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La collection contient des photos numériques du village de Kabina et des membres de la famille Morneau entre 1953 et 1961.

La collection renferme des dessins techniques, des photos, des dossiers d’entreprise, des dossiers de personnel, des catalogues de produits, des documents de recherche et d’autres documents relatifs aux équipements Waterous, aux activités de l’usine et aux employés des sociétés Waterous Engine Works Co. (1874 à 1926), Waterous Ltd. (1926 à 1953) et Koehring-Waterous Ltd. (1953 à 1992). Les documents textuels comprennent des historiques de l’entreprise, des procès-verbaux des réunions du conseil d’administration et des assemblées d’actionnaires, des carnets de commandes, des évaluations aux fins d’assurance, des lettres patentes, des titres de propriété et documents bancaires, des livres comptables, des documents d’émissions d’actions et d’obligations et des brochures. On y trouve aussi du matériel de recherche produit par Roy Belshaw et de la correspondance. Les plans d’ingénierie comprennent 1 773 dessins produits entre 1894 et 1931, surtout de 1908 à 1931. Les documents iconographiques comprennent 402 négatifs sur plaque de verre, 171 négatifs et 384 photographies (1880 à 1960).

Incomplète, cette collection regroupe les journaux publiés entre juin 1996 et novembre 1999.

Le fonds se compose de documents commerciaux, de correspondance, de notes tapées ou écrites à la main, de discours, de coupures de réimpressions, d’ébauches d’articles, de photographies, de dessins techniques et d’autres documents. Les dossiers semblent être des dossiers thématiques personnels d’Alfred (Fred) Shortt au sujet d’aéronefs, d’entreprises aéronautiques et d’autres sujets connexes, couvrant toutes les périodes de l’histoire de l’aviation. La correspondance semble être écrite par Shortt ou lui être adressée. Elle pourrait également avoir été compilée ou copiée par Shortt mais originalement adressée à des tiers ou écrite par des tiers. Les photographies semblent être des copies de la collection photographique du musée. Les dossiers ne sont pas classés dans un ordre particulier, mais ceux sur des sujets similaires sont regroupés. Par exemple, tous les dossiers sur Canadair se regroupés ensemble.

Le fonds témoigne d’abord des engagements religieux et communautaires de sa créatrice. On y trouve des dossiers au sujet des organismes dans lesquels elle s’est engagée, ainsi que des documents relatifs à la paroisse et à la ville de Hearst.

Le fonds contient le registre d’un salon de coiffure dans les années 1940. En plus du nom des clients et des clientes, on retrouve leur lieu d’habitation ainsi que les coûts associés aux services reçus. On y retrouve également des photos datant de 1958. Des infirmières, des aides-infirmières et des religieuses de l’hôpital Notre-Dame de Hearst y figurent.

La collection comprend des documents textuels, audiovisuels et sonores au sujet de la grève de 1963 et de la fusillade de Reesor Siding. Les trois premières séries contiennent surtout des reproductions de coupures de journaux ainsi que divers documents textuels. Des documents au sujet de la pièce de théâtre Le silence d’une tragédie, écrite par Paul Doucet, peuvent être consultées dans la série suivante. Les cartes mortuaires des trois grévistes qui ont perdu la vie lors de la fusillade sont également regroupées dans une série. S’y ajoutent la série contenant des documents sonores et audiovisuels.

La collation comprend six photos numériques reliées aux installations de la compagnie Canada Forwarding et à son village forestier de Carey Lake et quatre photos des élèves de certaines classes de l’école Sainte-Thérèse de Hearst, en 1951-1952.

Le fonds contient des documents datant de 1896 à 1947 concernant le magasin général et la scierie de la famille Richards à Balaclava, en Ontario. Les documents du magasin général comprennent des factures détaillées de fournisseurs (1896-1910, 1914-1933), de la correspondance (1897-1942), des commandes et reçus de commandes (1899-1928), des grands livres généraux et des brouillards (1868-1896), des états des résultats (1901-1905), des inventaires de magasin (1903-1904, 1911) et des livres de caisse (1901-1911, 1937-1938). On y trouve aussi des commandes de produits de bois (1931-1946, boîte 12).

En ce qui concerne la scierie, les documents comprennent des livrets des heures de travail (1905-1926), des registres de coupe (1895-1927), des livres de comptes de billes (1908-1910, 1934-1939), des contrats pour du bois d’œuvre et de charpente (1898-1910) et des contrats pour des traverses de chemins de fer (1914-1927).

