Marilyn Jones | Emily Carr Chronicler

Emily Carr at the BC Archives: A World-Class Collection

Published: 18 September, 2025
Written by Marilyn Jones

The BC Archives, housed within the Royal BC Museum in Victoria, is the province’s primary repository for records that document the political, social, economic, and cultural history of British Columbia. It holds a vast and diverse range of materials—everything from government files and family papers to maps, films, audio recordings, and works of art. For anyone interested in the life and legacy of Emily Carr, the BC Archives is not only a valuable…

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The Unsung Childhood Art Teachers Who Shaped Young Emily Carr

Published: 17 September, 2025
Written by Marilyn Jones

In her autobiographical writing, Emily Carr was careful to portray herself in the tradition of the romantic individual by highlighting historical facts about herself that conformed to the modernist image of the artist as a professional and a genius, and downplaying those that did not. Born during a snowstorm, “contrary from the start,” she emphasized her difference from the rest of her family and insinuated that her “fondness for drawing” was not only…

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Guardian of a Vision: The Vancouver Art Gallery and Emily Carr

Published: 17 September, 2025
Written by Marilyn Jones

The Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG) and Emily Carr are indelibly linked in the history of Canadian art. Since the gallery’s founding in 1931, Carr has not only occupied a central place in its collection but has also played a foundational role in the gallery’s identity, legacy, and public engagement. Over the decades, the VAG has grown into the principal steward of Carr’s artistic legacy, housing the largest and most comprehensive body of her…

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