Collection F1424 - Shortt-Haydon collection

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Shortt-Haydon collection

Level of description

Collection

Dates of creation area

Date(s)

  • 1924 (Contribution)
    Contributor
    Haydon, Andrew
  • [ca. 1885]-[ca. 1920] (Collection)
    Collector
    Shortt, Adam
  • 1731-1930 (Creation)

Physical description area

Physical description

ca. 3000 prints and other material

Archival description area

Custodial history

This collection of historical views and portraits was a generous donation to the Library by Dr. Adam Shortt and Senator Andrew Haydon. Dr. Shortt acquired these photos and engravings over a period of many years, and Senator Haydon donated the funds for ... »

Scope and content

Collection consists of prints and photographs depicting people, places and events (primarily Canadian and British).

Notes area

Language of material

  • English

Location of originals

V009

Restrictions on access

Open

Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

Public domain

Related people and organizations

Location (use this to request the file)

  • Shelf: V009
  • Map cabinet: Map 6