Identity area
Reference code
CA ON00156 2018-006
Title
Hannah Harrison collection
Date(s)
- c.1900-1970 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
1 photograph album of 128 photographs
1 file
Context area
Name of creator
(1890-1989)
Biographical history
Hannah Harrison was born in Belleville, Ontario, on July 5th, 1890, the youngest of nine children. Her parents were David Harrison, a blacksmith for the Grand Trunk Railway, and Elizabeth. Hannah worked as a milliner for many years in the Campbell hat shop in Belleville. She died on January 10th, 1989 and was buried in the Belleville Cemetery.
Archival history
Donated by Hannah Harrison's great great niece, Elizabeth Carter, January 2018.
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Collection comprises:
- album with 128 photographs of family scenes taken by Hannah Harrison of 64 Emily Street, Belleville, Ontario
- mounted photograph of the house at 64 Emily Street, c.1900
- photograph of six young women in naval costumes (Hannah Harrison bottom right), c. 1910
- Methodist Church annual ticket for 1902-1903 in the name of Hannah Harrison
- Canadian National Railways passes for David Harrison, blacksmith, 1935-1942
- 'Happy Birthday Sweetheart' card addressed to Hannah Harrison, 1939
- Wharf Street Debating Club membership card in the name of D. Harrison, 1941
- photographs of Hannah Harrison holding a baby, c.1970.
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Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Some items digitized and available at https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=134017397%40N03&sort=date-taken-desc&text=2018-006&view_all=1