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Harold Wakely as a child in a cadets uniform. Photo from 1945 taken at 118 Charles St. Port Hope. Black and white.

The fonds consists mostly of letters written by Fanny Gross to her youngest daughter, Edith. There are also letters written by friends and family to Edith and some letters written by Edith. The letters show that Edith travelled frequently from the Gross family home at 200 Colborne Street West in Whitby to visit relatives and friends in other communities. Subjects of discussion include parties, family, travel, and daily life. Fonds also consists of a copy of The Greatest Thing in The World, An Address by Henry Drummond.

This collection consists of correspondence, reports, lists, ballots, newsletters, and publications created by Canadian flower societies.

The fonds consists of 12 letters written by Alexander McPherson to members of his family, including his mother and his brother-in-law. The majority of the letters were written while he held the position of Manager at Plantation Nos. 17 & 18 in Berbice, British Guiana and the remainder represent the period following when he settled at Whitby.

Fonds consists of records documenting Richard P. (Dick) Smith's student career at TCS, including academics, athletics and the cadets corp.

Included are photographs, athletic uniforms, plaques, badges, pennants and banners.

Item is a map (paper) of parts: Lots 6-10 Concession 5, parts of road allowance. Lots 889 Concession 5, Township of Hope, County of Northumberland.

Whiskey Ledger belonging to Nathaniel Haskill who owned property and lived at Lot 16, Broken Front and Lot 165, Concession 1, Hope Township (now the Municipality of Port Hope). The earliest date of entry is 1801 with most dates primarily from 1807- 1813. - the inside pages are hand written with the purchaser's name, a description and amount of whiskey purchased and the means of payment. Often based on a barter system with payment made in the form of bushels of wheat, cows, barrels of flour etc. Some customers paid in cash. - comprised of 145 pages which are written upon with the remaining pages blank. The first 33 pages include more than one customer, where later pages, 34 - 145 are devoted to a single customer. Each customer has two pages together, side by side. In handwriting at the top is the name of the customer. First name on the left page and surname on the right side page. Left page also lists the date, amount of whiskey obtained and the cost in pounds and shillings. The left page indicates the means of payment.

A sepia coloured photograph of 37 children both standng and sitting outside the Perrytown Schoolhouse. Reverse side indicates the studio of "E.B. Neal, Port Hope, Ont", a popular Port Hope photographer in the 1890's.

A sepia coloured photograph of 37 children both standng and sitting outside the Perrytown Schoolhouse. Reverse side indicates the studio of "E.B. Neal, Port Hope, Ont", a popular Port Hope photographer in the 1890's.

Knoxville Church photographs in a decorative frame. This donation consists of: a) 7" x 10" print of the front and side exterior of Knoxville church b) 2" x 4.25" photograph of front exterior of Knoxville Church c) A small decorative wooden frame with a leaf pattern in the four corners, glass front and wood backboard.

Knoxville Church photographs in a decorative frame. This donation consists of: a) 7" x 10" print of the front and side exterior of Knoxville church b) 2" x 4.25" photograph of front exterior of Knoxville Church c) A small decorative wooden frame with a leaf pattern in the four corners, glass front and wood backboard.

Item is a written genealogical history of the Bigelow family of Hope Township, and associated families, covering family history and events from 1808-2014.

File contains a series of receipts from the Port Hope and Hope Township area:

1) Basil Bell Farm Equipment, 1950s and 1960s-Garden Hill
2) Howe's Garage, Garden Hill, 1961
3) Baulch, 1961- Air Cooled Motors, McCullough Chain Saws- Lakeshore Road, Port Hope
4) R.S. Brown Groceries, 1930s- Ontario Street, Port Hope
5) Hancock's Hardware, 1957- 10 Ontario Street, Port Hope
6) Randall's Book Store, 1954

File contains a series of business receipts from the Port Hope and Hope Township area:

1) Basil Bell Farm Equipment, 1950s and 1960s-Garden Hill
2) Howe's Garage, Garden Hill, 1961
3) Baulch, 1961- Air Cooled Motors, McCullough Chain Saws- Lakeshore Road, Port Hope
4) R.S. Brown Groceries, 1930s- Ontario Street, Port Hope
5) Hancock's Hardware, 1957- 10 Ontario Street, Port Hope
6) Randall's Book Store, 1954

Fonds includes photographs documenting Bickle's life from infancy to young adulthood. Many of the photographs depict Bickle at summer camp or on board boats.

The item is a promotional ink blotter for the F. G. Cotter & Co. in Port Hope, 1940.

a) Wallet from World War I. Produced by National Service Committee of Women. b) Blank Correspondance card used to send to familiy and friends. This standard issued card has several items that can be checked off by the sender, there is no room to add any personal notations. c) Discharge pass on June 16th 1917 from 5 p.m. daily when off duty to 11 p.m. daily. Expiration date 23-06-17. d) Half a pass issued for January 1917. Hastings Station. e) Pass to leave from September 11 1917 to September 14 1917. Travelling to Port Hope. Wallet from World War I contatining 4 documents: - 3 passes -1 correspondance -Engraved on inside of wallet: "Christmas Greetings to our brave soilders from their Canadian homes." -Stamp inside reads "Presenting the Women of Canada National Service Committee"

Certificate and accompanying envelope for Duncan Chisholm, verifying that he now is now able to practice law. Given under the rule of the Law Society of Upper Canada. The certificate cost $15.00

Consists of an empty envelope. Written on it says "Henry H. ? Esq. Port Hope, C. W" Stamped on it are "Paid 3, Quebec 15 1853, and Port Hope 19 Jan. 1853 C.W"

Consists of one envelope addressed to Mr. Charles W. Cooper of Wildwood, Port Hope. Inside were two sets of Ontario Law Stamps