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This collection consists of transcripts of minutes of the Board of Directors' of the Canadian Land and Emigration Company, 1868-1885, and annual reports of Bronson and Weston, lumber merchants, 1876-1884, with whom the Company did business. Also included are excerpts from the diaries of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Stewart, agent for the company in Haliburton, and their son Charles E. Stewart, 1865-66 and 1870.

This fonds contains a black and white photograph of Cyris T. Throop and a ticket to the Port Hope Skating Rink with Charles Throop as the manager.

This collection consists of two marriage certificates. One is a handwritten certificate documenting the marriage of Charles Luduc and Sarah Walton, officiated by Pastor Michael [Tunlin], and dated 21 January 1868 at Cobourg. The other is a standard printed certificate, dated 28 February 1880 in Peterborough, and documenting the marriage of William Storms and Emma Preston. There is one family name in common on the two documents: Preston.

Original, photocopied, and transcribed materials pertaining to the family of Thomas Alexander Stewart and Frances Stewart. Included are correspondence (1869-1935; 1989); a family tree and genealogical material; paper titled “Selections from “Fragments That Remain”” by Alec Wilson; probate of the will of Thomas Alexander Stewart Brown (1937); conveyance Edward T. Brown to Thomas Alexander Stewart Brown (1880); a typescript list made from a 1789 sale notice of auction items belonging to James Frood; a colour copy of a sketch and map of the original Stewart home and early Douro Township; and typescripts of articles and diaries pertaining to Stewart family history and their settlement in Upper Canada.

This collection consists of a number of stereographs produced by different publishers with the majority published by Underwood & Underwood. There subject matter of the stereographs are the Boer War in South Africa from 1889 to 1902; the Timothy Eaton Company including store interior shots; views of Niagara Falls and the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Ontario.

Collection consists of photographs (mainly carte de visites) and postcards from Peterborough and surrounding area. Includes postcards of Knox Church, Peterborough; St. John’s Church, Peterborough; The Armouries, Peterborough; and Customs House, Peterborough.

Also includes the following photographs and postcards:

• Image of two men. Written on back: “Ed. Doxsee sitting and Seaworth Hogg”. Roy Studio (postcard)
• Three men standing. Written on back: “2- Elliott boys and their uncle” (postcard)
• One man sitting. Written on back: “Allen McBain” (postcard)
• A curious baby lying down looking beside the camera. Written on back: “Emma - Hutchinson about 1873”. W. McFadden, Little’s Old Stand, George Street, Peterborough
• Profile of man with moustache. C. Lawes, Cobourg
• Portrait of man with prevalent sideburns. J.H. Blomfield, Hastings
• Profile of young man with fur lined collared coat. Sproule, Peterborough
• Portrait of young woman with high and tight collar adorned with ribbon and a jewel in the middle of neck. P.H. Green “Grand New Studio”, Post Office Block, Hunter St., Peterborough
• Full body portrait of a couple. Woman is holding a scroll and man is sitting in chair. Sproule, 170 Charlotte Street, Peterborough
• A portrait of two young boys looking bored. Byers, George Street, Peterborough
• Image of 9 people standing and sitting in a group. 2 men, 4 women, and 3 children. Written on back: “1915”. Roy Studio, Peterborough
• Subset of 6 photographs said to have been taken at 61 Francis Street East, Fenelon Falls:
• Two little boys (one tall one small) standing by house
• A boy with a large brimmed hat and bandana with a girl in peter pan collared shirt and tartan skirt standing by house with stone and mortar wall.
• Girl with long frilled and puffy sleeved dress standing by house
• Girl in hat and coat and frilled dress standing on snowbank by house
• Young boy with dog by house
• A boy and a girl standing by small pine tree in the snow
• Profile of bust of lady with a large braided hair bun, small post earrings, a grand frilled collared top adorned with large necklace. Thompson, Peterborough
• Full body portrait of baby in white gown. W. Cowen, 170 Charlotte Street, Peterborough
• Full body portrait of toddler in white socks and gown looking away from camera. Roy Studio, Peterborough"

This collection consists of a number of articles written by Norman McBain about families in Cavan and about topics of interest in the Cavan area, i.e. inns, taxes, schools, etc. It also includes the following: an article by E.S. Clarry on an 1821 petition to the King regarding voting rights; a bylaw re taverns; the history of Fairmount Church and Methodist givings; an 1896 ballot for Cavan officers; a clipping re George Berry; a list of Overseers of Highways, fence viewers, etc.; an audited financial statement of Cavan for 1875; a newspaper report of Cavan Council business; an invoice re sidewalks; notes on Cavan town hall; and several pages of original hand-written notes re persons holding various offices in Cavan. Also included are copies of clippings re Cavan Blazers, school graduation results, etc.

This fonds consists of notebooks belonging to Carrie Brady. The notebooks cover a wide range of subjects such as grammar, French, geography, mathematics and calligraphy.

This collection consists of eighteen prize lists from agricultural fairs in Ontario including the Canadian National Exhibition, the Ontario Provincial Winter Fair, the Central Canada Exhibition in Ottawa, the Western Fair in London, Ontario; the Dominion Exposition in Regina, Saskatchewan; the Canadian Industrial Exhibition in Winnipeg, Manitoba; the Central Exhibition in Cobourg, Ontario and various small town agricultural societies lists.

