Hudson Bay, near Churchill MB, c1908
Toronto. In issue 24-5, we have the review of a book (courtesy of the University at Regina Sask.) – Donnie White’s, “In Search of Geraldine Moodie” published by the Canadian Plains Research Centre, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 0A2 in December 1998.
Bob Lansdale did the review for the journal and begins, “We will surely hear more of Geraldine Moodie in the future as her importance to Canadian history during the 1880s and ‘90s is brought to the fore.
“Married to an officer of the North-West Mounted Police she accompanied him on his postings throughout Western Canada and the Hudson’s Bay district of the Eastern Arctic.
“An ardent painter of Canadian wild flowers she switched to photography, and with maturing prowess operated three successive photographic galleries. When the family moved she took her camera equipment to record scenery, people, events and snippets of western and arctic life.
“Author Donny White explains, “I first discovered Geraldine Moodie in the late 1970s while working with some wonderful frontier photographs… Intrigued with the images, I was curious as to the photographer whose skill and insight into the subject matter was obvious.” …
Members read all of Bob’s review and more in the issue 24-5 pdf file on the free members-only DVD/thumb drive. Joining the PHSC is a snap – just follow above (MEMBERSHIP) or right (Membership). Email Lilianne with any questions at member@phsc.ca.
… and be sure to come to our 2025 PHSC EVENTS to add to your collection! Next up is our famous Fall Fair on October 19th at the Trident Hall on Evans. A poster (with all details) will go up here closer to the show date. …
