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Corridart
Corridart
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AP041.S3.SS02
Description:
The sub-series documents the executed exhibition project for entitled "Corridart" in Montréal, Québec, in 1976. The exhibition consists of a series of 16 installations by 60 artists spread on 7 km on Sherbrooke street between Atwater and Pie XI streets. The exhibition was curated by Melvin Charney and was financed by the ministère de la Culture du Québec as a cultural component for the Montreal Summer Olympics of 1976. Charney himself designed one of the installation "Les maison de la rue Sherbrooke" representing historical buildings of Sherbrooke street that were demolished to built new structures for the Expo 67 and later the Summer Olympics. The installations were illegally demolished after a week, on the evening of July 13th, two days before the opening of the Olympics by the City of Montréal in a controversial decision by the Mayor of Montréal, Jean Drapeau. The sub-series includes diazoprints for installation supports and maps of the installation site, photographs documenting the complete length of the North and South sides of Sherbrooke Street and a report with photographic documentation.
AP041.S3.SS02
Description:
The sub-series documents the executed exhibition project for entitled "Corridart" in Montréal, Québec, in 1976. The exhibition consists of a series of 16 installations by 60 artists spread on 7 km on Sherbrooke street between Atwater and Pie XI streets. The exhibition was curated by Melvin Charney and was financed by the ministère de la Culture du Québec as a cultural component for the Montreal Summer Olympics of 1976. Charney himself designed one of the installation "Les maison de la rue Sherbrooke" representing historical buildings of Sherbrooke street that were demolished to built new structures for the Expo 67 and later the Summer Olympics. The installations were illegally demolished after a week, on the evening of July 13th, two days before the opening of the Olympics by the City of Montréal in a controversial decision by the Mayor of Montréal, Jean Drapeau. The sub-series includes diazoprints for installation supports and maps of the installation site, photographs documenting the complete length of the North and South sides of Sherbrooke Street and a report with photographic documentation.
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Date:
1976
1976
Title:
Corridart
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AP041.S3.SS02
Description:
The sub-series documents the executed exhibition project for entitled "Corridart" in Montréal, Québec, in 1976. The exhibition consists of a series of 16 installations by 60 artists spread on 7 km on Sherbrooke street between Atwater and Pie XI streets. The exhibition was curated by Melvin Charney and was financed by the ministère de la Culture du Québec as a cultural component for the Montreal Summer Olympics of 1976. Charney himself designed one of the installation "Les maison de la rue Sherbrooke" representing historical buildings of Sherbrooke street that were demolished to built new structures for the Expo 67 and later the Summer Olympics. The installations were illegally demolished after a week, on the evening of July 13th, two days before the opening of the Olympics by the City of Montréal in a controversial decision by the Mayor of Montréal, Jean Drapeau. The sub-series includes diazoprints for installation supports and maps of the installation site, photographs documenting the complete length of the North and South sides of Sherbrooke Street and a report with photographic documentation.
Corridart
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AP041.S3.SS02
Description:
The sub-series documents the executed exhibition project for entitled "Corridart" in Montréal, Québec, in 1976. The exhibition consists of a series of 16 installations by 60 artists spread on 7 km on Sherbrooke street between Atwater and Pie XI streets. The exhibition was curated by Melvin Charney and was financed by the ministère de la Culture du Québec as a cultural component for the Montreal Summer Olympics of 1976. Charney himself designed one of the installation "Les maison de la rue Sherbrooke" representing historical buildings of Sherbrooke street that were demolished to built new structures for the Expo 67 and later the Summer Olympics. The installations were illegally demolished after a week, on the evening of July 13th, two days before the opening of the Olympics by the City of Montréal in a controversial decision by the Mayor of Montréal, Jean Drapeau. The sub-series includes diazoprints for installation supports and maps of the installation site, photographs documenting the complete length of the North and South sides of Sherbrooke Street and a report with photographic documentation.
