Nine page die-cut Chinese lantern shaped decorative paper commemorative dance card with illustration of Chinese person holding an umbrella, pagoda in background and the year 1927; twisted blue cord holds pages together; dance programme and committee lists spread over all pages.
Nine page die-cut Chinese lantern shaped decorative paper commemorative dance card with illustration of Chinese person holding an umbrella, pagoda in background and the year 1927; twisted blue cord holds pages together; dance programme and committee lists spread over all pages.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Donated by Dean Barry Smith, Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University.
Printed on first page: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY KINGSTON // Annual // At Home // Engineering Society // Queen's University // Grant Hall // Wednesday, February ninth // 1927"; printed on second page: "PATRONESSES // MRS. A. L. CLARK // MRS. W. P. WILGAR // MRS. H. HALL // MRS. B. ROSE // MRS. A. F. G. CADENHEAD"; printed on last page: "COMMITTEE // N. S. BEATON - Refreshments and Music. // D. N. CULVER - Electrical Effects. // J. W. HOULDEN - Decorations. // H. EVANS - Treasurer // W. W. ASHWORTH - Printing. // J. H. PETTIT - Convener. // Music by // Harold Rich and His Versatile Cana_ // dians, featuring Morris London. // Favours by Makap Sales Co., // Toronto. // The Jackson Press"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 2005
2005-2-5 Box 19
Dimension Notes
Length 7.9 cm x Width 7.0 cm x Depth 0.4 cm
Condition Remarks
Colour fading on front cover; minor wear along edges
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
JPG
Reference Comments
CD #6
Exhibit History
On display The Friend - Vandewater Gallery in Botterell Hall; removed January 27, 2010
Rectangular one piece folded paper commemorative dance card with cover illustration of a skull inside large print Q, M, and the year 1926; stapled inside is one piece folded dance programme and blank engagement list; back lists patronesses and committee members.
Rectangular one piece folded paper commemorative dance card with cover illustration of a skull inside large print Q, M, and the year 1926; stapled inside is one piece folded dance programme and blank engagement list; back lists patronesses and committee members.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Donated by Dean Barry Smith, Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University.
Printed on cover: "Q // M // 1926"; inside of the front of card: "Annual // Medical At Home // Grant Hall // Friday, November 19th // 1926"; printed on last page: "COMMITTEE // D. W. CAMERON // A. R. STEVENSON // R. A. STARRS // G. E. MATHESON // H. J. McLEOD // H. M. GRAHAME // L. B. CARRUTHERS // D. W. BOUCHER // JACKSON PRESS, KINGSTON"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 2005
2005-2-5 Box 19
Dimension Notes
Length 16.4 cm x Width 12.6 cm x Depth 0.1 cm
Condition Remarks
Minor wear along the edges
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
JPG
Reference Comments
CD #6
Exhibit History
On display in The Friend - Vandewater Gallery in Botterell Hall; removed January 27, 2010
Rectangular one piece folded textured cream cover paper commemorative dance card with separaely attached one piece folded card for dance programme and handwritten engagements listed inside; lists patronesses and committee members.and the front cover bound together by staples.
Rectangular one piece folded textured cream cover paper commemorative dance card with separaely attached one piece folded card for dance programme and handwritten engagements listed inside; lists patronesses and committee members.and the front cover bound together by staples.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Donated by Dean Barry Smith, Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University.
Printed on front cover: "Arts '27 // Social Evening // QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY KINGSTON // Grant Hall // Tuesday, October 12th, 1926"; printed on first page: "COMMITTEE // MISS MORNA BONNELL // ART. BROWN // G. B. SMITH"; handwritten in engagements: " 3. Dany Kidd // 6. Leath Erdale // 9. Don Grant // 10. R Downey // 11. [illeg.] MacDonald"; printed on last page: "PATRONESSES // MRS. H. G. CALDWELL // MRS. A. E. PRINCE"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 2005
2005-2-5 Box 19
Dimension Notes
Length 15.5 cm x Width 11.6 cm x Depth 0.1 cm
Condition Remarks
Minor wear along the edges
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
JPG
Reference Comments
CD #6
Exhibit History
On display The Friend - Vandewater Gallery in Botterell Hall; removed January 27, 2010
Skull-shaped heavy paper dance card, which consists of a light grey front and back cover and two off-white inner sheets all joined together at the upper left side with red, blue and white thread; there is a small pencil attached to the card at the join with off-white thread; the pencil is joined to…
Skull-shaped heavy paper dance card, which consists of a light grey front and back cover and two
off-white inner sheets all joined together at the upper left side with red, blue and white thread;
there is a small pencil attached to the card at the join with off-white thread; the pencil is
joined to the thread with a small metal cap and is painted blue on the outside
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Dance card used at a Queen's University Medical Dance on November 14, 1913; donated by L. Bruce
Cronk and originally owned by G.S. Cronk
Dates
1913
circa 1913
Date Remarks
Card dated Nov. 14, 1913
Material
heavy paper: light grey; off-white
metal: silver
wood: light brown; blue
fabric: red; white; blue; off-white
paper: off-white
Inscriptions
The front cover of the dance card has the features of the skull printed on it and the words, "Medical Dance // Nov. 14 // 1913" written at the top; the first inner page has a poem on the front and
a listed Programme of songs to be played by Arbuckle's Orchestra; the second inner page has the
word, "ENGAGEMENTS" at the top and 20 spaces to fill in names of dance partners; names have been
handwritten in, in both ink and pencil; the inside of the back cover lists the Patronesses and the
General Committee; the outside of the back cover has a paper label which reads, "DR. G.S. CRONK //
MEDS '15"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 2005
2005-2-2 Box #3
Dimension Notes
Length: 8.0 cm. x Width: 12.1 cm. x Depth: 0.5 cm.
