The fonds consists of records that document the academic career of Professor Clara Thomas; her relationships with colleagues, family, and friends; and her writings in the field of Canadian literature. Fonds is comprised of the following series: Correspondence files Files relating to Margaret Laurence Student files Publication files Personal files
Sem títuloItem is a four page paper, handwritten in pencil on lined linen paper, regarding the African Violet. This paper describes where the flower grows naturally and how to grow and care for the flower as a house plant.
Item is a four page, handwritten paper regarding Azilda, Ontario. This paper includes the history of Azilda, its geography and landscape, the French-Canadian and Finnish families who made up the majority of the inhabitants and the town's agricultural economy.
Item is a six page, typewritten, annotated paper by Rose Cvitkovich on the history of Chelmsford, Ontario between 1882 and 1952. Two handwritten edits to the text can be found on page five. The paper covers the first settlers in Chelmsford, the history of the Catholic Church in that parish as well as the history of two short-lived Protestant churches and touches on prominent individuals within the community, such as Raphael Groulx, the first mayor; Elzear Belanger, the first merchant and post master; Hugh Gratton, post master; and Dr. Rodolphe Tanguay, general practitioner. Prominent women mentioned within the essay include church decorators Mrs. D. Seguin, Mrs. Raphael Groulx and Mrs. Clement Methe.
Item is a five page, typewritten paper by Rose Cvitkovich on the history of Chelmsford, Ontario between 1882 and 1952. The paper covers the first settlers in Chelmsford, the history of the Catholic Church in that parish as well as the history of two short-lived Protestant churches and touches on prominent individuals within the community, such as Raphael Groulx, the first mayor; Elzear Belanger, the first merchant and post master; Hugh Gratton, post master; and Dr. Rodolphe Tanguay, general practitioner. Prominent women mentioned within the essay include church decorators Mrs. D. Seguin, Mrs. Raphael Groulx and Mrs. Clement Methe.
Item is an annotated, handwritten carbon copy of a four page paper by Rose Cvitkovich regarding the history of the schools in Chelmsford, Ontario.
Item is a two page, annotated, typewritten draft paper by Rose Cvitkovich regarding the history of the schools in Chelmsford, Ontario.
Item is a two page, annotated, typewritten, draft paper by Rose Cvitkovich regarding the history of the schools in Chelmsford, Ontario.
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.
Item consists of a typewritten, annotated paper, written in the format of a speech, which was most likely presented to the group at one of their monthly meetings. The paper outlines the growth and development of Chelmsford, Ontario during that time period (1950's) and focuses on such events as the laying of new roads, the creation of a new sewage system, the opening of new subdivisions, improvements to the local churches and the work being done by local groups and sports teams, such as the Lion's Club, the Women's Institute, the Girl Guides and the high school hockey team.
Fonds consists of records generated by the members of the Whitby Knitting Club. Records represent club operations associated with fundraising, knitting, distributing packages overseas, and the resulting incoming and outgoing correspondence. Fonds consists of two series: Administrative records and Correspondence.
Sem títuloFonds reflects the administration of Lady Patricia Ladies Orange Benevolent Association No. 256, particularly its membership, finances, and meetings. Records are arranged into two series: Dues books and membership rolls, and Minute books. The fonds also contains 2 photographs and a treasurer book that are not part of any series.
Sem títuloOne image of Evelyn Disley standing behind a table with her mother, Mrs. P. Disley, during her going-away party at the Oddfellow's Hall in Sudbury, Ontario, which was held to celebrate her departure to Ottawa, Ontario for training with the Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division) during the Second World War.
One image of Evelyn Disley standing behind a table with her mother, Mrs. P. Disley, and sister, Jean Disley, during her going-away party at the Oddfellow's Hall in Sudbury, Ontario, which was held to celebrate her departure to Ottawa, Ontario for training with the Royal Canadian Air Force (Women's Division) during the Second World War.
One image of 'Miss Sudbury' winner June Elva Holnuty standing on a dock at Bell Park in Sudbury, Ontario while holding her first place red crest and a bouquet of roses. A young boy is standing on the diving board behind her.
One image of 'Miss Sudbury' winner June Elva Holnuty standing at the end of a diving board at Bell Park in Sudbury, Ontario and holding a bouquet of roses. Six people can be seen on Lake Ramsey behind her in a canoe and on a raft.
One image of Olive Kennedy and Jennie Neil, two of the first women to be hired by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company in Sudbury, Ontario, using rags to shine a train engine at the CPR railway yard in Sudbury.
One image of Myrtle Pearson (left) and Julia Patrash, two of the first women to be hired by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company in Sudbury, Ontario, using rags to clean and shine a train engine at the CPR railway yard in Sudbury.
One image of Winnabelle Merrifield operating an Orford locomotive at an International Nickel Company (INCO) mine in Sudbury, Ontario after being awarded $5 by the company for suggesting that the locomotive cabs be lengthened to stop water dripping from overhead bins into the locomotive cars.
One image of 'Miss Sudbury' winner Lillian Ruel standing on a dock at Bell Park in Sudbury, Ontario while holding a bouquet of flowers.