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John Carter fonds [textual record, graphic material]

Hierarchical level:

Fonds

Date:

1860-1895.

Reference:

R14320-0-5-E, MUS 87

Type of material:

Photographs, Textual material

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

206521

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John Carter fonds
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Date(s):

1860-1895.

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Place of creation:

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Extent:

1 cm of textual records
4 photographs

Language of material:

English

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The fonds consists of records pertaining to the musical career of John Carter: birth certificate and genealogical notes; letter from his brother William; notebook of transcriptions from tribute notes; press clippings on his musical activities and those of his brothers; family photographs.

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Carter, John, 1832-1916

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Carter, John, 1832-1916 : A choirmaster and organist originally from England, he was the eldest of four musician brothers (George, Henry and William) who emigrated to Canada in the latter half of the 19th century. He settled first in Québec City, where he played the organ at Holy Trinity Cathedral (1853-1856), and subsequently relocated permanently to Toronto to continue his musical career.

Finding aid:

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Textual record; Graphic Material (Electronic) This finding aid consists of 10 pages, digitized, a summary list of contents, and photocopies of some letters and ribbons. (90: Open)
http://data2.archives.ca/pdf/pdf002/p000003004.pdf

Source:

Private

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MUS 87
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Graphic (photo)

[Consultation90 Open]

Volume [MUS 87] 2

[Consultation 90 Open]

Textual records

[Consultation90 Open]

Volume [MUS 87] 1

[Consultation 90 Open]

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