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Alfred Coombs fonds
CA ON00318 A 8 · Fonds · 1914-1978

The Alfred Coombs fonds consists of miscellaneous materials relating to Alfred Coombs, including three notebooks, a field service pocket book, an RAF Flying Training Manual, a letter sent to Coombs, and other various items (military pass, letter, receipts). These items are all contained within one series.

Coombs, Alfred
Andrew Dick fonds
CA ON00318 A 39 · Fonds · 1888-1895, 1899-1905

The Andrew Dick fonds consists of day books or diaries of daily activities of Mr. Dick, recounting events in his life such as fish catches, plantings, ships passing, temperatures and weather conditions.

Dick, Andrew
Anne J. Barrie fonds
CA ON00318 A 35 · Fonds · 1913-1914

The Anne J. Barrie fonds consists of two scrapbooks containing clippings, poetry, and notes.

Barrie, Anne J.
Art Widnall fonds
CA ON00318 A 18 · Fonds · 1924-1980, predominant 1964-1980

Fonds consists of Art Widnall's papers relating to his personal affairs as a member of various clubs and organizations such as the Rotary Club, the Emergency Measures Organization and the Thunder Bay District Municipal League; to his family life and to his and others' activities on the Fort William Progressive Conservative Association in the 1970s. Arranged into two series.

Widnall, Art
A.T. Hill fonds
CA ON00318 A 17 · Fonds · 1937-1977

Fonds consists of A.T. Hill's manuscripts, files, published material, miscellaneous textual records and photographs dealing primarily with the union and labor movements in Canada and at the Lakehead, and Communist Party activities, as well as Hill's own interest in the U.S.S.R. and other communist countries. Arranged by record type into six series.

Hill, A.T. (1898-1978)
Bernard Rogan Ross fonds
CA ON00318 A 50 · Fonds · 1845

The Bernard Rogan Ross fonds consists of one manuscript entitled "The Athabasca Journal and English River Inquirer" handwritten by Ross giving an account of his trip up the English (Churchill) River towards Methy Portage and the fellow travelers and fur traders around him. It was written in the style of a popular newspaper of the period and is full of humour. Dated 8 Aug. 1845. Ross wrote this "newspaper" at the age of 18. Fonds is comprised of the following series: Series A 50/1/1 - Manuscript - 11 p

Ross, Bernard Rogan
Blake-McNaughten collection
CA ON00318 A 47 · Collection · 1890-1964

The Blake-McNaughten collection consists of both original documents, mostly pertaining to the business of the City of Fort William, Ontario, and a research collection of clippings and information on the history of the Lakehead (primarily Fort William). The collection also includes some documents relating to the Mount McKay Golf Club and the Old Timer's Club. It is arranged into eight series by producer with one, A 47/7, for small miscellaneous items.

