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Ron Appleton

Oral History Interview with Ronald (Ron) Appleton, accompanied by his wife Brenda Appleton for the JMABC Artists Scribe. Interviewed by Carol Herbert. Ron Appleton was born in Vancouver and describes his youth working with his father who was an auctioneer and arts dealer. This experience introduced him to Inuit art which became the focus of his life’s work showing and selling works of Indigenous artists in his family-owned and operated galleries. Ron and Brenda describe the relationships they formed with Indigenous artists but also many art collectors, especially Jewish diaspora, around the world. Ron shares anecdotes related to prominent Canadian artists, as well as unique art pieces he’s seen across the decades in the business.

Dr. Wolfe, Snider Film 3

Film depicts various scenes in the Yukon (likely Dawson), such as women's baseball games, a parade, a wedding, skiing. The film also depicts men taking crates of mail out of Dawson.

Dr. Snider, Snider Film 7

Film depicts the Dawson ice break up in May, a picnic, a softball game, various shots of ships and planes. The film also has shots of the sun at midnight over Dawson in June, and people mining.

Trip through Yukon, Snider Film 5 Part 2

Film depicts an a flight trip through the Yukon. The trip was part of an official police and Indian Department inspection of the Yukon. The trip was under the supervision of Major Sandy-Wunsch of the RCMP. It was a 200 mile flight, with twelve stops. Medical and dental attention were given to the native communities visited by Dr. Duncan and Dr. Snider. The film depicts aerial shots of the Yukon and film of native communities.

Dawson City 1930 - Outside Office

B&W print depicts Dr. Irving Snider and Dr. Robert Franks, Dr. Snider's partner, sitting on a walkway outside of their dental office. On the back of the image is written: "Dawson City 1930 - Outside Office".

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