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William Dellow fonds
CA ON00009 F 696 · Fonds · 1970

Fonds consists of the personal memoirs of William T. Dellow, written in 1970. Topics include farm work, family matters, his brother Jim's running career, his sales career in Toronto, World War I and his involvement with a musical group called the "Hawaiian Drifters".

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Mann family fonds
CA ON00009 F 702 · Fonds · 1833-1902

Fonds consists of the personal records of the Mann family. Fonds includes the personal correspondence amongst the Manns, predominantly between Griffidus Mann and his siblings. In addition, fonds contains the Bird family tree as well as the personal diary of Julia Bird, written in 1833, while sailing from England to New York. Fonds also contains various political pamphlets and product advertisements. Fonds also includes 9 photographs. Subjects include Griffidus Mann and James Mann's Hermitage, in Bowmanville.

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William Callowhill fonds
CA ON00009 F 716 · Fonds · 1857-1870

Fonds consists of the personal correspondence of William Callowhill and his wife, Elizabeth, with family in Hull, England. The correspondence contains references to travel from England, business, construction, economic opportunities in Hamilton, transportation, prices in Upper Canada, disease, Natives, family matters and pioneer life.

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John Milne fonds
CA ON00009 F 718 · Fonds · [Photocopied in 1974] originally created 1930)

Fonds consists of a photocopy of the personal memoirs of Essex Township pioneer, John Milne. References include: Milne's activities in lumbering, banking, publishing, politics and church activities. Fonds also includes photocopies of newspaper clippings concerning Milne and his family.

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Douglas H.C. Mason fonds
CA ON00009 F 728 · Fonds · [Microfilmed 1965] (originally created 1907)

Fonds consists of microfilmed copies of the personal diary of Douglas H.C. Mason, written in 1907, while on a trip to James Bay. Fonds also includes a an outfit list and a topographical map used on the trip. In addition, fonds contains an album of 193 photographs taken during the trip. Subjects include: Douglas Mason, Whitney Lailey, Natives, and various camp sites.

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CA ON00009 F 788 · Fonds · 1963

Fonds consists of originals and copies of the memoirs of Colonel Frederick Fieldhouse Clarke. References include: his parents, childhood, military career, land surveying activities, life in Toronto, early Kapukasing, war veterans, and work as the first Grand Commander of the Canadian Legion.

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CA ON00009 F 803 · Fonds · 1850-1895

Fonds consists of the administrative records of the Sons of Temperance of North America (Ameliasburgh Division No. 92) and includes a minutebook, 1850-1854, and various inquests, 1862-1895.

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CA ON00009 F 812 · Fonds · 1915-1964

Fonds consists of the administrative records of Canada Chapter No. 16 of the Order of the Eastern Star and includes 5 minute books, 1919-1963, in addition to by-laws and membership roll, 1915-1964.

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CA ON00009 F 814 · Fonds · 1918-1965

Fonds consists mainly of records arising from the interaction between the National Council of the Canadian Y.M.C.A. and various local associations regarding: the construction and maintenance of facilities, recreational programs, and financial, administrative, and staffing problems. Fonds contains correspondence (as well as clippings, circulars, reports, surveys, telegrams, promotional literature, and other material) between the National Council and various local associations. Fonds also includes monthly report of associations along the Canadian National Railway line. Also included are the records of three surveys conducted by the National Council to: gather information on the potential of various communities for the establishment of a new association, to ascertain the recreational needs of various communities, or to assess the quantity of existing recreational facilities. Fonds also contains records of two international Y.M.C.A. clubs, the Hi-Y Club and the Y’s Men’s Club. Fonds contains the following series: Files of Correspondence with Local YMCA's, 1918-1958 (Series A) Monthly Reports of Railroad YMCA's, 1953, 1956 (Series B) Surveys: Surveys for New YMCA's, 1918-1960 (Series C-1) Recreational Surveys, 1927-1959 (Series C-2) a Survey of Services and Facilities, 1962 (Series C- 3) YMCA Clubs: Membership Applications, Hi-Y Clubs Inc., 1954-1961 (Series D- 1) Semester Reports, Y's Men's Clubs, Inc., 1954-1961 (Series D-2) Geneva Park, Miscellaneous Files, 1945-1963 (Series E), Miscellaneous Files (Series F) Photographs/Biographical (Series G).