McNaughten, Alexander
CA ON00318 B 40 · Fonds · 1953-1997

The Canadian Auto Worker Local # 1075 Fonds are composed of eleven series which contain: Minute books, member records, safety files, legal files, agreements, correspondence and financial records that document the activities of both the local # 1075 division of the Canadian Auto Workers Association operating at Can-Car in Thunder Bay and its members. Series B 40/1/1-10: Minute Books, 122cm, 1953-1997, (original) Contains minute books that record the agenda's, financial information, attendance and activities of the various committee's operating within CAW local 1075. These books are arranged alphabetically by committee name. 1) Bargaining Committee, 1956-1966, two books, 3cm 2) Community Service Committee, 1970, one book, 2cm 3) Executive Committee, 1953-1986, two books (attendance logs), 1cm 4) Membership/Executive Committee, 1953-1997. These books contain records from various committee's as week as attendance logs, 67cm 5) Miscellaneous Minutes, 1980-1982, these minutes are photocopies of meeting minutes that relate to very specific issues such as grievances and safety issues, 7cm 6) Political Action Committee, 1979, one book, 2cm 7) Recreation Committee, 1955-1977, one book , 2cm 8) Retired Workers Committee, 1957-1988, two books, 3cm 9) Safety Committee, 1970-1984, one file, 3cm 10) Stewards Committee, 1962-1989, three books of minutes and one attendance log, 8cm Series B 40/2/1-3: Human Resources Files, 230cm,1950-1995, (original) 1) Employee Records, 1950-1997. These files contain employee grievances, notices of discipline, dismissal notices and correspondence of each member. These files are are arranged alphabetically.125 cm 2) Grievances, 1953-1989, Contains files of employee grievances organized chronologically. Each employee grievance file records the date, employee name and nature of the grievance, 33cm 3) Operating Files, 1958-1991, These files were used by the Local 1075 in their day to day staffing at Can-Car. Contained within this series are files on employee, status, classifications, job vacancies, dismissals, senorita, hiring, promotions, transfers and retirements. 65cm Series B 40/3/1-51: Safety files, 68cm, 1970-1993, (original) This series contains safety files that are arranged alphabetically. 1) "Accident Reports", 1979-1993, These records document all of the injuries that were sustained by CAW Local 1075 members, 25cm 2) "Air quality reports", 1988-1989, Contains reports conducted by the Ontario Ministry of Labour that analyse the air quality in the Can-Car plant, 1cm 3) "Asbestos", 1981-1983, Contains risk assessments and medical information on the effects of asbestos. Also contained within are records of asbestos use within Can-Car., 11pgs 4) "Blood Test Results", 1989, Contains blood test results for Local 1075 members who work in the fibreglass department of Can-Car, 1cm 5) "Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety", 1981, Contains one copy of the Ontario Occupational Health Monitor newsletter. This newsletter has articles on safety related issues, 3pgs 6) "Company Accident Reports", 1987, These files document any injury to a Can-Car employee. Each report contains information on the date, location and nature of the injury, 6cm 7) "Company Policy", 1988-1989, Contains information on company policy regarding electrical work and the use of an air compressor, 5pgs 8) "Compensation Board - information and cases", 1967-1980, Contains information on the workers compensation board as well as rulings on several cases, 1cm 9) "Complaints 1985", 1985, Contains written complaints about unsafe working conditions, 10pgs 10) "Correspondence - IN", 1974-1983, Contains correspondence and newspaper clippings regarding safety at Can-Car. Most of the correspondences were sent by either Can-Car or WSIB to the CAW Safety Committee, 1cm 11) "Correspondence - out", 1974-1985, Contains correspondence sent out by the local 1075 Safety Committee, 1cm 12) "Data Sheets - 1985", 1982-1985, Contains research on the health hazards of materials that are used within Can-Car, 14pgs 13) "Department of Labour orders", 1988, Contains inspections, orders and recommendations conducted by the Ministry of Labour regarding safety at Can-Car, 9pgs 14) "Department of Labour Orders", 1989, IBID, 1cm 15) "Doctor's letters", 1977-1979, Contains photocopied doctors letters that document the injuries sustained by CAW Local 1075 members. Also included within this file is one letter from St. Josephs Hospital condemning the many forged letters that it has been receiving, 8pgs 16) "Employers Accident Report - 1985", 1985, Contains Can-Car copies of accident reports that record the date, location and severity of accidents that occur to Can-Car employee's, 2cm 17) "Employers Accident Reports - 1986", 1986, IBID., 4cm 18) "Ergonomic Study", 1989-1991, Contains two copies of studies that were conducted by the Ministry of Labour on the working conditions of the office workers of Can-Car, 14pgs 19) "Fact Sheet on Safety", 1970-1981, Contains