MacDonald made his first visit to Algonquin in March 1914. Jackson had been there a month.

1916 Islands, Canoe Lake #upclose No 4. #tt1917

When back in the city, I can never get Algonquin Park out of my head.

We showed Harris to take the fussy elements out of his works.

I'm reserved, shy, chary of society

I spent many happy days looking at tree stumps..

1916 Petawawa Gorges #tt1916

At age 21, after my time on the farm, I apprenticed as a machinist. I lasted 8 months before I got fired.

A friend is a sane man that exercises not my ingenuity but me.

My father was not a particularly hard worker but he expected us to be.

I attended the theathre wherever I could.

1916 Autumn Hillside #tt1916

I am not proud of my painting but am cocky about my fishing.

I never interfere with my friends' affairs, but the reverse isn't necessarily true

In 1915 Arthur Lismer, Jim MacDonald and myself painted decorative murals for Dr MacCallum's cottage

Park Advice: A year employment in the bush will cure anyone in the incipient stages of consumption

1913 Landscape with Storm Clouds, Summer #tt1913

I have a good opinion of the work of others, but a poor opinion of my own.

An good artist ventures into the familiar and returns with the unfamiliar

In May 1915, after the sinking of the Lusitania, electric signs advertising German beer in Toronto were removed.