Fonds F462 - Bill Acres fonds

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Bill Acres fonds

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CA F462

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  • 1974-1975 (Creation)
    Creator
    Acres, Bill

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77 slides, 7 sketchbooks, 4 framed sketches (26 x 21 cm.)

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(1942-1985)

Biographical history

Bill Acres accompanied Ted Johns to Old Fort Bay on the North Shore of the St. Lawrence in January 1974 to absorb the culture and landscape for his design of the sets for Johns' play Naked on the North Shore (Theatre Passe Muraille, 1977, directed by Paul Thompson). The play is based on Johns' own experiences as a teacher in a remote fishing village.

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Slides, sketches, collection of sketchbooks and other material related to the career of designer Bill Acres in the period 1974-1975.

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      No further accruals are expected.

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      XZ1 MS A790

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