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Marshall Saunders collection [graphic material]

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Date:

[1930].

Reference:

R15706-0-9-E, LMS-0049

Type of material:

Art

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

3721161

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Marshall Saunders collection
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Collection includes:

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Date(s):

[1930].

Place of creation:

Canada

Extent:

2 prints : b&w postcards ; 14 cm x 9 cm.

Language of material:

English

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Collection consists of two annotated and autographed postcards.

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Saunders, Margaret Marshall, 1861-1947

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Saunders, Margaret Marshall, 1861-1947 : Margaret Marshall Saunders was a Canadian author, lecturer, and animal rights advocate that lived from May 13, 1861 - February 15, 1947. She is most well known for her bestselling children's book Beautiful Joe, based on a true story of a young dog that is saved from a cruel owner. Beautiful Joe was originally written under the name Marshall Saunders and submitted to the American Humane Education Society for a literary contest.

Saunders was born in Milton, Nova Scotia, and educated in Nova Scotia, Scotland and France. In 1934, Saunders was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. In 1947, she was named a "Person of National Historical Significance" by the Government of Canada.

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Custodial history:

Donated by Dr. Bruce Philips

Source:

Private

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LMS-0049

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1978-06 LMS
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Graphic (art)

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LMS container [LMS-0049 1978-06] 1

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