Collection search - Charles Walter Simpson collection [graphic material]

Paintings depicting colonial legislatures or governing bodies in Canada from 1621 to 1870.. Works by Charles Walter Simpson.
These paintings are historical reconstructions which were used to illustrate a volume entitled: "The Evolution of Government in Canada" by William Smith, published by the National Committee of the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation..
24 paintings were received directly March 1, 1929; 2 paintings were retained by Dr. Doughty before being turned over to the collection on 6 February 1930..