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CA ON00154 994.1 · Collection · 1825-2004

Collection consists of various local history information and original documents compiled and collected by Norman Thomas Long over the course of his life living and working in Port Hope, Ontario. For more detailed information, please refer to file and item-level descriptions.

CA ON00154 994.1-994.1.1.1 · File · 1980-1990
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection

File consists of a binder with information concerning schooners; listed pertaining to Great Lake schooner travel, mainly on Lake Ontario and having a connection to Port Hope and Cobourg. The information consists of photocopies of articles from Port Hope papers, including the Guide and the Watchman, as well as newspaper clippings from papers in the 1980s and 1990s.

Schooners listed include: Accommodation, Acorn, Ainsworth, Albacore, Albatross, Allen Mur, Alpha, America, Andrew Stevens, David Andrews, Anne Craig, Ann Jane Brown, Annie Maud, Arctic, Ariel, Augusta, Aurora, Ballou, B. A. Standard, Bermuda, Beverly, Bloomer, Buttles, Canada, Caroline, Caroline Marsh, Cavalier, Col. Posers, Comet, Countess of Dufferin, Dan Marble, Delaware, D. Freeman, Dolphin, E. H. Rutherford, Eliza Quinlan, Emblem, Emerald, Enterprise, Erie Belle, Exchange, Fail, Fanny Gardner, F & F Cole, F. H. Burton, Flora Carveth, Flora, Flora Emma, Forrest Queen, Frank Pierce, Freeman, French Barque, Frontenac, Game Cock, Garabaldi, Gentle Jane, Great Western, Hamilton & Scourge, Hunter, Iceburg, Indiana, Isabel, Jane Ann Marsh, Jessie Brown, Jessie Drummond, J. B. Skinner, J. J. Manley, J. P. Hale, John Walter, John Wesley, Julia B. Merrill, Keewatin, Key West, Lady Elgin, St. Lawrence, Leander, Lewis Ross, Lindsay, Lyman Davis, Magdalena, Magdala, Maid of the Mill, Marie Annette, Marquest, Mary, Mary & Lyndon, May Flower, Minniehaha, Miranda, Mohawk, Monsoon, Nellie Hunter, Nelson, New Brunswick, New York, Niagara, Northern Light, Oliver Mowat, Ontario, Otonabee, Perry, Philo Bennet, Pilot, Quebec, Radiant, Rough & Ready, Royal Oak, Sacramento, Sarah, Sarah Ann Marsh, Saucy Jack, Scalana, Shicalnca, Sir Charles Metcalfe, Van Straubenzee, Sligo, Speedy, Star of Hope, Suffall, Three Brothers, Trade Wind, Two Brothers, Utica, Water Witch, Wave Crest, Welland, West Wind, W. J. Suffett. Also includes information on shipbuilder Louis Shickluna.

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CA ON00154 994.1-994.1.1.2 · File · 1980-1990
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection

File consists of 270 pages of information concerning steamships that sailed the Great Lakes, specifically Lake Ontario and had connections with Port Hope Harbour. Some have no connection to Port Hope or the Great Lakes, but have been included in this collection. The information consists of research notes, photocopies of articles from older Port Hope papers, and some more recent clippings. References for the resources are given. The names of the steamships included in this collection are: Acme, Admiral, Alabama, Alciope, America, Arabian, Argyle, Assinibo, Atlantic, Banshee, Bay State, Black River, Boston, Bowmanville, British Empire, Brothers, Canada, Caspian, Cataract, Champion, Charlotte of Greece, Chief Justice, City of Toronto, City of Cleveland, Constitution, Coquette, Corinthian, Daisy, Part, Defiance, Dromedary, Durham Boat, The Edward, Ericson, Falcon, Farmer, Flora Emma, Forest City, Forest Queen, Frances III, The Garden City, General Taylor, Gildersleeve, Globe, Golden Eye, Grand Trunk Railway Ferry Boat, Great Eastern, Grecian, Haida, Hamilton, Harry H, Highlander, Hovercraft, Huron, Inkermann, Jenny Lind, Jersey, Keewatin, Kingston, Know Nothing, Lady Elgin, Laurie E. Light House, Locke, Louisiana, Magnet, Maple Leaf, Mohawk, Montreal, Napoleon III, New Era, New York, Niagara, Norseman, North King, Northerner, Novelty, Ocean Wave, Ogdensburgh, Ogemah, Oliver Cromwell, Omar Pasha, Ontario, Port Hope, Spirit of Rochester, Passport, Petrel, Pierrepont, Plant, Prince of Wales, Princess Royal, Queen of the West, Rattlesnake, Reindeer, Sir Wilfred Laurier, Slave Democracy, South American, Sovereign, Spartan, Spindrift, Squatter Sovereignty, St. Mary's, Superior, Tinto, Titanic, Transit, Traveller, Troy, Victoria, Woodman, Welland, William IV, Zealand.

