group in garden, Laura Dunsmuir in centre
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- 1895-1900
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group in garden, Laura Dunsmuir in centre
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Dunsmuir children and their mother at Burleith
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L to R, Back: Marion, Laura, Elinor, Byrdie. Front: James, Kathleen, Muriel
man in carriage outside a gate
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Sarah Byrd 'Byrdie' Dunsmuir standing with a horse
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Maye Dunsmuir, with a large hat
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Dunsmuir children on Burleith verandah
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L to R: James (Boy), Marion, Kathleen, Muriel, possibly Bessie
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Loewen Sisters at quarantine fence at their home, Rockwood, on the Gorge
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This photo in the Dunsmuir collection is not the Dunsmuirs under quarantine, but friends of theirs. The sign on the fence reads:
“Scarlet Fever- This house quarantined until Oct. 31 by order of George Duncan.”
There was a small outbreak of scarlet fever in the fall of 1895, the possible timing of this photo. At the time, the city health officer, Dr. George H. Duncan, was praised for his swift action to contain the outbreak of contagious disease.
The women pictured are five of the six daughters of Joseph and Eva Loewen, who lived in a home called Rockwood on the Gorge waterway. They were not far from the Dunsmuirs, who in 1895 were living at their grand home on the Gorge, Burleith. The Loewen and Dunsmuir girls were friends and often played together on sports teams and performed in local concerts, several of them being accomplished musicians.
The Loewens sold Rockwood in 1908 and the house soon became associated with scarlet of a different kind. The new owner, Estella Carroll, was better known locally as “the Rockwood Madam” where she operated a house of ill-repute. The Dunsmuirs by this time were living at Government House and awaiting completion of their new home at Hatley Park.
Queen Mary, Duchess of Cornwall, visiting Burleith
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In September 1901, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall & York (later King George V and Queen Mary) visited Victoria during their 1901 tour of Canada. The Duchess spent time with Laura Dunsmuir and visited Burleith. James Dunsmuir was Premier of the province at this time.
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Kathleen Dunsmuir, head and shoulders
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L to R: Elinor, Kathleen, Marion, James, Muriel
Byrdie Dunsmuir's bridal party
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Sarah Byrd 'Byrdie' Dunsmuir married Guy Audain, October 29, 1901. Photo is taken at the Dunsmuir family home, Burleith. L-R back: Maye; Sarah 'Byrdie'; Bessie; Marion; Elinor. Front: Muriel; Kathleen
Ashburn, built in 1899 at Work Point, Esquimalt
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The house was built in 1899 by Samuel Maclure for Col. J. Peters.
sternwheeler on the water, Atlin, BC.
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The building on the left advertises White Pass and Yukon Route, a rail route completed in 1900. Photo probably by AC Hirschfeld. Taken in Atlin. BC.
James Dunsmuir travelled to Atlin in August 1901 as part of the provincial govt's Atlin Committee investigating mining licenses to aliens, among other things
Laura Dunsmuir with group at Burleith dock
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Laura Dunsmuir is on the left, holding a parasol
Laura Dunsmuir with some of her children
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L to R: Kathleen, Laura, Marion, James, Kathleen
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Caption reads: societe miniere de la colombie britannique. Boulder Creek, Atlin BC, Aug. 1901. Photo by AC Hirschfeld.
James Dunsmuir travelled to Atlin in August 1901 as part of the provincial govt's Atlin Committee investigating mining licenses to aliens, among other things
Royal party accompanying Duchess of Cornwall on visit to Burleith
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In September 1901, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall & York (later King George V and Queen Mary) visited Victoria during their 1901 tour of Canada. The Duchess spent time with Laura Dunsmuir and visited Burleith. James Dunsmuir was Premier of the province at this time.
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women playing croquet at Burleith
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Young James (Boy) Dunsmuir with a horse
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James Dunsmuir Jr. is pictured holding the reins of a small horse. He is stood in front of some stables, which could be government house in Victoria or the Dunsmuir family home, Burleith.
James and Kathleen Dunsmuir with sports equipment
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Siblings, James and Kathleen are stood on the lawn at Burleith.