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Norman Creighton and Kay Hill

File contains a colour photograph of Norman Creighton and Kay Hill (taken by Jan Goodlad, note per Helen Hendry) from the late 1980s and a colour photograph of one of Alan's paintings.

Eyles, Christine

File is a photograph of Christine Eyles at home with two of her cats. The rear is date stamped January 15, 1970.

An Autumn Stream

File is a painting in oil on canvas board depicting a stream in the woods. Noted on verso is "film 01.67.21A."

Album of Sketches: Properties

File contains an album of sketches and loose pages. Sketches predominantly depict scenes of property with names noted underneath - possibly sketches of neighbours' lands?

Loose Sketches

File contains loose sketches in pencil and watercolour depicting landscapes, people, and still life scenes. File also contains 1 colour print by another artist.

People

File contains 66 loose sketches depicting people in action (farming and other work). Items were previously housed together in a photo album titled "People."

Early Pencil Sketches

File contains loose sketches in pencil and watercolour. Sketches depict buildings, people, animals, and outdoor scenes. Items previously housed together in a photo album titled "Early Pencil Sketches."

People: 1980 - 84

File contains loose sketches depicting faces and figures of people. Sketches were previously housed together in a photo album titled "People: 1980 - 84."

Trees

File contains loose sketches depicting trees. File also contains a colour photograph depicting a rudbeckia flower (black-eyed Susan). Items previously housed together in a photo album titled "Trees."

Canoe Lake Runoff, and sketch

File contains a painting titled "Canoe Lake Runoff," depicting a stream in the woods. "Film 01.89.5A" is noted on the verso. File also contains a loose sketch depicting a coastal scene.

Thematic Sketches of People

File contains 2 albums with pencil and ink sketches as well as loose sketches in pencil, pen, crayon, and watercolour. Sketches are mostly of people, and arranged into themes by Alan.

Sea and Land

File contains loose sketches of predominantly coastal scenes in Nova Scotia; some are identified. Also contains 1 colour postcard which was possibly used for inspiration. Items were previously housed together in a photo album titled "Sea and Land."

Outdoor Scenes in Ontario

File contains colour photographs taken by Alan Creighton, depicting scenes from Lake Ontario, Scarborough Bluffs, Ontario, Winter, and Trees; some with descriptions on the verso.

Sketches of People by A.B. Creighton

File contains loose sketches depicting "Concert at Massey Hall, Feb. 1982" and other figure studies. Items previously housed together in a photo album titled "Sketches."

People in Action

File contains loose sketches in pencil and charcoal depicting people in action scenes, such as playing sports. Some text on verso. Items were previously housed together in a photo album titled "People."

Album of Photos

File contains 1 album of colour photographs, most taken by Alan Creighton. Includes a photo of Alan and Norman Creighton dated 1987, as well as assorted outdoor scenes and snaps of his paintings. Also includes nine postcards, both colour and black and white.

Paintings

File contains 16 colour photographs, taken by Alan Creighton, depicting paintings by Alan Creighton; some are described on the verso.

The Toronto Zoo and Outdoors

File contains 47 colour photographs taken by Alan Creighton, depicting landscapes, animals at the Toronto Zoo, the CNE Carnival, and other scenes.

Album of Sketches: "1981"

File contains 1 album of sketches in pencil and watercolour predominantly depicting houses, with some landscapes.

Apartment and Outdoors

File contains 11 colour photographs taken by Alan Creighton, depicting landscapes and the interior of Alan's apartment; some described on verso.

Album of Sketches: People

File contains 1 album of sketches in pencil and ink. Predominantly depicting people - figures and anatomical studies.

Album of Sketches: Clouds

File contains 1 album of sketches in pencil, charcoal, and watercolour. Sketches predominantly depict clouds and skies; some figures.

Forest Stream

File contains 1 painting in oil on canvas board. Painting depicts a stream in the forest. Noted on verso is "film 01.69.8."

Album of Sketches: Trees

File contains 1 album of sketches in pencil, ink, and watercolour. Sketches predominantly depict trees, as well as rocks, clouds, people, etc.

Early Loose Sketches

File contains 47 loose sketches in pencil, ink, and watercolour. Sketches include studies of body parts, landscapes, still life, etc. Many may be from days as an art student.

Ferry Leaving Digby for Saint John

File contains 1 painting in oil on canvas board. Painting depicts the "Princess of Acadia" ferry leaving Digby, Nova Scotia, for Saint John, New Brunswick. Noted on verso is "film 01.67.23."

Snap Shops Album - Annapolis and Kentville

File contains 1 album with 13 photographs taken by Alan Creighton, depicting outdoor scenes at Annapolis and Kentville, Nova Scotia. Possibly used as inspiration for his paintings.
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