Résultats

      A 1909 copy of an 1804 original plan of the lighthouse that was erected on Mississauga Point, signed by Gustavus Nicolls and copied by J. Simpson. The lighthouse, the first on the Great Lakes, was dismantled in 1814 in order to build Fort Mississauga. Some of the stone from the …

      (Condition: Good.)

      Both sketches and poem are by Carrie Munson Hoople and were published in her book "Along the way with pen and pencil", New York, 1909. Library owns draft of this page prior to publishing and the original photograph of the sketch of the old Scotch Kirk.

      This is a photograph from a postcard published by J.S. Flumerfelt.

      Four Carriage models

      Four men, four women, and a child; in carriages, shaking hands as they pass each other.

      The American icon Uncle Sam was based on Samuel Wilson, a businessman from Troy, New York. During the War of 1812 he supplied the army with beef in barrels labeled "U.S." (for "United States") but it was jokingly said that the letters stood for "Uncle Sam." Soon, "Uncle Sam" was …

      Valentine mailed from Halifax to Rev. R.B. Layton, New Aberdeen, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

      Postcard mailed to Rev. R.B. Layton, New Aberdeen, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, from Tatamagouche, N.S.

      Propriétaire du magasin général et l'hôtel du Coin St-Onge. Joseph était aveugle. Frère de Cyprien et époux de Marcelline Émard. C'est à lui qu'on doit le nom du coin St-Onge.

      Copie photo d'un dessin au fusain.

      This item consists of a partial pencil sketch of the front of a train. There is a plate on the front below the light numbered "9000."

      This is a collection of assorted poems and writings done by Dr. William J. Fischer in the early 1900's. There are some published pieces and some handwritten pieces. These pieces were sent to Sister Liobina Dietrich, his school teacher at St. Louis Catholic School during 1890-1893. Dr. William J. Fischer …

      At this point in time people were very negative towards the new "automobile", they thought it loud and awkward, while a horse and buggy was stealthy and nimble