Annie Gardner Barr facts for kids
Annie Gardner Barr (born July 29, 1864 – died June 29, 1921) was a Canadian artist and a person who worked to improve society. She is remembered for her art and her efforts to help others.
Early Life and Education
Annie Gardner Barr was born in Canada. She was a talented student and artist from a young age.
She finished her studies at the Brantford Young Ladies' College in 1883. She earned many awards there. After that, she decided to study art further. She went to Alma Ladies' College in St. Thomas, Ontario.
In 1893, Annie graduated from Alma Ladies' College. That same year, one of her paintings was shown at a very important event. It was called the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Her painting was a still life, which is a picture of objects like fruit or flowers. Her work received special recognition there.
Life in Regina
In 1895, Annie Gardner married George W. Brown. They moved to Regina, Saskatchewan, which is where she lived for the rest of her life.
Her husband, George W. Brown, was a very important person in Regina. He was a homesteader (someone who settled on land given by the government). He was also a lawyer, a businessman, and a politician. Because of his important roles, Annie also became quite influential in the community.
From 1910 to 1915, her husband served as the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. This is a special representative of the King or Queen in a Canadian province.
Working for the Community
Annie Gardner Barr was very active in her local church. Through her church, she became a strong supporter of the Local Council of Women. This group brought together many women's organizations. Annie was an important leader in this council.
She was involved in many groups that aimed to help people and improve society. Some of these included:
- The Woman's Christian Temperance Union
- The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)
- The Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire
- The Women's Musical Club
- The Aberdeen Association
- The Hospital Aid
- The Women's Educational Club
- The Kannata Club
Annie was not known for speaking out loudly for women's right to vote. However, she was an honorary president of the Provincial Equal Franchise Board in 1915. This group worked to give women the right to vote. The very next year, women in Saskatchewan did get the right to vote!
During the First World War, Annie volunteered her time to help. She worked with the Red Cross and other groups. These organizations provided help and relief during the war.
Family Life
Annie and George W. Brown had two children together. Their daughter, Beatrice Annie, was born in 1897. Their son, Gordon Barr, was born in 1901.
Annie Gardner Barr passed away in 1921. Her husband had died two years before her.
