Showing posts with label University of Prince Edward Island. Show all posts
Showing posts with label University of Prince Edward Island. Show all posts

July 17, 2007

The L.M. Montgomery Institute at the University of Prince Edward Island

Bronze Sculpture of L.M. Montgomery by Claude Patrice Roussel at the L.M. Montgomery Institute, photograph copyright World of Anne Shirley

The L.M. Montgomery Institute, established in 1993, is dedicated to fostering research and exploration into the life and works of the beloved author L.M. Montgomery. Situated within the Robertson Library at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) in Charlottetown, this institute serves as a treasure trove for scholars with its large collection of publications and artifacts about L.M. Montgomery.

L.M. Montgomery herself attended school in Charlottetown at Prince of Wales College from 1893–1894. This college eventually merged with St. Dunstan's University in 1969 to create the University of Prince Edward Island, though the original Prince of Wales College buildings from Montgomery’s era now belong to Holland College, located in downtown Charlottetown.

During my visit to Prince Edward Island, I had the opportunity to explore the L.M. Montgomery Institute at the Robertson Library. The librarian there was exceptionally kind and knowledgeable. As I wandered through the library, I encountered a striking bronze bust of L.M. Montgomery, crafted by the artist Claude Patrice Roussel—a fitting tribute to an author whose works are beloved the world over.

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Official Websites:
L.M. Montgomery Institute
Robertson Library at the University of Prince Edward Island

Location:
L.M. Montgomery Institute at the University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Ave, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3, Canada.

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Image credit:
Photograph by World of Anne Shirley.

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