawa.

Dates of creation note:

Microfilmed in 1978.

Source:

Private

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MG29-C108
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