Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Doon School of Fine Arts
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Description area
Dates of existence
1948-1966
History
The Doon School of Fine Arts was opened in 1948 at the former home of Homer and Pheobe Watson by Ross and Bess Hamilton, who purchased the property in 1947. An agreement was struck between with the University of Waterloo in 1963 resulting in fine arts instruction at both schools. The Doon School of Fine Arts operated until 1966 when it was closed due to lack of funding.
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Relationships area
Related entity
Hamilton, Bess
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
hierarchical
Type of relationship
Hamilton, Bess is the owner of Doon School of Fine Arts
Dates of relationship
1948-1966
Description of relationship
Related entity
Hamilton, Ross (1897-1952)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
hierarchical
Type of relationship
Hamilton, Ross is the owner of Doon School of Fine Arts
Dates of relationship
1948-