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Collection consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings relating to Sir Archibald Cameron Macdonell, Commander of the First Canadian Division, British Expeditionary Force during World War I.

Collection consists of textual records, photographs and documentary artifacts related to the involvement of Henry Bull Wallis in the defence against the Fenian Raids on Canada in 1866 and 1870, as well as related materials, assembled by his daughter, Rachel Wallis Black. The collection contains a letter sent by Colonel Butler to Henry Bull Wallis in June, 1870. Photographs include three cartes-de-visite photographs of Henry Bull Wallis, Colonel W. F. Butler and Colonel Bagot. The collection also contains a ribbon awarded to Henry Bull Wallis by the Ridgeway Battle-Field Association for service in the Battle of Ridgeway, near Fort Erie, Ontario, in 1866, as well as a Canadian General Service Medal awarded in 1899 for service defending against the Fenian Raid of 1870. Also included is a scrapbook of newspaper clippings from the Huntington Gleaner, written in 1936, regarding the history of the Fenian Raids of 1866 and 1870.

Fonds consists of originals and photocopies of records of the Urquhart family of Charlottenburgh, Glengarry County. Fonds includes: the personal correspondence of Alexander and James Urquhart; family financial accounts; pathmaster's instructions; a certificate of military service for the War of 1812; a marriage contract, 1800; and a farm apprenticeship indenture, 1803. In addition to family records, the fonds also contains a petition for the formation of Glengarry County, 1827, and a school trustees' report, 1820.

Fonds consists of personal and some business records of the family of Henry J. Bird. Fonds includes Henry Bird's journal of a tour of South Wales, 1867. In addition, fonds contains some business correspondence pertaining to the Bird Woolen Mill. Also included, are a family scrapbook and a Bird Family History Album, compiled by Diana Lee Bird.

Fonds consists of microfilm copies of the personal records of the Donald McTavish family. Fonds includes Donald and Lydia McTavish's personal correspondence from Eastmain in 1863, Dakota in 1889, and Norway House in 1902 to family in Grafton, Upper Canada. References made include: family matters, fur trade, the Spokane Washington fire, western settlement and travel. Fonds also contains Donald McTavish's personal diary of a trip from Norway House to York Factory and Fort Churchill, written in 1908. In addition, fonds contains Lydia Christie's personal diary, 1886, and her draft literary manuscript, entitled "A Trip to Rupert House", 1883.

Fonds consists of the daily account ledger of the businesses of brothers David and Daniel Mallory. Ledger includes accounting from the glass works, the horse coach and various other Mallory enterprises.

Fonds primarily consists of the business and legal records of the Roe family, predominantly William Roe. Records include: grants, indentures, leases, mortgages, legal correspondence, tax receipts and estate settlements. Fonds also contains: a post master's account book, 1873-1875; a Toronto boarding school's accounts, 1839-1843; a partnership agreement for patenting a railroad car coupling, 1869; orders to the naval storekeeper at Detroit, 1796; and rules and receipts for making brandy, gin and rye, 1820-1830.

Fonds consists of the records the Rousseau family, predominantly Jean Baptiste Rousseau and his son, Joseph Brant Rousseau. Fonds includes a family account book, as well as personal, legal and business correspondence, Also included is genealogical material relating to the Rousseau family as well as related correspondence created and compiled by Percy I. Robinson and Mrs. Muriel Hooper. Fonds also contains a memorandum book kept by family members as well as 4 family photographs. Fonds is divided into five series. See series descriptions for further information.

Fonds consists of the personal correspondence of the Scott family, predominantly of the family head, Robert. References include: family matters, immigration to Upper Canada and social conditions in the Huron area. Also included in the collection are genealogical materials relating to the Scott and Dickson families.

Fonds consists a volume created by the Big Springs Cheese Factory detailing accounts for the period 1893-1900, with a single additional page containing a list of accounts for 1924-1928. In addition, a few loose scraps of paper contains receipts, correspondence and a eulogy for an unknown individual.

