Résultats

      This seven page document provides a point form time line of the progression of the logging industry in the Blind River area, from the arrival of the french explorers in 1640 to more modern days in 1967.

      This excerpt from a report written by Graham A. MacDonald for the Ministry of Natural Resources - Division of Parks provides a glimpse of the colorful vocabulary particular to the loggers, such as ``Bang Juice - (Dynamite) or ``Pay-Cheater`` (a timekeeper).

      This three page internet article written from Ucluelet, B.C. concerns the celebration of the life of Denis Faucon who died unexpectedly at the age of 45. Born in Blind River, Mr. Faucon worked as a cameraman for national TV networks, eventually pursuing freelance work based out of Canmore, Alberta. The …

      Mr. Sellers was 92 years old when his memories were recorded.

      Membership was restricted to Wesleyan University faculty members.

      Land was leased for 99 years to cottagers by the Battle Point Wesleyan Association. Mr. Gauthier was told that Battle Point got its' name because there was a battle between two native tribes on the water near the point.

      Mr.Rice relays that Association meetings were first held at Counsel Rock near the point and later at the Community House built in 1949.

      This is a three page summary of Harold Godson's memories of early life in Blind River. Mr. Godson recalls life in the lumber camps, manning the Lake Duborne fire tower, working in a clothespin factory in Algoma Mills and Blind River's four hotels.

      This is a three page summary of Dr. Morris' hearsay understanding of the history regarding native tribes, battles and settlement on the north shore.

      This photocopy of the original four page Harper's magazine article tells the story of the uranium boom and bust in the Blind River and Elliot Lake area. The story shares information about the social and economic impacts and costs on the two areas that were not anticipated during the planning …

      A large portion of the study includes information about the uranium mines and development of Elliot Lake. This project was funded by an Opportunities for Youth program that took place during the summers of 1974-75.

      This study was conducted over two summers by nine different students. It was sponsored by the Opportunities for Youth Program.

 Shannon Quesnel, The Sault Star, April 18, 2007     This two-page article from the on-line Elliot Lake Standard concerns the new candidate for the Green Party for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing. The article documents how the 18 year old candidate, Greg Evans, came to hold this position and provides other background information about him.

      This is a photocopy of a page found in the Canadian Workshop Magazine detailing the construction of a wooden unit built by Jim Eagles of Blind River.

      This article shares that while Blind River could be a tough town, it also had a fully equipped brokerage office.

      The relationships with promoter Joe Hirschhorn and William Bouck were key to staking the large claim. Joubin reportedly remained a humble man despite earning millions from his claims as he indicated he was more interested in seeing uranium put to positive use for mankind than he was in displaying his …

      This multi-page document gives a brief history of Blind River and provides some background about the location, vegetation, soils, wildlife and population of the area.

      This is a two-sided profile of artist and educator Conrad Bobiwash that includes information about his education, selected exhibitions, awards, and publications. A photo of the artist is included in the upper centre of the front page.