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Mrs. J. E. Schwartz Receipts
CA ON00154 994.1-994.1.2.2 · File · 1901-1904
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection

File consists of an envelope with invoices addressed to Mrs. J. E. Schwartz, who resided at Hillcrest (175 Dorset Street West) on Dorset Street. Businesses included in this file are: Will Braund, John Barker, Geo. Bassett, Canadian Express Company, J. N. Brown, J. F. Clark, John Curran. 1901-1904 Port Hope business receipts/invoices.

CA ON00154 994.1-994.1.2.3 · File · 1901-1907
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection

File consists of seventeen (17) invoices addressed to Mrs. Schwartz/Swartz of Hillcrest (175 Dorset Street West), dating from 1901 to 1907. Businesses include, John Curtis, A. Nicholson, J. P. McKenny, H. W. Mitchell, R. A. Mulholland, M. Millford, R. Deyell, Fanny Dundas, F. W. Galbraith, The Great North Western Telegraph Company of Canada, Chas. Hutchings. The invoices and receipts show items and the purchase prices. Includes an invoice from the drugstore, telegraph company and seamstress.

CA ON00154 994.1-994.1.2.6 · File · 1938
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection

File consists of thirty-six (36) newspaper clippings of business advertising from c1938. The businesses include: A. W. George, G. G. Facey, Ganaraska Antique Studio, A. G. Dawson, Brown's Quality Grocery, Massey-Harris, S. S. Budge, G. M. Bosnell, G. E. Garnett, R. S. Brown, Coleman Electric, Harry Black, Hersey Motor, Fulford's, Hood Knitting Co., Jex Smith, Hutchings, W. K. Swan, Maher Shoe Store, Margles, Plummers, Alf Outram, Tickell's, Watson's, Smith & Mitchell, Roberts Bros. Market, The Specialty Shop, Stephenson & Lent, Reynolds & Wickett, Port Hope Fair 1938, G. A. Smith.

CA ON00154 994.1-994.1.2.7 · File · 1880-1929
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection

File consists of a selection of papers, include loan notes, programs, in memorium, letters. Names of people include: Thomas Long, Charles Stewart, Joseph Harris, David Marshall; In Memoriam of Robert Glass; Businesses include: The Gas Company, Montreal Telegraph Company; Corporation of the Town of Port Hope, Ambrose & Winslow Highland Spring Brewer (copy), The Port Hope Brewing and Malting Co. (copy), Canada Radiator Co (copy), Lamb's Wool Knitting Works (copy), Globe File Mfg. Co (copy); Memorial Service for King Edward VII program; Program for an "Amateur Concert With Readings" issued by H. G. Gilmore, 1877, for a concert to be held at his Mill Street residence; Program for the Diamond Jubilee of the Confederation of Canada, 1867-1927, Port Hope ceremony; Program for Cobourg meeting of The Prince of Wales in 1932; Grand Concert of the Port Hope Choral Society, Tuesday April 15, 1884; Complimentary Supper to Charles Campbell Coleman under the auspices of the "Ontario" Lacrosse and Hockey Club at the Hotel St. Lawrence, Port Hope, March 6, 1902; Canadian Legion f the British Empire Service League membership card for Major Alfred Henry Charles Long issued January 26, 1927. Record of dues paid for 1929; Membership card for the Port Hope Skating & Curling Club Co. 1902-1903 season for A. H. C. Long; Invitation for the Ball & Supper - Port Hope Fire Department first annual Ball & Supper of the Extinguisher Hose Company February 24, 1897 at the Port Hope Town Hall. Floor committee: T. E. Burt, R. Ware, R. B. Gamble, W. H. Greenaway, T. Vanhorn. Reception Committee: Sid Hawkins, William Mackie, William Evans, Grant Marsh, Claude Davis, Stephen Jex, H. C. Brundrett, James Stone junior; Pieces collected by Tom Long (1916-1992), an avid collector of historical documents related to the history of Port Hope. Some of the pieces belonged to his father Alfred H. C. Long (d. 1929).

CA ON00154 994.1-994.1.2.8 · File · 1900-1920
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection

File consists of a "Ladies' Ticket" for a dinner given to Sir. Hector Louis Langevin, Minister of Public Works, on the occasion of his laying of the corner stone for the new post office. Directions are on the ticket of where the ladies may assemble and when they may enter the music hall; Complimentary Dinner for Mr. George Giddy at the St. Lawrence Hotel, January 25, 1902. Has menu on one side, and autographs on the other; Farewell Dinner for George B. Henwood at the Queen's Hotel, October 2, 1902. Includes menu and toast list; Old Countrymen's Banquet, Queen's Hotel, October 20, 1911. Includes menu and toast list; Port Hope Board of Trade Banquet, March 24, 1919. Includes menu and toast list.

CA ON00154 994.1-994.1.2.11 · File · 1914-1929
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection

File consists of the following: G. A. Outram Invoice, 1914; G. N. Patterson, 1914; F. H. Brown, 1914; Louis E. Hall, 1914; Bryan Sherry, 1914; Knights of Pythias, 1929; Odd Fellows Membership, 1928 and 1929.

