Series consists of nine (9) publications related to the history of the Municipality of Port Hope, 1901-1984. It includes: (1) "Excerpts from the 'Grapevine'" by Miss Pearl Wilson; (2) "Notes on St. Mark's Church, Port Hope" by Agatha Simister (2 copies); (3) "Historic Port Hope, 1834-1984" Map; (4) "Port Hope Centennial and Old Boy's and Girl's Re-Union" Programme, 1934 (copy); (5) "Port Hope: A Brief History in Picture and Prose," by Geo. V. Strong; (6) "Picturesque Port Hope," by W. Williamson; (7) "The Ganaraska Review, Volume One Number 1, September 1988," by Port Hope Original Group. This series also includes a copy of "Picturesque Port Hope" and the "Port Hope Old Boys Re-Union Souvenir 1901" located in the Reading Room Reference Collection.

Fonds consists of papers and photographs from the Long Family Collection. It includes materials created and accumulated by: Alfred H. Long (military publications, letter books), N. Tom Long (local history research files, St. Lawrence Hotel plan, directories, photographs), Geo. Wilson (memoirs, correspondence re: Port Hope Evening Guide, Wilson family photographs), and Brig. Gen. George H. Ralston. For more detailed information refer to series-level descriptions.

Collection consists of various papers and publicity materials developed during the course of running Olde Tyme Christmas, c1970-1980. For more detailed information, see item-level descriptions.

Series consists of papers and certificates related to the membership of Thomas Long Sr. and Alfred Henry Clark Long in the Masonic Lodge, 1874-1937. It includes: certificates of membership and achievement within the Masonic Lodge and the International Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF); event invitations and programs; correspondence; receipts for dues paid; and newsletters.

File consists of a DVD including Madelon Kelley's "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project interview; and a paper copy of the interview transcript, 2013. The interview was edited and uploaded to YouTube with the following description: "Join the Port Hope Archives as we speak to Madelon Kelley (nee Jex) about local businesses, being the daughter of Mayor W.R. Jex, schooling in Port Hope and other historic anecdotes of Port Hope."

Collection consists of various documents and objects related to the history of Port Hope, c1900-2016. Please refer to series, file, or item-level descriptions for more detailed information.

File consists of a DVD including Marjorie Sorrell's "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project interview; and a paper copy of the interview transcript, 2013. The interview was edited and uploaded to YouTube with the following description: "Join the Port Hope Archives as we speak to Marjorie Sorrell about local businesses, moving to Port Hope, Opportunity for Youth, Olde Tyme Christmas, her ballet school and bed and breakfast, and her husband, Brian Sorrell."

File consists of a DVD including Martha Ciana's "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project interview; and a paper copy of the interview transcript, 2013. The interview was edited and uploaded to YouTube with the following description: "Join the Port Hope Archives as we speak to Martha Ciana (nee Henderson), about local businesses, the "Capitol Theatre Kids", the Carlyle Inn and Bistro, being a massage therapist, and living in downtown Port Hope."

Fonds consists of three (3) blueprints of The Bluestone House, 1918; various Port Hope receipts; receipts from the Port Hope Hospital Trust; and publications related to Monsignor Leo. A. Cleary.

Fonds consists of the papers and drawings of Mary Shane (nee Ferguson) from 1909-1960. They were created in multiple locations across Ontario, including: Perth, Mitchell, Brampton, Oakville, Bowmanville, and Port Hope. It has been arranged into five (5) series: (1) Art; (2) Clippings; (3) Correspondence; (4) Newspapers; (5) Publications.

File consists of a selection of papers, include loan notes, programs, in memorium, letters. Names of people include: Thomas Long, Charles Stewart, Joseph Harris, David Marshall; In Memoriam of Robert Glass; Businesses include: The Gas Company, Montreal Telegraph Company; Corporation of the Town of Port Hope, Ambrose & Winslow Highland Spring Brewer (copy), The Port Hope Brewing and Malting Co. (copy), Canada Radiator Co (copy), Lamb's Wool Knitting Works (copy), Globe File Mfg. Co (copy); Memorial Service for King Edward VII program; Program for an "Amateur Concert With Readings" issued by H. G. Gilmore, 1877, for a concert to be held at his Mill Street residence; Program for the Diamond Jubilee of the Confederation of Canada, 1867-1927, Port Hope ceremony; Program for Cobourg meeting of The Prince of Wales in 1932; Grand Concert of the Port Hope Choral Society, Tuesday April 15, 1884; Complimentary Supper to Charles Campbell Coleman under the auspices of the "Ontario" Lacrosse and Hockey Club at the Hotel St. Lawrence, Port Hope, March 6, 1902; Canadian Legion f the British Empire Service League membership card for Major Alfred Henry Charles Long issued January 26, 1927. Record of dues paid for 1929; Membership card for the Port Hope Skating & Curling Club Co. 1902-1903 season for A. H. C. Long; Invitation for the Ball & Supper - Port Hope Fire Department first annual Ball & Supper of the Extinguisher Hose Company February 24, 1897 at the Port Hope Town Hall. Floor committee: T. E. Burt, R. Ware, R. B. Gamble, W. H. Greenaway, T. Vanhorn. Reception Committee: Sid Hawkins, William Mackie, William Evans, Grant Marsh, Claude Davis, Stephen Jex, H. C. Brundrett, James Stone junior; Pieces collected by Tom Long (1916-1992), an avid collector of historical documents related to the history of Port Hope. Some of the pieces belonged to his father Alfred H. C. Long (d. 1929).

