Letter from Jennie McCarthy

A letter from Doris's mother, Jennie McCarthy, to Doris McCarthy, wishing her a happy 39th birthday while she is on a painting trip to the Gaspé, sent from Toronto, July 7, 1949.

Letter from Mayor

Letter to Doris McCarthy from Gus Harris, Mayor of Scarborough, congratulating Doris on her receipt of the Order of Canada.

Letter of congratulations from Reg Stackhouse

Letter from Reginald "Reg" Stackhouse, M.P. for Scarborough West, to Doris McCarthy, congratulating her on her receipt of the Order of Canada. Dated January 29, 1987.

Letter from Judith A. Larocque

Letter regarding request from Peter C. Newman for information about Order of Canada members. To Doris McCarthy from Judith A. Larocque, Secretary to the Governor General and Herald Chancellor, sent on August 21, 1992 from Ottawa, ON.

A letter from Jean Sauvé, Chancellor of the Order of Canada

A letter from Jeanne Sauvé, Chancellor of the Order of Canada, encouraging Doris McCarthy to help raise the profile of the Order of Canada and attract the attention of Canadians to the award. Letter written on September 23, 1988 and sent from Rideau Hall, Ottawa, ON to Doris McCarthy.

Letter from Indira V. Samarasekera to the family of Doris McCarthy

Letter of Condolence from Indira V. Samarasekera, O.C. President and Vice-Chancellor or University of Alberta, to the family of Doris McCarthy, dated Dec 8, 2010.

Order of Canada Membership Letter

A letter from the Secretary General of the Order of Canada, Leopold H. Amyot, to members of the Order of Canada, giving updates, including new administrators, new policies, constitutional revisions, and organizational activities. The letter was sent on October 11, 1988 from Rideau Hall, Ottawa, ON, to all members including Doris McCarthy.

Letter from Bendale Junior Public School

A letter congratulating Doris on her receipt of the Order of Canada and acknowledging her help in fundraising efforts to send 23 grade 5/6 students to Scarborough Visual Arts Camp. Letter written to Doris McCarthy on June 2, 1997 from L.R. Vincent, Principal, Bendale Junior Public School in Scarborough, ON.

Letter from Jean Chretien

A letter to Doris McCarthy from Jean Chretien, sent on June 1, 1987 from Ottawa, ON, regarding her letter of praise for his book. Letter reads: "Mrs. Doris McCarthy 1 Meadowcliff Drive Scarborough, Ontario M1M 2X8 Dear Doris McCarthy, Thank you for your letter which I recently received in my office. I was touched by your words of praise. I am pleased that you enjoyed my book and certainly appreciated your comments. The response it has received has for me been a source of great satisfaction. I am sure that, as an artist, you can truly understand the pleasure one feels at receiving accolades from friends, family and perfect strangers who want to share their thoughts. Again, thank you for taking the time to write to me. Yours sincerely, Jean Chretien P.S Your paintings is the one that my adopted son who is from the north want to keep it, all the family loves it. Best Wishes Jean Chretien."

Donation letter to Peter Newman

Letter to Peter Newman, in response to his "Statement," indicating Doris McCarthy's support for Canadian unity and her donation to the cause, sent on August 27, 1992 from Scarborough, ON.