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Item consists of an audio recording in which Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher reads the text of an address that she [later] delivered as part of an extension program, "Victoria's Art Circles and Victoria's Women, 1932", offered by the University of Victoria in February 1983. The address discusses women artists in Victoria, particularly Emily Carr and other members of the Island Arts and Crafts Society.

The item was recorded in Victoria.

Consists of two audio recordings in which Madge (Wolfenden) Hamilton reminisces about her longtime friend, Emily Carr. She recalls the Carr family in the latter part of the 19th century in their James Bay homes, where they were friends with the Wolfendens. The first recording (T2708:0001) also covers Madge (Wolfenden) Hamilton's career as a public servant and librarian.

T2708:0001 was recorded in 1977; T2708:0002 was recorded in 1979.

Item consists of audio recording of interview with Madeleine Nation, in which she discusses Canadian artist/painter, M.A. Suzor-Cote. Nation discusses her first acquaintance with Suzor-Cote, their early friendship in Montreal, and Suzor-Cote's method of art and subject matter. Nation also describes her modelling experience for Cote's sculpture sessions, as well as Cote's temperament and approach to his work. Nation also talks about her instruction in art with Brimner in Montreal.

The interview was recorded in Victoria in 1979, and covers the time period of 1912-1914. Track 2 of the tape is blank.

Item consists of one audio recording in which Max Maynard gives his recollections of his association with Emily Carr, especially in the period 1930-1938 when he and Jack Shadbolt were young painters and friends of Carr. Recordings on tracks 1 and 2.

Item consists of an audio recording in which Myfanwy Pavelic recalls her relationship with the famous painter and author Emily Carr.

Item consists of an audio recording of Frederick J. Brand giving his recollections of the painter Emily Carr, especially in the period 1929-1936, as well as some comments about his friend Max Maynard.

PERIOD COVERED: ;1935;-;1945 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975 SUMMARY: Phylis (Dilworth) Inglis reminisces about her strained relationship with the famous painter and author Emily Carr. She also comments on the relations between her uncle Ira Dilworth and Carr.