Fonds consists of incoming business correspondence, other business records (such as accounts, agreements, ledgers, and deed pool records), and journals and letterbooks, concerned with the fur trade as carried on by the North West Company and the Hudson's Bay Company in the Temiscaming District. The majority of the correspondents were fur traders and factors from various posts in the Temiscaming district; this correspondence is arranged alphabetically by post of origin, then chronologically within each post. Fonds also contains some personal correspondence from members of the Cameron family including: Elizabeth McTavish and Sophia Cameron (nieces of Angus Cameron), James Cameron (nephew of Angus Cameron) and Sophia Cameron (daughter of Angus Cameron). Fonds is divided into three sections, the first consisting of eight numbered sections, microfilmed on MS 209. The microfilm also contains introductory background notes. ; NUMBERED ITEMS: Northwest Company Agreement (Item 1); Northwest Company Ledgers (Item 2); Temiscaminng District Journals And Letterbooks (Item 3); Hudson Bay Company Auction Catalogue (Item 4); Deed Poll Papers (Item 5); Last Will And Testament Of Sir George Simpson (Item 6); Business Papers (Item 7); Correspondence (Item 8). SERIES "A": Personal Correspondence, Alphabetical By Correspondent. SERIES "B": Business Correspondence, Alphabetical By Location, As Follows: Abitibi, Alumettes, Fiery Creek, Flying Post, Fort Coulonge, Fort William, Glengarry, Grand Calumet, Grand Lac, Great Britain, Great Slave Lake, Lachine, LaCloche, Lake of Two Mountains, Manitoba, Matawigamony, Montreal, Montrose, Norway House, Pointe Claire, Rangoon, Rupert's House, Temiscaming, Waswanaby, York Factory And Miscellaneous.

Fonds consists of original and photostatic copies of eight La Mothe family letters. The majority of the letters are from Guillaume to his brother Maurice and his nephew Maurice in Montreal during the years 1795-1798, while he was at Michilimachinac and St. Joseph Island. Also included are: a letter from Joseph N. Bosse to his wife, a receipt, a letter regarding the settlement of Captain La Mothe's effects after his death, and a letter dated Jan. 1, 1864, from the men under the command of A. Guillaume La Mothe, Chief of Police, Montreal, to A.G. La Mothe, praising his leadership and pledging their support. Correspondence concerns family matters and also contain references to native Indian affairs.

The collection contains originals, typescript copies, and photoreproductions of records referring to John McDonald of Garth and his family and descendants. Collection contains autobiographical information on John McDonald, including information on genealogy, his voyage to Canada, and events during his fur trading days. Collection also includes correspondence: of John McDonald (relating to promissory notes, unpaid debts, and property purchases); of the McDonald family (including John McDonald of Garth, his sons Duncan, William, Rolland, and A.E. de Bellefeuille, his daughters in law Mary and Louise, and grandson General H. Browning); of the DeLery McDonald family (from C.A.C. de Lery to his sister Louise, and from General de Charette to the mother and sister of M. de Lery); of the Munro family (also includes a marriage contract); and of the Morel de la Durantaye family (regarding genealogy, and including a genealogical chart and a marriage contract). Collection also includes business records, including correspondence, legal records regarding land transactions, a marriage contract, other contracts, and statements of accounts, bills, and receipts. Collection also contains diaries, recording births and marriages, containing notes for the year 1879, as well as containing short histories of the Polignac and Mont Saulnin families, and listing the children of the Marquis de Lotbiniere from his marriage to Dame Marie Charlotte Munro. Collection also contains photographs and prints of: G. Chaussegoos de Lery, Madame A. de Lery Macdonald, Marie Louise de Lotbiniere Harwood (Mrs. de Bellefeuille Macdonald), John McDonald of Garth, DuMont D'Archibald de Lery Macdonald, Lambert-Dumont de Lery Macdonald, M.A. de Lery Macdonald, Hon. John Munro, U.E.L., Charlotte Munro de Fowlis, Marquise de Lotbiniere). Collection also contains various genealogies, scrapbooks (relating to the de Lotbiniere Harwood and MacDonald families), newsclippings, and pamphlets. Collection also includes typescript copies of correspondence received by John McDonald of Garth, as well as typescript copies of some autobiographical notes concerning the fur trade. Subjects in the correspondence and notes include: the Hudson's Bay Company, the North West Company, William McGillivray, native Indians, hunting, Fort Astoria, John Sandfield Macdonald, and politics in Cornwall. Collection contains the following series: Autobiographical material (Series 1), John McDonald of Garth correspondence (Series 2a), McDonald family correspondence (Series 2b), De Lery McDonald family correspondence (Series 2c), Munro family records (Series 2d), Morel de la Durantaye records (Series 2e), Business records (Series 2f), Photographs and prints (Series 3), Diaries (Series 4), Genealogical information (Series 5), Printed matter (Series 6), Typescript copies of notes and received correspondence (Series 7)

