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Fonds consists of predominantly graphic materials including family photographs and professional photographs of theatre actress Julia Arthur, as well as a few textual documents pertaining to family records. The fonds consists of 2 series including family photographs and paintings, and family records, with a subseries of photographs pertaining to Julia Arthur.

Lewis Family

Leila Lewis

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Part of Lewis Family fonds

The material consists of one photograph, possibly of Leila Lewis.

Julia Arthur on stage

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Part of Lewis Family fonds

The material consists of one photograph of Julia Arthur on stage.

Julia Arthur in costume

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Part of Lewis Family fonds

The material consists of one photograph of Julia Arthur in costume. The writing on the front says “To sister Flora with love from Julia.”

Julia Arthur in costume

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Part of Lewis Family fonds

The material consists of one photograph of Julia Arthur in costume. Photograph taken by White Studio.

Julia Arthur in costume

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Part of Lewis Family fonds

The material consists of one photograph of Julia Arthur posed and in costume for “A Lady of Quality."

Julia Arthur in costume

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Part of Lewis Family fonds

The material consists of one photograph of Julia Arthur in costume. Photograph taken by White Studio.

Julia Arthur at home

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Part of Lewis Family fonds

The material consists of one photograph of Julia Arthur sitting in a chair reading.

Julia Arthur at home

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Part of Lewis Family fonds

The material consists of one photograph of Julia Arthur sitting at her writing desk reading a letter.

Julia Arthur

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Part of Lewis Family fonds

Subseries consists of various photographs of actress Julia Arthur posing in costume, acting on stage, as well as engaging in activities such as reading.

Flora Fairchild with her husband and daughter

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Part of Lewis Family fonds

The material consists of one photograph of Flora (Lewis) Fairchild Tobin holding her daughter Flora Fairchild Tobin with her husband, John William Tobin looking on. Photograph taken by Mr. L. Laurent of Burnham Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Flora Fairchild with her husband and daughter

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Part of Lewis Family fonds

The material consists of one photograph of Flora (Lewis) Fairchild Tobin holding her daughter Flora Fairchild Tobin with her husband, John William Tobin looking on. Photograph taken by Mr. L. Laurent of Burnham Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Flora Fairchild and Daughter

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Part of Lewis Family fonds

The material consists of one photograph of Flora Fairchild (Flora Lewis) holding her daughter Flora Fairchild Tobin.

Flora Fairchild

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Part of Lewis Family fonds

The material consists of one photograph of Flora Fairchild (Flora Lewis). The writing on the front says “Sincerely yours, Flora Fairchild.”

Family Records

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Part of Lewis Family fonds

Series consists of one file folder containing a newspaper obituary for Julia Arthur, along with a letter written by Miss Flora F. Tobin, niece of Julia Arthur, to the Hamilton, Ontario City Clerk Office in regards to obtaining a birth registration notice for her grandfather, Thomas Lewis. The file also contains hand-written, typed and photocopied genealogical records on the Lewis family members. The series also consists of a scrapbook that is divided into two parts. The first half contains newspaper clippings, correspondence and information about Julia Arthur and her performances and career, and the second half contains information about her sister, Flora Fairchild.

Family Photographs and Paintings

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Part of Lewis Family fonds

Series consists of photographs of various members of the Lewis Family, including a family portrait, as well as photographs of Thomas and Ann Lewis, Eleanor Lewis, Flora Lewis and Julia Arthur. The series also contains 2 miniature framed paintings of Thomas and Eleanor Lewis, which are attributed to artist Hannah Rusk Kelly.

Eleanor Lewis