publication on safety procedure by Can-Car, the Ministry of Labour and the Canadian Standards Association. These are articles that have been deemed relevant by the CAW safety committee, 2cm 20) "First Aid Reports", 1982-1986, Contains Health Centre Reports that record the total time lost to injury per month and generally analyses injury related data at Can-Car, 1cm 21) "Hazardous Substance Data Sheets", 1981, Contains information and reports by the Department of Health on the use and effects of isocyanate at Can-Car, 1cm 22) "Health and Safety - Guide Lines", 1990, Contains safety procedures for removing the waste water pump and electrical safety procedures for maintaining machinery, 11pgs 23) "Health and Safety Memo", 1990-1991, Contains two memorandums issued by the Joint Health and Safety Committee regarding the disposal of industrial waste and the use of noxious materials, 3pgs 24) "Incident Report", 1991, Contains one incident report filed by the CAW Local 1075 regarding what they claim is the unsafe practice in wiring a fan. Also contained within is one black incident report, 2pgs 26) "Joint Health and Safety Meeting Minutes", 1987, Contains minutes from the Joint Health and Safety Committee. This committee was established between the CAW safety committee and CAN-CAR, 1cm 27) "Joint Safety Meeting", 1986-1991, Contains minutes and agendas from the joint Safety Committee. At these meetings safety reforms were discussed between the local 1075 and CAN-CAR, 1cm 28) "Lead - Designated" 1982, Contains a proposal for reforms in the handling of lead within CAN-CAR, 5pgs 29) "Letters from CAW", 1989-1991, Contains correspondence between the CAW and the Local 1075 regarding safety policy, 22pgs 30) "Material Safety Data - 1985 - Department of Labour Test", 1983- 1986, Contains meeting minutes from the Joint Health and Safety Committee and inspection reports from the Ministry of Labour, 1cm 31) "Memo from Company", 1987-1990, Contains safety related memorandums from CAN-CAR to the Local 1075, 10pgs 32) "Mercury", 1982, Contains assessments and procedures for the handling of mercury within CAN-CAR, 8pgs 33) "Modified work program", 1982-1986, Contains revised proposals to the collective agreement regarding safety, 6pgs 34) "Monthly report of injury", 1988-1991, Contains Health Centre reports that analyse the total number of injuries that have taken place at CAN-CAR, 2cm 35) "Ministry of Labour - 1985", 1980-1985, Contains inspection reports of CAN-CAR conducted by the Ministry of Labour. These reports make recommendations and give orders as to safety operating standards, 1cm 36) "Ministry order -1991", 1991, Contains orders and recommendations from the Ministry of Labour to CAN-CAR regarding plant safety, 18pgs 37) "Notes", 1982-1986, Contains studies, reports, meeting minutes, memorandums and accident records regarding injuries at CAN-CAR, 2cm 38) "Painters Tests", 1989-1991, Contains memorandums, doctors reports, blood test results and claims made by painters who have suffered illness as a result of exposure to paint at CAN-CAR,1cm 39) "Plant inspection notices - safety committee", 1981-1982, Contains safety inspections conducted by employee's of CAN-CAR in which they record any safety hazards that they observe, 1cm 40) "Plant safety audit", 1988-1991, Contains safety checklists that are provided by the industrial accident prevention association. Also contained within are handwritten observations of hazards,1cm 41) "Rivetting inquiries", 1991, Contains memorandums and studies regarding the potential health hazards of vibrations that can occur while rivetting, 26pgs 42) "Safety equipment", 1985, contains manuals and advertisements for safety equipment such as respirators, 18pgs 43) "Safety meetings", 1985-1990, Contains agendas and minutes from meetings between the Joint Health and Safety Committee and union management, 1cm 44) "Safety Reports - Blank", 1985, Contains procedures and health reports regrading safety at CAN-CAR, 6pgs 45) "Summary Sheets - Nurses Reports", 1977-1979, Contains monthly statistics on the number of injuries, where they took place and type of injury. Also included within is a procedure sheet for contacting Thunder Bay ambulance, 1cm 46) "Supervisors Accident Report", 1982-1983, Contains accident reports filed by employees at CAN-CAR. Some reports also have medical correspondences attached to them, 1cm 47) "Tectyl Report", 1980, Contains one correspondence from S. Ridley requesting a study be done on the airflow system in the sandblasting area of CAN-CAR, 1pg 48) "Union Management - Safety Meetings", 1982-1983, Contains meeting agendas and minutes from the union management safety meeting, 1cm 49) "Unsafe acts or conditions", 1986, Contains one safety department report made by an employee of CAN-CAR alleging unsafe working conditions, 1pg 50) "WCB - Form # 7", 1983, Contains several accident reports forms intended for use by the Workmen’s Compensation Board, 1cm 51) "Work Refusal", 1989, Contains reports of employees refusing to perform a task because they felt that it endangered them. In most cases the issue was referred for further study, 5pgs Series B 40/4/1-12: Occupational health files, 41cm, 1962-1986, (original) Contains information, reports, newsletters and general safety information to be used by the CAW local 1075. These files are arranged alphabetically. 