CA ON00154 994.1-994.1.2.12 · File · 1894-1937
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection

File consists of Invoices, Letters and Letterhead from the following Port Hope businesses: Dingwall & Ross, 1894; Canadian Express Co. 1894; H. W. Mitchell, 1937 letterhead only; Seth Smith, 1899; J. Walker Quinlan, Major, 1899 (handwritten); Drs. Forrest & Benson - Letter; Henry White, Barrister - letter, 1899; M. Millard Invoice, 1929; Midland Trust Company, 1899 letter.

CA ON00154 994.1-994.1.2.13 · File · 1901
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection

File consists of envelopes from various Port Hope businesses, including: F. W. Wilson Ford Dealership; Geo. Wilson & Son "The Guide;" Port Hope Old Boys Grand Re-union, 1901; W. H. Trott, Photographer; The Port Hope Evening Guide; Canadian Northern Ontario Railway; Mr. F. W. Wilson; W. G. Wilson; Some of the envelopes have not been addressed. Others are addressed to Mrs. James E. Schwartz, F. Wilson and Mr. Long.

CA ON00154 994.1-994.1.2.14 · File · 1902-1922
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection

File consists of various business documents, including: Hope Masonic Lodge Program, 1917; Mark F. Smith; Post Card, Hon. A. B. Aylesworth; London Mutual Fire Insurance, 1902 Notebook; Watson's Drug Store - Port Hope "Tea Mart;" William Cowdy, Photographer; Port Hope Club, Constitution and Bylaws, 1922 (2 copies); James Reynolds, 1907 (Walking to Toronto); G. N. Patterson, letterhead, 1914; OMHS Notice.

CA ON00154 994.1-994.1.3 · Series · 1850-1991
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection

Series consists of various historical papers and research notes collected by Tom Long. It includes: (1) "Historic Roads of Ontario" Series # 5 "Kingston Road" CBC Radio script 1937; (2) Notes on the Kingston Road (for radio) 1937, copy; (3) "The Adventures of the Cobourg Rifles, During the Campaign of 1837 written by one of themselves;" (4) Handwritten and typed notes on the early history of Port Hope and area. At times the handwriting is illegible. Topics include: topography, Susan A. Grey, The Kingston Road, timelines, research notes, sketches; (5) Historical research - Port Hope and Area. Susan Greely, lot 2, concession 2, Haldimand township, Northumberland "Sketches of the Past"; Bibliography, miscellaneous notes on schools and emigration; (6) Handwritten notes on Port Hope and area. Topics include Durham county, Bowmanville, Port Hope, Newcastle, Cobourg, Northumberland, Brighton, Colborne, Vehicles and Coaches, Christian Guardian, notes and information taken from local papers; (7) Obituary for Robert Imbert Orchard (1901-1991), son of former Trinity College School Headmaster Dr. Francis Graham Orchard. Imbert Orchard was a well known Canadian actor and artist; (8) St. Mary's Catholic Church, Port Hope. News-clippings from 1988. Photocopies from the Port Hope Watchman, 1852. 150th anniversary, 1975; (9) Notebook - notes made from research at the SPG Archives in England. Notes on Port Hope.

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Olde Tyme Christmas Papers
CA ON00154 994.1-994.1.4 · Series · 1988-1991
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection

Series consists of documents related to the Olde Tyme Christmas, including: Programs, 1988-1991 for Old Tyme Christmas; Print list and lists; Chamber of Commerce newsletter - advertising Old Tyme Christmas; Miscellaneous notes and correspondence; Ticket Stubs; Signs and posters; Foam board sign; Photograph labels (30 pages); Receipt book; Newspaper clippings.

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CA ON00154 994.1-994.1.5 · Series · 1878
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection

Series consists of a thirty-six (36) page photograph album, with fifteen (15) pages of black and white and sepia coloured photographs. Photographs include Walton Street, Drill Shed on Queen Street, Midland Railway station, 1878 flood, rural scenes, unidentified family portraits. It also includes images from Cleveland.

CA ON00154 994.1-994.1.5.2 · Item · 1940-1960
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection

Item is a copper printing plate of a map of Port Hope. The map has the town divided into NHL hockey leagues. This plate is believed to be connected to the Beaver Athletic Association little NHL hockey league, 1940s-1960s.

"Julia B. Merrill" Painting
CA ON00154 994.1-994.1.5.5 · Item · 1928
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection

Item is a painting by Canadian actor and artist Robert Imbert Orchard (1909-1991). Oil, unframed painting. Written on verso: "Painted by Robert Imbert Orchard when a student in J. W. Beatty's class at Corbett's Mill, Port Hope. The "Julia B. Merrill" ship painted in Port Hope harbour 1928. She was afterwards burnt at Sunnyside August 1931 to amuse the public. One of the last lake schooners had been a rum runner, then was carrying coal." Orchard would have been 19 years of age when he painted this. He had returned to Port Hope for a visit in the summer of 1928, which coincided with the fire of 1928 at Trinity College School.