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Covered Bridge
CA ON00126 F70-F70-0-2-F70-0-2-0-0-6 · Item · 2002
Part of Allan McKeeman fonds

This photograph shows the covered bridge near Gordon Street. It was built in 1992 and is part of the Royal Recreational Trail.

The Speed River
CA ON00126 F70-F70-0-2-F70-0-2-0-0-10 · Item · 2002
Part of Allan McKeeman fonds

This photograph shows the Speed River at Royal City Park. The Boathouse can be seen in the background.

Boardwalk
CA ON00126 F70-F70-0-2-F70-0-2-0-0-8 · Item · 2009
Part of Allan McKeeman fonds

This photograph depicts a wooden boardwalk close to the University of Guelph.

The African Violet
ON00120 036-2-1-1 · Item · Between 1949 - 1960
Part of Chelmsford Women's Institute

Item is a four page paper, handwritten in pencil on lined linen paper, regarding the African Violet. This paper describes where the flower grows naturally and how to grow and care for the flower as a house plant.

ON00120 036-2-2-1 · Item · [Between 1949 and 1960]
Part of Chelmsford Women's Institute

Item is a four page, handwritten paper regarding Azilda, Ontario. This paper includes the history of Azilda, its geography and landscape, the French-Canadian and Finnish families who made up the majority of the inhabitants and the town's agricultural economy.

ON00120 036-2-3-1 · Item · March 27, 1952
Part of Chelmsford Women's Institute

Item is a six page, typewritten, annotated paper by Rose Cvitkovich on the history of Chelmsford, Ontario between 1882 and 1952. Two handwritten edits to the text can be found on page five. The paper covers the first settlers in Chelmsford, the history of the Catholic Church in that parish as well as the history of two short-lived Protestant churches and touches on prominent individuals within the community, such as Raphael Groulx, the first mayor; Elzear Belanger, the first merchant and post master; Hugh Gratton, post master; and Dr. Rodolphe Tanguay, general practitioner. Prominent women mentioned within the essay include church decorators Mrs. D. Seguin, Mrs. Raphael Groulx and Mrs. Clement Methe.

ON00120 036-2-3-2 · Item · March 27, 1952
Part of Chelmsford Women's Institute

Item is a five page, typewritten paper by Rose Cvitkovich on the history of Chelmsford, Ontario between 1882 and 1952. The paper covers the first settlers in Chelmsford, the history of the Catholic Church in that parish as well as the history of two short-lived Protestant churches and touches on prominent individuals within the community, such as Raphael Groulx, the first mayor; Elzear Belanger, the first merchant and post master; Hugh Gratton, post master; and Dr. Rodolphe Tanguay, general practitioner. Prominent women mentioned within the essay include church decorators Mrs. D. Seguin, Mrs. Raphael Groulx and Mrs. Clement Methe.

Historical Research
ON00120 036-2-5-1 · Item · April 14, 1955
Part of Chelmsford Women's Institute

Item is a one page, typewritten paper by Rose Cvitkovich on the history of the telephone in Chelmsford, Ontario from the early 1900's to 1955.

ON00120 036-2-6-1 · Item · February, 1957
Part of Chelmsford Women's Institute

Item consists of a typewritten, annotated paper, written in the format of a speech, which was most likely presented to the group at one of their monthly meetings. The paper outlines the growth and development of Chelmsford, Ontario during that time period (1950's) and focuses on such events as the laying of new roads, the creation of a new sewage system, the opening of new subdivisions, improvements to the local churches and the work being done by local groups and sports teams, such as the Lion's Club, the Women's Institute, the Girl Guides and the high school hockey team.

Floral Clock
CA ON00126 F70-F70-0-2-F70-0-2-0-0-3 · Item · 2012
Part of Allan McKeeman fonds

This photograph shows the floral clock at Riverside Park in Guelph. "August 12, 2012 Diamond Jubilee" is written on the clock face.

David Hastings
CA ON00126 F38-F38-0-4-F38-0-4-0-0-32 · Item · [1958?]
Part of R.A.M. Stewart fonds

This photograph shows a portrait of David E. Hastings, Mayor of Guelph 1958-1960.

Office of the Canada Company
CA ON00126 F38-F38-0-14-F38-0-14-0-0-4 · Item · ca. 1890
Part of R.A.M. Stewart fonds

This photograph shows the Office of the Canada Company on Frederick St. in York (Toronto). It was York's first brick building.

Vern Tupling
ON00120 037-1-1-1 · Item · January 6, 1974
Part of Memories and Music

Item is an oral interview of Vern Tupling (1908-1975), conducted by Don MacMillan for the radio program Memories and Music.