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Ella May (Jacoby) Walker fonds
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12 cm of textual records; 35 paintings; 2 sculptures
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Wilfred Walker is the creator's son. Richard Secord, Eleanor Silver (Dowding) Keeping, and C.E. Holder acquired her paintings through sale or gift.
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This fonds consists of correspondence and interviews relating to the research for her historical novel, Fortress North. It also includes a manuscript for the book and her ink and water colour illustrations for each chapter, a series of historical paintings of Edmonton and area, records relating to her work for the City of Edmonton Archives and Landmarks Committee and miscellaneous correspondence, sketches, and notes.
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This fonds was donated to the City of Edmonton Archives by Wilfred Walker in 1960. Items have also been donated by Richard York Secord in 1984 and Dr. Eleanor Silver (Dowding) Keeping in 1985. One item was purchased from C.E. Holder in 1977.
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File list available online via https://archivesphotos.edmonton.ca/
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Record No. MS-52;EAA-1<br><br>
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- Walker, Ella May (Subject)