Saturday, April 20, 2013

Ghost #7

    This statue was made to honor Hazel Braithwaite who was a leader in early women's movements. In 1926 she pushed her way by men who were attempting to stop her from voting in the provincial election.

    Hazel belonged to many organizations that helped people and had roots to the agricultural industry. Hazel ran for the Alberta legislature in 1965. Hazel died in 1989.

    This sculpture certainly shows her determination to bring about changes that would benefit all people. And all people included women and all people would be equal.

A very powerful lady who could get things done.

I can't find out what the female sculpture in her hands means.

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  1. sounds like a strong woman. she makes an imposing figure. good for her!

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    1. Yes, I think they really caught what this lady was all about.

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  2. Maybe an award, look to see if there is an award ever given in her honor.

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    1. I will have to check on this one. It's got me curious.

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  3. It does look a little odd does the doll. These are money really well spent.

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    1. These were all done by fundraising. the city finds a place to put them and then does maintenance when needed .

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  4. I'm flabbergasted by the amount of civic pride your town must have had to erect these statues to celebrate its citizens. Just wonderful.

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    1. All the ghost figures were done by fund raising. the city gave a place to put them and will look after them.

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    1. Yes, and there are a few others . the artist really caught her determination.

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  6. I always want to thank those that have made the sacrifice to lead and give us our due. And I agree with Stephen that erecting statues for generations to come is very wise.

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    1. They had the guts to get out there and change things rather than just going along with the flow.

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  7. What a fine sculpture. How many more Ghosts do you have in your little town? I hope they never stop! :-)

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    1. Up to now there are ten. they will continue and there are probably a couple in various stages now. the fund raise to get these.

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  8. She definitely looks like a force to be reckoned with!

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  9. She looks like someone ya wouldn't want to mess with!

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    1. I think you're right. that's what she was.

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  10. She looks determinated indeed, a powerfull woman who did a lot for the generations who followed her her up.

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    1. Powerful is and excellent word to use to describe her.

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  11. It's nice to hear of someone else who helped pave the way for the rest of us, especially women. I would assume the small woman she holds in her hands represents her desire to make sure women were thought of as equal.
    Another interesting sculpture Red!

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    1. I am going to find out what the small statue in her hand is all about.

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  12. I'd be curious who did the statue.

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  13. The sculpture is Alan Andersen. I can't find out much about him. Google Red Deer Ghost Project and you'll find information about them. Most of these were done by different artists.

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  14. I'm really enjoying your Ghost Project. I too am amazed by the wonderful recognition given to these outstanding local people. Great to raise civic pride and awareness of history.

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    1. Yes, it does all those things and also gives some people experience with their art.

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  15. The sculpture has certainly caught the power and determination of one who seems to have been the very definition of an indomitable lady

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    1. she was exactly that and that's why I like this statue as it really shows this lady's true character.

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  16. Good for her!!! The taker-carer of Women!!

    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
    http://deltacountyhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com

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    1. She was at a time long before women gained much.

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  17. I thank goodness for women such as this lady who brought about change and fought for equality! She sure looks like a lady I wouldn't want to mess with!

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    1. I don't think she was really somebody you wouldn't want to mess with. She had a heart of gold and worked on many causes.

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  18. I'm enjoying this theme! Very interesting. Well done.
    http://mymuskoka.blogspot.ca/2013/04/missa-gaia-in-perth-huge-success.html

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    1. Thank you. It's a ready made theme. I was too dumb to find it.

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  19. I think..repeat think that it means she holds her own future in her hands, no one else can do it for you..just you. I would have liked to have met her:)

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    1. I will go back to the statue as I think it says what the figure is that she's holding.

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  20. Such a strong and powerful statue for an influential woman. It's so nice that she was honored like that.

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    1. She certainly was an influence. She was a way ahead of her time.

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  21. Even a mystery here. Recognition of those who struggled early is very nice...

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    1. In this case the struggle benefited many and lead the way for more changes.

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    1. I think that was a great look as she had to be stern to fight for what was needed.

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  23. Maybe a miniature statue of her or an award or to represent the women for whose rights she fought - just a thought. It is very nice to see the art of your city. Any money spent on art and beauty is well spent indeed.

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    1. I went back today to look at this statue to see if i could find information on the figure she is holding. I didn't find anything so I will have to search somewhere else.

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