Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Kingston as Capital Clippings
Level of description
Discrete Item
Repository
Dates of creation area
Date(s)
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1843-1857 (Creation)
- Creator
- Unknown
Physical description area
Physical description
2 books ; 19.5 x 8.5 cm
Archival description area
Name of 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