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      he Mae West was a common nickname for the first inflatable life preserver, which was invented in 1928 by Peter Markus (1885–1974) (US Patent 1694714) with his subsequent improvements in 1930 and 1931. The nickname was originated because someone wearing the inflated life preserver often appeared to be as physically-endowed …

      Ration stamp booklet which belonged to nine year old Harvey Sutton of Puslinch, Ontario. Contains stamps used for purchasing foods that were deemed scarce such as meats, cheese, sugar, and coffee.

      The Wilfrid Laurier University Permanent Art Collection cares for approximately 400 pieces by Woldemar Neufeld. Woldemar Neufeld (1909 - 2002) Born of German-speaking Mennonites in Waldheim, Russia, Woldemar Neufeld immigrated to Canada in 1924, arriving with hope that the "new world" would welcome him with opportunity. At age 15 Neufeld …

      The Wilfrid Laurier University Permanent Art Collection cares for approximately 400 pieces by Woldemar Neufeld. Woldemar Neufeld (1909 - 2002) Born of German-speaking Mennonites in Waldheim, Russia, Woldemar Neufeld immigrated to Canada in 1924, arriving with hope that the "new world" would welcome him with opportunity. At age 15 Neufeld …

      The Wilfrid Laurier University Permanent Art Collection cares for approximately 400 pieces by Woldemar Neufeld. Woldemar Neufeld (1909 - 2002) Born of German-speaking Mennonites in Waldheim, Russia, Woldemar Neufeld immigrated to Canada in 1924, arriving with hope that the "new world" would welcome him with opportunity. At age 15 Neufeld …

      The Wilfrid Laurier University Permanent Art Collection cares for approximately 400 pieces by Woldemar Neufeld. Woldemar Neufeld (1909 - 2002) Born of German-speaking Mennonites in Waldheim, Russia, Woldemar Neufeld immigrated to Canada in 1924, arriving with hope that the "new world" would welcome him with opportunity. At age 15 Neufeld …

      The Wilfrid Laurier University Permanent Art Collection cares for approximately 400 pieces by Woldemar Neufeld. Woldemar Neufeld (1909 - 2002) Born of German-speaking Mennonites in Waldheim, Russia, Woldemar Neufeld immigrated to Canada in 1924, arriving with hope that the "new world" would welcome him with opportunity. At age 15 Neufeld …

      The Wilfrid Laurier University Permanent Art Collection cares for approximately 400 pieces by Woldemar Neufeld. Woldemar Neufeld (1909 - 2002) Born of German-speaking Mennonites in Waldheim, Russia, Woldemar Neufeld immigrated to Canada in 1924, arriving with hope that the "new world" would welcome him with opportunity. At age 15 Neufeld …

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      John “Jack” Chapple Tate was the youngest of three children of George R. and Gertrude Louise [Chapple] Tate, born in Paris, Ontario on 19 January 1911. He grew up at 79 Walnut Street, and attended Paris Central Public School, Paris District High School, and St. James Anglican Church. His sister …

      Photo shows the emergency exit at the Ear Falls Generating Station, September 12, 1942.

      Photo of the emergency exit, Lac Seul/Ear Falls generating station, September 12, 1942.

      Black and white photograph of a booth near the tree line. There are crates in front of the booth. There are people beginning to line up. The line goes out of the picture.

      Black and white photograph of three women standing on stone near picnic tables in the woods. A child can be seen standing near an adult on one of the picnic tables.

      In background is a group of people mingling at the Eagle Lake Picnic, and in the foreground is the front end of a truck. The picnic is outside with the edge of the forest in the background.

      (Condition: Good.) Front Row (l to r): Marion Grier, Ernie Moorhead, Lloyd Moorhead, Leslie Webster, Keith Burns, Paul Burns. Back Row: Calvin Steacy, Bryce Warren, Russell Steacy, Bessy Burns.

      Fire Insurance map from 1942 of north central Waterloo in two sections, along Albert Street from Dearborn (later University Avenue) to North (later Columbia) Street, considered the city limits; and along King Street from Schneider's Road (later University Avenue) to North (later Columbia Street). Also shown is Hill Street at …

      Fire Insurance map from 1942 of the southeast business district of Waterloo, Erb Street to the north, George Street to the south, King Street to the west and Willow Street (not visible) to the east. Some of the businesses visible on the map include: L.J. Klopp, Dry Goods; Rennel Drugs; …

      Earl Street became Severn Avenue. Fischer Street became Belmont Avenue. Victoria Street became Avondale Avenue.

      1946, 1951 and 1956 show a service station and White Rose Inn and restaurant at 188 King north. Unclear if the service station and inn were jointly owned or two separate businesses. Main Street became Lodge Street. Schneider's Road became University Avenue at King Street. Snider Street became Fountain Street. …