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CA ON00009 F 819 · Fonds · 1912-1975

Fonds consists of administrative, conference, and other records of the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies. Included are minutes of Board of Directors meetings and other Board working records. Fonds also includes records arising from conferences, including annual conferences, regional conferences and local directors conferences. Also included are memoranda to societies, surveys, handbooks, briefs, reports, government publications, speeches. Fonds also contains records relating to: the Ontario Welfare Council, the Simcoe county C.A.S./County Council dispute, a foster parents conference, foster care, the Agency Relations Committee of the Ontario Association of Psychiatric Social Workers, the Ontario Association of Family Service Agencies, and the Alliance of Voluntary Agencies involved in Service to Children.

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CA ON00009 F 821 · Fonds · 1934-1988

Fonds consists of administrative records of the Toronto Field Naturalists' Club, including records of the President of the Club, committee records, publications, minutes, financial records, and general subject files. Subject files detail conservation issues in the province wide as well as in the Toronto area. Province wide issues include the preservation of wetlands, the creation of parks, the expansion of highways, and environmental policy. Issues relevant to the Toronto area include development on the Toronto waterfront, protection of ravines, the creation of parks, and developments within the city. Other records document club activities such as editing the newsletter, organizing outings, and the creation of the Jim Baillie Nature Reserve. Fonds also contains records of subsidiary clubs, including the Toronto Junior Field Naturalists Club (records include minutes, clippings and copies of their newsletter) and the Toronto Field Biologists Club (records include minutes and meeting notices).

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CA ON00009 F 822 · Fonds · 1926-1981

Fonds consists of administrative and other records of the Club, biographical material regarding Margaret Nice, and research records of Doris Speirs. Club records include: minutes, a history of the club, a constitution, correspondence, clippings, and records arising from club field trips. Biographical material relating to Margaret Nice includes part of the original manuscript "Research is a Passion with Me," a typed manuscript of the same work, other portions of the book (forward, table of contents, introduction, appendices, editor’s acknowledgements), copies of letters regarding the book, book reviews, and articles written by Margaret Nice. Research material of Doris Speirs includes various notes on the Evening Grosbeak in various locations, bird journals, maps (most annotated to show Evening Grosbeak habitat and sightings), and correspondence.

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CA ON00009 F 823 · Fonds · 1886-1979

Fonds consists of administrative records of Ontario Council of St. John Ambulance, a sample of brigade files, and various scrapbooks and memorabilia of the organization. Administrative records include minutes of the Provincial Council, Management, and Executive Committee, annual reports, a Canadian membership roll for 1965, and financial statements. These records also include correspondence, newsletters, material concerning investitures, conferences, public health and safety projects, liaison with Canada and Ontario Safety Councils, government grants, participation at Expo `67, annual meetings, uniforms, first aid training, ambulance operation and outfitting, service at public events, and the construction of St. John's House at 46 Wellesley St., Toronto. Brigade records contain liaison material, circulars, correspondence, and other records relating to nursing, cadet, and ambulance divisions of brigades in areas of Ontario, including: Arnprior, Hamilton, Kingston, Orillia, Parry Sound, Pembroke, Peterborough, Porcupine, Sault Ste. Marie, Stratford, Thunder Bay, Toronto, and Windsor.

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Boy's Home of Toronto fonds
CA ON00009 F 831 · Fonds · 1859-1942, 1984

Fonds consists of the records of the Boy's Home of Toronto. Fonds includes minutes of weekly, monthly, annual and special meetings. Also included are annual reports, a letter book, and a pamphlet commemorating the Boy's Home 125 Anniversary.

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George Cromar fonds
CA ON00009 F 832 · Fonds · 1821-1863

Fonds consists of the personal and political records of George Cromar. Cromar's personal records include family correspondence that refers to family matters, an 1859 Atlantic crossing, and Banff, Scotland. Fonds also consists of a personal diary and occurrence book, written in Scotland, 1821-1824. In addition, fonds contains personal business accounts, and church accounts, 1851-1856. Also included are Cromar's political records such as: Greenock municipal accounts; correspondence written in Cromar's capacity as a judge; a description of Riversdale, Greenock Township; as well as an 1854 anti-liquor petition.

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