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Chown Family fonds
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Fonds
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Statement of scale (cartographic)
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1850-1910 (Creation)
- Creator
- Chown (family)
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Physical description
ca. 1400 postcards, 4 daguerreotypes, 7 photographs, 0.05 m of textual records
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Biographical history
The Chown family holds an important place in Kingstons local history. They have earned recognition because of the Chown Hardware business and its success. The Chown Hardware firm remained family owned and operated for over a hundred and twenty years. Over several generations, the descendents of Roger Chown expanded the hardware business, providing employment and prosperity from many Kingston locals. Arthur and Edwin Chown were the companys primary founders, entering into the tinsmith trade 1837, four years after their arrival in Canada. In 1938, Chown Hardware Ltd. was formed as various family operations merged. The company operated in its limited form until 1967. Chown family members through their various endeavors, business and otherwise, had a significant impact on the Kingston community and local history.
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Scope and content
This fonds is a collection of postcards, and photos from the family's European tour 1903-06, as well as family daguerreotypes and genealogy. This collection illustrates the personal side of the Chown family. Within the family papers there are national and international postcard albums. As well, there are several family portraits, some with frames and casings.
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Immediate source of acquisition
Donated by Henry Campbell - 1989
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Language of material
- English
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Location of originals
3745
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Open
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Public domain
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No further accruals are expected