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1976
1976
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Notebooks and sketchbooks
Notebooks and sketchbooks
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AP041.S6.SS01
Description:
This sub-series documents Melvin Charney’s education and career through notebooks and sketchbooks. The sub-series includes class notes from the primary, secondary, and post-secondary levels, travel journals and sketchbooks, lecture notes, as well as sketchbooks containing materials from multiple projects spanning his career.
AP041.S6.SS01
Description:
This sub-series documents Melvin Charney’s education and career through notebooks and sketchbooks. The sub-series includes class notes from the primary, secondary, and post-secondary levels, travel journals and sketchbooks, lecture notes, as well as sketchbooks containing materials from multiple projects spanning his career.
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Date:
1947-2010
1947-2010
Title:
Notebooks and sketchbooks
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AP041.S6.SS01
Description:
This sub-series documents Melvin Charney’s education and career through notebooks and sketchbooks. The sub-series includes class notes from the primary, secondary, and post-secondary levels, travel journals and sketchbooks, lecture notes, as well as sketchbooks containing materials from multiple projects spanning his career.
Notebooks and sketchbooks
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AP041.S6.SS01
Description:
This sub-series documents Melvin Charney’s education and career through notebooks and sketchbooks. The sub-series includes class notes from the primary, secondary, and post-secondary levels, travel journals and sketchbooks, lecture notes, as well as sketchbooks containing materials from multiple projects spanning his career.
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1947-2010
1947-2010
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Administrative
Administrative
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AP041.S5.SS03
Description:
This subs-series documents Melvin Charney's administrative files related to his professional activities, such as his involvement professional associations and schools of architecture. It contains correspondence and office records related to issues of copyright and reproduction, financial records and applications for funding, as well as membership in various professional associations, societies and committees.
AP041.S5.SS03
Description:
This subs-series documents Melvin Charney's administrative files related to his professional activities, such as his involvement professional associations and schools of architecture. It contains correspondence and office records related to issues of copyright and reproduction, financial records and applications for funding, as well as membership in various professional associations, societies and committees.
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Date:
1958-2012
1958-2012
Title:
Administrative
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AP041.S5.SS03
Description:
This subs-series documents Melvin Charney's administrative files related to his professional activities, such as his involvement professional associations and schools of architecture. It contains correspondence and office records related to issues of copyright and reproduction, financial records and applications for funding, as well as membership in various professional associations, societies and committees.
Administrative
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AP041.S5.SS03
Description:
This subs-series documents Melvin Charney's administrative files related to his professional activities, such as his involvement professional associations and schools of architecture. It contains correspondence and office records related to issues of copyright and reproduction, financial records and applications for funding, as well as membership in various professional associations, societies and committees.
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1958-2012
1958-2012
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Projects
Projects
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AP041.S1
Description:
This series documents Melvin Charney's artistic, architecture and design projects from 1950 to 2012. It includes material related to his installations, architectural projects, his artworks and photographic projects. This series contains over 70 projects, including Charney's proposal for the Canadian government pavilion for the Japan world exposition, in Osaka, in 1967, his design for the Canadian tribute to human rights, in Ottawa, in 1986-1987, his installation Les maison de la rue Sherbrooke presented during the Corridart in 1976 for the Montréal Summer Olympics and Un dictionnaire presented, amongts others, at the 7th Venice Biennale in 2000. The series drawings and sketches, such as conceptual, design development, presentation and working drawings as well as some his mixed media artworks. It also contains some photographs including photographs of the installations design by Charney, reference photographs, textual documents, such as notes, rapports and proposals, correspondence and reference materials.
