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File consists of correspondence between Mrs. Sproat, Margaret Wilson, Ruth M. Wilson, Vincent Massey, Harry Baldwin, Mrs. C.M. Thompson and Ralph Wilson, 1929-1970.

File consists of various permits, presumably used by the Wilson family of 42 Bedford Street, during the years 1945-1948. It includes: Permit to purchase Alcohol and Spirits, 1945-1946; Individual Liquor Permit, 1947-1948; Ration Stamps, 2 sheets (no date).

Item is an article entitled "It was quite a life" recounting Margaret Sproat's life, 3 Jan 1978 Port Hope Evening Guide. Article with interview with Margaret Sproat Wilson, widow of Ralph Choate Wilson and her involvement with the family business - the Port Hope Evening Guide until it was sold to Albert Schultz.

Item is an Indenture of Bargain and Sale between Jonathan Walton and Zacheus Burnham and Jacob Choate, for Lots 4 and 5 in the Second Concession, Hope Township. Signed by all parties.

Fonds consists of documents gathered by Harold Reeve. It includes personal records, photographs, one (1) clippings scrapbook, historical records, and notes regarding the publication "The History of Hope Township." See series descriptions for more information.

Series consists of clippings, notes, correspondence and a scrapbook used personally by H. Reeve; the records have been arranged into five (5) files based on original order. It includes: (1) Bird Watching Notes; (2) Notes - Nature (Northumberland County); (3) Correspondence; (4) Scrapbook (see separate entry); (5) Personal (miscellaneous clippings, etc.).

File consists of a scrapbook created by Harold Reeve in the 1950s and 1960s. It contains clippings, notes, correspondence, and images regarding the Reeve-McColl families and local history topics.

Item is a handwritten letter discussing a large number of deaths and the procession in Toronto. Letter is dated July 5, 1866. The author of the letter is A. P. Rice, writing from B. A. Cottage, Toronto, C. W. and speaks also of his studies in Toronto. References in letter are made to "F. Little" and "Elijah" (believed to be Elijah Rice 1843-1920).

Collection consists of records related to the Maybee family of Port Hope and Hamilton Township, 1863-1948. It includes: military records and tickets; funeral notices; correspondence; one (1) postcard featuring a view of Bewdley, Rice Lake, ON; and "The Ancestry and Hardships of Fredrick Maybee."

Fonds consists of photographs, photograph albums, and associated documentation, created by the family of Wilbur P. Baulch, 1890-1972.

Item is a programme from the Eight Annual Port Hope Figure Skating Club Carnival, March 1, 1958. The carnival was directed by Barbara Anne Burgoyne with local skaters participating. Program includes photographs, identification and advertising from local merchants and organizations. "Angela Watts" written on the inside. "June" and "Johnny" written on front Cover.

Item is a programme that includes photographs, identification and advertising by local businesses and organizations. "Michael Watts" written on cover. The 1959 carnival was directed by John Wild with local skaters.

File consists of four (4) oversized pages from a scrapbook accumulated by the donor's grandfather, c1945-1965. It includes information and handwritten notes on the following: Statement regarding the unionization of Nicholson File Company of Canada Ltd. by J.R. Giffen, Port Hope Evening Guide, c1950; the development of the national flag of Canada, 1964-1965; "Six Years of War Against Germany" timeline; various clippings regarding the early history of Port Hope; and a hand-written poem signed "Gill"

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.

Series consists of newspaper clippings, notes, and correspondence related to the E.T. Hamly, and Harcourt families of Port Hope, c1880-1985.

Series consists of a type-written copy of "Memoirs of My Life" by George Wilson, c1862. It was written in Montreal, and dedicated to Sarah (his wife). The series also includes one edition of the Port Hope Evening Guide (17 Jun 1929), as published by Geo. Wilson.

Series consists of a collection of family letters, mostly written to Mrs. George Wilson (nee Sarah Howell), 1817-1927. Other names mentioned, either as sender or receiver, include: Port Hope Evening Guide, Government of Canada, Susan Websters, Hannah Straw (Sarah's sister), George Wilson (Sarah's husband), Sarah Burnham, Mary Howell (Sarah's sister), Elizabeth Howell (Sarah's mother), and Henry Howell. There are also a few financial records (i.e. receipts) in the collection.

Series consists of papers belonging to Keith Alfred Long, 1923-1940. It includes: a hand-drawn calendar for Mar 1923; Christmas Essay Competition in the Port Hope Times, 1926; Ontario Rugby Football Union Certificate, 1929; Port Hope High School Admission Certificate, 1927; Cadet Signalling Certificate, 1926; Military Departmental Staff Record, 1940; Letter addressed to "Twoie," undated.

Series consists of papers belonging to Herbert Kitchener Long, 1925-1942. It includes: marriage announcements of H.K. Long to Marguerite Snell, 1942; Port Hope Public School Report Card, 1925; Port Hope High School Report Cards, 1928-1932; Port Hope High School Admission Certificate, 1927; Letter addressed to "Twoie," undated (on Christmas letterhead). It also includes obituaries from the Port Hope Evening Guide for Herbert K. Long.

Series consists of papers belonging to N. Tom Long, 1929-1976. It includes: newspaper clippings about Tom Long, Mary (Maunie) Long (nee Emeno), and their daughters Susan and Judith; newspaper clippings about Tom's involvement in Olde Tyme Christmas, c1970s; printing plate featuring N. Tom Long; one (1) negative; Port Hope High School Admission Certificate, 1929; letter addressed to "Mother" (Edna Alice Long), undated.