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Bits of common sense series : home topics

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20136
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1899?
Author
Harland, Marion
Publisher
Montreal : Joh Lovell and Son
Edition
No. 2
Call Number
05.5 M11bi
Author
Harland, Marion
Responsibility
Marion Harland
Edition
No. 2
Publisher
Montreal : Joh Lovell and Son
Published Date
1899?
Physical Description
126 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Guide
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of tips and rules on home topics in American houses. The publication provides insight into the art of housekeeping, social etiquette and marriage. The publication is highly reflective of early 20th century social constructs and gendered norms.
Contents
I. Helpful of hurtful (pg. 5)
II. Manners for everyday wear (pg. 21)
III. Our girl and doubtful books (pg. 32)
IV. Politeness as policy (pg. 44)
V. Our feet and our hands (pg. 57)
VI. Common-sense window-gardening (pg. 74)
VII. Common-sense window-gardening (pg. 89)
VIII. The marriage tie (pg. 104)
IX. What people should not wear (pg. 117)
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
05.5 M11bi
Collection
Archives Library
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Bits of common sense series : household management

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20135
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1899?
Author
Harland, Marion
Publisher
Montreal : John Lovell & Son
Edition
No. 3
Call Number
05.5 H11b
Author
Harland, Marion
Responsibility
Marion Harland
Edition
No. 3
Publisher
Montreal : John Lovell & Son
Published Date
1899?
Physical Description
126 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Guide
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of tips and rules on household management in American homes. The publication provides insight into the art of housekeeping and the ways it can be made easier for individuals practicing it. The publication is highly reflective of early 20th century social constructs and gendered norms.
Contents
I. How we make housekeeping harder (pg. 5)
II. Ways and ways of work (pg. 22)
III. Beds and bed-making (pg. 34)
IV. How to svae time-and yourself (pg. 49)
V. Fine arts in "drudgery" (pg. 61)
VI. Spring house-cleaning (pg. 77)
VII. Wanted-a change (pg. 91)
VIII. Where the shoe pinches (pg. 107)
IX. The intelligence office (pg. 116)
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
05.5 H11b
Collection
Archives Library
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Hudson Bay : or, everyday life in the wilds of North America during six years' residence in the territories of the Hon. Hudson Bay Company

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue3632
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1879
Author
Ballantyne, Robert Michael
Edition
4th ed
Call Number
02.4 B21
Author
Ballantyne, Robert Michael
Edition
4th ed
Published Date
1879
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Hudson's Bay Company
Call Number
02.4 B21
Collection
Archives Library
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The pioneers : a tale of the western wilderness : illustrative of the adventures and discoveries of Sir Alexander Mackenzie

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue4350
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1872
Author
Ballantyne, Robert Michael
Publisher
London : James Nisbet
Call Number
05.2 M19b
Author
Ballantyne, Robert Michael
Publisher
London : James Nisbet
Published Date
1872
Physical Description
126p. : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Accession Number
400
Call Number
05.2 M19b
Collection
Archives Library
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Ungava : a tale of Esquimaux land

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue4264
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1895
Author
Ballantyne, Robert Michael
Edition
New ed
Call Number
05.2 B21
Author
Ballantyne, Robert Michael
Edition
New ed
Published Date
1895
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Canada
Call Number
05.2 B21
Collection
Archives Library
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