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Young rhododendron around pond, Japanese garden

  • CA RRU 025-002-1-1-63
  • Item
  • 1913-1937
  • Part of K. McCann

The upper Japanese garden at Hatley Park was designed by Japanese landscape architect Isaburo Kashida. The garden was installed in 1909 and developed by Tadashi Noda from 1913-1927. The rhododendrons lined the south shore of the pond.

Young people at a tennis game

  • CA RRU 025-002-1-3-324
  • Item
  • Part of K. McCann

On the left are Clifton Webb and Eileen Molyneux. Clifton Webb (1889-1966) was an actor, dancer, and singer. He performed at Edward Molyneux’s Paris nightclub, with Eileen as his dance partner. Eileen Molyneux (1890-1962) was a maternal cousin of Edward Molyneux and a long-term friend of the Dunsmuir daughters.

Young James (Boy) Dunsmuir with a horse

  • CA RRU 025-002-1-6-45
  • Item
  • 1901-1904
  • Part of K. McCann

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.

Women with gardening tools

  • CA RRU 025-002-1-3-246
  • Item
  • 1920
  • Part of K. McCann

Miss Ransom and Miss Bridges’ School for girls in Piedmont, California, existed from 1908 to 1932. Low enrollments during the Depression years forced the school to close. However, when Dola Dunsmuir attended in 1920, the school was thriving. More than a finishing school for young ladies, the school offered a challenging curriculum for university preparation. The school had accommodation for 50 girls and offered frequent outings to concerts and plays as well as riding and hiking clubs. Students also performed an annual Shakespeare play. This picture shows some of Dola’s school friends on one of the many outings.

women picnicing

  • CA RRU 025-002-1-6-29
  • Item
  • 1903-1909
  • Part of K. McCann

Image is likely taken at Stoke Hall, Nottinghamshire, home of the Bromley family. Possibly Muriel Dunsmuir in the centre, with Maye (Dunsmuir) Bromley on the right.

Women on horseback

  • CA RRU 025-002-1-3-234
  • Item
  • 1920
  • Part of K. McCann

Miss Ransom and Miss Bridges’ School for girls in Piedmont, California, existed from 1908 to 1932. Low enrollments during the Depression years forced the school to close. However, when Dola Dunsmuir attended in 1920, the school was thriving. More than a finishing school for young ladies, the school offered a challenging curriculum for university preparation. The school had accommodation for 50 girls and offered frequent outings to concerts and plays as well as riding and hiking clubs. Students also performed an annual Shakespeare play. This picture shows some of Dola’s school friends on one of the many outings.

women on a ship's deck

  • CA RRU 025-002-1-6-4
  • Item
  • Part of K. McCann

Laura Dunsmuir third from left; possibly Sarah Byrd Dunsmuir standing on right.

women in hats lined up by house

  • CA RRU 025-002-1-3-217
  • Item
  • 1920
  • Part of K. McCann

Miss Ransom and Miss Bridges’ School for girls in Piedmont, California, existed from 1908 to 1932. Low enrollments during the Depression years forced the school to close. However, when Dola Dunsmuir attended in 1920, the school was thriving. More than a finishing school for young ladies, the school offered a challenging curriculum for university preparation. The school had accommodation for 50 girls and offered frequent outings to concerts and plays as well as riding and hiking clubs. Students also performed an annual Shakespeare play. This picture is from one of the many outings.

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