Fonds consists of the records of the Becker family and includes: wills, indentures, deeds, and a notebook containing newspaper clippings of recipes.

Fonds consists of the personal correspondence of the Bates family, predominantly brothers, Augustus and Walter, 1789-1895. References made include: 1837 St. John fire, agriculture, commerce, post office matters, shipbuilding and Bates family matters.

Fonds consists of the records of the McCormick family of Pelee Island, Essex County. Fonds includes: William McCormick's journal of a trip to Ireland, 1823 and his will, 1847. Fonds also includes the diary of Mahlon Burwell, Port Talbot, Elgin County, 1814- 1815. In addition, the fonds contains scrapbooks, newspaper articles as well as correspondence received by George Martin relating to the McCormick family and to Pelee Island history, 1949-1950. Fonds also includes 13 photographs. Subjects are: the McCormick family, Pelee Island and a lighthouse. Fonds also contains 4 maps of Pelee Island, dated 1864 and 1946.

Fonds consists primarily of correspondence of Matthew Cain Ellis and Matthew Langdon Ellis and also includes letters among various members of the Ellis family, including Harriette, Doug, Helen, Matthew Langdon, Harriet, and Glynn Ellis. Fonds also includes photographs of Tuscon, Arizona, clippings, poetry, an essay on Balfour of Burley, War Sector Map 36b (Bois de Bouvigny and Ablain St. Nazaire area, France), two Glasgow train tickets, and a photograph of Langdon Ellis and four Army comrades.

Fonds consists of the diary of Frederic Smith, a Methodist farmer and shoemaker / cobbler. The diary contains references to: the weather; the health of Smith and his family; church activities (including the subjects of sermons); shoe shop and farm activities (including haying and sap gathering); social activities; and local events. Diary also contains recipes for medicines, liniments, and ink, as well as newspaper clippings containing: a list of game laws, poetry, and articles on how to communicate with children.

Fonds consists of records created and accumulated by Joel Stone. Records cover Joel Stone's activities related to his business affairs and family matters. Records also relate to his settlement in Gananoque and to his various roles such as Justice of the Peace; Colonel in the 2nd Regiment of the Leeds Militia; Surveyor of Highways and Roads; and Commissioner. Records include correspondence; legal documents; reports; receipts; and militia returns and orders. Fonds also include records created and accumulated by Joel Stone's relatives. Records include genealogical information, printed materials, transcriptions and clippings. Subjects include the legal rights of Loyalists in the United States during and after the American Revolution; economic conditions in the late 18th century; politics; the War of 1812; and the Alien Act of 1814.

Fonds consists of correspondence among various Ford family members, mostly between Nathan Ford of Ogdensburgh and David Ford of Morris Town and Albany. Letters refer to local events and politics, family news, business activities, European events (especially the progress of the Napoleonic wars), the War of 1812, the Fenian Raids, and other subjects.