1) "AA Program", 1979, Contains information about meetings, programs and policies regarding alcoholism, 1cm 2) "Basic Occupation Health for Labour Leadership", 1977, Contains information packets on occupational health issues such as noise, carcinogens, attitudes and radiation to be used by labour management,1cm 3) "Bill 70", 1978, Contains information on Bill 70 which was a piece of provincial legislation that regulates occupational health, 1cm 4) "Great West", 1969, Contains a benefit package from Great West Life insurance company. Also contains two invoices paid out to an injured employee, 1cm 5) "Green Shield", 1962, Contains correspondence between Green Shield Health Care and the CAW Executive Committee regarding supplemental health coverage, 18pgs 6) "Health Alert", 1976-1979, Contains several copies of Health Alert which is a newsletter published by the Labour Council of Metropolitan Toronto, 13pgs 7) "Medical Action File", 1980, Contains medical records for Mario Ceresino; a CAN-CAR employee for 37 years who died in St.Joseph’s hospital. Also contained within is a legal correspondence signed by Mrs. Ceresino authorising the CAW access to his files, 14pgs 8) "OFL - At the source", 1980, Contains six copies of At the Source, a newsletter published by the Occupational Health and Safety Centre, 14pgs 9) "Ontario Hospital Services Commission - General Literature and Pamphlets", 1964-1966, Contains FAQ's from the OHSC, 1cm 10) "Safety Course", 1980 c., Contains safety course curriculum including a quiz used for training within the CAW, 1cm 11) "Safety News", 1972-1973, Contains bulletins indicating the winner of a monthly contest at CAN-CAR for safety slogans, 6pgs 12) "UAW material on Safety", 1976-1983, Contains Health information provided to the CAW local 1075 from the occupational health and safety commission, 1cm 13) "Untitled binder", 1986, One yellow binder containing presentation information for the Joint Health and Safety Committee. This particular presentation is in regards to pain fumes, 5cm 14) "Untitled binder", 1986, One black binder containing presentation information in regards to general injuries., 5cm 15) "Untitled binder", 1985, One black binder containing information on welding safety. The safety material was assembled by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health, 7cm Series B 40/5/1-3: Legal files, 130cm, 1958-1983, (original) 1) Arbitration Files, 1964-1980, Contains extensive records of employee/CAW grievances that went before an arbitrator. Within each file is a summary of the arbitrators findings and subsequent implications for CAN-CAR, Local 1075 and the employee. These files are organized alphabetically by grievance subject. Also contained within these files is information on the arbitration process itself, 110cm 2) Compensation Claims Files, 1980-1983, These files are organized by the name of claimant and contain records relating to his injury and the resulting compensation. Also contained within are several files on the Delta Dental claim, 12cm 3) Court Rulings, 1958- 1980, These files contain court injunctions and rulings on issues such as strike rights. There are several cases that were heard before the Supreme Court of Ontario, 8cm Series B 40/6/1-3: Collective Agreements, 45cm, 1951-1984, (original) 1) Collective agreements, 1951-1984, These agreements formalize the working relations between CAW Local 1075 and CAN-CAR, 13cm 2) Collective agreement amendments, 1980, Two black binders which contain amendments to the 1980 collective bargaining agreements. Most amendments are typed with hand written notes, 8cm 3) Negotiations, 1982-1984, Contains two binders and two note books that document the negotiations of the 1982/1984 collective bargaining agreements. Generally these files go through each section of the proposed agreement and record which articles are accepted by CAW, 17cm Series B 40/7/1-3: Operating files and records, 122cm, 1964-1990, (original) This series contains meeting agendas, minutes and reports from various divisions of the CAW Local 1075. These files would have been used for referral while in use and are grouped into three categories and are arranged alphabetically by file name as was originally the case. 1) 1964-1980, operating files, 18cm 2) 1981-1986, IBID, 50cm 3) 1986-1993, IBID, 34cm Series B 40/8/1: Union correspondence, 20cm, 1970-1990, (original) 1) 1970-1990, Union correspondence, These files are labelled by correspondent and are arranged alphabetically. They include communications between CAW local 1075 and UAW, CAN-CAR, WSIB as well as various non-governmental organizations, 20cm Series B 40/9/1-8: Pension records, 30cm, 1954-1981, (original) 1) 1954-1979, "Pension Plan", This file