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Category: Formal Portrait

Measha BrueggarGosman-Lee

Measha BrueggarGosman-Lee

Measha Brueggergosman-Lee (b 1977) grew up in Fredericton, New Brunswick, singing at her local Baptist church. When granted an honorary doctorate from Concordia University in 2017, she was […]
The Winslow Family

The Winslow Family

Mary Matilda “Tilley” Winslow came from a very interesting and diverse background. Her father, Alfred Fairfax Winslow (1847-1917) was a descendant of the Mayflower Pilgrim Edward Winslow (1595-1665) […]
Colonel Thomas Carleton, First Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick

Colonel Thomas Carleton, First Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick

In 1785 Robert Lawson and 11 others requested settlement land from the Governor of New Brunswick, Col. Thomas Carleton. It was February, and their request expressed concern for […]
Portrait of Lt Col Isaac Allen

Portrait of Lt Col Isaac Allen

The aftermath of Nancy’s trial was such that—although she did not obtain her freedom—her case served as a catalyst in the fight against slavery in this province.
Born a Slave in Maryland

Born a Slave in Maryland

Nancy and her son Lidge first ran away from Caleb Jones of Nashwaaksis in 1786. This modern painting depicts her as the strong, composed and brave woman we […]