Article from 'Women of Williamstown' re Ada Colton, wardrobe mistress and dress maker written by niece Norma Jamieson. Ada's father worked as a diver at Williamstown, her mother was a mid-wife. In the 1890's moved to Vermont, bought an orchard and the children attended Vermont Primary School at the beginning of the century. Some of Ada's costumes are held by the Performing Arts Museum. She died 1965 and is buried at Williamstown Cemetery. Also letter to Norma Jamieson from Performing Arts Museum. Photocopy of photo of James Colton 1900 - 1910. Copy of photo of family - Georgina with James and Ada.Article from 'Women of Williamstown' re Ada Colton, wardrobe mistress and dress maker written by niece Norma Jamieson. colton, ada, alma terrace newport, no 74, jamieson, norma, lucas, georgina elizabeth, bijou theatre, melbourne, princess theatre, melbourne, theatre royal, melbourne, performing arts museum, melbourne, colton, james

Marriage Certificate of William Fraser Grant and Catherine Jane Marde. Date of ceremony is 22 June 1873 Also with description of Catherine's going away dress. Dress is NA612. Love letter ND3737. Date of ceremony is 22 June 1873.Marriage Certificate of William Fraser Grant and Catherine Jane Marde. Date of ceremony is 22 June 1873 Also with description of Catherine's going away dress. Dress is NA612. Love letter ND3737. Date of ceremony is 22 June 1873.grant. catherine jane, grant, william fraser, marden, catherine jane