Agricultural fair prize lists were produced in advance of the fair in order to attract people to compete in various categories. The categories consisted of a number of different elements that were part of agricultural life for a number of people. For instance categories included entries of the best cow or calf, horse showmanship, poultry, pig and sheep breeds. Produce competitions ranged from wheat, barley, rye, corn and oats to homemade pickles, jams and jellies. There were usually floral arrangement and best vegetable arrangement competitions. Ladies would often be able to enter competitions involving sewing and handywork. The prize lists always had advertisers and a list of contributors to the prizes. The book was divided into sections so that each competitor could find the competitions he/she desired to enter, a list of the categories and a small description of who could enter as well as the prizes to be awarded. The cover of the book listed when the fair was to take place and inside there was a list of fair organizers and contestant rules, dates and deadlines.

This collection consists of a ledger dated 1880-1905 created by Robert Henry Reid which records transactions for goods sold or services exchanged for goods. The merchandise involved appears to be that of a general store or farm supply depot. Also included is a journal (and typescript) created by Frederick Reid describing his move west from Ontario to Edmonton between 1907 and 1909. A biographical note about Fred by his son is included at the end. Collection also includes a letter to Harold A. Reid from Florence Reid and two copy photographs: one of Fred and Louise Reid, 1949 and one of the school house which Frederick Reid attended, 1946.

Collection consists of photographs of Peterborough Lift Lock, members of the Hugh MacMillan family, Premier Leslie Frost, the Roosevelts visit to Ottawa, and numerous unidentified men and women.

This collection of photographs consists of the Peterborough County Council for 1925 and 1937, Margaret AnneElizabeth Rubidge which includes family information written on the back, interior of a Peterborough church and Canton #10 inPeterborough.

Collection consists of materials pertaining to Lakefield, Ontario, including Lakefield's Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (L.A.C.A.C.) meeting minutes, correspondence and research materials; issues of The Parish Magazine; medical receipts of Dr. John Rodger Fraser, Assessment Rolls; Fire Insurance Plans; business daybooks, one of which at least may have been related to the Hendren Funeral Home of Lakefield; and various other records.

This collection consists of municipal proceedings published in pamphlet form from various townships and counties in Ontario.

County and township proceedings, minutes and financial statements are usually produced approximately once a year in a published format. They are distributed to citizens who want an accounting of the county and township councils activities and expenditures.

This fonds consists of a dedication program for the cenotaph honouring the heroes of the Great War (World War I) in Millbrook on June 23, 1921. There is also a photograph of the Millbrook Lacrosse Team of 1881 who were the Champions of Central Ontario. The photograph has a list of names affixed to the back of it.

File consists of two notebooks, one of which seems to be records of the South Monaghan [Agricultural Society?], 1882-1908, plus a notebook of clippings regarding compensation for flooding of the area farm land by the Trent Canal system, 1915. Also, one portrait (unidentified) of a woman, ca. 1890.

This collection consists of a number of photographs which include John Butcher, sexton of St. John's Church in Peterborough. There is one photograph of his family outside their home as well as one photograph of John at age 34. There are also a number of photographs of the Hastings Lock, Healey's Falls and steam logging and boat with log boom. There is also one photograph of William Dawson's house in South Monaghan from 1910; a photograph of "Strathormond" in Peterborough and the Champion soccer team of Fairview School from around the 1970's.

Collection consists of original hard copy regional newspapers. See file listing for titles.

Collection consists of nine Boyd family photograph albums, 14 glass plate negatives, and several strip negatives. The images depict the lives and activities of the Boyd family of Bobcaygeon, Ontario, and include lumbering scenes, Trent Canal steamboats, buffalo/Hereford animals, and travel excursions. Also included are three "Gypsy" photographs (Peterborough, 1909), and photographs of winter sporting activities. Several photographs depict family members; many are unidentified. Also included in this collection are copies of the wills of WT.C. Boyd and Mossom Boyd.

Collection consists of six registers maintained by the Mather Funeral Home, Keene, Ontario. Volume 1 (1880-1903) was strictly a funeral register. Volume 2 (1910-1928) consists of a day book for a cabinet maker and carriage maker who also handled funerals by providing caskets, embalming services, wreaths, shrouds and so forth. Remaining registers recorded funerals only. The registers record names of deceased, age, cause of death and where buried.

This fonds consists of five time books for men and material for boat and scow repairing at Lakefield, Ontario, and various places on the Trent Canal from 1889 to 1920.

This fonds consists of Fire insurance plans (mostly by Goad) for all of British Columbia, some from Alberta, Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Yukon.

Photos include:

• Ambulance at the back door of Nicholls Hospital, 1920
• Nurses Residence, Argyle Street, Kaledon Residence, 813 Water Street
• Nurses Residence, 800 George Street, Nurses Residence, Civic Hospital, 1950
• Nurses Residence, 784 George Street, Nichols Hospital 1942
• Nichols Hospital 1890
• Queen Mary Isolation Hospital, Hilliard and Langton Streets, 1911-1950

This collection consists of coupons from the Gummed Address Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

File includes a broadside advertising the auction sale of Northcote Farm on Lake Katchewanooka, property of Dr. Campbell Mellis Douglas. Most of Northcote Farm became part of Lakefield College School in 2007; a small part of Northcote is retained by the Gastle family. Also included are two small hand-drawn maps by George Douglas of Northcoate Farm, ca. 1909.

Additional items were added in 2020

• Chart: Department of Railways & Canals Canada, Trent Canal Chart No. 13, Lakefield to Young's Point, 1923
• Map: hand-drawn by George Douglas of waterway from Lakefield to Young's Point, n.d.
• Map: Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Department of National Defence,1940 (partial map only)
• Map, 1984 reproduction of 1784 Canada, including that part later named Ontario Exhibiting the adjacent countries and Indian - Nations
• Postcard: Little Lake, Peterboro, n.d.