Item AAAA1114 - The children's garden library

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The children's garden library

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originated by Gertrude E. McGill ; photography by A.R. Cann

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  • Source of title proper: Title based on can title for part 1 and title frame title on part 2.

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  • 1945 (Creation)

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Amateur film. Part 1 shows a day's activities at the Children's Garden Library, including games, calisthenics, playground equipment, dancing, and reading and storytelling at the "Book House". Part 2 shows the children participating in May 24 celebrations at Beacon Hill Park, which includes a May Queen pageant, maypole dancing, and activities honouring the "Queen of Health", the "Queen of Music", the "Queen of Drama", the "Queen of Race Friendship" and the "Queen of Art". A mothers' study group, and the toymakers' group, are also shown.

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Viewing notes in file F1992:02.

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During the 1940s, Mrs. Gertrude McGill ran the Children's Garden Library in the garden of her home at 1170 Tattersall Drive in Victoria. Open to children aged 4 to 12, this program aimed to improve reading habits and instill citizenship. It is seen as the beginning of cooperative preschools on Vancouver Island.

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Accession number(s): F1992:02; 91-6885; 199209-002

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photography: Arthur R. Cann; producer: Gertrude McGill; producing agency/company: Gertrude McGill

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