On trouve aussi des dossiers divers de la famille Richards, comme des certificats d’assurance (1899-1913), des déclarations de revenus de Harry Richards (1916-1923, 1933-1940), et des carnets de William Richard sur les sommes qu’il devait (1892-1898) ainsi que ses comptes de succession (1908-1912). Il y a aussi des documents relatifs à la commission scolaire publique des cantons de Grattan et Brougham (1891-1931) et à la société Brougham and Grattan Telephone Co. (1907-1921).

Les documents sont classés en trois séries : 1) documents et commandes du magasin général; 2) documents financiers; 3) dossiers thématiques.

La collection comprend des photos numériques du village d’Opasatika et des établissements du lac Nassau de 1950 à 1970. Une grande partie des photos numériques témoignent d’activités reliées au travail en forêt et au développement des deux villages. D’autres présentent des membres de la famille et des activités de plein air. S’y ajoute quelques photos datant des décennies suivantes.

Le fonds contient des documents textuels et photographiques relatifs à l’engagement de Roland Cloutier dans l’industrie nord-ontarienne du bois d’œuvre. On y retrouve de l’information concernant certaines des entreprises forestières ayant existé dans la région de Hearst et des renseignements à propos du Hearst Lumbermen’s Association et de l’Ontario Lumber Manufacturers’ Association. Le fonds comprend également des documents au sujet de l’entreprise Hearst Forest Management, de l’organisme Northern Ontario Development Corporation et de René Fontaine en tant que député et ministre dans le gouvernement ontarien. S’y greffent des rapports gouvernementaux, des études analysant la situation et les besoins de l’industrie du bois d’œuvre et de l’économie du nord de l’Ontario, des guides associés au travail en forêt et aux pratiques en vigueur dans l’industrie, des cartes géographiques illustrant les cantons de la région ainsi que des droits de coupe dans le nord-est ontarien.

The Laurentian Publishing fonds, composed of the company's numerous publications, as well as photographs, moving images, graphic records, and objects not only testifies to the 47 years of the presence, achievements and activities of Laurentian Publishing Inc. under the leadership of Michael Atkins and his team, but also to the various events that have marked Northern Ontario. The fonds documents the spheres of activity in which the company was involved.

In addition to official publications (newspapers and magazines), other sections of the fonds illustrate the various ways Laurentian Publishing recognized and honored Northern Ontario’s high-achievers. These include the moving images, photographs, and programs of the Northern Ontario Business Awards (NOBA), Northern Ontario Community Builders (NOCB) and Northern Ontario Influential Women ceremonies.

A comprehensive series of NOBA-related publications inform us about the winners, and numerous electronic documents provide an overview of the promotional and organizational aspects of these annual ceremonies. In fact, excerpts include television commercials, advertising submissions and concepts, program design and publication, as well as photographs of the set up of various reception halls. Also included are documents from the Community Builders series, which not only inform us about the recipients but show the participation of the affected communities in organizing and promoting the celebrations.

While the various publications provide a 47-year look at Northern Ontario, so too do the photographs and graphic records such as original Jemikins cartoons, and certificates and awards presented to Michael Atkins and Laurentian Publishing.

Numerous files of photographs document the various teams that worked within this organization either during participation in community activities (Big Bike ride), company birthday celebrations (30th at Science North), or team parties (Christmas or Birthday). There are also photographs showing the work spaces of the employees, including during various renovations.

The Laurentian Publishing fonds allows a glimpse of the many people who have worked to make the company a success. It also shows its various collaborations with other organizations to promote and publicize northern achievements and inform the population about events related to Northern Ontario and that have had an impact on the region. In addition to testifying to Laurentian Publishing's involvement in northern communities, this archival fonds is an important research source for the history of Northern Ontario over 47 years.

The George Hill fonds documents a period of 20 years of the Dominion Tar and Chemical Company Canada Creosoting Division, Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) creosote plant in Sudbury. Composed of photographs, a notebook of memorabilia with a preamble, records from the plant, and maps relating to the CPR Creosote plant in Sudbury, the fonds provides an overview of the operations and the workflow involved, but also illustrates the layout of the plant, including the different buildings and machinery. The preamble, consisting of comments and explanations by Hill, provides an understanding not only of the set up required to process creosote, but also of the different steps involved. Moreover, an engineering blueprint of the layout of the plant with references to photographs and annotations by George Hill offers a visualization of the plant and the machinery.

