Finding Aid:

Title

Neads family photograph album. -- [between 1861 and 1880]. -- 151 photographs : b&w ; in album 29 x 23 cm.

Biography / History

Miss Neads was the organist at the Presbyterian Church in Bowmanville, Ontario, in 1876.

Custodial History

This item was in the custody of B.K. Van Buren of Port Hope, Ontario before it was donated to the Trent University Archives.

Scope and Content

This fonds consists of a family photograph album inscribed "Presented to Miss Neads by the Presbyterian Church, Bowmanville for services rendered as organist, August 9, 1876". It contains photographs of people who are mostly unidentified and one tintype. Also included and wrapped separately on the shelf is the Neads Family Bible which contains genealogical information on the Neads family.

Notes

Title based on inscription inside the album.

The binding of the album is very fragile. Handle with care.

This item was donated by B.K. Van Buren of Port Hope, Ontario.

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