Résultats

      In many ways, the members of the Women’s Institutes were the unofficial archivists of their communities. They acquired records, oral histories, photographs and much more for inclusion in their volumes, leaving us today with an outstanding resource on the history of rural Ontario.

      This is a hard covered scrapbook that is Volume 3 of a 4 volume set covering the history, events and changes that took place within the Iron Bridge United Church between 1963 and 1992.

      Location: Scrapbook # 2 - Page 263 Date of Scrapbook 1890-1927 Teresa Vanderburgh was one of St. Catharines' most prominent musicians and teachers for many years. The scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, musical programs and pamphlets for St. Catharines and other places of interest to Miss Vanderburgh. She died on January …

      This scrapbook contains various newspaper clippings from 1992. Many of the clippings are from the "Powassan Highlights" section of the Almaguin News newspaper. The clippings include stories about events, weddings, engagements, condolence messages, graduations, anniversaries, milestone birthdays along with other community interest activities, gatherings and meetings for Powassan, Ontario and …

      This scrapbook contains various newspaper clippings from 1982. Many of the clippings are from the "Powassan Highlights" section of the Almaguin News newspaper. The clippings include stories about events, weddings, engagements, condolence messages, graduations, anniversaries, milestone birthdays along with other community interest activities, gatherings and meetings for Powassan, Ontario and …

      This scrapbook contains newspaper clippings from 1983. Many of them are the Powassan Highlights column in the Almaguin News newspaper. Articles focus on local community activities / happenings including: Powassan Royal Canadian Legion Branch 453, Powassan Cubs, Brownies, and Boy Scouts, Eastholme Hawaiian Day, obituaries, Powassan Carnival, Ontario Historical Society, …

      This document was created to certify the marriage of Herbert Biggar and Jane Ellis at Salt Springs Church on April 28th, 1831. The ordained minister was Joseph Gatchell. This document was provided by Linda Guest.

      The marriage is between Carl Gutzmann of Petawawa Township, Renfrew County and Emilie Lindemann of Alice Township, Renfrew County on April 13, 1877. Witnesses of the marriage were Adolphe Lindemann and Louise Witt, both of Alice Township. The marriage was officiated by Pastor Robert Schroeder.

      This certificate can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Nesterville Women's Institute.

      This certificate can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Sunnyside Women's Institute.

      This paper states that Gordon Maracle had passed the courses necessary to continue on to High School.

      This is a certificate for Gordon Maracle to commemorate his compliance with the requirements necessary to gain admission into a High School or Confirmation School in Ontario.

      Certificate of Participation and ribbon presented to Pat Pollard (chief librarian of the Petawawa Public Library, in appreciation for participation in the Baby Picture contest.

      This 1901 certificate documents Mr. G. Kenward's pledge to abstain from all intoxicating alcoholic drinks in the "Band of Hope" at Scotland's Down House Mission. It is dated May, 1901, and signed by the secretary or registrar H. J. Wood. The temperance movement was a strong social force in the …

      This certificate can be found in the Gardiner/Allen scrapbook, 1700's - 1954.

      Birth certificate issued for Agnes McPhail when she was 47. Agnes changed the spelling of her name to Macphail after she entered politics.

      This 1900 marriage certificate confirms the wedding of Albert A. McAlister and Aleda Allen on the 19th of October, 1900. The certificate was signed in Mount Vernon; the officiating minister was the Rev. W.H. Haviland, and the witnesses were J.S. Allen and Eliza Allen. This photograph was provided by Linda …

      This poem was written by Wilbur M. Edy and presented to his friend Payson Vivian in gratitude for the help which Mr. Vivian had given him when he was ill. The original can be found at the Oakland Branch of the County of Brant Public Library.

      This is a certificate issued to the Blind River Library on their 75th Anniversary issued from the office of Brent St. Denis Federal Member of Parliament for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing

      This is a certificate issued to the Blind River Library from Katimavik in honor of their contribution for 2004 -2005