Did you know that some of TPL's special collections have books that are centuries old? You may not be able to borrow them — but they're available for researchers or curious visitors to examine in person. Our conservators recently treated one of TPL's oldest books: a religious publication from the 15th century. It's part of…
Toronto Islands in the Early 1900s: Postcards, Pictures and a Poet’s Diary
In the summer of 1900, a young poet named MarjoriePickthalland her family rented a cottage on the Toronto Islands. During her stay at Golden Gate Cottage on Hanlan's Point, she kept a diary. Pickthall recorded her daily activities and fascination with the surrounding natural world. Inspired by passages from the diary, I've paired them with postcards…
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