AP041.S1
Description:
This series documents Melvin Charney's artistic, architecture and design projects from 1950 to 2012. It includes material related to his installations, architectural projects, his artworks and photographic projects. This series contains over 70 projects, including Charney's proposal for the Canadian government pavilion for the Japan world exposition, in Osaka, in 1967, his design for the Canadian tribute to human rights, in Ottawa, in 1986-1987, his installation Les maison de la rue Sherbrooke presented during the Corridart in 1976 for the Montréal Summer Olympics and Un dictionnaire presented, amongts others, at the 7th Venice Biennale in 2000. The series drawings and sketches, such as conceptual, design development, presentation and working drawings as well as some his mixed media artworks. It also contains some photographs including photographs of the installations design by Charney, reference photographs, textual documents, such as notes, rapports and proposals, correspondence and reference materials.
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Date:
1955-2012
1955-2012
Title:
Projects
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AP041.S1
Description:
This series documents Melvin Charney's artistic, architecture and design projects from 1950 to 2012. It includes material related to his installations, architectural projects, his artworks and photographic projects. This series contains over 70 projects, including Charney's proposal for the Canadian government pavilion for the Japan world exposition, in Osaka, in 1967, his design for the Canadian tribute to human rights, in Ottawa, in 1986-1987, his installation Les maison de la rue Sherbrooke presented during the Corridart in 1976 for the Montréal Summer Olympics and Un dictionnaire presented, amongts others, at the 7th Venice Biennale in 2000. The series drawings and sketches, such as conceptual, design development, presentation and working drawings as well as some his mixed media artworks. It also contains some photographs including photographs of the installations design by Charney, reference photographs, textual documents, such as notes, rapports and proposals, correspondence and reference materials.
Projects
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AP041.S1
Description:
This series documents Melvin Charney's artistic, architecture and design projects from 1950 to 2012. It includes material related to his installations, architectural projects, his artworks and photographic projects. This series contains over 70 projects, including Charney's proposal for the Canadian government pavilion for the Japan world exposition, in Osaka, in 1967, his design for the Canadian tribute to human rights, in Ottawa, in 1986-1987, his installation Les maison de la rue Sherbrooke presented during the Corridart in 1976 for the Montréal Summer Olympics and Un dictionnaire presented, amongts others, at the 7th Venice Biennale in 2000. The series drawings and sketches, such as conceptual, design development, presentation and working drawings as well as some his mixed media artworks. It also contains some photographs including photographs of the installations design by Charney, reference photographs, textual documents, such as notes, rapports and proposals, correspondence and reference materials.
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Series
Date:
1955-2012
1955-2012
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Series
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Office documentation
Office documentation
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AP041.S5
Description:
This series documents Melvin Charney’s professional activities from 1958 to 2021. It includes press and media clippings related to his projects, his work and exhibitions he curated or group exhibitions he was involved in. The series also includes personal and professional correspondence, and paperwork related to applications for funding and membership in various professional associations.
AP041.S5
Description:
This series documents Melvin Charney’s professional activities from 1958 to 2021. It includes press and media clippings related to his projects, his work and exhibitions he curated or group exhibitions he was involved in. The series also includes personal and professional correspondence, and paperwork related to applications for funding and membership in various professional associations.
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Date:
1935-2012
1935-2012
Title:
Office documentation
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AP041.S5
Description:
This series documents Melvin Charney’s professional activities from 1958 to 2021. It includes press and media clippings related to his projects, his work and exhibitions he curated or group exhibitions he was involved in. The series also includes personal and professional correspondence, and paperwork related to applications for funding and membership in various professional associations.
Office documentation
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AP041.S5
Description:
This series documents Melvin Charney’s professional activities from 1958 to 2021. It includes press and media clippings related to his projects, his work and exhibitions he curated or group exhibitions he was involved in. The series also includes personal and professional correspondence, and paperwork related to applications for funding and membership in various professional associations.
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Series
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1935-2012
1935-2012
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Project
Project
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AP041.S1.1986.D1
Description:
File documents Melvin Charney’s submission for a design competition commissioned by the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights, Inc. Groundbreaking on Charney’s design was in November 1988, construction began in July of the following year, and the Tribute was unveiled on 30 September 1990 by the 14th Dalai Lama. Later additions include a plaque dedicated to John Peters Humphrey, and a series of plaques written in the aboriginal languages of Canada. Includes textual records, architectural drawings (elevations, sections, details), sketches, photographic materials, and artefacts.
