Acton’s Early Photographers – Karen Hunter and Kay Dills share their research on Acton’s early photographers, Charles Hill, Hollie Ramshaw, A.T. Brown and others. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. October 10, 2007
Sans titreThe Conquest of Quebec – Local author, Kevin Gray, talks about the British conquest of Quebec, 1759, and the regiments involved in this defining moment in Canadian history. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. March 12, 2008
Sans titreLorne Scots – Local author, Rev. Dr. Richard Ruggle, presents his new history of the Lorne Scots. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. January 14, 2009
Sans titreBarber Plaque Unveiling, Georgetown, Ontario – official unveiling ceremony, speeches and history. (Acc. #13.20). Audio Cassette. 26 Jun 1977
Sans titre125th Anniversary of the Georgetown Herald. Walter Biehn, Garfield McGilvray, Rhoda Geggie, Peter Jones and Dave Hastings recall their days at the newspaper. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. December 11, 1991
Sans titreHalton Hills Newsletters. Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce. Business Link. Business Link Winter 2014. Newsletter. 2014
The fonds consists of two scrapbooks compiled by Miss Gunn, as well as an index compiled by the Oxford Genealogical Society.
Sans titreItem is one volume descriptions and drawings of the flora, fauna, and people of Cuttack, India, labeled 'Miscellaneous Kutukensie or Cuttack odds and ends.' Most of the drawings are coloured, and most are labeled 'Landour.'
Sans titreThe fonds consists of photographs and corresponding records related to McCorquodale family picnics held in Oxford County between 1905 and 2000.
Sans titreThe fonds consists of records related to the day-to-day activities of the Brooksdale Presbyterian Congregation and St. Andrews United Church, Brooksdale between the years 1872 and 1997 and are arranged into the following Series:
Series 1: Minutes
Series 2: financial
Series 3: Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Subseries A: Minutes
Subseries B: Financial
Series 4: Ladies Aid
Series 5: Choir
Series 6: Sunday School
Series 7: Honour Rolls
Reports on air-raids on factories including details of British bombing missions, analysis of continental factories and factory air-raid shelters.
Contents: fonds consists of two ms. recipe books belonging to the Myle family. One is inscribed "Melora Myle" and one is inscribed "Kate Myle."
4"X5" B/W photo scanned whole and in part.
Map is a composite image created from two separate photographs detailing the boundaries of the Toronto Purchase between the Crown and the Mississaugas of the Credit.
The original sale is dated to 1787, however there were questions raised about the legitimacy of the documents and about the delineation of the land. In 1805 a formal purchase was documented, and is referenced in the text of the map. This is accompanied by the signatures of the purchase. William Claus, the Deputy Superintendent of Indian Affairs, signed on behalf of the Crown.
Item is a wash basin that would have likely been part of a larger chamber set that would include items like a chamber pot, toothbrush holder, pitcher, and soap holder. The basin features embossing around the lip of the bowl and has a dark blue floral transferware pattern that is marked as the "Nancy" pattern.
Map is a reproduction of a map from 1800. It is the first printed map of Upper Canada, and details the new townships and counties in the region. As per the text on the map, it was commissioned by John Graves Simcoe, first lieutenant-governor. Originally it would have included a text with topographic descriptions.
Sans titreItem is a set of four matching pewter plates. They have a motif of a bird on top of a crown stamped along the rim. The hallmarks on the back of the plate are likely pseudo marks, intended to replicate the look of silver goods. Above these, the letter X is stamped below a crown, a symbol that was often used to indicate a specific quality of metal.
Item is a pair of mid 19th century eyeglasses with a simple metal wire frame. Their original case is also included.
Item is a hurricane kerosene oil lamp. It features a clear glass fuel section with a handle and a stylized brass stopper. Above, the brass burner has an adjustable wick and is topped with a glass chimney.
The lamp can likely be dated to the early 1900s, before electricity became more available in homes.
Item is a flour scoop with a wooden handle. It is marked with the number 3 under the handle.