Sheets of wages, lists of employees and their roles at the plant, and a grievance on the work conditions complete this comprehensive presentation on the CPR creosote plant.

The Benjamin and Mary Avery fonds contains textual records, photographs, maps and documentation mostly relating to Benjamin Avery’s accomplishments as a Forester and administrator. While some of the photographs depict his stay at Yale and his participation in sports, most are of meetings with administrators of different pulp and paper companies. The newspaper clippings and correspondence pay tribute and document his different roles and achievements in the sector of forestry.

Birth certificate, certificate of Naturalization, and US Army records with diaries documenting 5 years of Mr. Avery’s daily life offer insight into his private life.

The personal and public tributes after his death and the naming of the Benjamin F. Avery Physical Education building at Laurentian University are also well documented and outline his role and the recognition of his significant contribution to Forestry and the population of Northern Ontario.

The James McNiece Austin fonds consists of records documenting the founding and subsequent history of Austin Nicholson Lumber Company and the various communities where it operated, as well as Austin’s own professional career. It also contains records of individuals that worked for the company.

Legal documents regarding land titles, contracts and correspondence with the CPR, and financial records provide insights into the company, and many photographs illustrate the facilities and equipment of the company at its different locations. A 2010 research paper on the presence of the company in Alberta sheds light on Austin’s western operations.

There are also newspaper clippings, articles, photographs and publications regarding the different communities where the Austin Nicholson Lumber Company had mills. As well, documentation on Sultan, Dalton Mill, Chapleau, the first settlers’ families, and the history of the Austin Nicholson logging company can be found in the fonds.

Some documents and articles relating to Eddy Forest products and its history are also included in the fonds, as well as personal documents and correspondence of George Natsuik, former employee.

This fonds has been divided into two series: Series I: Business Records; Series II: Personal Records.

The John D. Evans fonds consists of a transcript of Evans’ 1890 diary. The diary informs us on his daily activities in Trenton but also in Copper Cliff at the Canadian Copper Company. Not only do the notes report on his activities as engineer and manager at the CCC and the development of the mining sites in the area, but they also document his interest and findings on insects, and his involvement in the development of the city.

The James Scanlon fonds consists of the manuscript version as well as the published version of his book A Different Time Among the Northern Cree. The book is a memoir of his life and times amongst the First Nations’ of Northern Quebec and James Bay from 1953 into the 1990’s. The manuscript version, written under the title Some Anglicans and Indians- A Moosonee Memoir is the unedited version and contains more details.

The William (Bill) Mackasey fonds documents Mackasey’s various activities as a geologist and more specifically his interest in mining and the environment. Videotapes, reports, and studies relating to abandoned mines and tailings mostly focus on Northern Ontario but some also concern Western Canada and the United States. Workshops on Current Development on the Stability of Uranium, Elliot Lake (1993), documentation on rehabilitation of abandoned mines and waste management can also be found in the files.

Consisting of correspondence, minutes, memos, notes, maps and briefs, the files of the Lands for Life Round Tables not only document the mandate, the goal and process of these roundtables and their consultations but it also inform us on the different perspectives of the groups, and associations from different regions of Ontario who participated and submitted briefs and studies to the Lands for Life Round Tables. Consultations were held throughout Ontario and information exists for the meetings held in Northern Ontario: North Bay, Sturgeon Falls, Sudbury, Elliot Lake, Espanola, and Thunder Bay. Many groups, associations and industries submitted briefs. The forest industry, mining industry along with the tourism industry and indigenous communities, provincial parks as well as regional anglers & hunters and snowmobiling associations all presented their points of view and suggestions about the use of Crown Lands. A report on the Ancient Forest Ecology and Conservation of Lake Temagami is amongst the studies and reports presented. Also included are some original maps created for consultation with the public in general which illustrate what was suggested by the different groups for each region and the current situation at the time of the hearings and reports of the suggested land use.

The fonds consists of a PowerPoint presentation of 91 photographs created by Dorian Kotis. It documents different CANO shows while touring, but also gives some insight on life behind the scenes, work done by the technicians, and the setting of the stages. Among others, the following people are represented in the photos: André Paiement, Marcel Aymar, Rachel Paiement, Wasyl Kohut, John Doerr, Michel Dasti, David Burt, Michel Kendell, Mark Delorme, and Ben Mink. Some of the photos were taken in Ottawa, Maskouche, Glendon College, and at the Northern Lights Festival (Sudbury).