Trent University Archives

School house, Dummer Township, Peterborough County, ca. 1830

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The Guillet papers are extraordinarily rich in photographs. Guillet (1898-1975) was born at Cobourg, Ontario and educated at the University of Toronto. He was the author of many books including Valley of the Trent, published in 1957. During the course of his research, Guillet collected photographs of local settlers and scenes, a few of which are reproduced here.

Schedule of Indian Bands, Reserves and Settlements

11-007/004(40)
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1990

Part of David Newhouse collection

Saskatchewan and Aboriginal Peoples in the 21st Century

11-007/004(41)
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Part of David Newhouse collection

Sample Image

89-1064-07
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Part of The Indian wild rice harvest at Rice Lake photograph album

Sample Image

89-1064-11
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Part of The Indian wild rice harvest at Rice Lake photograph album

Sample Image

89-1064-05
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Part of The Indian wild rice harvest at Rice Lake photograph album

Sample Image

89-1064-09
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Part of The Indian wild rice harvest at Rice Lake photograph album

Sample Image

89-1064-01
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Part of The Indian wild rice harvest at Rice Lake photograph album

Sample Image

89-1064-03
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Part of The Indian wild rice harvest at Rice Lake photograph album

Rubidge family portraits

02-1001
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[181-?], 1845

These portraits consist of two items. One is a portrait of Charles Rubidge, [181-?]. The caption "Captn C. Rubidge. Royal Navy, London, England," and a stamped credit "Brown 163 High Holborn London" are found on the reverse. The other is a portrait by F.W. Lock, 1845, of an unidentified male with last name Rubidge, believed to be a son of Charles Rubidge.

Rubidge family

Roy H. Parsons notebook

89-1011
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1895

This item is a notebook which belonged to Roy H. Parsons. It contains notes on surveying lectures given by Professor J.B. Davis in the autumn of 1895.

Parsons, Roy H.

Roy Edwards recorded interview

04-024/001(20)
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Part of Alfred O.C. Cole fonds

Rowland Tivey student notebook

89-1017
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1850

This item is a student notebook of mathematical problems. Inside the cover is written 'Rowland Tivey 1850'. This item is remarkable for its beautiful calligraphy.

Tivey, Rowland

Rough Diagram, Based on Hind's Map intended to Illustrate Report on Townships Surveys & Red River Territory. Coloured portion of the Red River Settlement; Dennis, John Stoughton Sr. (1820-1885), 1870. Montreal, Burland, Lafricain & Co., Prepared in Ottawa

93-008/056c
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February 1870

Part of Miscellaneous map collection

Ross Munroe Matthews manuscript

86-012
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1981

This item is a bound, unpublished manuscript containing 7 photographs and 2 coloured post cards of Silver Islet. The manuscript contains the reminiscences of Ross Munroe Matthews about his family and friends.

Matthews, Ross Munroe

Romaine's Map of the Town of Peterborough and Village of Ashburnham / Robert Romaine

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1875

Item is a map entitled Romaine's Map of the Town of Peterborough and Village of Ashburnham. It is "Compiled from Registered Plans and Actual Surveys", and is "Published by Robert Romaine, at the Office of the "Peterborough Review", Peterborough, Ont., 1875". Further description follows: scale equals 4 chains to 1 inch, size 164.5cm x 116cm, original, mounted on linen, laminated, 1875.

Romaine's Map of the Town of Peterborough and Village of Ashburnham / Robert Romaine

Rod White recorded interview