Records With Access Point "Perth"
24 results found (22 digitized image(s) available).
Isaac Erb fonds
Fonds - 1900-1910
P11
Isaac Erb (1846-1924) was born in Kars, Kings County, the son of John Erb and Mary Ann Morrell Erb. He married Frances Huestis and they had two children, John H. and Lavinia F. A professional photographer, his career spanned more than 50 years, from 1870 to 1924. Whether in the studio or on location, Erb’s camera captured the many facets of contemporary Saint John, and his work led him throughout New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Maine. The composition of his portraits and commercial photographs show the artistic temperament of the 19th century cameraman. This personal style continues well into the 20th century. His attention to detail and unique perspective on his subjects contributed in equal parts to his success in a business marked by transiency and brevity. By the end of his career he had produced more than 12,000 images, all of which he meticulously recorded in his logbooks. The approximately 3,400 extant glass negatives make up one of the most comprehensive collection of...
Danny Johnson collection
Fonds - [ca. 1895]-[ca. 1966]
P29
Because of his childhood in Perth-Andover, his work for various institutions in Victoria County and books, projects, and essays about the area and its history, it is highly possible that Danny Johnson (Daniel F. Johnson 1953-2005) bought or collected these photographs, and then donated them to PANB in the early years of the archives.
Perth, NB
Item - 1913
P29\2
Facing down river from upper Andover
Perth, NB
Item - 1900-1920
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facing down river
Perth, NB
Item - 1905-1925
P29\7
Facing upriver from hill behind railway station
Interior of Perth's first drug store
Item - 1906
P29\33
Dr. W.W. Earle built it in his home in 1904. He sold out in 1908 to Harry Wade of Grand Falls who moved the business to his Hitchcock property in Perth.