Item is the 'Constitution and Bye-Laws of the Perrytown Mechanics Institute', written in 1855. Includes the names and signatures of those signing the constitution, a list of books purchased and their cost, and the bylaws.

Names Mentioned:

William Boland
James Dunbar
Joseph Wilson
John Murray
Samuel Corbett
Aaron Choate
James Wilson
Edmund Wilson
John Caldwell
John Dunbar
William Louis
James Gray
Richard Stephens

This item is a letter from Grace Froom to her sister Sarah in England in 1881. This letter contains information about Grace's health, her family and other events. Also discovered is the passing of Sarah's husband. More family deaths are discussed. Ann Potter, Grace's other sister is mentioned. No news of Richard. Grace discusses her childrens life on the farm. Grace lived in Perrytown, Ontario. Contains 3 sheets

A sepia coloured photograph of 37 children both standng and sitting outside the Perrytown Schoolhouse. Reverse side indicates the studio of "E.B. Neal, Port Hope, Ont", a popular Port Hope photographer in the 1890's.

A sepia coloured photograph of 37 children both standng and sitting outside the Perrytown Schoolhouse. Reverse side indicates the studio of "E.B. Neal, Port Hope, Ont", a popular Port Hope photographer in the 1890's.