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Manuscript fragments

File contains three fragments of manuscript leaves (possibly works of canon law) recovered from later bindings. Fragments 1 and 2 appear to be from the same manuscript, and possibly the same leaf. The fragments feature glossing in a number of medieval and modern hands, rubrication, and illuminated initials, paraphs, and marginal decorations, one in the form of a a mythical creature.

English psalter leaves

File contains two leaves from an illuminated psalter that feature illuminated initials and line fillers in red, blue, and burnished gold. The leaves also feature three-quarter borders on both sides depicting long tendrils terminating in trefoils and containing marginal illustrations of humans/hybrid creatures and a bird. A psalter is a book containing the Book of Psalms and often other devotional texts such as a liturgical calendar, Litany of Saints, and Office of the Dead.

French book of hours leaves

File contains three leaves from an illuminated book of hours from Northern France, possibly Paris. The leaves are decorated with elaborate panel borders, some inhabited by fantastical creatures, as well as illuminated initials and line fillers.

Nuremberg Chronicle leaves

File contains two leaves from the Liber Chronicarum (Book of Chronicles), commonly known as the Nuremberg Chronicle, an illustrated biblical and world history published by Hartmann Schedel. The book was printed in Nuremberg by Anton Koberger and illustrated with woodcuts by Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff. The Liber Chronicarum is notable for being one of the first printed books to successfully integrate illustrations with text.

Garden of Health leaves

File contains two leaves illustrated with woodcuts from the Hortus Sanitatis (Garden of Health) printed in Strasbourg by Johann Pruss. One leaf is from the second section "De Animalibus" (Of Animals) featuring articles about water snakes, field crickets, and hedgehogs, and hyenas. The other leaf contains the prologue of the third section "De Avibus" (Of Birds) and articles about eagles, peacocks, and falcons.

The Hortus Sanitatis is a comprehensive natural history encylopedia that contains descriptions of animals, plants, fish, birds, and minerals, including their medical uses or curative properties. Originally published by Jacob Meydenbach in 1491, the Hortus Sanitatis proved very popular and was printed in many editions in various languages.

German book cover and binding fragments

File consists of a detached cover of a 16th century book, likely of German origin, and 9 fragments recovered from the book's binding. The cover is made of wood and blind-tooled leather decorated with geometric patterns and miniature portraits. It features a brass central boss, and two damaged leather straps, one complete with a decorated metal clasp, the other partial. The cover is accompanied by 9 fragments of the book's binding, including 7 recycled medieval manuscript fragments, a head or tail band, and one of the cords that would have attached the covers and the quires/gatherings of leaves.

Golden Legend leaves

File contains five leaves from Wynkyn de Worde's English edition of the Golden Legend (Legenda aurea), Jacobus de Voragine's popular collection of hagiographies, or the lives, deeds, and martyrdoms of the saints. De Worde was a famous early English printer and an apprentice and later successor to England's most famous printer, William Caxton. Most leaves relate to the lives of English saints. Some leaves are illustrated with woodcuts, and a number have been expurgated, with references to the pope, certain saints, and illustrations deliberately crossed out, likely reflecting changing attitudes to the papacy and the cult of saints during the English Reformation.

Tinker and Amor families records

File contains records related to the financial and personal affairs of the Tinker and Amor families, who were likely related through marriage and resided in Wiltshire, England. File includes financial receipts, the wills of several family members, and a marriage certificate.

Transcriptions from the works of Joseph Addison and others

File contains manuscript transcriptions from the works of Joseph Addison, the English essayist, poet, and playwright. Transcriptions include excerpts from Addison's play "Cato, a Tragedy," and a lengthy section of an essay published in The Spectator (a daily publication founded by Addison and his friend Richard Steele in 1711 in London), number 513, on Saturday, October 18, 1712.

Records relating to Blofield Manor, Norwich

File contains records related to the affairs of Blofield Manor in Norwich. File consists of deeds of covenant, a copyhold estate sale agreement, a marriage record, records of admittance, an estate settlement, a property abstract, and a clause of will.

John Strong Ensor records

File contains records likely relating to a sum of money owed, signed by John Strong Ensor and Samuel Buckles. Ensor, originally from Wilnecote, resided at the Mansion House, Exning, Suffolk. One document is signed by a witness Jacob Grigg.

Parsons family records

File contains records pertaining to the affairs of the Parsons Family, who likely resided in Southern England. File contains wills and testaments, a family registry, and a drawing of the heraldic crest of the Clapcott family, who were related to the Parsons through marriage.

Gesaku/Gokan

File contains seven volumes of gesaku/gokan manga books created by leading artists, Ryukatei Tanekazu and Ryukatei Senka. Gesaku and gokan were an early forms of manga that consisted of cheap and humorous editions of fables, legends, epics, and romances.