Condition Remarks
The paper is still flexible and shows no tears or missing sections; there are minor bend marks near
the bottom; the edges are slightly dirty
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Document
JPG
Reference Comments
See letter from previous owner, L. Bruce Cronk (attached to 996.010.001); CD #1
Roundish (pumpkin) shaped dance card, tan-coloured; three cards tied together with black string through a hole at the top of each card; on front at top is printed "Hallowe'en Dance // Nurses K.G.H."; next is a cartoon drawing of a leprechaun (?) and pumpkin [see accession sheet for detailed sketch …
Roundish (pumpkin) shaped dance card, tan-coloured; three cards tied together with black string
through a hole at the top of each card; on front at top is printed "Hallowe'en Dance // Nurses
K.G.H."; next is a cartoon drawing of a leprechaun (?) and pumpkin [see accession sheet for detailed sketch of cover; Note: Item is missing (4 Feb. 2010).
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Owned and used by Nora Valleau, 1928 KGH Nursing Graduate
Maker
Jackson Press
Dates
1925
circa 1925
Date Remarks
Date of the dance was Nov. 3, 1925
Material
paper: tan
fabric: black
Inscriptions
Dance card cover is printed on top with "Hallowe'en Dance // Nurses K.G.H." and on the bottom,
"November 3rd, 1925"; card 1, reverse: at top is printed "PROGRAMME"; below are listed 7 dances;
card 2, front: at top is printed "ENGAGEMENTS"; below are listed numbers 1-7 with space for writing
names; all spaes filled in with ink (presumably in Valleau's handwriting); names include J.
Whalen (three dances), R. Powlie, Morley, Davy, and R. Powlie again; card 2, reverse: at top is
printed "PROGRAMME"; below are listed dances 8-14; card 3, front: at top is printed "ENGAGEMENTS";
below are listed numbers 8, 9(a)(b), 10-14 with a break for "SUPPER" between the 9th and 10th
dances; Valleau has written "Serve" beside 9(a); dance partners are 10. J. Whalen, 11. Slade, 12.
Guess, 13. J. Whalen, 14. J. Whalen; card 3, reverse: at top is printed "PATRONESSES"; below are
four names indluding "MISS A. BAILLIE"; below is printed "COMMITTEE" with four names listed; at
bottom is printed "THE JACKSON PRESS"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 1013; June 12, 1997
Temporary Location
Item is missing.
Dimension Notes
Length 7.5 cm. x Width 7.9 cm. x Depth 1.5 mm.
Condition Remarks
The three paper cards are moderately creased at the top where they have been bent; no stains,
tears, or other creases; string is tightly knotted and frayed at the ends
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Document
JPG
Reference Comments
"KGH Nursing Alumni Memorabilia" compiled by Marilyn Boston; oral history of Nora Valleau compiled
by Rona Rustige; Queen's University Archives folder N207: Social and Other Functions; see also KGH
Nursing Alumnae papers at Queen's University Archives (for dance programs for Hallowe'en, 1926 &
1938) and graduation - 1927, 1939, 1940, 1941; CD #1
Research Facts
The annual Hallowe'en party was a popular event for the nurses; it was held in Grant Hall and the
classroom in the basement of the residence (only after 1928)
Exhibit History
In Valleau Student Days case in the Nursing Exhibit at the Museum; March 16, 2001; Nursing Exhibit at the Museum; March 16, 2001
Black rectangular-shaped dance card with gold lettering; at top is printed "Hallowe'en Frolic // Nurses K.G.H."; next is a cartoon drawing of a pumpkin and a leprechaun; on the bottom is printed "Monday, October 31st // 1927"; program is made of two sheets of paper, one black and one cream, folded …
Dance card made up from a single piece of heavy orange paper with black printing; folded in half and cut into a crest shape; the front of the card has a design of a silhouette of a witch flying on a broom in front of a full moon; the inside and back have printed and written words.
Dance card made up from a single piece of heavy orange paper with black printing; folded in half and cut into a crest shape; the front of the card has a design of a silhouette of a witch flying on a broom in front of a full moon; the inside and back have printed and written words.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Owned and used by Miss Nora M. Valleau, 1928 KGH Nursing graduate.
