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Series consists of two letter books from the Long Bros. Insurance Co., 1889-1892 ; 1909. They include copies of letters written to clients and other businesses during the course of business at Long Bros. Insurance, 1889-1892 and 1909. The letters mention: telephone rates, general accident insurance, Standard Ideal Manufacturing, Barrett's Mill, Port Hope Harbour, Grand Trunk Railroad, John Hume, Argyle, Brodigan Canada Neckwear, Thos. Long Letterhead, court guides, Hutchings (Rental Agent), Dongan, AHCC (46th Regiment), Canadian Pacific Railway, John Gibson (Garden Hill), Benson, Helm, Montgomery Real Estate, Smallpox, livestock rates, John Tozer (Fire Department), Chalk, Giddy, Rosevear, Foundry (Bush), W.E. Beamish, Cumberland (Dunain), Perth Mutual, Fire Brigade, Fireman's Accident Insurance Co., Traders Fire Insurance Co., Hartford, skating and curling rink, Rimouski, Trinity College School, Nicholson File Company, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Port Hope Marina.

Series consists of advertising from Long Bros. Insurance Limited, 1957-1984. It includes: correspondence, newspaper clippings, and an insurance slip holder labelled "Long Bros. Insurance - Real Estate Dial 885-4501 Port Hope "Rather Than Go Short --- Call Long," undated.

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.

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.

Item is an advertisement for Mathews Conveyor Company Ltd., Port Hope, ON. Text includes: "You can handle it Better, Faster, and for Less with Mathews Portable Conveyors." Dated, c. 1943.

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 Discharge of Mortgage between the Midland Provident Loan & Building Society and Henry C. Russell. Discharge date 1 Mar 1876 for Part Lot 59, Part Lot 71 Port Hope. Instrument # 5732.

Series consists of advertisements and newspaper clippings related to Mitchell and Black's Gardens Greenhouses on Molson Street, c1980s. The business was located in the "Mitchell House" at 82 Molson Street, and also went by the name of "Ontario Gardens." The articles were copied and clipped by N. Tom Long from the Port Hope Evening Guide.

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

File consists of an envelope with invoices addressed to Mrs. J. E. Schwartz, who resided at Hillcrest (175 Dorset Street West) on Dorset Street. Businesses included in this file are: Will Braund, John Barker, Geo. Bassett, Canadian Express Company, J. N. Brown, J. F. Clark, John Curran. 1901-1904 Port Hope business receipts/invoices.

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."

Item is an application for the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of the Newcastle District, c. 1830s.

Item is a catalogue for Nicholson File Company of Canada, 1956. Catalogue illustrates files and rasps available. Also includes a "welcome" from company president Paul C. Nicholson.

Item is a storage box created by the Nicholson File Company Ltd., of Port Hope. It was used to ship and store Tungsten Point Files, c. 1970s.

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."

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."

File consists of a DVD including Owen Lent'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: "Our latest instalment of Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope oral history project features Owen Lent, a local resident with some excellent (and funny!) stories" and life as a Justice of the Peace, and Lent Travel.

File consists of seven (7) pages outlining the Combined Door Fastener and Lock, with diagram, created by Henry Alfred Ward, 1878.