John Russell correspondence

File contains correspondence related to land in the town of New Romney in Kent, and the tenants who occupied the land, whose owner may have been John Russell's employer. Correspondence is between John Russell and his likely employer, as well as Sir Edward Dering and others.

Mary Banks bills

File contains a collection of bills paid to and owed by the late Mary Banks of Wakefield. File also contains correspondence addressed to the executor of her estate, and an inventory of the fixtures at Monkhill House, Pontefract, West Yorkshire.

Music and musical recitations

File consists of songs and music scores collected by the Paterson's. Some were performed by Leona Paterson and include here handwritten notes on them.

Newspaper clipping and speech

File consists of a newspaper clipping about Leona Paterson and here teaching of Canadian speech and a speech about the retirement of Dr. Kelloway.

Poetry for Christmas

File consists of draft and final versions of Christmas letters written by Harold Paterson and other Christmas celebrations.

Poems of tribute

File consists of poems written by Harold Paterson that were written for various individuals.

Francis Chaplin

File consists of signed photograph to Leona Paterson from Francis Chaplin, who was a student of Clayton Hare's.

Jean Evely (Johnson)

File consists of photographs of Jean Evely, Ralph Johnson, Leona Paterson and Harold Paterson.

Beta Sigma Phi

File consists of photographs of Leona Paterson at various Beta Sigma Phi events and celebrations. Many of the photos have individuals names on the back.

Ralph Milton

File consists of an untitled script about the history of the United Church in Canada. It was narrated by Ralph Milton.

Notes on drama by Clara Baker

File consists of a folder of notes with Leona Paterson's name on the front about tragedy, dramatic irony and other topics.

Miscellaneous

File consists of newsletters, speeches, newspaper clippings, service program and card.

Tuxis Square

File consists of initiation ceremony for Tux Square pamphlet and chart for Tuxis Boys for earning badges.

Oversize photos

File consists of large photographs of the men's hockey team championships in 1992-1993 and another season and two black and white photographs of the Mount Royal College women's basketball team in 1920 and men's basketball team in 1959.

McKinnon family

File consists of photographs of the Paterson's with various members of the McKinnon family at an event.

Jean Oxby

File consists of photographs of the Paterson's with Jean Oxby and other individuals, whose names are on the back of some photos.

Grant Paterson

File consists of headshot photographs of Grant Paterson, Leona Paterson's son.

Stephanie Szeto

File consists of a photograph of Stephanie Szeto with Leona Paterson in her studio.

"M"

File consists of plays and poems that start with the letter M.

"O"

File consists of plays and poems that start with the letter O.

"P"

File consists of plays and poems that start with the letter P.

"T"

File consists of plays and poems that start with the letter T.

"U"

File consists of plays and poems that start with the letter U.

Contents

File consists of various poems listed on a contents page.

A happy ending

File consists of the script for the School of the Spoken Word "A happy Ending."

Patriotic readings

File consists of a collection of stories titled "Patriotic Readings, Mixed Readings."

Notes

File consists of notes, Macbeth Act 1, scene 5 and notes about expression.

Greek movement

File consists of a collection of notes and lesson plans titled "Greek Movement" and was property of Clara Salisbury Baker.

Lesson I

File consists of lesson plans for classes, some handwritten, about art, expression and other topics.

Socrates defence at his trial

File consists of a reading titled "Socrates' Defence at His Trial" which was prepared by the English Language Research Inc. and obtained by the Canadian Citizenship Council in Ottawa.

Grey coil-bound book

File consists of a study guide book prepared for by Leona Paterson to assist students preparing for speech theory exams.

Florence Aymong

File consists of photographs of Florence Aymong, some with Leona Paterson, who was a teacher of Leona Paterson's at the Toronto Conservatory.

Lilla Donahue

File consists of a photograph of Leona Paterson and Lilla Donahue.

Phyl Lapworth

File consists of photographs of Phyl Lapworth, some with Leona Paterson, with text on the back of photos.

Leonard Leacock photographs

File consists of photographs taken by Leonard Leacock and presumably gifted to Leona Paterson. The photographs are of Roger's Pass, Tonquin Valley, the Matterhorn, Mistaya Lake, Mt. McKinley, Mt. Whitehorn/Kinney Lake and unnamed titled photographs of a man looking over peaks and a treed valley.

Prospero

File consists of an unidentified script with "Prospero" written on the front page.

Spoon river anthology

File consists of scripts from the Spoon River Anthology including "The Wolf at the Door," "Mr. Preble Get Rid of His Wife," and "The Unicorn in the Garden."

Instruction in pantomime

File consists of notebook pages about the introduction to pantomime and document titled "challenge with the cross."

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