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      2 newspapers included, articles not marked as to which paper, some dates handwritten. Many articles are not dated.

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      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 Financial Ledger from 1934 - 1964 provides details of Receipts and Expenses that covered such items as Government Grants, Town Grants, Income from book sales and other funds that came into the library. Expenses covered such items as Postage, Freight, Printing, Building rent, wages and other.

      These are annual financial reports prepared for 1926, to 1936 and 1960. They provide information such as receipts, expenses, number and types of books, circulation figures and who the Board members would be for the next year.

      This is the official record of the Blind River Public Library Association from the first public meeting to form the association. This 310 page record contains minutes from regular and annual meetings, membership lists, receipts and disbursement accounts and book acquisition lists from January 18, 1926 to December 14, 1942.

      Minutes of Meeting for Blind River Library Board, includes Treasurers Report, New Business, Salaries, Expenses, Librarians Report

      Minutes of Meeting for Blind River Library Board, includes Treasurers Report, New Business, Salaries, Expenses, Librarians Report

      Minutes of Meeting for Blind River Library Board, includes Treasurers Report, New Business, Salaries, Expenses, Librarians Report

      This is a list that people who attended the opening signed,in 1978. It also includes a telegram sent from local M.P. Maurice Foster expressing his congratulations.

      This is an 11 page list of books that have been part of the Blind River Libraries inventory over its 100 year history from 1906 to 2006.

      This is a 110 page financial record for the years 1936-39. It details daily transactions by patron name regarding membership fees, fines and bank deposits.

      This is a PDF version of the publication "Klondike at Home: A History of Mining - Lake of the Woods". This publication was researched and compiled by K. Nelson, P. Nelson and L. Vogrig. Individual pages can be viewed or the entire publication can be downloaded by selecting the Download/View …

      This is an electronic version of the original 1924 publication "The Eagle of Thunder cape" by W.S. Piper. It deals with Aboriginal legends and the beauty and wonder of Lake Superior's North Shore. The publication is 156 pages and was originally published in New York by Knickerbocker Press. Individual pages …

      This is an electronic version of the original 1976 publication "Sand Ahead!" by Allan Shaw. It deals with the lumber industry, lumbering and logging camps in the Kenora District of Ontario. The publication is 182 pages and was originally published in Kenora. Individual pages can be viewed or the entire …

      This is an electronic version of the original publication "From the New Klondike to the Manitou" by both Katherine Humphrey and Linda Tymura. It deals with gold mining in specific regions of Northwestern Ontario, from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. The publication is 169 pages. Individual pages can …

      This interesting article covers some history about a small relatively unknown cemetery encased within the bounds of the Mississauga Delta Park and how its residents came to be there.

      The Riverside Tavern is a Blind River landmark. From its beginnings as a boarding house to its eventual tavern days it has been a place for people to gather. It lasted through several wars Prohibition, and 2 month Brewers Retail strike in 1958. Interesting reading for sure.