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History written by a long time employee of Port Hope Hydro. History includes the early days of Hydro-electricity in Port Hope until ca. 1968. Discusses changes in Hydro.

Item is a poster for Morrish Wesleyan Methodist Church Anniversary & Strawberry festival, 9 Jul 1882.

File consists of documents regarding the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, 1950-1980. It includes: "Port Hope Flood Control" pamphlet, 1850-1980; Claim of Walker Hector Inch and Elva E. Inch, 1954; Memorandum of agreement between the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority and the Town of Port Hope, 1978; Tour of the Ganaraska Forest, 1960.

File consists of reports from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, 1960-1984. It includes: "Programs of your Conservation Authority;" "Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, Chairman's Report, 1977;" "Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority;" "1986 Annual Report, GRCA;" "Tour for the Ganaraska Forest," 1960; Annual Report, 1983; Annual Report 1984; Ganaraska Region Conservation Report, Water, 1970.

Item is a map which shows the procession for the funeral of Col. A. T. H. Williams on 21 Jul 1885. The route is marked in red. It appears the casket left the Midland Railway Station, went across Augusta Street to Queen Street, west on Walton Street to Brown Street across Bedford to St. John's Anglican Church on Pine Street North and back to Walton Street and across Toronto Road to St. John's Anglican Cemetery where he was buried.

File consists of papers once belonging to Arthur T.H. Williams. It includes: financial records (1865-1876), Real Estate Account Book (1881), and a newspaper land re-sale advertisement (Seymour Township).

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

File consists of nine (9) sets of papers originally owned by Arthur T.H. Williams. It includes: (1) St. John's Cemetery Plot list, no date; (2) J. Hoffman, Invoice, 1883; (3) Account list owned by A. T. H. Williams, 1863; (4) Sale Poster, lot 1, concession 7, Seymour Township for sale by A. T. H. Williams; (5) Affidavit of James Scott, Port Hope Attorney and A. T. H. Williams re: Williams' law training, 1859; (6) Correspondence - 4 pieces written by Horace Aghvin, 1866 to the Bensons. Mentions Williams' name; (7) copy of a letter by Henry White of Beaverton to H. Seymour, 1876; (8) letter, found in account book, 1865; (9) Account book, 1881 for A. T. H. Williams' properties. Lists locations by township, lot and concession.

File consists of five (5) sets of papers originally owned by Arthur T.H. Williams. It includes: (1) Page removed from an unknown book inscribed to "Arthur T. H. Williams from his affectionate Mamma Sarah S. Williams" also inscribed to "Lilian Williams from Papa Penryn;" (2) Four (4) postcards, dated 1880 addressed to A. T. H. Williams; (3) Envelope stamped 1861 addressed to "Arthur H. Williams Esq Port Hope C. W.;" (4) Envelope addressed "Arthur T. H. Williams Esq MP Ottawa, O." 1881; (5) A postcard postmarked 1907 sent to Mrs. Passmore, Hill & Dale, Port Hope. Scene on front is "R. N. W. M Police Barracks Regina tower is where Louis Riel was hanged."

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).

Series consists of House Tour information for the following properties: 65 Thomas Street, Coach House at Hill and Dale, 8 Baldwin Street, 71 Augusta Street, 59 King Street, "Muidar;" and House Tour posters from the following years: 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 2001.

Series contains the notes, research sources and manuscripts for the book "The History of Hope Township". Also manuscripts and drafts for the articles written by H. Reeve in 1963 and 1964 that appeared in the Port Hope Evening Guide. Records, notes and research kept by Harold Reeve (1900-1974), Hope township resident, historian, farmer and conversationalist.

Series consists of materials collected by Harold Reeve while conducting research on the history of the former Hope Township, Ontario. Originals date from c1866-1914. For more information, refer to item-level descriptions.

Item is a poster originally pasted on the back the handwritten words of what the poster was to read in regards to the stolen animal. The poster was commissioned by William Berry, 3rd Concession of Hope Township. Comments on poster indicate that 50 were printed and the cost was $1.50. This piece is believed to be a printer's proof.

Item is a printer's proof of poster for Garden Hill Methodist Church's 5th anniversary. The Garden Hill Methodist Church celebrated its 5th anniversary on October 5 and 6, 1883. Sunday Sermon by Revs. W. H. Jamieson and R. G. Copeland. Monday concert with music, readings and recitations by Miss Annie Howden of Millbrook, Mr. W. H. Parsons and Miss Dickson of Port Hope. United Choirs of Zion, Elizabethville and Garden Hill.

Item is printer's proof of poster "25 Mar 15/86" written at bottom in pencil. Concert to aid Organ Fund was held March 23, 1886. Vocal and Instrumental Music, Reading, Recitations, Dialogues, etc. Concert included: Misses Hawthorn of Zion; Miss Mabel Sheehy, Miss L. E. Armstrong and Mr Vance, Port Hope; Mr and Mrs Callender, J. H. Dyer, J. C. Thorton, Garden Hill; Miss L & C Boyd; Revs. D. Balfour, W. H. Jamieson, MA and J. Smith.

Item is a handwritten invoice for Mr. Albt. Ball, dated June 9th 1873 for services from Dr. J. S. Ceaser, V.S. Invoice shows services and costs. The invoice includes services from 1872. Albert Ball lived in Hope Township.

Item is a handwritten letter discussing a large number of deaths and the procession in Toronto. Letter is dated July 5, 1866. The author of the letter is A. P. Rice, writing from B. A. Cottage, Toronto, C. W. and speaks also of his studies in Toronto. References in letter are made to "F. Little" and "Elijah" (believed to be Elijah Rice 1843-1920).

Item is a Printer's Proof of the Bible Christian Preacher's Plan, 1883-1884. Notes indicate 150 copies were needed for October 25, 1883. Schedule shows locations, preachers, times and dates. Places listed: Welcome, Zion, Mount Pleasant, Port Britain, Trelawney. Preachers: R. T. Courtice; H. E. Bayle; A. Clarke; R. Hurley; T. Brown; M. Giles; W. Tamblyn; J. Nott; W. Bradley; S. Taylor.

Item is a printer's proof of an invoice and price list created for James Taylor, manufacturer of Stone Enamelled Earthenware, Flower Pots, Vases, Chimney Tops, etc., Port Hope Pottery.