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File consists of one sketchbook belonging to Joan Clark. The sketchbook contains 32 artworks in a variety of mediums (graphite and ink sketches, watercolour paintings) presumably created by Joan Clark, although her signature does not appear on the works. Some of the artworks are titled or otherwise identified. Also included within the sketchbook is one sketch in graphite by Max Maynard (PDP03219) which is signed M. Maynard and dated January 9, 1940. The Maynard sketch is the only item within the sketchbook described at the item level.

File consists of 1 sketchbook containing artwork by Margaret Maclure as well as newspaper clippings written by or about Margaret Maclure. Margaret Maclure’s daughter’s name, Catherine Maclure, is inscribed on the front cover; it is possible that Catherine compiled this scrapbook.

The sketchbook contains 28 pencil and watercolour sketches. 27 of the sketches are portraits, some of which are identified by name and others are untitled. There is also 1 watercolour landscape, depicting the front of a boat with totem poles in the background. There are a variety of newspaper clippings interfiled throughout the scrapbook. The sketches and newspaper clippings have various different dates, ranging from 1908 to 1923. Many of the sketches are undated, but assumed to fall within this range.

A number of the portrait sketches appear to be of individuals that Maclure was acquainted with as she identifies them by name. The identified individuals and/or titled works include: Mrs. Henry Hannington; Mrs. Home; Grace Wood Jess; Cathie; Lord Charles Beresford; Dean Davenport; the Bishop of Columbia; Kitty; Miss Denne [sp?] Parker; and A Lady of Decided Opinions. There are also a number of portrait sketches of unnamed Indigenous people. Although the individuals are not named, Maclure often includes inscriptions about the subjects of the drawings.

Also filed within the scrapbook is one handwritten obituary about Margaret Maclure (1938, author unknown) and one photograph of one of Maclure’s sketches.

Item consists of one bound sketchbook containing watercolours, sketches, and one photograph. The majority of the works have printed titles. The subject matter consists primarily of coastal and ocean scenes in British Columbia and abroad (primarily Rio de Janeiro).

Includes: photocopy of a sketch by L.L. Fitzgerald [original removed from file and catalogued as PDP09027] ; issue of The Week with an article on Emily (18 Feb 1905); notice re exhibiting work in France ; photograph of Lac Des Roches, Cariboo; article "The recent abstract work of Lawren Harris" by Sydney Smith; empty manilla envelope marked "Some very early correspondence"; Hay Dorothy and Eaton, Nan, Floral card "We have just finished"; Ruth, floral card "A tardy welcome to Small" and floral card "Hope to see you soon"

File consists of one bound, hardcover album with paintings. Some paints are loose or have been cut out of album, or are still bound in album. Also included in the album are photographs and a drawing by Sarah Crease in 1855 of Sarah Teale.