Receipt from Martel and Five Place, Buffalo, New York

Receipt from Martel and Five Place, Buffalo, New York, Jan. 25, 1887.

Joanna E. Wood short stories, 1898-1900

Joanna Ellen Wood (1867-1927) was an acclaimed Canadian author who wrote several novels and short stories. Wood was born in Scotland, but emigrated to Canada with her family in 1869. In 1874 her father purchased a farm overlooking the Niagara River at Queenston. It is believed she was supported by her brother William, who encouraged her writing. She was based in New York City from 1887-1901, using William’s business address there to receive correspondence while she traveled or spent time in Queenston. Around 1906, Wood moved with her mother to Niagara-on-the-Lake, where she joined the Niagara Historical Society. By 1914, she was living in Buffalo, but later spent time at her sisters’ homes. It was at her sister’s home in Detroit where she suffered a stroke and died in 1927. Wood’s literary career was short-lived. She published her first novel, The Untempered Wind , in 1894, and a second novel, Judith Moore …, in 1898. Both novels received critical acclaim, and a third novel, Farden Ha', followed in 1902. Unfortunately the majority of Wood’s numerous and award-winning writings cannot be found. Her career peaked in 1901, when she was the highest paid Canadian fiction writer. For unknown reasons, her career abruptly ceased in 1902, with no further publications or mention made of her in the Canadian Magazine.

Receipt from Alvin W. Day, Buffalo, New York for mantel and other fireplace parts

Receipt from Alvin W. Day, Buffalo, New York for mantel and other fireplace parts, Jan. 27, 1887.

Receipt from Alvin W. Day, Buffalo, New York

Receipt from Alvin W. Day, Buffalo, New York for mantle and fireplace parts, Mar. 8, 1887.

Receipt from Alvin W. Day, Buffalo, New York

Receipt from Alvin W. Day, Buffalo, New York for payment on account, March 18, 1887.

Receipt from A. Cutler and Son, Buffalo, New York for oak chairs in leather and bookcase, Sept. 19, 1887

Receipt from A. Cutler and Son, Buffalo, New York for oak chairs in leather and bookcase, Sept. 19, 1887.

Receipt from H.H. Glenny Sons and Co., Importers, Buffalo, New York for chandelier globes

Receipt from H.H. Glenny Sons and Co., Importers, Buffalo, New York for chandelier globes, Jan. 25, 1887.

Receipt from W.H. Glenny, Sons and Co., Importers of Pottery, Buffalo, New York

Receipt from W.H. Glenny, Sons and Co., Importers of Pottery, Buffalo, New York for payment on account, Feb. 2, 1887.

Receipt from A. Cutler and Son, Buffalo, New York for furniture

Receipt from A. Cutler and Son, Buffalo, New York for furniture, Feb. 19, 1887.

Receipt from A. Cutler and Son, Buffalo New York from W. Warren

Receipt from A. Cutler and Son, Buffalo New York from W. Warren charged to the same account as W.D. Woodruff for payment on account, Feb 21, 1887.

Receipt from A. Cutler and Son, Buffalo, New York

Receipt from A. Cutler and Son, Buffalo, New York for walnut furniture, March 3, 1887.

Receipt from W.H. Glenny Sons and Co., Buffalo, New York

Receipt from W.H. Glenny Sons and Co., Buffalo, New York for a bowl, decanters and a cordial set, March 3, 1887.

Receipt from Adam, Meldrum and Anderson, Buffalo, New York

Receipt from Adam, Meldrum and Anderson, Buffalo, New York for sateen, May 17, 1887.

Receipt from A. Cutler and Son, Buffalo, New York

Receipt from A. Cutler and Son, Buffalo, New York for oak chairs in leather and bookcase, Sept. 19, 1887.

Receipt from Lucien Howe, M.D., Buffalo, New York for ear examination

Receipt from Lucien Howe, M.D., Buffalo, New York for ear examination, Sept. 24, 1887.