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Item is a series of blank and unidentified raffle ticket forms, undated.

Item is a copy of the Horace Perry Watch and Clock logo, undated.

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.

Item is a set of receipts for flour at Molson's Mills, c. 1850s.

Item is a poem printed to "Mrs. M... to her first born" from E. L., undated.

Collection consists of materials accumulated and inherited by Barbara Loucks, related to the Gladman, Stuart, Grant, Haultain, and Loucks families, 1850-2015. For detailed information, please refer to series and file level descriptions.

Item is a Letter-press Printing advertisement for William Furby, 1850. Printer's proof.

Item is a poem to encourage votes for Francis Burton, c. 1850.

File consists of miscellaneous papers of the Choate family, 1840-1845. It includes: Memorial of Will, Jacob Choate (copy); Interest on bond owed to J. Walton, 1817-1844; Nathan Choate bond to Z. Burnham, 7 Mar 1845; Interest receipt on bond of late Jacob Choate to late J. Walton, 3 Feb 1845; Indenture of Mortgage of William M. Smith to M. Burnham, 13 Apr 1840.

File consists of seventeen (17) business and financial papers originally belonging to Arthur T.H. Williams. It includes: (1) J. H. Delamere, 1868 Invoice; (2) D. Pillsworth, 1882 services rendered; (3) Canadian Express Company, 1881; (4) Fire Insurance Renewal Receipt, 1885; (5) Bank of Toronto, Candled Cheques, 1876, 1879, 1880, 1883; (6) Corporation of Port Hope Tax statement, 1882; (7) United Counties of Peterborough and Victoria, Taxes on property in Oops Township, 1860; (8) Duncan, Chisholm, Barrister & Attorney at Law, Port Hope, letter 1882; (9) Canada Company Receipt for land, 1860; (10) Rowlands Account, 1867; (11) The Midland Provident Loan & Building Society, 1877; (12) Superintendent of Insurance, letter, 1878; (13) Canada Company Office, Toronto, letter, 1851; (14) John Milligan, invoice for supplies needed for Doctor Shortt's house, 1864; (15) The Port Hope Gas Light Co., invoice, 1879; (16) Port Hope Market, receipt, hay purchase, 1860; (17) letter to Major Ryerson from General Middleton, Tower of London, 1896 (General Middleton was A. T. H. Williams' commanding officer).

Item is a poster for R. Robertson's business on Walton Street, 1851.

R. Robertson opened his store at what is now 37 Walton Street, in a brick building built by Peter Robertson Esq. in 1850, across from Hasting's North American Hotel (28-32 Walton Street).

File consists of correspondence and financial records created by Arthur T.H. Williams, 1852-1882.

Item is an anniversary issue of the "Blue and White" yearbook from Port Hope High School. It includes school crest history, lists of principals, board representatives, student involvement, school song and other information related to the Port Hope High School.

File consists of ten (10) documents of correspondence regarding the Peterborough and Port Hope Railway Company. It includes: (1) Diagram of store lot and shop, Walton Street, 1876; (2) Copy re: land rental - store belonging to John Smart on Walton Street, 1854; (3) Letter from Thomas Benson, re: the lease of store from John Smart via Foster and Carson; (4) Letter to T. Benson from John Smart, 1854; (5) Copy of letter to directors, 1854; (6) Letter to Thomas Benson from John Smart, 1853; (7) Letter to John Smart from T. Benson, 1854; (8) Letter from E. P. Smith regarding property for railway; (9) 1854 document. Sidney Smith, Duncan McLeod and Charles Hughes; (10) Midland Railway Memorandum to John Smart Esq., Port Hope 1876.

File consists of legal papers regarding an outstanding balance on account of the schooner "London," Apr 1853. Duncan McLeod and John Fraser as the plaintiffs, represented by Brogdin and John Griggs and John Sutherland the defendants. Ruled in favour of the plaintiffs, 39 pounds.

Series consists of letterheads and invoices from Port Hope businesses from the nineteenth and early twentieth century.

File consists of papers for the balance owing to J & P Butter by R.S. Fairman for purchases made in Mar 1853. A note indicates a lawsuit, 5 May 1854.

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"

Series consists of newspaper clippings (both copies and originals) related to various Port Hope hotels, c1854-1989. It includes: The Albion, Bletcher's Inn, Blackham's, The British, Canada House, Durham House, The Ganaraska Hotel, Hetherington's Hotel, Lake View House, Lees Hotel (Mill Street North), Martin Griffen's Hotel, Midland House, The North American, Queen's Arms Inn, The Plains, The Royal, Stenson's, St. Lawrence Hotel, Strong's Hotel, Turner House, The Walton (Queen's Hotel), and other miscellaneous inns, taverns and saloons. The series also contains two (2) paper napkins from the Queen's Hotel on Walton Street.

File consists of promissory notes to Samuel Mitchell (1854) and Edward Neale (1855) by William Wallis of Cavan Township.