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Charles van Sandwyk fonds
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Simonides 521: signed broadside

Broadside was illustrated by Charles, with a translation of a piece by the Greek lyric poet Simonides done by Danielle S. Allen. The broadside was printed by Susan M. Allen at the Oldtown Press in Los Angeles. On the bottom of the broadside is printed "Joint Meeting, Zamorano & Roxburghe Clubs, October 2008."

Charles van Sandwyk fonds

  • RBSC-ARC-1713
  • Fonds
  • 1984 - 2021

Fonds consists of material that reflects Charles van Sandwyk's development as an artist, illustrator and publisher of fine books in Vancouver. Materials include original artwork (watercolours, etchings), exhibition posters, book and book signing announcements, press proofs, broadsides, invitations, edition of the High Branch Society mail-outs (which include letters, cards, decorative envelopes, poems, and small copies of art), fabric banners, and medallions. Most of the items are signed by Charles. Some of these materials were brought together by Charles and the Joyce Williams Gallery; the arrangement of that material as it arrived has been maintained. Other materials were purchased from the creator and maintain the original order at the time of their acquisition.

Van Sandwyk, Charles

[Reviews of How to See Fairies and Other Tales]

File consists of print-outs of online reviews of van Sandwyk's 2018 book How to See Fairies and Other Tales. One review is from The British Fantasy Society, the other is from a blog called greydogtales. File also includes a Christmas card produced by the Folio Society featuring an illustration from How to See Fairies and Other Tales.

Summer 2017 - High Branch Society mail-out

Item is a letter to High Branch Society members encouraging them to renew their membership. Letter is accompanied by a decorative envelope, a self-addressed envelope (to the creator's company), and a membership renewal slip.

[Christmas card featuring image of fairy]

Christmas card featuring artwork by creator (an illustration from 'The Fairs' Christmas' in his book How to See Fairies and Other Tales). The text printed inside the card reads "Season's Greetings". Card was printed by The Folio Society.

Draft list of planned publications

The item relates to planned books, chapbooks and ephemeral pieces of the creator. Item consists of folded pamphlet, High Branch Society membership renewal form with return envelope, and accompanying envelope.

Alice and the Dodo, watercolour

Item is an original watercolour depicting a scene from Alice in Wonderland in which Alice converses with the Dodo. A rat is perched beside her on a soap box and a parrot sits on a branch overhead.

[Watercolour of Alice playing croquet]

Item is an original watercolour depicting a scene from Alice in Wonderland. This image features the titular character holding a flamingo to be used as a croquet mallet. The image also features a helmet-wearing hedgehog and one of the Queen of Hearts' guardsmen.

[High Branch Society welcome card]

Card from the High Branch Society decorated with the image of a crow wearing spectacles. Inside is artwork featuring owls and mice, and the text "Special Collections Library U.B.C. - Esteemed Patron". The artwork printed on the envelope depicts two trees, speaking to each other through tin cans joined by a string.

Sea to Sky - All British Rally medallion

Medallion recognizing participation in the Sea to Sky All British Rally (2015). Medallion design by Charles van Sandwyk. The event is an annual "British car run" (a scenic drive for car aficionados) from North Vancouver to Whistler.

Sea to Sky All British Rally 2013 medallion

Medallions recognize participation in the Sea to Sky All British Rally (2013-2015). Medallion design by Charles van Sandwyk. The event is an annual "British car run" (a scenic drive for car aficionados) from North Vancouver to Whistler.

Sea to Sky - All British Rally medallion

Medallion recognizing participation in the Sea to Sky All British Rally (2014). Medallion design by Charles van Sandwyk. The event is an annual "British car run" (a scenic drive for car aficionados) from North Vancouver to Whistler.

[Deep Cove banner - trees, water, and sailboats]

Item is part of a set of green banners which were hung in Deep Cove during the spring and summer. This banner features the artwork of Charles van Sandwyk which depicts a view of sailboats on the water, framed by the trunks of spruce trees. Beyond the sailboats is a densely forested slope. This banner also includes the text "Welcome Home" at the bottom.

[Deep Cove banner - bear fishing]

Item is part of a set of burgundy banners which were hung in Deep Cove during the fall and winter. This banner features the artwork of Charles van Sandwyk which depicts a brown bear seated on a tree stump, a fishing pole in its paw and two salmon in its lap.

[Deep Cove banner - burgundy 02]

Item is part of a set of burgundy banners which were hung in Deep Cove during the fall and winter. This banner features no artwork, simply the text "Deep Cove, BC" and "Charles Van Sandwyk".

Sets of Deep Cove banners

File consists of banners that hung in Deep Cove. The banner artwork was designed by van Sandwyk and depicts various nature scenes, some which include the artist's signature anthropomorphized animals. There are two sets of burgundy-coloured banners which were displayed in the fall/winter and one set of green banners which was displayed in the spring/summer.

[Deep Cove banner - racoons canoeing]

Item is part of a set of burgundy banners which were hung in Deep Cove during the fall and winter. This banner features the artwork of Charles van Sandwyk which depicts two raccoons paddling down a river in a canoe.

[Deep Cove banner - burgundy 01]

Item is part of a set of burgundy banners which were hung in Deep Cove during the fall and winter. This banner features no artwork, simply the text "Deep Cove, BC" and "Charles Van Sandwyk".

[Deep Cove banner - dock, water, and hillsides]

Item is part of a set of green banners which were hung in Deep Cove during the spring and summer. This banner features the artwork of Charles van Sandwyk which depicts a view of a dock, a body of water and one sailboat, and forested hillsides in the background. This banner also includes the text "Deep Cove" at the bottom.

Sea to Sky - All British Rally medallion

Medallion recognizing participation in the Sea to Sky All British Rally (2013). Medallion design by Charles van Sandwyk. The event is an annual "British car run" (a scenic drive for car aficionados) from North Vancouver to Whistler.

Tavewa Island map, signed

Signed print of a map drawn by Charles. Tavewa Island is part of the Fiji Islands, where Charles lives for part of the year. Text printed on the bottom notes that "copyright reserved by Joe Kubu and C.V.S."

Artemis exhibition: signed poster

Signed poster for exhibition at the Artemis gallery in Deep Cove, North Vancouver. The poster describes the event as "An intimate look into the world & works of Charles Van Sandwyk... A spur-of-the-moment exhibition to celebrate the arrival of new street banners designed by Charles for his neighbours in the Cove."

Deep Cove banners and prints, signed

File contains two of the banners that Charles' designed for the village of Deep Cove in North Vancouver (where he resides for part of the year), as well as prints of the watercolours used on the banners. There were two versions of the banners produced, each depicting a different scene from Deep Cove.

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