Records With Access Point "Boiestown"
9 results found (8 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...
Catholic cemetery in Boiestown NB
Item - 1968
P17\67
This recent tombstone marks the site of the grave of Peter Emberley who became a legend after his death in the lumber woods in 1880 at the age of 17 years. The folksong “Peter Emberley”, written by John Calhoun of Boiestown, has become a popular Miramichi folksong.
Another view of the tombstone of Perter Emberley
Item - 1968
P17\182
This is the same tombstone seen in P17-67. The tombstone is in the Catholic cemetery in Boiestown NB. This recent tombstone marks the site of the grave of Peter Emberley who became a legend after his death in the lumber woods in 1880 at the age of 17 years. The folksong “Peter Emberley”, written by John Calhoun of Boiestown, has become a popular Miramichi folksong.