L.M. Montgomery Collection.

Conference hosted by the University of Guelph to celebrate the life and influence of Lucy Maud Montgomery, whose classic "Anne of Green Gables" was first published in 1908. An exhibition "Inside and Out: the Lives of L.M. Montgomery" will be at the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre, Oct. 24-Dec. 2008.

From the description of From Canada to the world: the cultural influence of Lucy Maud Montgomery, Oct. 23-26, 2008. 2008. (University of Guelph). WorldCat record id: 629738809

The Woolner jug was made in 1826 for Harriet Kemp, Montgomery's great-grandmother's sister, as a gift from her fiance. Harriet's sister, Sarah Kemp Woolner, brought it to P.E.I. from England in 1832. Lucy Woolner Macneill later passed it on to her granddaughter L.M. Montgomery in 1911 who took it with her to Leaskdale, Ont.

From the description of Ceramic Woolner jug from "Tangled Web". 1826. (University of Guelph). WorldCat record id: 625663161

Woolner is also referred to as Woolnough in English books and stories.

From the description of Letter from L.M. Montgomery to Aunt Margaret Woolner McKenzie regarding the Woolner Family written from Dunwich, Saxmundham, Sept. 17, 1911. 1911. (University of Guelph). WorldCat record id: 625795442

The farmhouse belonged to Alexander and Lucy Macneill, grandparents of L.M. Montgomery. She lived here until the grandmother died in 1911, then left to be married. Here Montgomery also wrote four of her novels, the most famous one being "Anne of Green Gables"

From the description of Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish home - flyer. [1989] (University of Guelph). WorldCat record id: 629770887

L.M. Montgomery's agent sold the short story to "Good Housekeeping" for $400 in Aug. 1934. "I Know a Secret" was used as chapters 30-31 of "Anne of Ingleside"

From the description of I know a secret / by L.M. Montgomery. 1935. (University of Guelph). WorldCat record id: 629767563

Dr. Macdonald was on the teaching faculty of St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto and had his office in the Medical Arts Building.

From the description of Patient record book of Dr. E.S. Macdonald, 1947-1963. 1947- 1963. (University of Guelph). WorldCat record id: 626795335

The dogs were 98 years old when bought on Montgomery's honeymoon. Gog was broken - the first time at least - by Montgomery's grandson Cameron (Chester's son) in 1939. LMM actually had 2 pairs of dogs--"The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery", v. 5.

From the description of Gog and Magog, the two ceramic dogs that L.M. Montgomery bought on honeymoon abroad, 1911. 1911. (University of Guelph). WorldCat record id: 626185151

L.M. Montgomery spent nearly 10 years between 1926-1935 writing and making a home in Norval, a small village on the Credit River, 30 km. north of Toronto.

From the description of Miscellaneous file of information on Norval, Ontario. 1992- (University of Guelph). WorldCat record id: 626614406

A musical biography of L.M. Montgomery featuring over two hours of original music, it had its world premiere at King's Playhouse in Georgetown, PEI, June 20, 2008, the exact 100th anniversary of the publication of "Anne of Green Gables"

From the description of The nine lives of L.M. Montgomery / music by Leo Marchildon ; words by Adam-Michael James. 2008. (University of Guelph). WorldCat record id: 629753467

Montgomery's daughter-in-law, Ruth Macdonald, and granddaughter, Kate Macdonald Butler, say they are denied their contracted share of 10 per cent of net receipts from the two TV movies which have been sold and broadcast in more than 200 countries and of merchandise licensed by Sullivan.

From the description of Press release and newspaper articles regarding the heirs of L.M. Montgomery's dispute with the Sullivan Entertainment Group over their share of profits from the two Canadian TV miniseries. 1999- 2004. (University of Guelph). WorldCat record id: 627841991