Victoria Historical Society: March 28th Meeting

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Thursday, March 28th, 2019
7:15 PM

The Victoria Historical Society presents “Your splendid success brought new life to us all.” The struggles and triumphs of artist Sophie Pemberton (1869-1959) with Kathryn Bridge on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at James Bay New Horizons, 234 Menzies Street, Victoria V8V 2G7. Doors open at 7:15 pm for refreshments and conversation. A short business meeting at 7:45 pm will be followed immediately by the speaker, Kathryn Bridge. Admission is free for members, $5 for guests. See website www.victoriahistoricalsociety.bc.ca.

Victoria-born and raised, Sophie Pemberton was the middle daughter, her father’s favourite, and a determined personality. Despite episodes of debilitating illnesses and family tragedies, she pursued serious artistic endeavours with the goal of becoming a professional artist, a career not easily accomplished by a woman at that time in history. This talk will focus on Sophie, her family circle and her friendships.

Kathryn Bridge retired from the Royal British Columbia Museum in 2017 where she had worked variously as an archivist, curator and manager. She holds an adjunct appointment in the History Department, UVic. Her current research focuses on several historical women artists in BC.