contains eight pension agreements between CAN-CAR and the CAW local 1075. Also contained within are several reports commissioned by the CAW to study the benefits of the agreement, 4cm 2) 1962-1981, "Pension file", This file contains correspondence, forms, minutes, reports and statements regarding the CAN-CAR pension plan, 2cm 3) 1971, "Retirement income plan", One black ledger containing pension financial records that include employee names, SIN numbers, date of birth, service date and pay deductions, 1cm 4) 1972-1981, "Retiree's", One black containing payroll deductions and retirement plans. Each retirement plan is catalogued by employee and gives their retirement date along with their pension entitlements, 7cm 5) 1975, "Pension plan calculation", One file containing a retirement plan for William Bold, 4pgs 6) 1975-1981, "Pension Plan", One black binder containing retirement plan and payroll deductions, 8cm 7) 1980-1984, "Pension Committee", One file containing reports, correspondence, minutes and retirement plans, 1cm 8) 1982-1983, "Pension Meeting Minutes", One black binder containing retirement plans, payroll deductions and minutes, 3cm Series B 40/10/1-8: Newsletters, 20cm, 1973-1986, (original) This series contains
various newsletters that were received or published by the CAW local 1075. They are grouped by publications and arranged chronologically within each group. 1) "Arbitration services", 1982-1983, Two newsletters published by the United Auto Workers that contain information on union positions, employee rights, and benefits regarding arbitration, 8pgs 2) "Chit Chat", 1973, One newsletter published by Hawker Siddley Canada Ltd. (CAN-CAR) that contains information on issues related to CAN-CAR, 5pgs 3) "Contact", 1983-1990, Several newsletters published by CAW that update members as to the position of the union, 4cm 4) "Labour", 1986-1987, Three newsletters published by the Canadian Labour Congress news magazine which contain information on labour issues within Canada, 1cm 5) "LAW News", 1986, Three newsletters published by the Local Auto Workers (LAW). Contained within is information on the activities of local auto workers unions, 15pgs 6) "Local Review", 1986, Five newsletters published by the UAW which contain editorials on political issues that effect the CAW, 24pgs 7) "Solidarity", 1986, One newsletter published by the UAW which contains editorials, news and announcements on the Canadian union movement, 12pgs 8) "The Oshaworker", 186, One newsletter published by the UAW local 23. Contained within are announcements, editorials and news in regards to the activities of the Local 22., 6pgs Series B 40/11/1-11: Miscellaneous files, 20cm, 1947-1998, (original and photocopy) 1) Christmas Social, 1985-1988, Four working files that contain receipts, lists of sponsors, menus, notices and activity lists for the CAW local 1075 Christmas social. These files are arranged chronologically, 5cm 2) Clippings, 1947-1983,Newspaper clippings and photocopies of articles relating to either CAN-CAR or the local 1075. Also contained within are two complete copies of the Daily Times Journal, 4cm 3) Election documents, 1987-1988, Contains correspondence, election procedure and results from the 1987 local 1075 executive election, 15pgs 4) Blank Forms, 1980 c., Ten blank forms to be filled out by CAN-CAR employees and submitted to the union for things such as: lost wages, parking spots and medical claims, 10pgs 5) Memorial Armbands, 1989, One CAW memorandum regarding the National Day of Mourning armband program. Also contained within this file are several armbands that have the CAW logo on them. These armbands were to be worn by CAW members to commemorate the deaths of fellow members while on the job, 1pg 6) National Hockey Tournament Rules, 1980 c., One copy of rules set out by the Southwester Ontario Recreational Council and republished by the CAW for use in its hockey league, 1pg 7) Notices, 1960-1990, Two original notices designed by the CAW local 1075 and intended for photocopy and distribution amongst its members. One notice is in regards to a membership meeting at Elks Hall and the other is regarding the availability of CAW jackets, 12pgs 8) Petition, 1960-1990 c., One copy of a petition signed by 282 CANCAR employees for the purpose of changing the shift hours to: 7:00AM3:00PM from the original summer hours, 12pgs 9) Schedule, 1985, One schedule for a "WCB course" to take place in London Ontario. Also on this form is a map to the WCB regional office, 1pg 10) Thunder Bay Commerce Address, 1983, One copy of an address given by Kirk W. Foley - President of Urban Transportation and Development for Toronto, to the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce regarding the acquisition of CAN-CAR by Rail Trans Industries of Canada in 1984,14pgs 11) Ukranian Canadian Committee, 1960 c., One copy of How to organize your time, published by the UCC. This document makes suggestions such as, "Let the postman and telephone do your errands" in order to make workers more productive, 4pgs

