Series MS-2957 - Fairbridge Farm School Photographs

Fairbridge Farm School, bus arriving, Duncan

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Fairbridge Farm School Photographs

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MS-2957

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  • 1936-1940 (Creation)

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173 photographs

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Custodial history

Donated to the BC Archives in 1987 by Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) Lincoln.

Scope and content

The series consists of two albums of photographs from the period when Lincoln was on staff at the Prince of Wales Fairbridge Farm School at Cowichan Station, (near Duncan, B.C.) from 1935 to 1939. It also includes class photos taken by a professional photographer, and images of the school (including an aerial photo) on postcards. Subjects include: individual students and staff (many identified), group photos, Wolf Cubs, Boy Scouts, sports and games, outdoor and farming activities, and building interiors and exteriors. The series includes a photograph of a visit by Lord Tweedsmuir and a portrait of Kingsley Fairbridge. The series also includes images of Cowichan Bay and other Cowichan Valley locations.

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Restricted until the year 2035.

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Photographs created prior to January 1, 1949 are in the public domain.

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Accession number(s): 198709-005

Conservation

The photograph albums were disassembled and the photos were housed in 21 acid free folders.

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