Louise Abbott

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Louise Abbott (born 1950) [1] is a Canadian non-fiction writer, photographer, and filmmaker living in Quebec's Eastern Townships.

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Life and work

Abbott graduated from McGill University in 1972. [2]

Her work has appeared in the Montreal Gazette , The Globe and Mail , The Canadian Encyclopedia , Canadian Heritage and Photo Life. [3]

Publications

Films

Awards

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References

  1. "Louise Abbott". Clara: Database of Women Artists. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018.
  2. 1 2 Curran, Peggy (24 November 2010). "McGill alums Louise Abbott, Niels Jensen and tales of the Cree". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
  3. Holmes, Gillian (1999). Who's Who of Canadian Women, 1999–2000. Toronto: University of Toronto Press. p. 4. ISBN   0-920966-55-1.
  4. "The Sugarmakers", WNED-TV, 3 August 2023
  5. "Niels Jensen, Cabinetmaker", WNED-TV, 3 August 2023
  6. "Crux: The Transformation of AnneBruce Falconer". Regards Hybrides. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  7. "Ayer's Cliff Fair: Then and Now", WNED-TV, 3 August 2023
  8. Greg Clark. "Louise Abbott – 2002 Award Recipient". The Canadian Journalism Foundation. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  9. 1 2 "Member Profiles". The Writer's Union of Canada. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  10. Chloë bellande. "Jasper Short Film Festival reviewed". Montreal Times. Retrieved 25 October 2014.