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.
One image of two young moose, named Moose (left) and Silver (right), attached to a sulky advertising British American Autolene Oil outside the CKSO radio station in Sudbury, Ontario, where a crowd had gathered around them. The moose owner, Albert Vaillancourt (left), is being interviewed by CKSO radio announcer Jack McLaren (holding a microphone, center) and radio station operator Bill McLellan (right) before attending the annual Children's Aid Society carnival and motor show with the moose at Davison's Garage.
One image of Clair Chambers, CKSO Radio sports announcer (second from left) interviewing Bert Kidman, secretary of Idylwylde Golf Club, (left) during the first broadcast from CKSO's mobile unit. The mobile unit, a Diamond T van, is parked in the background and two unidentified men are watching the interview take place.
One image of William Winters (left, holding microphone) and his brother, James Winters, being interviewed by CKSO Manager Wilbur Woodill (1909-1997, aka Wilf Woodill) and another man at the CKSO radio station in Sudbury, Ontario about leaving their native Scotland for Falconbridge, Ontario where they were to live for the duration of World War II (WWII).
One image of a head and shoulder shot of Airman Bill Stovin of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during World War II (WWII).
One image of Chief Engineer at CKSO, Jim McCrea, and his assistant inspecting the CKSO radio station's antenna and transmitter on Coniston Road near Minnow Lake.
One image of the CKSO mobile unit, which was housed in a Diamond T van, being driven by an unidentified man. The van has 'CKSO Mobile Unit' and 'The Sudbury Daily Star' written on the side panel and 'Short Wave Station VD31' is written on the passenger side door.
Series consists of various books and other publications originally belonging to the Port Hope & District Hospital or members of its staff. It includes: History of the Hospital Scrapbook; "A History of Port Hope Hospitals, 1911-1980" (by Isabel Humble); Open House Guest Books, 1964 & 1980; Hospital Formulary - Pharmacy Department, 1978; "The Pre-Op Book;" "Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses," 1893; "Religion and Medicine," 1908; "Fever Nursing," 1887; "Surgical Nursing," 1899; "Nursing - Its Principles and Practice," 1900; "Port Hope Hospital Report," 1955; "Forgotten Heroes: The Canadians at Dieppe;" Port Hope Hospital Trust Register of Wills.
File consists of five (5) issues of "The Land Registrar" newsletter, 1977-1981; and copies of the Registrars of Deeds Association of Ontario, Toronto September 19, 1960. #25 East Durham registrar L. R. Hankingram; Newsclipping of Lloyd Patterson and Jack Sylvester, 1973. Lloyd Patterson, former registrar for East Durham, is featured in several issues of the newsletter.
File consists of a letter to the Rev. C. H. Boulden, Rector, St. Mark's Church, Port Hope from the Right Honourable Vincent Massey, 5 Feb 1952. The letter is in response to a letter of congratulations received by Vincent Massey from the congregation of St. Mark's Church. Signed by Vincent Massey. This letter is reproduced on page 89 of "Time Was." Details for the reproduction are written on the back of the letter. Also, "Ceremony of the Trooping of the Colour by the Governor-General's Foot Guards" 1 Jul 1954.
Item is a Christmas card showing the Port Hope Historical Centre, formerly the fire hall on Walton Street. Photograph taken from the Ganaraska River looking north. The card is not used.
File consists of correspondence between Tom Long and W. Arnott Craick, author of "Little Tales of Old Port Hope" from 1964-1966. During this time Peter Schulz of the Port Hope Guide wished to reprint the book. Correspondence concerns the reprinting, receiving permission for reprinting and photograph sources.
Sem títuloItem is a cookbook entitled "The Mixing Bowl." It was printed in 1931 as a fundraiser for St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. The booklet is 40 pages long and contains recipes and advertising from local Port Hope businesses.
File consists of an essay written by H. R. S. Ryan on the 100th anniversary of the Baldwin Act. The essay was published in "Ontario History" in 1950 under the title "Echoes from the Minute books: Notes on the proceedings of the Board of police of Port Hope, 1834-1849" pages 184-204. The essay details early history of the town and its residents. Footnotes are given to document sources. It also includes the original transcript of the essay by H. R. S. Ryan.
File consists of a series of correspondence sent from County Devon to relatives in Port Hope. Letters written to William Rowden and Mary Grace Rowden, and provide insight into the conditions in rural England, compared to Port Hope. Envelopes are also included in this file. Letters written to William Rowden, addressed to him as "Dear Brother" and to Grace Haskill, addressed as "Dear Niece." The letters are written by Mary Lewis, wife of George Lewis of Bideford, Devon, England and Grace Branch of Bideford, Devon England. Also one written by "Lizzie" to Grace Haskill; addressed "Dear Cousin." Also sisters Grace and Maria are mentioned in the letters. Letters discuss family, health, weather and crops between 1896 and 1910.
Item is a catalogue for Sanitary Manufacturing Co. Ltd. entitled "Port Hope Enameled Iron Sanitary Ware for the Home," c1916.
Series consists of obituaries and other clippings of the Gladman - Stuart - Stuart family, 1887-1907. It includes: Obituary for Mrs. John Grant, mother of Albert Grant, 1887; Marriage announcement of Josie Stuart and Albert Grant, 1896; Death notice of Margaret Gladman Stuart, wife of Charles Stuart, 1901; Obituary for Charles Stuart, 1907; and real estate advertisement for Ballintruan. No date.
File consists of Christmas cards and notes from St. Mark's Anglican Church, 1945-1946. It includes: (1) Christmas card from Terence Crosthwaite, 1945. Card includes an image of the sanctuary; (2) Christmas card, 1946 from the Rector and Mrs. C. H. Boulden, St. Mark's. Includes image of the sanctuary; (3) Notes on St. Mark's Church, Port Hope by Agatha Simister.
Sem títuloFile consists of two newspaper articles regarding the visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to Batterwood and St. Mark's Anglican Church in Port Hope. It includes: Toronto Globe and Mail and Oshawa Times, 1959.
Sem títuloFile consists of a tentative agenda for a film introduction; and two (2) copies of a transcript from pilot program entitled "Sketches of Our Town - Port Hope, Ont.," 1984.
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