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"Some Pretty Draperies"
Newspaper article that praises Prof. Danielle’s decorating projects. It describes the professor’s parlour, with a focus on his multicoloured, satin, and silk piano canopy. It also mentions his work with drapes, including one gifted to the…
"Events and Echos"
A newspaper notice that Charles Danielle was ill at Octagon Castle. It mentions a visit by Dr. Tait.
"The Professor's Will"
Newspaper article describing the reading of Prof. Danielle’s will. He left the Octagon Castle to Mr. Frederick Brazill and a small amount of money and land to his servants.
"A STRANGE FUNERAL: Spectacular Features Of That Of 'Professor' Danielle."
Article about the death and funeral of Charles H. Danielle. Danielle died on May 1st, 1902; after his death, his adopted son Brazill inherited Danielle’s wealth and possessions. Danielle’s last wishes were to have his funeral executed in a specific…
"Who Will Be The Heir of this Newfoundland Hermit?"
Article about Charles H. Danielle and the question of the inheritance of his estate. It describes how Danielle had moved to Newfoundland after a life of acting, teaching dance, and costuming in Brooklyn, New York. Danielle’s first house burnt down…
Letter from Clarence H. Waugh to Frederick A. Brazill, January 8, 1903
A letter written by Clarence H. Waugh, a former acquaintance of Charles H. Danielle in the United States, in reply to Frederick A, Brazill, dated January 8, 1903. The letter thanks to Brazill for sending a photo, an obituary card for Charles, a…
Frederick Brazill pictured with Charles Danielle's Coffin
Picture of Frederick Brazill looking into Charles Danielle's coffin, inside the Octagon Castle.
Letter from John E. Godman to Frederick A. Brazill, June 23, 1902
A letter written by John E. Godman in reply to previous correspondence with Frederick A. Brazill. Godman writes about the Potts family and a particular unnamed member, who Brazill had previously inquired about due to receiving a letter from them.…
Envelope with Octagon Castle advertisement
Small envelope with a picture of the Octagon Castle and text describing its amenities. Written on the address side is “For Sale 350”, and in shaky handwriting beneath it, “For You [illegible].” The illegible word may be “Charles”.
Postcard addressed to Frederick A. Brazill
An exterior shot of the Octagon Castle, with a man with a bicycle in the foreground and three more men with bicycles in the background. Written around the picture are the words “St. John’s”, “June 25 [illegible]”, “Octagon Castle”, “Yours truly, P.H.…
Published illustration of the dining room of the Octagon Castle
A photograph of the dining room of Octagon Castle with staff and a bearded man, potentially Danielle, on the right looking over the room.
Published illustration of a room in the Octagon Castle
A photograph of a large room in the Octagon Castle, with a high ceiling, a loft, and seven chairs.
Published illustration of rooms in the Octagon Castle
A photograph taken inside the Octagon Castle looking through the opened entryways of three different rooms, plus an upper level in the outermost room.
Charles Henry Danielle with man and woman on front steps of Octagon Castle by James Vey
Photograph of Charles Henry Danielle sitting casually with man and woman on front step of Octagon Castle.
Formal portrait of Charles Henry Danielle & Staff on front step of Octagon Castle
Group photograph by James Vey of Charles Henry Danielle and 9 staff members at Octagon Castle.
Charles H. Danielle detailed post-mortem instructions
Very detailed five pages of post-mortem instructions by Charles H. Danielle within a folder indicating the instructions were kept behind a frame.
Book of Instructions and Information by Charles H. Danielle for the Guidance of Frederick A. Brazill
Notebook containing instructions and information from Charles H. Danielle to Frederick A. Brazill on what to do immediately after Danielle’s death. Danielle notes that he left several letters between the pages of the notebook for Brazill to mail…
Letter from Charles H. Danielle to Frederick A. Brazill and Mrs. A. Ryan
Letter written on an Octagon Castle letterhead by Charles H. Danielle stating that after his death, his employee Mrs. A. Ryan should continue in her position of cook and general household servant at the Octagon Castle under the mastership of…