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Archival Corner – Week 6: “Wishing you a good 1921 in every respect.”
As this most trying year comes to a close, we are reminded that 100 years ago, Frederick Banting was also marking, perhaps with relief, the end of a year of profound professional and emotional turmoil. Questioning his decision to continue a fledgling medical practice in London or to pursue research opportunities in Toronto, and tormented… Continue Reading →
Archival Corner – Week 5: Mapping Banting’s Art
Frederick Banting’s dream of giving up science and devoting his life to art was cruelly cut short by the air crash that took his life in 1941. Although he often despaired of never becoming a true artist, Banting left an impressive legacy of more than 200 paintings, drawings and wood carvings produced between 1920 and… Continue Reading →
The Importance of Giving
The year 2020 has been a roller coaster of a year! In 20 or so years from now, we will be reading about 2020 in textbooks and perhaps even visiting museums whose exhibitions are centered on the events that occurred. While 2020 was certainly a difficult time for individuals to navigate, it took a major… Continue Reading →
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