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Henrietta Muir Edwards' Diary
Description: This item consists primarily of a diary written by Henrietta Muir aged 14 years old. Entries within this diary range from January-May 1864 and record comments and observations on domestic life in the Muir household, her family (including the birth of her brother), pastimes of drawing, attending sermons, and reading on subjects such as geography and history, her education, and social visits (particularly to 'Millie' and 'Aunt Isabel') and conventions of such. The diary itself is preceded by a letter dated 1901 sent to Henrietta by her husband. His letter relays information about a "steamer named 'Ethel'" about to leave for Ford Du Loe and difficulties faced attempting to treat and cure indigenous Peoples suffering from dysentery.
Diaries Kept by Henrietta Muir Edwards During Her "Grand Tour" of Europe
Description: Consists of diaries kept by Henrietta Muir Edwards during her "Grand Tour" of Europe, vesting Glasgow, London, Paris, Rome, Venice, and Florence, accompanied by her father and/or Uncle James. Transcripts are available in item GA_M-8896-9t.
Transcripts of Diaries Kept by Henrietta Muir Edwards During Her "Grand Tour" of Europe
Description: Transcripts of diaries kept by Henrietta Muir Edwards during her "Grand Tour" of Europe, visiting Glasgow, London, Paris, Rome, Venice, and Florence, accompanied by her father and/or Uncle James. The originals are available in item GA_M-8896-9.
Letters Sent by Henrietta Muir Edwards to Her Daughter, Alice, and Her Son-in-law Claude
Description: This item consists of letters signed "Mother" [H.M. Edwards] to her daughter, Alice. Henrietta's letters to her daughter principally relay day to day life of her and her husband, their social visits, stats of health and often praise of their daughter. In one letter, Henrietta also refers to a royal visit of "the Prince" and the ceremonies that met his arrival, noting in particular the gifts of clothing presented to him by "Indians and squaws". The First World War and Austrian occupation of Italy are also common topics noted in her letters to Alice. There is also one letter addressed to her son- in-law Claude (Alice's husband) seeking information relative to his travel plans to visit his mother, and seeking to know whether he and Alice will pay her a visit beforehand. Included within the letters are newspaper articles article entitled 'Practical poultry experiments are conducted by students at Vermilion Agricultural School' and 'Caught Bridal Bouquet'.
Newspaper Clippings Relative to the Death of Henrietta Muir Edwards
Description: Newspaper clippings mostly paying tribute to Henrietta M Edwards following her death in 1931.
Henrietta Muir's Speech, September 1906
Description: Consists of a speech given by Henrietta Muir Edwards to the National Council of Women. The original is restricted due to its fragile condition. A photocopy is available for research purposes.
Various Correspondence of Mrs Henrietta Muir Edwards
Description: This item consists of letters to Henrietta Muir Edwards from Fannie W Marshall (1897); Dora Briggs (1897); Cobalt Silver Mountain Mining Co (1907); an anonymous person who objected to Mrs Edwards' advertisement for a "lady help" (1911); JD Lafferty (1915); and Great Northern Mines (1918). Also included is a postcard from HM Edwards to Miss Statham (1909) depicting Chief Joe Healy and Braves.
Two Notebooks Belonging to Mrs Edwards
Description: This item consists of two small books. The first notebook contains handwritten notes on Henrietta Muir Edwards and records inspirational passages, notes on money received from Alice, etc. The second booklet is a small printed book entitled "The Practice of the Presence of God" which is annotated "Mrs OC Edwards, Macleod."
