File consists of four (4) oversized pages from a scrapbook accumulated by the donor's grandfather, c1945-1965. It includes information and handwritten notes on the following: Statement regarding the unionization of Nicholson File Company of Canada Ltd. by J.R. Giffen, Port Hope Evening Guide, c1950; the development of the national flag of Canada, 1964-1965; "Six Years of War Against Germany" timeline; various clippings regarding the early history of Port Hope; and a hand-written poem signed "Gill"
This file contains the list of reading material available in the Mechanics Institute's library.
Sans titreThis file contains a hand-written draft of the 1889 Annual Meeting Minutes of the Port Hope Mechanics Institute.
Sans titreFile consists of a DVD including Tim Haynes' "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project interview; and a paper copy of the interview transcript, 2013. The interview was edited and uploaded to YouTube with the following description: "Join David Doherty, [former] board member of the Port Hope Archives, as he informally interviews his friends Peter Elliott, Phil Watts and Tim Haynes, as part of "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope."
Sans titreFile consists of a DVD including Madelon Kelley's "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project interview; and a paper copy of the interview transcript, 2013. The interview was edited and uploaded to YouTube with the following description: "Join the Port Hope Archives as we speak to Madelon Kelley (nee Jex) about local businesses, being the daughter of Mayor W.R. Jex, schooling in Port Hope and other historic anecdotes of Port Hope."
Sans titreFile consists of a DVD including Wilf Quigley's "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project interview; and a paper copy of the interview transcript, 2013. The interview was edited and uploaded to YouTube with the following description: "In this instalment of Downtown Memories, we speak to local resident Wilf Quigley about his time working at the post office and helping with the 1980 flood."
Sans titreFile consists of a DVD including Phil Watts' "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project interview; and a paper copy of the interview transcript, 2013. The interview was edited and uploaded to YouTube with the following description: "Join David Doherty, [former] board member of the Port Hope Archives, as he informally interviews his friends Peter Elliott, Phil Watts and Tim Haynes, as part of "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope."
Sans titreFile consists of a DVD including Allan White's "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project interview; and a paper copy of the interview transcript, 2013. The interview was edited and uploaded to YouTube with the following description: "Join the Port Hope Archives as we speak to local resident Allan White about his time owning Giffen's Hardware and other downtown memories."
Sans titreFile consists of various documents related to St. John's Anglican Church, 1939-1954. It includes: (1) Victory Address presented in the United Church by Rev. J. M. Crisall, Rector of St. John's Anglican Church; (2) Suggestions for the Sanctuary Guild Women's Auxiliary to M. S. C. C., 1939. Belonged to Miss Etta Haultain, Port Hope; (3) Invitation to the service of Institution and Induction of the Reverend Leonard J. Baird, Rector of St. John's Church, Port Hope, 1954; (4) Christmas Cards, St. John's Anglican Church, showing a coloured image of the sanctuary.
Sans titreFile consists of the original "Roster of Club Membership" for the Port Hope Lions Club, 1931-2004. It includes a directory of member names from inception until the year 2004. The original roster includes charter members: Cecil Bates, William Bryans, Rupert J. Clarke, Lorne Plummer, Earl Fielding, Ezra Franks, William Giddy, James Giffen, Paul Haggis, Melville Hancock, Ralph Hodgson, R.E. Sculthorpe, Irving Margles, Robert McDermot, Bertram Nellis, Chris Sherry, Eugene Saunders, Art Smith, Charles Thompson, Charles Young, George Reynolds, Harry Trew, and Henry Dobbs.
Sans titreFile consists of "Invitation to Membership" forms from the Port Hope Lions Club, 1978-2001. The forms were filled out and collected by the Lions Club from interested new members. Each form contains personal information from the new member, as well as the signatures of sponsors and instructions for the Club Secretary.
Sans titreFile consists of Guest Registers for various events hosted or organized by the Port Hope Lions Club, 1961-1981. It includes: Port Hope Lions Club 30th Anniversary, 25 May 1961; Port Hope Lions Club 45th Anniversary, 4 Jun 1976; Regional Rally, 18 Apr 1962; 50th Annual Calithumpian Parade, 1 Jul 1981.
Sans titreFile consists of seven (7) copies of Lions Club International's "Lionage" magazine and a programme for the International Lions Club 47th Annual Convention, 1965-1975. The magazines are all addressed to Port Hope Lions Club member R. William Rowden of Lavinia Street, Port Hope.
Sans titreFile consists of various editions of the "Lions Pause" Bulletin of the Port Hope Lions Club, 1953-1987. The bulletins contain information on meetings of the Port Hope Lions Club, as well as updates on the building of the Lions Recreation Centre at 29 Thomas Street, and descriptions of different events hosted by the Lions Club over the years.
Sans titreFile consists of a tentative agenda for a film introduction; and two (2) copies of a transcript from pilot program entitled "Sketches of Our Town - Port Hope, Ont.," 1984.
Sans titreFile consists of documents related to the American Wind Symphony Orchestra event held during Port Hope Sesquicentennial celebrations, 1984. It includes: Posters; Correspondence; Meeting Agendas; Itineraries; Media Coverage.
Sans titreFile consists of press releases for Port Hope Sesquicentennial events, 1984. It also includes newspaper articles and a press kit.
Sans titreFile consists of photocopies of the Port Hope Directory 1856-57 and Dodd's Northumberland and Durham 1880 Directory. Originals of both are also in this fonds.
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).
File consists of four (4) green, wrought iron maple leaves. The maple leaves adorned the fences of Port Hope Union and St. John's Anglican Cemetery. Part of the original wire fence has been replaced with wrought iron. When the fence was replaced the maple leaves became collectible.