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The materials described here date from ca. 1930 to 1978. Items include internal WAG correspondence; WAG ephemera; lectures and essays; her father's personal papers; MA and PhD theses; and newspaper and magazine clippings related to art, art history, Jewish art and history, education, and book reviews of women writers. Interspaced throughout the items in the donation are small post-it notes provided by Dr. Lander's daughter.

As no formal organization was apparent in the materials described here, based on the contents of the donation and notes provided by Dr. Lander’s daughter, the items were arranged according to the order in which they were received. Loose items have been filed according to topic. The files are arranged under a single series. Materials were arranged largely in the order in which they were received.

The collection consists of letters, diaries, family photographs dating from the 1880s, business papers and other memorabilia pertaining to the Brigden family and the Brigden graphic arts firm. Items include letters from a number of important Canadian artists. Also described here is memorabilia concerning the Rev. Thomas Brigden and Kingswood School; Cornelius Fielder; and the Winnipeg Community Players.

Consists of Board of Directors Minutes, minutes of Annual General Meetings, correspondence, Financial Statements, By-Laws and other records of the Winnipeg Gallery and School of Art.

This fonds contains records of the Coordinator of Extension Services, and exhibition records.

Studio Programs is found under the division title of Education and Public Programs. This department offers a wide variety of art courses to adults, seniors, teens and children, Offering programs year round, these classes are taught by experienced, practicing artists. The artist-in-residence program is also found within this department. Classes are offered in a variety of subjects and levels of experience from Beginner to Advanced. Special courses and workshops are also scheduled to complement specific exhibitions. As well scholarships are available and awarded to individuals who show ability in art and who are otherwise financially unable to attend the programs. This fonds was originally a subseries for the Education and Public Programs sous-fonds.

Consists of correspondence and records concerning the planning of exhibitions, public programming, special events, Grants and capital campaigns. Records of long-range strategic planning and final reports are included, as well as some records of the various arts/museum organizations with which Directors have been involved.

Consists of architectural plans representing designs and renovations for the WAG building and Studio Building, financial statements, and documents from deputy director.

Consists of WAG publications such as regular newsletters, magazines and news releases and records such as print publicity, posters and photographs which document the department’s activities around specific exhibitions and special events.

Fonds consists of two documents. The first is a transcript of a taped interview of Charles Comfort by Charles Hill dating from 1960. The second document consists of excerpts from Charles Comfort’s address as President of the Royal Academy of Arts at the Winnipeg Art Gallery in 1973.