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Explore Bank of Montreal’s online employee photos and HR ledgers, 1880s to 1920s

If one of your male relatives worked for the Bank of Montreal between the 1880s and the 1920s and had their portrait taken at the studio of 19th-century Montreal photographer William Notman, there’s a possibility the bank’s corporate archives has … Continue reading

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Notman Photo Archives among three collections added to the Canada Memory of the World Register

Three new collections of unique, authentic and irreplaceable documents detailing significant portions of Canada’s history have been added to the Canada Memory of the World Register, as announced yesterday by the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, which manages listings to the Register. Created … Continue reading

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Experience 19th-century Canada through the lens of William Notman at Canadian Museum of History

If you missed the launch of McCord Museum’s exhibit, Notman, Visionary Photographer, two years ago in Montreal, you will have a chance to see it at the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa from November 23 to April 14, 2019. … Continue reading

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Photos of Winnipeg to Vancouver taken in 1887

A blog post published here a few days ago  featured an 1889 photo of Calgary, taken by William McFarlane Notman. It generated a considerable amount of interest. The photographer was the son of William Notman, the most important Canadian photographer of … Continue reading

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Calgary in 1889

A photo of Calgary taken in 1889 by William Notman’s son, William McFarlane Notman, shows what newcomers saw when they ventured into the Canadian West. Today, the city is one of the largest in Canada with a population of more than … Continue reading

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Notman exhibit — Portrait of an extraordinary visionary photographer

The first retrospective exhibit dedicated to William Notman, Notman, A Visionary Photographer, opens today at Montreal’s McCord Museum, and it will run until March 26, 2017. Notman was the most important Canadian photographer of the 19th century. He was an … Continue reading

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Annie Young, the Notman doodler

The theme of this year’s Women’s History Month is #BecauseOfHer to recognize and appreciate the significant achievements and contributions of women who have helped shape Canada. Because of Annie Young, who is my first cousin three times removed, and two … Continue reading

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Notman House opens its doors

This past week, the doors officially opened at Montreal’s Notman House — Maison Notman — after more than $7 million was spent on renovations. The house was the former home of 19th-century photographer William Notman. It is now a place for young … Continue reading

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