Résultats

      Use the following guide to search out certain topics in the interview. 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Schools (SS #3 Black Bay Road) 02:03 Local families 02:29 Village of Petawawa, life in 03:09 Farming 04:02 Family and life after schooling 04:20 Military Camp circa 1921 - 1954 05:34 World War I 05:52 …

      This talk about the life of John Penman was given by his grand-nephew, Harold Penman Smith, at Paris Presbyterian Church on May 25, 1986. The full size version of the photo of John Penman used as an illustration can be seen by clicking following the link below the photo.

      Nick Catricala describes his experience settling in the Toronto area after immigrating from Italy in 1964.

      Audio of an interview done with Vivian Pichette, a long time resident of Bissett Creek, on December 9 2005.

      NORMAL BIAS HF 90 Tommy cummings Memories of Lorne Fraser, Bill Kingshott Aunt Jose, Wilson and Grace, Summit House and the Frasers.

      DYNAMIC CASSETTE LOW NOISE HIGH OUTPUT

      The following comment was submitted in October 2015: "My friend Harold has gone to his well deserved reward, and I miss him greatly. Just to hear him reminisce, his love of our local history, causes a lump in the throat. Thank you for this Mary Norton and Felicity Reid. At …

      George Neshevich discusses his life in Vaughan since 1973 as well as his education at the University of Toronto and other aspects of his personal history.

      Button has three raised cannon balls in a horizontal row across the top and three raised cannons in a vertical row that are set in a shield. It is believed that this button is from the War of 1812. Diameters are 1.7 cm and 1.4 cm. There were four companies …

      A Royal Sappers and Miners button believed to be from the War of 1812 era. There was no overall commanding officer but there was a battalion from July 1812 to February 1815. It is believed that they at the following locations: Oswego Fort Erie Bladensburg Washington Godley Wood Plattsburg New …

      This is a copper token coin that has Ships, Colonies and Commerce written on one side and three masted schooners facing left on the other with a beaded rim. The coin measures 2.5 cm in diameter

      This copper coin is inscribed “Wellington” with a profile of Lord Wellington on one side. The reverse side has a laurel wreath with Britannia seated. It is a Wellington half penny, dated 1814 and is 2 cm in diameter. It was found in the Niagara-on-the-Lake/Queenston area.

      Referred to "The Military Arms of Canada" by The Upper Canada Historical Arms Society and "The British Military Longarms 1715-1815' by D.W. Bailey.

      This type of ammunition, known as a grapeshot, was used in artillery during the War of 1812. A round black ball of iron with a pitted surface, this grapeshot has a circumference of 4 1/8 inches. Grapeshot was made up of canvas bags that held a large number of iron …

      Half-penny token struck for general circulation in Upper Canada, about 1816. The token is one of a few issues which commemorate Sir Issac Brock. The name Brock is misspelled "Brook" on this token. The other side bears the picture of a sailing vessel and the motto "Success to the Commerce …

      Enoch Wood & Sons Makers Mark

      A lead bucket and metal ladle that are believed by some to have been used for making bullets. The ladle has a copper scoop and measures 35 cm long with a hook on the end. The bucket, with a metal handle, is stamped with what looks to be an A …

      This is a brass belt buckle that was found in the town of Niagara. It is believed to have belonged to a member of the British light infantry or regular troops because of the lion’s head decoration. Further research in 2010 suggests it may be a whistle hook.

      This is a leaf-shaped plate with a dark brown glaze. It is also decorated with a grape leaf pattern. The artist was Joseph Thomas, Wooden Box Pottery, Derbyshire. The plate is reported to have belonged to Mrs. G. Lawe, a United Empire Loyalist, during the War of 1812. .

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