Canadian Auto Worker Local #1075
Canon C.J. Machin fonds
CA ON00318 A 22 · Fonds · 1875-1906

Fonds consists of the papers of Canon C.J. Machin, including sermons given in Port Arthur in the 1880s, correspondence relating to family matters and miscellaneous papers and books concerning his activities as an Anglican minister. There are four series in total.

Machin, C.J., Canon
Carson Piper collection
CA ON00318 A 48 · Collection · 1763-1951

The Carson Piper collection consists of both original and published material pertaining to a broad expanse of the history of Northwestern Ontario, concentrating primarily on early fur trading and settlement activities. It is arranged into 12 series by record type. The first and eleventh series contain material relating to Mr. Piper's activities as president and member of the Thunder Bay Historical Society. Most of the rest of the collection contains pamphlets, articles and reports published between 1763 and 1951.

Piper, Carson
David Smith fonds
CA ON00318 A 20 · Fonds · 1869-1960

Fonds consists of the papers of David Smith. The papers, arranged by record type into four series, primarily include files and correspondence from the 1930s to the 1950s relating to his general interest in local history and railways.

Smith, David
D.B. McKillop fonds
CA ON00318 A 53 · Fonds · 1944-1960

The D.B. McKillop fonds consists of the final summaries of the construction details of the Canadian National Railway's ore dock-viaduct and trestle approach at Port Arthur, 1944-1945 and 1958-1960. Includes a weekly progress chart of the trestle erected from Oct. 1944 to June 1945. Includes three items: Timber and pilings (1944-1945), 65 fol.; progress chart (1944-1945) (1 fol.); quantities for substructure (1950-1960), 45 fol.

McKillop, D.B.
CA ON00318 A 37 · Fonds · [ca.196-]-1980

Collection consists of material compiled by Dr. Mary Isabel Mackey Kelly relating to the Port Arthur school system from 1970 to 1980 with the intention of producing a book on the subject. The book never came about but the collection of notes and manuscripts, almost all of which she transcribed and typed herself from the originals, remains in the form of binders.

Kelly, Mary Isabel Mackey
E.A. Carpenter fonds
CA ON00318 A 15 · Fonds · 1894

The E.A. Carpenter fonds consists of a diary which he used to keep daily records of his activities during the year 1894. This handwritten account contains mostly business details such as settling of accounts, hiring workers, hauling and cutting wood, rails and ties and a description of his travels to various work sites. Also contains notes of his social and family activities and of local events of importance. Contains references to many of Fort William's notables such as the McKellars, J.T. Horne, Mr. McLaurin, and George A. Graham.

Carpenter, E.A.
Einar Nordstrom fonds
CA ON00318 A 19 · Fonds · 1903-1980, predominant 1933-1980

Fonds consists of Einar Nordstrom's papers and other material, primarily concerning labour and union activities at the Lakehead with a particular emphasis on the Finnish community and socialist movements locally. They are arranged into nine series and include taped interviews with past labor leaders, personal papers, research files containing historical clippings, local newspaper issues, copies of the Canadian Tribune, the Pacific Tribune and other left wing papers, books and promotional material relating to his occupation as a music salesman.

Nordstrom, Einar
Fred Stephenson collection
CA ON00318 A 40 · Fonds · 1913-1920

The Fred Stephenson collection consists of one scrapbook entitled "History of Playground Movement in Fort William" compiled by Fred Stephenson. Contains newspaper clippings, advertisements, programs, newsletters, lists of equipment and names, and city departmental records pertaining to playground activities in Fort William.

Stephenson, Fred
George E. Eakins collection
CA ON00318 A 52 · Fonds · 1872-1962

The George E. Eakins collection consists of five series: scrapbooks, programs, publications, manuscripts/transcripts, and miscellaneous documents. It covers a broad spectrum of subjects all relating in general to the history of the Thunder Bay region. Most of the collection is composed of clippings and transcripts of the work of others. Some series, however, contain original materials such as speeches given and papers written by Eakins and others and some legal documents.

Eakins, George E.
George S. Dennis fonds
CA ON00318 A 56 · Fonds · 1940-1960

The George S. Dennis fonds is a compilation video tape entitled "When Steam was King". Includes amateur films by George Dennis taken during the 1940s and 1950s. Shows the various types of locomotives, cars, stations, towns and people who served on the line. Some are in colour while others are in black and white and the video tape is narrated by George S. Dennis. The films were transferred to video tape in 1988.

Dennis, George S.
Gertrude Dyke fonds
CA ON00318 A 60 · Fonds · 1920-1973

The Gertrude Dyke fonds includes speeches, addresses, manuscripts, correspondences and notes regarding the history of Northwestern Ontario including pioneer women, local churches, Silver Islet, and the Thunder Bay Historical Society. All documents were produced in Thunder Bay and Fort William.

Dyke, Gertrude
G.R. Duncan fonds
CA ON00318 A 55 · Fonds · 1896-1971

The G.R. Duncan fonds consists of records relating to Mr. Duncan's business interests in the fields of real estate and insurance. Also included are municipal records which relate to Duncan's business interests, speeches which he gave at various venues, material relating to a number of organizations to which he belonged, and an account book from the G.R. Duncan Real Estate and Insurance Co. Ltd.

Duncan, G.R.