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Nom de l'objet : Postcard
Titre : A Catch before Breakfast, Crown Lake, Algonquin National Park, Ontario
Artiste ou artisan : Grand Trunk Railway System Series
Classification de l'objet : Artefacts de communication, Artefacts documentaires
Communication Artifacts, Documentary Artifact
Matériaux : papier
paper
Numéro d'accession : 1998.1.106.126
Fabricant : Valentine and Sons' Publishing Co., Limited
Date de début de production : 1913
Description : A souvenir postcard addressed to Master G. Sayers, C/o B. D. Sayers, Esq., Clarkson P.O. Ont. The message reads: '[?], Aug. 24th 1913. Darling little Boysy, I wish you could see this lovely fish ? brought in last night, -8 of ?. Aunt Na has been out touring and Grand Dad for a walk. Thurs is another Bear and with ones hiking ???? (the rest is illegible). Lov from Na and ? Harris.' There is a green, one cent, Canada stamp postmarked ALGONQUIN PARK AUG 25 1913. The front image depicts a gentleman holding up some fish he caught in Crown Lake. There is a white tent near him. The image is in colour. The title is across the top in red print. In the lower right corner, there is a small number written in black that reads: 104,924 J.V.
Fonctions : Algonquin National Park was established in 1893 and changed to Algonquin Provincial Park in 1913. When originally founded, the park housed resorts and cottages and some of the amenities normally found within a small community, such as post offices and stores. These small communities allowed people to explore some areas previously inaccessible. Towards the mid 20th century, most of these resorts and communities were no longer maintained, and the natural setting of the park became the attraction. Algonquin Provincial Park still flourishes today, having just recently celebrated its 110 anniversary in 2003. The Harris and Sayers families travelled to Algonquin Provincial Park many times; the museum has quite a few postcards documenting their memories there.

Postcards are quite collectible and have appraisal values based on specifics of the postcards. Information to note about a postcard is its publishing information, copyright dates, an artist's signature, a series number, and/or subject matter. Greeting postcards are especially worth noting, for specific holidays such as Valentine's Day, Halloween, etc. For further research on the value of postcards, see J. L. Mashburn. _The Postcard Price Guide: A Comprehensive Reference_ Third Edition. Enka, North Carolina: Colonial House, 1997.

Naomi Harris (1883-1968) was born in 1883, to Arthur and Mary Harris (née Magrath), of Benares. Naomi and her older sister Annie were raised in an atmosphere of upper middle class comfort. They were educated at home by governesses, and then were sent to Miss Dupont's School for Ladies in Toronto, where they stayed with their aunts throughout the week. As Annie and Naomi grew up, Benares was a frequent area for lawn tennis matches, weekend parties, and croquet games on the lawn.

Naomi never married and lived at Benares her whole life. She helped to take care of her mother, and continued to live alone in the house for 14 years after Mary's death in 1954. Naomi was the mark of affection for many suitors. It was thought that Naomi was engaged, sometime between 1908 and 1912, to the family's physician, Dr. Arthur Sutton. He was the first doctor to open an office in Port Credit. Naomi broke off the engagement, but the parting must have been amicable because Sutton continued on as the family's doctor, and later renewed a friendship with her after his wife's death.

Naomi was a life long member of St Peter's Anglican Church in Erindale, where she was an integral part of the church's many activities. Archdeacon Banks, the former rector of St. Peter's, spoke of Miss Harris' deep attachment to St. Peter's, her love of people, her unfailing interest in the children of the Sunday School and her work with the women's auxiliary during her funeral service in May, 1968.

Naomi willed Benares to her two nieces and nephew who donated the estate and most of its contents to The Ontario Heritage Foundation. Ownership was later transferred to the City of Mississauga who have operated Benares as a museum since 1995.

This item was donated by Geoffrey Harris Sayers, who was born 23 April 1907 and died 25 November 1997. A retired businessman, he was the first child of Beverly and Annie Sayers (née Harris). A member of the Canadian Armed Forces, he was appointed 2nd Lieutenant 14 June 1938. Two years later, he was appointed Lieutenant. As of 21 April 1941, he was appointed the rank of Temporary Captain, and was recommended for appointment to the Lorne Scots (P. D. and H. Regiment) based out of Brampton. According to his military file, Captain Geoffrey Sayers served with the Canadian Forces from 21 April 1941 until 11 October 1945, when he was honourably discharged. From 17 June 1941 until 13 March 1945, he also served with the British Forces (he had British citizenship). He received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp 1939-45.

Geoffrey Sayers and his sisters, Dora Sayers Caro, and Barbara Sayers Larson donated Benares Historic House to the Ontario Heritage Foundation in 1969. It has operated as a museum under the City of Mississauga since 1995 and was officially transferred to Mississauga in 2000. Geoffrey Sayers and his wife Kathleen (née Colloten) occupied Benares from 1969 until 1981. During that time, they acted as care takers of the estate on behalf of the Ontario Heritage Foundation. They kept a small display of artifacts in the kitchen, and opened up the house once a year to the public. He also maintained the Benares financial affairs in 1932 for Naomi (Na) and Mary, who were unable to do so themselves.;
Les cartes postales sont très populaires chez les collectioneurs et leur valeur est calculée en fonction des caractéristiques particulières des cartes. Les choses à retenir sur une carte postale sont les données de publication, les dates de droit d'auteur, la signature de l'artiste, un numéro de série ou le sujet illustré. Les cartes de voeux des fêtes populaires sont les plus intéressantes comme celles de Noël, de Pâques et de la Saint Valentin. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur la valeur des cartes postales, voir : J.L. Mashburn The Postcard Price Guide: A Comprehensive Reference (Enka, North Carolina : Colonial House, 1997).

Don de Geoffrey Harris Sayers, né le 23 avril 1907 et décédé le 25 novembre 1997. Geoffrey Sayers était un homme d'affaire à la retraite, fils aîné de Beverly et Annie Sayers (née Harris). Il était membre de Forces armées canadiennes et, le 14 juin 1938, il est nommé au grade de sous-lieutenant. Deux ans plus tard, il reçoit le grade de lieutenant. Le 21 avril 1941, il est nommé capitaine temporaire et est recommandé candidat au régiment Lorne Scots dont la base se trouve à Brampton. Selon son dossier militaire, le capitaine Geoffrey Sayers débute son service dans les Forces le 21 avril 1941 et obtient une libération honorable le 11 octobre 1945.Du 17 juin 1941 au 13 mars 1945, il sert également dans les forces armées de la Grande-Bretagne (à titre de citoyen britannique). Il reçoit la Médaille canadienne du volontaire avec agrafe (1939-1945).

En 1969, Geoffrey Sayers et ses sœurs, Dora Sayers Caro et Barbara Sayers Larson ont fait le don de Benares à la fondation patrimoine d'Ontario. Depuis 1995, Benares fut dirigé comme musée sou la direction de la ville de Mississauga et en 2000, la possession de Benares fut officiellement transféré à la ville. Geoffrey Sayers et son épouse Kathleen (née Colloten) habitent à Benares de 1969 à 1981. Pendant ce temps, ils faisaient office de gardiens du domaine. Ils gardaient une petite collection d'objets historiques dans la cuisine et ouvrent les portes au public une fois par année. En 1932, Geoffrey s'occupe également des affaires financières de Benares au nom de Naomi (Na) et Mary qui ne peuvent le faire elles mêmes.
Longueur : 9.00
Largeur : 14.00
Unité de mesure linéaire : cm
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Province de l'établissement : Ontario

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