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Collection consists of various materials and documents related to the history of Port Hope, c1910-1985. Please refer to file and item-level descriptions for more detailed information.

Item is a map highlighting all of the designated heritage properties in Port Hope (excluding the former Hope Township) as of Dec 1978.

Item is the last issue of the 'Northumberland Today' newspaper, from November 27, 2017. Also includes a letter sent by Metroland Media to their subscribers notifying about the newspaper no longer being published.

Item is handwritten copy of the Last Will of William Patterson of the Town of Port Hope.

Names Mentioned:
Mary Patterson (wife)
Adam Patterson Waddell
John Machesney
John Hawkey (witness)
David Walker (witness)

Item is a ledger that details the expenses association with an election in 1872, from the office of Port Hope Registrar George C. Ward.

Item is a letter sent to Daniel Brand of Port Hope from the Commissioner of Crown Lands Office in York regarding the cost to purchase Lot 15 in Concession 1 of the Township of Hope.

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.

Collection consists of various papers and publicity materials developed during the course of running Olde Tyme Christmas, c1970-1980. For more detailed information, see item-level descriptions.

Fonds consists of the records of M. Jacqueline Rosevear, created between 1920-1980. It has been arranged into five series: Newspaper Clippings; Family Documents; School Papers; Voters' List, 1966; and Photographs.

Map of Northumberland County. Indicates county boundary, main roads and Kings Highway and lots and concessions.

Collection consists of various documents and objects related to the history of Port Hope, c1900-2016. Please refer to series, file, or item-level descriptions for more detailed information.

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.

Fonds consists of the papers and drawings of Mary Shane (nee Ferguson) from 1909-1960. They were created in multiple locations across Ontario, including: Perth, Mitchell, Brampton, Oakville, Bowmanville, and Port Hope. It has been arranged into five (5) series: (1) Art; (2) Clippings; (3) Correspondence; (4) Newspapers; (5) Publications.

File consists of a scrapbook compiled by a member of the Stuart family of Canton. The scrapbook begins with the Canadian tour of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1939 and ends with Vincent Massey's service as Governor-General and his death in 1967. Some of the contents include: An invitation from Mrs Vincent Massey to Mrs. Graham Stuart of Canton to meet Mrs. Massey at the Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina; Newclippings and papers concerning the Death of George VI and the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II; and materials realated to the Massey family and the Batterwood Estate.

Collection consists of a large amount of information on Port Hope, the former Township of Hope (Hope Township), and surrounding area. Some of the subjects covered are family histories, churches, hydro power, organizations, clubs and societies, floods, Port Hope harbour, historical information on the town and area, houses, public buildings, industry and small businesses, railways, viaducts and bridges along with original newspapers reflecting on the history of Port Hope as well as information on municipal matters and various government reports. The historical information covers a period from the mid-19th century to 2000. The fonds also consists of a large number of photographs. It also consists of a number of newspaper editions including special editions.
It has been arranged into twelve (12) series: (1) Family Histories; (2) Churches; (3) Hydro Power (Eldorado; Port Hope Hydro); (4) Organizations / Clubs / Societies; (5) Floods and Flood Control (Port Hope Floods; Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority; Corbett's Pond and Dam; Port Hope Harbour); (6) Historical Information on Port Hope and Hope Township (General Historical Information on Port Hope; Historical Information on Port Hope Houses; Historical Information on Port Hope Public Buildings); (7) Railways / Viaducts / Bridges; (8) Industry and Small Businesses; (9) Municipal Matters in Port Hope / Government Reports; (10) Books, Posters, Maps and Glass Negatives; (11) Newspapers; (12) Photographs. (*Series' are adapted from various accession numbers in the fonds)

Military Instruction at Drill Shed.

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

Fonds consists of the operating papers of the Morrish Women's Institute, Hope Township, 1909-2010. It includes: three (3) Tweedsmuir Local History Books; Minute Books (100 years); Scrapbooks of Newspaper Clippings; Audio-visual Materials; 100th Anniversary Materials; Course Materials; Newsletters; History Books of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario (FWIO); Handbook for FWIO Branches; Miscellaneous Papers and Artifacts related to the Morrish Branch. See series-level descriptions for more detailed information.

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.

File consists of three (3) Nicholson File Co. Ltd. artifacts, c. 1964. It includes: (1) Anniversary Pencil, 1864-1964; (2) 25 years of service pin; (3) 50 years of service pin.