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Collection consists of various local history information and original documents compiled and collected by Norman Thomas Long over the course of his life living and working in Port Hope, Ontario. For more detailed information, please refer to file and item-level descriptions.

File consists of photocopies of the Port Hope Directory 1856-57 and Dodd's Northumberland and Durham 1880 Directory. Originals of both are also in this fonds.

File consists of seventeen (17) invoices addressed to Mrs. Schwartz/Swartz of Hillcrest (175 Dorset Street West), dating from 1901 to 1907. Businesses include, John Curtis, A. Nicholson, J. P. McKenny, H. W. Mitchell, R. A. Mulholland, M. Millford, R. Deyell, Fanny Dundas, F. W. Galbraith, The Great North Western Telegraph Company of Canada, Chas. Hutchings. The invoices and receipts show items and the purchase prices. Includes an invoice from the drugstore, telegraph company and seamstress.

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).

File consists of a "Ladies' Ticket" for a dinner given to Sir. Hector Louis Langevin, Minister of Public Works, on the occasion of his laying of the corner stone for the new post office. Directions are on the ticket of where the ladies may assemble and when they may enter the music hall; Complimentary Dinner for Mr. George Giddy at the St. Lawrence Hotel, January 25, 1902. Has menu on one side, and autographs on the other; Farewell Dinner for George B. Henwood at the Queen's Hotel, October 2, 1902. Includes menu and toast list; Old Countrymen's Banquet, Queen's Hotel, October 20, 1911. Includes menu and toast list; Port Hope Board of Trade Banquet, March 24, 1919. Includes menu and toast list.

Series consists of a thirty-six (36) page photograph album, with fifteen (15) pages of black and white and sepia coloured photographs. Photographs include Walton Street, Drill Shed on Queen Street, Midland Railway station, 1878 flood, rural scenes, unidentified family portraits. It also includes images from Cleveland.

Item is a souvenir picture booklet of Port Hope. It includes eight (8) small pictures of Port Hope images. Images include: View from viaduct, town hall, Trinity College School, Port Hope High School, Canadian National Viaduct, Port Hope Hospital, Beach, Walton Street and View of Port Hope.

File consists of several hand-drawn maps of Port Hope and area, undated. Maps are extremely fragile and need conservation attention; Some maps intact.

Item is an 1871 Wesleyan hymnal inscribed to "E. W. Barrowclough, Wesleyville, Ontario August 10th, 1877". Two notes taped in front; Embossed stamp "Moulton & Long Wholesale & Retail Music Dealers Port Hope, Ont." Hymnal may have belonged to Elijah Barrowclough (1853-1938) of Wesleyville. Buried at Wesleyville United Cemetery.

Series consists of various historical papers and research notes collected by Tom Long. It includes: (1) "Historic Roads of Ontario" Series # 5 "Kingston Road" CBC Radio script 1937; (2) Notes on the Kingston Road (for radio) 1937, copy; (3) "The Adventures of the Cobourg Rifles, During the Campaign of 1837 written by one of themselves;" (4) Handwritten and typed notes on the early history of Port Hope and area. At times the handwriting is illegible. Topics include: topography, Susan A. Grey, The Kingston Road, timelines, research notes, sketches; (5) Historical research - Port Hope and Area. Susan Greely, lot 2, concession 2, Haldimand township, Northumberland "Sketches of the Past"; Bibliography, miscellaneous notes on schools and emigration; (6) Handwritten notes on Port Hope and area. Topics include Durham county, Bowmanville, Port Hope, Newcastle, Cobourg, Northumberland, Brighton, Colborne, Vehicles and Coaches, Christian Guardian, notes and information taken from local papers; (7) Obituary for Robert Imbert Orchard (1901-1991), son of former Trinity College School Headmaster Dr. Francis Graham Orchard. Imbert Orchard was a well known Canadian actor and artist; (8) St. Mary's Catholic Church, Port Hope. News-clippings from 1988. Photocopies from the Port Hope Watchman, 1852. 150th anniversary, 1975; (9) Notebook - notes made from research at the SPG Archives in England. Notes on Port Hope.

Series consists of documents related to the Olde Tyme Christmas, including: Programs, 1988-1991 for Old Tyme Christmas; Print list and lists; Chamber of Commerce newsletter - advertising Old Tyme Christmas; Miscellaneous notes and correspondence; Ticket Stubs; Signs and posters; Foam board sign; Photograph labels (30 pages); Receipt book; Newspaper clippings.

Item is a painting by Canadian actor and artist Robert Imbert Orchard (1909-1991). Oil, unframed painting. Written on verso: "Painted by Robert Imbert Orchard when a student in J. W. Beatty's class at Corbett's Mill, Port Hope. The "Julia B. Merrill" ship painted in Port Hope harbour 1928. She was afterwards burnt at Sunnyside August 1931 to amuse the public. One of the last lake schooners had been a rum runner, then was carrying coal." Orchard would have been 19 years of age when he painted this. He had returned to Port Hope for a visit in the summer of 1928, which coincided with the fire of 1928 at Trinity College School.

File consists of an architectural and historical inventory of Walton Street between Mill Street and Pine Street. Booklet created by Jane Staunton, Karen Ingram and Lynn M. Flatley. The inventory includes pictures, maps and research completed by LACAC. Also an index of block numbers, building names, and dates. Each block has a short history written on it, including architectural characteristics, architect, location and year of building.

Item is a book which was presented as an award. The book plate reads "This prize for proficiency in bookkeeping was presented to John S. Gibson a pupil in the United Grammar of Common Schools, Port Hope, Dec 24th 1866." The book includes maps and illustrations.

File consists of two (2) volumes: Book of Psalms and The New Testament (only Matthew and Mark). Both volumes are inscribed with the following message: "To my aunt Miss J T Stephenson A Souvenir of my visit to Canada in the summer of 1860" dated "Port Hope 28 Sep 60."

Item is a store ledger for an unknown Port Hope store, 1825-1830. Ledger lists customer's names, purchases and costs.

Item is a Trust Deed for the Port Hope Baptist Church. Paper dated 4 Aug 1856.

File consists of two (2) binders, containing photocopies of the articles written by C. H. J. Snider in the Toronto Telegram during 1932 and 1936. The articles focus on Port Britain.

File consists of thirty-six (36) newspaper clippings of business advertising from c1938. The businesses include: A. W. George, G. G. Facey, Ganaraska Antique Studio, A. G. Dawson, Brown's Quality Grocery, Massey-Harris, S. S. Budge, G. M. Bosnell, G. E. Garnett, R. S. Brown, Coleman Electric, Harry Black, Hersey Motor, Fulford's, Hood Knitting Co., Jex Smith, Hutchings, W. K. Swan, Maher Shoe Store, Margles, Plummers, Alf Outram, Tickell's, Watson's, Smith & Mitchell, Roberts Bros. Market, The Specialty Shop, Stephenson & Lent, Reynolds & Wickett, Port Hope Fair 1938, G. A. Smith.

File consists of the following: G. A. Outram Invoice, 1914; G. N. Patterson, 1914; F. H. Brown, 1914; Louis E. Hall, 1914; Bryan Sherry, 1914; Knights of Pythias, 1929; Odd Fellows Membership, 1928 and 1929.