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      The 21st edition of the Directory for the City of Woodstock Ontario includes a miscellaneous directory, a classified business directory, an alphabetical directory with name and address and a street directory.

      A booklet celebrating the Centennial of Brant County 1852-1952. From the Mohawk Chapel and settlement of the townships, War of 1812, Alexander Graham Bell, Adelaide Hunter Hoodless and the WI to the present (1952).

      A detailed history of Kent County from 1626 to 1952.

      In ink, reverse: 1952 In 1952 the original campus building was renovated and became the first permanent women's residence on campus. In 1954 it was officially named Conrad Hall in honour of Clara Conrad, long-time president of the Women's Auxiliary. The building was demolished in 1962 to make room for …

      Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, Ontario. It began in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada. In 1924 Waterloo College was established, providing courses in post-secondary education. In 1960 Waterloo College became Waterloo Lutheran University, and in 1973 changed its name to Wilfrid Laurier University.

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 Simonds, Lieutenant General Guy G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 14 Feb 1952, 241-249     The speaker's recent return from a trip to Korea. What he saw in Canada's Brigade there. The 27th Canadian Brigade in Europe. The creation of two replacement brigades in Canada to provide necessary reinforcements. Making provision for the rotation of our European Force. The role of the Reserve Army. The …

 Holding, William Frederick, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 17 Jan 1952, 185-198     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Reference to Sir Wilfred Laurier's statement that the 20th century would belong to Canada. What Sir Laurier saw in Canada and Canadians to prompt him to make this statement. Recognition of Canada's considerable progress. Canada's …

 Diefenbaker, John G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 27 Mar 1952, 302-314     The British Commonwealth: some words on what it means today and to members of that Commonwealth. The speaker's attendance at a British Parliamentary Conference in Australia and New Zealand, and his opportunity there to meet with many members of the Commonwealth representing various religions, colour and race, giving him a …

 Wilmot, Chester, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 17 Apr 1952, 342-354     An outline and development of one or two of the themes expounded in the speaker's book "The Struggle For Europe." First, an explanation of his approach to the task of writing this book. President Roosevelt's statement in 1943 that every effort had to be made to win Russia's friendship. Evidence …

 Lovink, His Excellency A.H.J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1953), 27 Nov 1952, 104-111     The increasing complexity of international politics. The lack of doubt that the danger is grave; that we must arm ourselves for defence, and also in order to avoid, if possible, "an attack from the aggressor and it is up to everyone of us of the freedom-loving world to conserve world …

 Drew, Hon. George A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 10 Jan 1952, 158-169     A good time to come to some clear understanding with ourselves about our hopes for the future of Canada, the great Commonwealth which expresses its loyalty to one king, and those wider international organizations with which we are associated. A look back to when the Empire Club was formed 50 …

 Igleheart, Austin S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1953), 20 May 1952, 1-12     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada, The American Men's Club of Toronto and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The growing pains of nations; Canada having them now. The puzzle as to why most people prefer to work for big business, own its stock and buy its products, …

 Woodside, Wilson, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 7 Feb 1952, 229-240     Recalling when the tide turned in Europe in 1948. The tide turning in Asia in 1950 and 1951; events that caused that turning. Providing some counter-weight to Russia. American armed strength; ready for what? The Soviet line; what the Soviets want. A shifting balance as Western rearmament is achieved. The …

 Greene, Kenneth Alfred, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 10 Apr 1952, 330-341     The fundamental aim of foreign policy as part and parcel of our national aspirations. Projects which are now going forward toward the development of Canada into a nation of international consequence. The prevention of another war the principal aim of our foreign policy. The need for a strong and healthy …

      Agnes Macphail's comments on the Abstract of Ship's Log about her return voyage from Liverpool to Montreal on the S.S. “Empress of Canada” from her 1952 scrapbook.

      Agnes Macphail's introduction to her 1952 Scrapbook, listing her reasons for making the trip to Scotland and Ireland.

      Menu is likely from Canadian Pacific Steamships Limited, S.S. “Empress of Canada,” Captain J.P. Dobson D.S.C., D.D., R.N.R.

      Agnes Macphail's introductory page to her 1952 Scrapbook, which includes a picture postcard of the Canadian Pacific ship, the Empress of France. Agnes Macphail sailed to Britain from Montreal with her friend Mrs. W.H. Wilmott on July 18, 1952, on the Empress of France, returning from Liverpool, October 1st, 1952, …