The outside front of the card reads, "Hallowe'en Frolic // NURSES K.G.H. // Friday, November 2nd // 1928" in printing and "N. Valleau" handwritten in ink; the inside front has the programme listed; the inside back has 16 engagements handwritten in ink; the outside back reads, "PATRONESSES // MRS. HAROLD DAVIS // MRS. FRASER ARMSTRONG // MISS ANNIE BAILLIE // COMMITTEE // MISS HATTON // MISS BLACK // MISS KINGSTON // MISS MACDONALD // The Jackson Press, Kingston, Ont." in printing.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 2005
2005-2-2 Box #7
Temporary Location
6 March 2017: missing
Dimension Notes
Length 8.1 cm x Width 10.0 cm x Depth 0.1 cm (folded)
Condition Remarks
The paper is complete, with no tears or missing sections; the outer front and back show some minor staining; the outer front has a spot stain at the upper right corner; all printing and writing is fully legible
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Document
JPG
Reference Comments
Oral history transcript for Nora Valleau; Queen's University Archives Folder N207—Social and Other Functions; "KGH Nursing Alumni Memorabilia," by Marilyn Boston; KGH Alumnae papers at Queen's University Archives for dance programs for Halloween 1926, 1938; Graduation 1927, 1939, 1940, 1941; CD #9.
Research Facts
The annual Hallowe'en party was a popular event for the nurses; it was held in Grant Hall and the classroom in the basement of the residence (only after 1928).
Printed paper invitation consisting of a sheet of paper, folded in half; the front of the invitation has a drawing of a skull on it and the inside section has printed information; measurements are for folded dimensions
Rectangular one piece double folded paper commemorative dance card with front cover illustration of a skeleton with cigar in his mouth, wearing tricolour hat, holding glasses in one hand and a M.D. bag on the other hand; with separately attached four page dance programme and handwritten engagements…
Rectangular one piece double folded paper commemorative dance card with front cover illustration of a skeleton with cigar in his mouth, wearing tricolour hat, holding glasses in one hand and a M.D. bag on the other hand; with separately attached four page dance programme and handwritten engagements listed inside bound together by tri-colour string; back lists patronesses and committee members.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Donated by Dean Barry Smith, Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University.
Printed on first page: "Medical At Home // SAPIENTIA ET DOCTRINA STABILITAS // Friday, November 18th // 1927 // GRANT HALL // QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY // KINGSTON"; printed on second page: "PATRONESSES // MRS R. R. McGREGOR // MRS. R. J. GARDINER // MRS. F. ETHERINGTON // MRS. I. G. BOGART"; printed on last page: "COMMITTEE // H. M. GRAHAM (Covener) // H. K. BOARD // D. W. BOUCHER // J. E. A. LINDSAY // H. L. TOBIN // S. W. WILLIS // J. H. DENNISON // R. A. MacPHERSON // R. M. STRINGER // The Jackson Press, Kingston, Ont."; handwritten on page three: " Mc Gill Rep"; handwritten on page four: "Miss Robinson
Permanent Location
Storage Room 2005
2005-2-5 Box 19
Dimension Notes
Length 16.4 cm x Width 12.8 cm x Depth 0.1 cm
Condition Remarks
Minor wear along the edges; cover paper fading; ripped and missing area on one page inside card
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
JPG
Reference Comments
CD #6
Exhibit History
On display The Friend - Vandewater Gallery in Botterell Hall; removed January 27, 2010
Rectangular one piece folded cream cover paper commemorative dance card cover with separately attached dance programme and handwritten engagements inside attached with grey cotton threads; includes patronesses and committee members.
Rectangular one piece folded cream cover paper commemorative dance card cover with separately attached dance programme and handwritten engagements inside attached with grey cotton threads; includes patronesses and committee members.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Donated by Dean Barry Smith, Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University.
Printed on first page: "Meds '28 // SOCIAL EVENING // Grant hall // March 17th, 1926"; handwritten in engagements: "3. Miss Simmons // 5. Bessie // 6. Lois Osborne // 7. Mrs Denton // 9. Miss Malcom // 10. May Potter // 12. Miss Reid"; printed on last page: "PATRONESSES // MRS. W. T. CONNELL // MRS. T. GIBSON // MISS M. AUSTIN // THE JACKSON PRESS"; printed on the back of the cover: "COMMITTEE // C. R. PATIENCE // L. B. CARRUTHERS // T. T. DUFOUR // H. M. GRAHAM // H. L. TOBIN (Convener)"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 2005
2005-2-5 Box 19
Dimension Notes
Length 12.4 cm x Width 11.4 cm x Depth 0.1 cm
Condition Remarks
Minor bend
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
JPG
Reference Comments
CD #6
Exhibit History
On display in the Friend - Vandewater Gallery in Botterell Hall; removed January 27, 2010