Discrete Item F2167 - Kingston as Capital Clippings

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Kingston as Capital Clippings

Level of description

Discrete Item

Dates of creation area

Date(s)

  • 1843-1857 (Creation)
    Creator
    Unknown

Physical description area

Physical description

2 books ; 19.5 x 8.5 cm

Archival description area

Name of creator

(n.d.)

Biographical history

There is no information known about the creator.

Custodial history

The custodial history of these scrapbooks is unknown. They were found on the 4th floor of Kathleen Ryan Hall, Queen's University, Kingston.

Scope and content

From 1843 to 1857 the capital of Canada had moved between Kingston, Montréal, Toronto and Quebec City. Seeing as agreement on a permanent capital was so contentious, the matter was deferred to the young Queen Victoria. The 2 pocketbooks contain articles ... »

Notes area

Language of material

  • English

Location of originals

3237.5 SE

Restrictions on access

Open

Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

Public domain

Related people and organizations

Location (use this to request the file)

  • Shelf: 3237.5 SE