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Materials relating to the life of Annie Riggs, her sister Mary E. Riggs, and her husband James R. Brown. Annie and James were factory inspectors for the province of Ontario and Mary was a missionary in China and India.

Four postcards addressed to James R. Brown and Annie Riggs. One from Annie to James, two from Mabel to Annie and James, and one to James from Henry.

Two vouchers signed by Mary Riggs. One is from Thomas Cook and indicates that they received $53.25 from Annie Riggs for Mary's travel, and the other a money transfer of $5 to Mary Riggs in Ootacamund, India.

One portrait photograph of Mary E. Riggs.

Obituaries for Mary E. Riggs, from June 8, 1953. Mary died June 5, 1953.

One lacquer box that held Mary Riggs' letter from China and India. The box is possibly Chinese or Japanese.

One group photograph of Mary E. Riggs with other missionaries and local Chinese people when she was stationed as a missionary in Pingjiang, China.

Two items of correspondence from The Benjamin Rose Institute regarding the health of Mary Riggs. The items are addressed to a lawyer and regard the estate of Annie Riggs and whether there are provisions made in the estate for the ongoing care or funeral expenses of Mary Riggs.

One item of correspondence from Fei Chi Hao of the Provincial College, Pao Ting Fu, Ching Li, China. He discussed his appointment as the first Christian man to head a higher education institution. He also talks about his work with the YMCA and other missionary work he is doing in China. There is a handwritten postscript at the end of the letter from Mary E. Riggs to an Arthur indicating that she is passing the letter on to him.

Seventeen items of correspondence from Mary E. Riggs regarding her time as a missionary in China and India, to her sister Annie Riggs. Most of the letters were sent while she was still overseas, but one later letter was sent once she was living in Ohio and recounts how she came to become a missionary. The majority of the letters speak about her money problems, as well as questions and comments about people back home and fellow missionaries. Some discuss places that she is living including Coonoor and Ootacamund [Udagamandalam] India, and Pingjiang County China. Many of her letter also address her faith and her belief that the world is in the end times.

One portrait photograph of Margaret Carlyle, the first woman factory inspector in Ontario.

Bill from the undertaker and embalmer for the death of James Brown. The bill was paid to Charles R. Bolton in the amount of $75.

One telegram to James Renwick Brown from C.P. Fraser requesting that he come to Toronto the next day.

One portrait of photograph of a seated James R. Brown. James is shown wearing his military medals.

One portrait of James R. Brown standing with his hand in his coat.

One portrait of veterans at the the unveiling of the cornerstone for the Old Soldier War of 1812 memorial, in Victoria Memorial Square in Toronto in 1902. Brown is shown seated sixth from the right.

Three obituaries for James Brown.

One newspaper article on James' failing health, and two photographs of him. One shows him seated as a young man wearing a uniform likely from his time serving in the Crimean War, and the other as an old man seated reading the newspaper.

Marriage certificate between James R. Brown and Annie Riggs, his second wife, dated May 28, 1892.

Invitation to James R. Brown and party to meet the delegates and members of the National Council of Women of Canada at the home of the Countess of Aberdeen, May 27, [1895?].

Extract of entry of birth for James Oswald Brown, son of James Brown and his first wife Elizabeth Oswald, dated August 23, 1858.

Discharge certificate for James Brown from the 31st Regiment of the Highland Light Infantry.

Daily diary kept by James Brown for the year 1894 while he was working as factory inspector for the Department of Agriculture.

One item of correspondence from James Renwick Brown his sister-in-law Mary Riggs. The letter discusses a labour strike and how various friends and family are doing.

One item of correspondence to James Renwick Brown from an unknown member of the Canadian House of Commons. The letter indicates that the sender has located a report that James was seeking.

One item of correspondence to James Renwick Brown from Louis A. Dent, private secretary to James Gillespie Blaine, Secretary of State for the United States.

One item of correspondence from the Canadian Department of Labour, signed by the secretary of William Lyon Mackenzie King. The letter is in response to a request from James to intervene in the matter of Arthur Brown's homestead.

Copy of one item of correspondence from James Renwick Brown to Cardinal Henry Edward Manning regarding the death of Father Damien (called the leper priest) and the use of glacial acetic acid in preventing the transmission of disease.

Certificate of proclamation of banns for marriage from St. Cuthbert's Parish, Edinburgh, between James Brown and Elizabeth Oswald, dated April 27, 1847.

Marriage certificate between James R. Brown and Annie Riggs, his second wife, dated May 28, 1855.

One portrait photograph of James T. Burke, chief inspector of factories, shops, and office buildings for Ontario.

One business card for Annie Riggs, and a business card and communicants card for James Renwick Brown.

Marriage certificate and correspondence relating to it for Arthur Frederick Best, and Elma Sophia Hamel. The two were married January 9, 1909.

One photograph postcard showing Annie Riggs, William Reddick, and Margaret Carlyle in a car.

One portrait of Annie Riggs standing next to a seated James R. Brown.

One group portrait of factory inspectors. The photograph appears to have been taken in the United States.

Obituary for Annie Riggs, dated August 31, 1939. Annie died August 30, 1939.

Last will and testament of Annie Brown Reddick. She authorizes her son Arthur Frederick Best to the executor of her estate and lists beneficiaries as her son, her sister Annie Riggs, her granddaughter Mildred Lorena Parker, and her daughter-in-law Elma Best.

Invitation to Annie Riggs to meeting H.R.H. Princess Louise and the Duke of Argyll at the home at Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Grenfell on Wednesday, June 28, 1882 at the Crystal Palace. At the time the Duke of Argyll was Governor General of Canada.

One group portrait of Annie Riggs with others factory inspectors.

One group portrait of Annie Riggs with other factory inspectors, in front of the Ontario Parliament Buildings.

One delegate badge possibly also from the 1908 22nd annual convention of the international association of factory inspectors held in Toronto June 22-23, 1908. This badge shows the crossed flags of the United States and Canadian Red Ensign.

One delegate badge from the 22nd annual convention of the international association of factory inspectors held in Toronto June 22-23, 1908.

One item of correspondence to Annie Riggs from the Public Service Superannuation Board, indicating the Annie will be receiving a yearly allowance of $653.89.

Birthday card given to Annie Brown Reddick by James Brown.

One item of correspondence from the assistant secretary of the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario appointing Alice Riggs as a Female Inspector of Factories.

One item of correspondence from the secretary of the Minister of the Department of Agriculture appointing Alice Riggs as a Female Inspector of Factories.