Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
William Ferris fonds
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Level of description
Fonds
Repository
Reference code
CA CVAN 72-434/#1-#16;74-225;87-21/#1-#17
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Class of material specific details area
Statement of scale (cartographic)
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Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)
Dates of creation area
Date(s)
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1883-1910 (Creation)
- Creator
- Ferris, William
Physical description area
Physical description
35 paintings
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Archival description area
Name of creator
(1839-1930)
Biographical history
William Ferris moved to Vancouver in 1888. Trained as a solicitor, he never practiced law, choosing to become an art teacher. He also served as curator of the Vancouver Museum.
Custodial history
Scope and content
The fonds consists of Ferris' drawings of Vancouver scenery.
Notes area
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Restrictions on access
For conservation reasons, researchers are requested to use microfilm.
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Finding aids
Item list available.
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BCAUL control number: CVAN-568