AP041.S1.1986.D1
Description:
File documents Melvin Charney’s submission for a design competition commissioned by the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights, Inc. Groundbreaking on Charney’s design was in November 1988, construction began in July of the following year, and the Tribute was unveiled on 30 September 1990 by the 14th Dalai Lama. Later additions include a plaque dedicated to John Peters Humphrey, and a series of plaques written in the aboriginal languages of Canada. Includes textual records, architectural drawings (elevations, sections, details), sketches, photographic materials, and artefacts.
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Date:
1986-1987
1986-1987
Title:
The Canadian tribute to human rights, Ottawa, Ontario
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AP041.S1.1986.D1
Description:
File documents Melvin Charney’s submission for a design competition commissioned by the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights, Inc. Groundbreaking on Charney’s design was in November 1988, construction began in July of the following year, and the Tribute was unveiled on 30 September 1990 by the 14th Dalai Lama. Later additions include a plaque dedicated to John Peters Humphrey, and a series of plaques written in the aboriginal languages of Canada. Includes textual records, architectural drawings (elevations, sections, details), sketches, photographic materials, and artefacts.
The Canadian tribute to human rights, Ottawa, Ontario
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AP041.S1.1986.D1
Description:
File documents Melvin Charney’s submission for a design competition commissioned by the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights, Inc. Groundbreaking on Charney’s design was in November 1988, construction began in July of the following year, and the Tribute was unveiled on 30 September 1990 by the 14th Dalai Lama. Later additions include a plaque dedicated to John Peters Humphrey, and a series of plaques written in the aboriginal languages of Canada. Includes textual records, architectural drawings (elevations, sections, details), sketches, photographic materials, and artefacts.
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Project
Project
Date:
1986-1987
1986-1987
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textual records
textual records
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Reference number:
DR2012:0012:088:011
Description:
Originally held in a box labelled: MC PERSONAL ARCHIVES 1950’s - 1965. Folder containing a short report by Melvin Charney. Labelled "LIBRARY FOR MONTREAL THESIS PROJECT".
DR2012:0012:088:011
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Originally held in a box labelled: MC PERSONAL ARCHIVES 1950’s - 1965. Folder containing a short report by Melvin Charney. Labelled "LIBRARY FOR MONTREAL THESIS PROJECT".
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Date:
1958
1958
Title:
Library for Montreal - thesis project
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DR2012:0012:088:011
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Originally held in a box labelled: MC PERSONAL ARCHIVES 1950’s - 1965. Folder containing a short report by Melvin Charney. Labelled "LIBRARY FOR MONTREAL THESIS PROJECT".
Library for Montreal - thesis project
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DR2012:0012:088:011
Description:
Originally held in a box labelled: MC PERSONAL ARCHIVES 1950’s - 1965. Folder containing a short report by Melvin Charney. Labelled "LIBRARY FOR MONTREAL THESIS PROJECT".
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textual records
textual records
Date:
1958
1958
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textual records
textual records
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Reference number:
DR2012:0012:088:013
Description:
Originally held in a box labelled: MC PERSONAL ARCHIVES 1950’s - 1965. Folder containing notes and a short report written by Melvin Charney during his time as a student at McGill University. Labelled "THESIS PROJECT: A LIBRARY FOR MONTREAL by: mel charney 1958".
DR2012:0012:088:013
Description:
Originally held in a box labelled: MC PERSONAL ARCHIVES 1950’s - 1965. Folder containing notes and a short report written by Melvin Charney during his time as a student at McGill University. Labelled "THESIS PROJECT: A LIBRARY FOR MONTREAL by: mel charney 1958".
