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George Irwin fonds
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1900-1928, predominant 1904-1916 (Creation)
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65 photographs: black and white prints and glass plate negatives
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Fonds consists of photographs taken mainly by George Irwin depicting scenes and individuals relating to Gore Bay and Manitoulin Island, Ontario.
Fonds includes 21 prints of glass plate negatives and 43 glass negatives consisting of portraits of individuals and groups; Gore Bay street scenes; photographs of local sports teams, including baseball and women's hockey; schools; religious organizations, including the Salvation Army and Presbyterian Ladies Aid; and events including an Orangemen's Parade. As well, there are views of Gore Bay lumber camps and log booms, as well as a view of a mill in Sault Ste. Marie.
Also included is one film negative, depicting a portrait of George Irwin.
Fonds is arranged into two series.
For a more detailed description, use this link to the Archives of Ontario's descriptive database: http://ao.minisisinc.com/scripts/mwimain.dll/144/PROV/PROV/REFD+C+119?SESSIONSEARCH
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Fonds was donated to the Archives of Ontario in 1960 by Mrs. George Irwin of Gore Bay, Ontario.
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Glass plate negatives are closed for conservation reasons; reference copies of these images are available for viewing. Request container B-880 (barcode B410639).
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Glass negatives are closed to public access for conservation reasons. Please use reference prints.
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Copyright restrictions for these materials has expired. Permission of the Archives of Ontario is required for publication.
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For a more detailed description, use this link to the Archives of Ontario's descriptive database: http://ao.minisisinc.com/scripts/mwimain.dll/144/PROV/PROV/REFD+C+119?SESSIONSEARCH
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Rev. Feb/12.