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1953, 1978 and 2003 (Creation)
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- Innerkip Centennial Celebrations
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- Innerkip
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approx. 6 inches of textual records.
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Biographical history
The Village of Innerkip has its beginnings in the early 19th century when settlers from Scotland, England and Ireland settled in and around the 17th concession of East Zorra. Originally know as Melrose, the Village of Innerkip officially received its name with the coming of the post office in 1853. In 1913, Innerkip was incorporated as a Police Village.
Innerkip’s first centennial celebration was held in 1953. To mark its centennial anniversary a four-day program of events was held from July 31st till August 3rd. Events included a parade, sporting events, a garden party, dance, picnic, and fireworks. In addition, the 27th annual Innerkip cemetery and COF decoration service was held on the Sunday in the cemetery with the Tavistock band playing.
Innerkip’s silver centennial was celebrated in 1978 with events being held over August 4th to 7th in Innerkip Park. Events included the Innerkip Queen pageant, greased pig contest, a parade, Tug-o-war Tournament, beef barbecue, open air church service, soap box derby and bed race.
In 2003, Innerkip held its Homecoming Weekend (June 27-29) to celebrate its 150th anniversary. The three-day celebration included a variety of events such as 1850 vintage ball games, children’s carnival, beard growing contest, and horseshoes. In addition, a school reunion was held at Innerkip Central School, which originally opened its doors in 1913.
Custodial history
The records associated with this fonds were donated to the Innerkip Museum by local residents. Upon the closing of the Museum in October 2005, these records were transferred to the County of Oxford Archives.
Scope and content
The fonds consists of various materials related to the centennial celebrations of the Village of Innerkip: 1953 Centennial, 1978 Silver Centennial and 2003 Homecoming Weekend. Such materials include:
1953 Centennial:
Programme for the Melrose Presbyterian Church Centennial Services
Souvenir Programme entitled Innerkip Centenary (two copies)Guest Book/Scrapbook
1978 Silver Centennial:
Bumper sticker
Correspondence and schedule of events
Financial records
Guest/Register Books
Newspaper clippings
Photographs (b/w and colour)
Programme for Innerkip’s Silver Centennial
Souvenir Booklet
2003 Homecoming Weekend
Articles and schedule of events published in What’s On Woodstock Magazine
BrochureSouvenir Booklet (two copies)
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Some Material requires conservation work.
Immediate source of acquisition
The County of Oxford Archives acquired the fonds from the Innerkip Museum in October 2005.
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The fonds is open to public research. However, please contact the archivist responsible for the records regarding access, as some materials may be too fragile to handle. The Archives will make every effort to supply reference copies where feasible.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Copyright is held by the archives. Researchers are responsible for observing copyright regulations that may apply to the publication of their research. If you wish to publish any of this material, please contact the archivist responsible for the records.
The Archivist has the right to restrict reproduction if the material is in a fragile condition.
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A detailed file list is available. Please contact the Archivist for further information.
Associated materials
RG2 – County of Oxford fonds
COA photograph collection
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No further accruals are expected.