An independent Canadian knowledge projectPilot collection · EN / FR
Citizen.caCanadian knowledge, verified
Knowledge base/CA-K452
CA-K452Culture & sport

Agnes Maule Machar, Victorian social commentator

Agnes Maule Machar, portrait published in 1903.
Agnes Maule Machar, portrait published in 1903. Agnes Maule Machar (page 243 crop) · Unknown photographer; published in H. J. Morgan, Types of Canadian Women (1903) · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.
Factual accuracy review: No recorded challenge

No recorded challenge is not proof of accuracy. A challenge under review is not a finding that the item is false.

Agnes Maule Machar was an influential social commentator in Victorian Canada and a proponent of Christian social reform and Canadian nationalism with imperial sentiment. In leading periodicals she debated intellectual leaders, arguing for temperance, labour reform and women’s rights, including access to higher education.

Scope & context

Machar as described in her designation.

Sources behind this record

1
Agnes Maule Machar National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text