Résultats

    An autobiographical article by Agnes Macphail about her family history and trip to Scotland to visit her ancestral homes.

    Second part of a series of articles written by Agnes Macphail about her family history.

    Article regarding the unveiling of a commemorative bust of Agnes Macphail at the House of Commons. The acccompanying photograph is of Senator Cairine Wilson (on the left) and Ellen Fairclough, Member

    Newspaper article about the unveiling of the historic plaque in Hopeville commemorating Agnes Macphail.

    Hand drawn map of significant places relating to Agnes Macphail. The map identifies farms near the McPhail's, at Six Corners in Artemesia Township, as well as the location of Durham Rd. School which

    Portrait of Agnes McPhail and her middle sister, Gertha McPhail (later Reany)

    This snapshot of Agnes Macphail's home in Ceylon, taken from the Jane St. side, shows Henrietta and Dugald McPhail, a child and two unknown men (possibly Merd Reany and Hugh Bailey).

    Another copy of this photograph is available at Grey Roots Museum and Archives

    Newspaper photograph and caption about Agnes Macphail officiating over the Ontario Legislature during the temporary absence of Speaker Davies

    Accession card details include: "Taken at the home of Dr. and Mrs. E.C. Murray, now the home of Mr. George Boyd in Flesherton"; "taken by Mr. W.A. Hawken of Flesherton at the time of Miss Macphail's

    Archival record shows that: The hansard records the motion moved by Agnes C. Macphail. The item is still in a House of Commons envelop with free postage stamp, addressed to Mrs. Purdy Ceylon, Ont. [t

    Letter to the Editor responding to Agnes Macphail's anti-Cadet stance.

    Letter to the Editor expressing a counter opinion to Agnes Macphail's ideas about "militarists", and her speaking out against the war; the author of the letter had been in World War One.

    [p. 225 reference to Ponsonby's book correlates with the Dear Friends letter written February 24, 1927]

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    Postcard photo of Amy Yourex's class at King Edward Public School in Dundalk.

    Wooden framed slate used by Amy Yourex, who was a student at the King Edward Public School in Dundalk.

    The first female member of Parliament, Anges Macphail is a local hero and an icon for women's rights even today.