Introduction
Welcome to Emily Carr’s Corresponding Letters, a website created by me, for you, to exhibit a selection of letters penned by the celebrated…
Who is Emily Carr?
You’ve probably heard of Emily. Maybe you’ve seen some of her paintings on display, stood before Big Raven, lost in its waves…
The Correspondents
Nan Lawson Cheney Nan Cheney was a beloved friend of Emily Carr and fellow artist. She was born in Windsor,…
Emily Carr to Lawren Harris, n.d.
Emily Carr and Lawren Harris met in 1927 and became close friends, writing to each other frequently. Harris was a founding member of…
Emily Carr to Charlie & Winnie Evitt, November 11, n.d
The first letter I have chosen to showcase depicts one of Emily’s journeys up north to the Queen Charlotte Islands area…
Emily Carr to Nan Cheney, January 11, 1931
This is one of the more amusing letters of the collection. You can really get a sense of Emily’s personality…
Conclusion
Christmases at 646 Simcoe Street, snoozing by the fire with Ko-Ko and Woo the Monkey, a treacherous but pivotal journey up…
Works Cited
“About Emily Carr (1871-1945).” Emily Carr House. 2016. Web. 14 Apr. 2016. “Emily Carr: A Biographical Sketch.” Vancouver Art Gallery. Web. 14…