221:-Virgin (widow of Arthur Russell Virgin) (deceased 1981) and Miss Emily LeBaron during a meal community to recognize their dedication and support to many organizations in the region. These two ladies had a great friendship between them; they often mingled socially and participated in common causes, notably the North Hatley Community Club and the
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Community Center was named Emily LeBaron's Flying Shuttle in her honor; it was so designated in 1980. The Mena'sen Gallery exhibition took place in the summer of 1980 at the Flying Shuttle and in the summer of 1981 at the North Hatley Gallery located on Sherbrooke Road in the village
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This community building, designated "Flying
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She died on June 10, 1983, at 77 years old. Her remains are buried in
Lakeview Cemetery North Hatley. An auction sale for the "Estate of the Late Mrs. Emily LeBaron" was organized for June 7, 1997, to sell many pieces furnishing herhouse (antique sofa, chairs, antique pine boxes, antique Boston
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In July 1963, Emily LeBaron hosted an "Antique Fair" at Town Hall, bringing together lovers of antique items. The proceeds from this fair were used to cover the expenses of a building housing local charities, the North Hatley
Community Club. The first mission of the "Flying Shuttle" was to get
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Following the death of Emily LeBaron in June 1983, the
Piggery Theater named its art gallery after her; this gallery is located in the entrance hall of the building of the old pigsty. This art gallery exhibits an extensive collection of works by various artists and styles from the region.
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Emily LeBaron lived in an old house in North Hatley built in 1830. Having become an antique dealer by passion, Emily collected valuable antiques in her home. She collected in particular antique furniture brought from old attics that the locals brought to her after cleaning.
118:(married to Arthur Russell Virgin) who was an agricultural producer (Jersey dairy farm) and a philanthropist bringing the arts of all kinds. Janet Blake, who died in 1981, gave by particular bequest to Emily LeBaron, a 1915 watercolor painting painted by the artist
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Mullavey taught pottery classes there under the aegis of the Community Club. In addition, Emily LeBaron taught loom skills and needlework.
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Article "Lâantiquaire sait lire le passĂ© dans les objets dâun autre Ăąge" (The antique dealer knows how to read the past in objects from another age), by
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painting for young people in summer. The second floor had a few offices, as well as a hall for concerts or theatrical activities. Formerly, this building also housed the offices of North Hatley Town Hall.
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Auction sale for the Estate of the late Mrs. Emily LeBaron â The Record, 30 mai 1997, p. 20, which will take place at 440 chemin de la RiviĂšre, North Hatley, on June 7, 1997.
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Article âWhatâs onâ, by Nelly Young, section
Exhibitions, annonçant une sĂ©rie dâexposition Ă partir du 27 juillet in association with Sherbrookeâs Galerie Menaâsen.
91:(April 1906 â June 10, 1983) (daughter of Jean B LeBaron and JosĂ©phine Bean) was an artist, antiquarian, art teacher and community organizer, resident of
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designated Emily LeBaron Park, which was sold around 2013 by the Village Improvement Society to a developer for real estate development.
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Sherbrooke Daily Record, 6 mars 1960, p. 9 â Article âMrs. Guy Kezar Was Re-Elected Head Of North Hatley Red Cross Societyâ.
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Article âNorth Hatley art thief âdidnât mean to do itâ and gets sent home for goodâ â The Record, 9 mai 1983, p. 3
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Article « Prize-Giving Ceremony At North Hatleyâ, Sherbrooke Daily Record, 13 oct. 1942, p. 11.
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