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Date:
1958
1958
Title:
Thesis project: a library for Montreal
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DR2012:0012:088:013
Description:
Originally held in a box labelled: MC PERSONAL ARCHIVES 1950’s - 1965. Folder containing notes and a short report written by Melvin Charney during his time as a student at McGill University. Labelled "THESIS PROJECT: A LIBRARY FOR MONTREAL by: mel charney 1958".
Thesis project: a library for Montreal
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DR2012:0012:088:013
Description:
Originally held in a box labelled: MC PERSONAL ARCHIVES 1950’s - 1965. Folder containing notes and a short report written by Melvin Charney during his time as a student at McGill University. Labelled "THESIS PROJECT: A LIBRARY FOR MONTREAL by: mel charney 1958".
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textual records
textual records
Date:
1958
1958
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drawings
drawings
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Maps showing the location of installations along Sherbrooke Street, Corridart project, Montréal
Maps showing the location of installations along Sherbrooke Street, Corridart project, Montréal
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DR1990:0066:001-003
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Part of a group of working diazotypes from the office of Melvin Charney/Architect for the Corridart project (Montréal, 1976), which were donated by André Menard, co-organizer of the project with Charney. When joined together, these three site plans show the location of the installations along Sherbrooke Street.
DR1990:0066:001-003
Description:
Part of a group of working diazotypes from the office of Melvin Charney/Architect for the Corridart project (Montréal, 1976), which were donated by André Menard, co-organizer of the project with Charney. When joined together, these three site plans show the location of the installations along Sherbrooke Street.
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Date:
May 1976
May 1976
Title:
Maps showing the location of installations along Sherbrooke Street, Corridart project, Montréal
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DR1990:0066:001-003
Description:
Part of a group of working diazotypes from the office of Melvin Charney/Architect for the Corridart project (Montréal, 1976), which were donated by André Menard, co-organizer of the project with Charney. When joined together, these three site plans show the location of the installations along Sherbrooke Street.
Maps showing the location of installations along Sherbrooke Street, Corridart project, Montréal
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DR1990:0066:001-003
Description:
Part of a group of working diazotypes from the office of Melvin Charney/Architect for the Corridart project (Montréal, 1976), which were donated by André Menard, co-organizer of the project with Charney. When joined together, these three site plans show the location of the installations along Sherbrooke Street.
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drawings
drawings
Date:
May 1976
May 1976
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textual records
textual records
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DR2012:0012:088:003
Description:
Ruled notebook of Melvin Charney's class notes in blue (predominant), red, and black inks, and graphite, from his studies at Strathcona Academy, Outremont. Inscribed twice in black ink: SCIENCE (front cover), and: Melvin Charney 6292 De Vimy Strathcona VIII B Room 18 Strathcona Academy AT 7452 (front flyleaf)
DR2012:0012:088:003
Description:
Ruled notebook of Melvin Charney's class notes in blue (predominant), red, and black inks, and graphite, from his studies at Strathcona Academy, Outremont. Inscribed twice in black ink: SCIENCE (front cover), and: Melvin Charney 6292 De Vimy Strathcona VIII B Room 18 Strathcona Academy AT 7452 (front flyleaf)
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Date:
circa 1948
circa 1948
Title:
Notes from Strathcona Academy
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DR2012:0012:088:003
Description:
Ruled notebook of Melvin Charney's class notes in blue (predominant), red, and black inks, and graphite, from his studies at Strathcona Academy, Outremont. Inscribed twice in black ink: SCIENCE (front cover), and: Melvin Charney 6292 De Vimy Strathcona VIII B Room 18 Strathcona Academy AT 7452 (front flyleaf)
Notes from Strathcona Academy
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DR2012:0012:088:003
Description:
Ruled notebook of Melvin Charney's class notes in blue (predominant), red, and black inks, and graphite, from his studies at Strathcona Academy, Outremont. Inscribed twice in black ink: SCIENCE (front cover), and: Melvin Charney 6292 De Vimy Strathcona VIII B Room 18 Strathcona Academy AT 7452 (front flyleaf)
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textual records
textual records
Date:
circa 1948
circa 1948
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