The fonds consists of glass negative photographs relating to the professional life of John Austin Wheeler. They feature portraits of some of the prominent families of Knowlton, Sweetsburg and Cowansville, along with images of buildings and sceneries of the Brome and Missisquoi regions. Two additional donations were added to the fonds in 2021 and 2023, the last one consisting of mostly personal and family portraits and impressive views of Knowlton.
Wheeler, John AustinThe series consists of glass negatives relating to the professional work of John Austin Wheeler, though most of them depicts studio portraits of larger family members, such as the Wheeler, Collins, Brimmer, Horner, and Duboyce families. They also include rare pictures of John Austin Wheeler, his wife and children. Most of the negatives were kept in their original sleeves with identification and negative number.
The series consists of glass negatives relating to the professional work of John Austin Wheeler. They are mostly depicting buildings and sceneries around Knowlton, Sweetsburg and Cowansville. Many of the plaques were still in their original sleeves with identification of subjects and even location on shelves that Wheeler probably had in his studio.
Portrait of Jessie McFarlane by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Full length portrait of two young girls - Lottie and Florence Bedee - in studio decor, taken by J.A. Wheeler, Photographic Artist, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of an unknown man in studio decor, taken by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of Stella Orcutt, daughter of Hannah England and Lemon Orcutt, taken by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of an unknown woman in studio decor, taken by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of Bernice Boright and an unidentified child, taken by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Full length portrait of an unknown baby in studio decor, taken by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of an unknown man, taken by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of an unknown woman, taken by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of unknown girl in studio decor by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of unknown man seated in studio decor by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of unknown child by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of unknown woman by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of unknown baby seated on high chair in studio decor by J.a. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of unknown woman by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of unknown baby seated in studio decor by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of unknown baby seated in studio decor by John A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of unknown baby in christening gown by John A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of unknown man wearing plaid suit in studio decor by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Q.
Portrait of unknown baby wearing christening gown in studio decor by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of unknown baby seated on high chair in studio decor by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of unknown woman by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of unknown man with a moustache by John A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of unknown girl holding flowers in studio decor by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of unknown child seated in wooden chair in studio decor by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
Portrait of Donna Scott and her little brother Hugh in studio decor by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.
They were the children of Hannibal Hiram Scott and Deete Eugenia Shufelt. Levi Scott and Hiram Scott were their grandfather and great-grandfather respectively.
Portrait of unknown woman with winter clothes by J.A. Wheeler, Cowansville and Knowlton, Que.