Résultats

      Video Interview with Gerry Boudreau.

      [Part of Brampton Library's Through Our Eyes project]

      This project was created with the support of the Friends of the Ajax Public Library and Veridian Connections. Audio, video and photos courtesy of the Town of Ajax Archives and Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada. Special thanks to original Bomb Girl Louise Johnson and former Ajax Mayor Ken …

      Hope Hope, a beacon in the dark, a whisp of breath, a longing dream. A cry for help, courageous plea. The unknown begged. Look speedily, and see up close all that we need. The world is wounded. Stop the bleed. We look undaunted to the light. Maintain our vision, do …

      In this interview, Frank Waywell talks about his involvement in the war effort before, during and after World War II. Frank first started in the Royal Army Medical Corps but then felt compelled to join the air force once he saw the severity of the war. He talks about his …

      In this interview, Harry Barrett, former mayor of Oakville, talks about his experiences prior to and in the Second World War. Harry speaks about joining and training with the cadet core for five years. While training with them, he was issued uniforms and Ross Rifles from the First World War …

      Film muet sur la procession funéraire de Joseph Brunet, le 10 juin 1948. On y voit: le curé Hudon, une foule nombreuses et un corbillard tiré par des chevaux.

      An interview with Edgar Leblanc about his childhood in Schreiber and what it was like to live back in those days.

      The Bumby Trophy is awarded to the junior exhibitor accumulating the most points for all Bronte Horticultural Society shows in the year.

      In this interview, Wess McIntosh speaks about his extensive involvement with the Canadian forces, first with the naval reserves and then with the airforce. Wes joined the navy in 1933, but he also started learning to fly in 1934. From there, he received his private pilot’s license in 1934 and …

      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.

      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.

      The Gleaner and Niagara Newspaper was a weekly paper in the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake that began publication December 4, 1817 and ceased in 1830. This bound volume has been divided by publication dates. Other dates included in the volume are: 1817 December 18 1817 December 25 1818 January 1 1818 …

 Mackendrick, Lt.-Col. W.G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1924), 3 May 1923, 191-192     A description of Mr. Ford as he saw him on his first interview with him some years ago; an interview which included a three-hour conversation. Some of Mr. Ford's beliefs with regard to work and family. Henry Ford as an organizer, and as a public servant. Reportedly, a conversation with …

      How the World Plowing Match Came to Cobourg Source: The Sentinetl-Star, Thursday, October 8, 1953 Acquired: February 2008

      The Ledger is indexed by account and not surnames as there are several names on each account due to bartering back and forth. Also, the page number in the index refers to the ledger's own page numbers.

      The word ‘To’ in the Ledger refers to the goods which are purchased by the settlers and the word ‘By’ refers to the method of payment by the settler. The numbers in the right-hand columns refer to the number of ‘pounds’, ‘shillings’, and ‘pence’ involved in each transaction with the …

      This is the Muster roll of Captain Jacob A. Ball’s Company of the 1st Regiment of Lincoln Militia, stationed at Fort George, from the 19th to the 30th of June, 1814, inclusive. The roll includes names, rank, period for which payment is due, amount and remarks. The names included on …

      This unique document is the parole paper of Jacob Ball (probably Junior) who was captured in June 1813. It includes his age, height, complexion, hair, and eye colour. The parole,signed and dated in May 1814, is a declaration that he will not bear arms against the United States during the …

      The Head, Clara and Maria Veterans Project is seeking photographs of the following veterans: Beaudry, Arthur; Cotnam, Gerald; Dunlop, Edward; Kitts, Gerald; Kitts, Roy; Ladourceur, Elmer; LeClair, Harold; LeClair, Herbert; McConnell, Alex; McConnell, David; McConnell, John; Turcotte, Edward.