Collection consists of a large amount of information on Port Hope, the former Township of Hope (Hope Township), and surrounding area. Some of the subjects covered are family histories, churches, hydro power, organizations, clubs and societies, floods, Port Hope harbour, historical information on the town and area, houses, public buildings, industry and small businesses, railways, viaducts and bridges along with original newspapers reflecting on the history of Port Hope as well as information on municipal matters and various government reports. The historical information covers a period from the mid-19th century to 2000. The fonds also consists of a large number of photographs. It also consists of a number of newspaper editions including special editions.
It has been arranged into twelve (12) series: (1) Family Histories; (2) Churches; (3) Hydro Power (Eldorado; Port Hope Hydro); (4) Organizations / Clubs / Societies; (5) Floods and Flood Control (Port Hope Floods; Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority; Corbett's Pond and Dam; Port Hope Harbour); (6) Historical Information on Port Hope and Hope Township (General Historical Information on Port Hope; Historical Information on Port Hope Houses; Historical Information on Port Hope Public Buildings); (7) Railways / Viaducts / Bridges; (8) Industry and Small Businesses; (9) Municipal Matters in Port Hope / Government Reports; (10) Books, Posters, Maps and Glass Negatives; (11) Newspapers; (12) Photographs. (*Series' are adapted from various accession numbers in the fonds)

Series consists of one (1) DVD-ROM including seventeen (17) images of Molson Mill, 2015. It contains images of both the exterior and interior of the mill building, taken during the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Port Hope Branch's 50th Annual House Tour, 3 Oct 2015.

File consists of correspondence sent to C. J. C. Molson, Esq. regarding the restoration of Molson's Grist Mill for a proposed art centre, 1983-1984.

Fonds consists of the operating papers of the Morrish Women's Institute, Hope Township, 1909-2010. It includes: three (3) Tweedsmuir Local History Books; Minute Books (100 years); Scrapbooks of Newspaper Clippings; Audio-visual Materials; 100th Anniversary Materials; Course Materials; Newsletters; History Books of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario (FWIO); Handbook for FWIO Branches; Miscellaneous Papers and Artifacts related to the Morrish Branch. See series-level descriptions for more detailed information.

File consists of an invitation and programme for the Municipality of Port Hope Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, 18 Mar 2016. The dinner is held annually to mark the continued dedication of volunteers serving on the committees of the Municipality of Port Hope. The programme contains a full listing of all committee members who were invited to attend.

File consists of a DVD including Nancy Elsom's "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project interview; and a paper copy of the interview transcript, 2013. The interview was edited and uploaded to YouTube with the following description: "Join the Port Hope Archives as we speak to Nancy Elsom, about local businesses, the Port Hope Chamber of Commerce, the 1980 flood, and other downtown memories."

File consists of a DVD including Norm and Don Deremo's "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project interview; and a paper copy of the interview transcript, 2013. The interview was edited and uploaded to YouTube (in three segments) with the following description: "Join the Port Hope Archives as we speak to Norm & Don Deremo about their youth in "English Town," Port Hope" and "Join the Port Hope Archives as we speak to Norm & Don Deremo about their taxi firm "Uneda Taxi," and some wonderful vivid memories of downtown Port Hope."

Item is a trophy entitled the "Molson Award" awarded to the first place finisher in the Euchre Tournament at Olde Tyme Christmas, 1986.

File consists of a DVD including Ona Gardiner's "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project interview; and a paper copy of the interview transcript, 2013. The interview was edited and uploaded to YouTube with the following description: "In this video we interview Port Hope resident Ona Gardiner. She recalls various stories of her days as a switchboard operator and the "Great Depression" in historic downtown Port Hope, Ontario for the "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project."