Series consists of three (3) diaries of Alfred H. C. Long, born in Port Hope and spent time in western Canada. It includes: (1) September 1, 1898 Port Hope; (2) October 1899, Port Hope; (3) 1900-1902.
Series consists of newspaper clippings, and correspondence related to a study of the Downtown and Harbourfront areas of Port Hope, 1978-1988.
File consists of an essay written by H. R. S. Ryan on the 100th anniversary of the Baldwin Act. The essay was published in "Ontario History" in 1950 under the title "Echoes from the Minute books: Notes on the proceedings of the Board of police of Port Hope, 1834-1849" pages 184-204. The essay details early history of the town and its residents. Footnotes are given to document sources. It also includes the original transcript of the essay by H. R. S. Ryan.
Series consists of papers belonging to Edna Alice Long (nee Gibson), 1891-1969. It includes: Baby's Record from The Toronto Mail, 1891; Marriage Certificate to Alfred H.C. Long, 1913; Canada Registration Card, 1918; Certificate of Confirmation from St. Mark's Church, 1927; Birth Certificate (registered 1961); Correspondence re: Old Age Security, 1961; Certificate of Appreciation from Port Hope & District Hospital Auxiliary, 1969; Funeral Notice from Ross Funeral Chapel, 1969; Obituary, 1969.
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.
File consists of a make shift envelope of paper and wax. Reads "October 31, 1856". A paper containing the trial of George Brogden for the murder of Thomas Henderson". "The Property of R. L. Benson" is written in personal pencil; and page 4 of the Daily Colonist has an editorial on the Brogden trial and how the verdict may have been arrived at. Removed from "Brogden Family (Trial)" file Long Cabinets.
Series consists of newspaper clippings, notes, and correspondence related to the E.T. Hamly, and Harcourt families of Port Hope, c1880-1985.
File consists of several hand-drawn maps of Port Hope and area, undated. Maps are extremely fragile and need conservation attention; Some maps intact.
Series consists of papers belonging to Herbert Kitchener Long, 1925-1942. It includes: marriage announcements of H.K. Long to Marguerite Snell, 1942; Port Hope Public School Report Card, 1925; Port Hope High School Report Cards, 1928-1932; Port Hope High School Admission Certificate, 1927; Letter addressed to "Twoie," undated (on Christmas letterhead). It also includes obituaries from the Port Hope Evening Guide for Herbert K. Long.
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.
File consists of five (5) documents from the John Helm property, 1898-1913. It includes: (1) hand drawn map, 13 Sep 1898; (2) detailed hand-drawn map. Drawn on the back of the Port Hope Times letterhead, J. B. Trayes Editor and Proprietor; (3) J. H. Helm Iron Founder invoice, c. 1890; (4) J. H. Helm Iron Founder invoices, c. 1900; (5) Plan of property owned by John Helm estate; Grand Trunk Railway; A. & R. Sly, J. Wade.
Item is a map of property owned by John Smart on Walton Street. Railway shown on map was to be part of the Peterborough - Port Hope Railway, later Midland Railway.
File consists of two (2) volumes: Book of Psalms and The New Testament (only Matthew and Mark). Both volumes are inscribed with the following message: "To my aunt Miss J T Stephenson A Souvenir of my visit to Canada in the summer of 1860" dated "Port Hope 28 Sep 60."
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.
Series consists of papers belonging to Keith Alfred Long, 1923-1940. It includes: a hand-drawn calendar for Mar 1923; Christmas Essay Competition in the Port Hope Times, 1926; Ontario Rugby Football Union Certificate, 1929; Port Hope High School Admission Certificate, 1927; Cadet Signalling Certificate, 1926; Military Departmental Staff Record, 1940; Letter addressed to "Twoie," undated.
File consists of land records for Lot 28, Con 1 in Hope Township, 1817-1904. It includes: "Indenture of Bargain and Sale, Jonathan Walton and Elias Smith to James Hawkins," 1817; Deed, conveys and transfers to Francis Little from the University and College of Toronto, 1856; Deed between Mrs. Anne Wade, et al to Harriett Day, 1904; Mortgage, Harriett Day and Thomas B. Chalk, et al Trustees, 1904.
Series consists of two letter books from the Long Bros. Insurance Co., 1889-1892 ; 1909. They include copies of letters written to clients and other businesses during the course of business at Long Bros. Insurance, 1889-1892 and 1909. The letters mention: telephone rates, general accident insurance, Standard Ideal Manufacturing, Barrett's Mill, Port Hope Harbour, Grand Trunk Railroad, John Hume, Argyle, Brodigan Canada Neckwear, Thos. Long Letterhead, court guides, Hutchings (Rental Agent), Dongan, AHCC (46th Regiment), Canadian Pacific Railway, John Gibson (Garden Hill), Benson, Helm, Montgomery Real Estate, Smallpox, livestock rates, John Tozer (Fire Department), Chalk, Giddy, Rosevear, Foundry (Bush), W.E. Beamish, Cumberland (Dunain), Perth Mutual, Fire Brigade, Fireman's Accident Insurance Co., Traders Fire Insurance Co., Hartford, skating and curling rink, Rimouski, Trinity College School, Nicholson File Company, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Port Hope Marina.
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.
Series consists of nine (9) publications related to the history of the Municipality of Port Hope, 1901-1984. It includes: (1) "Excerpts from the 'Grapevine'" by Miss Pearl Wilson; (2) "Notes on St. Mark's Church, Port Hope" by Agatha Simister (2 copies); (3) "Historic Port Hope, 1834-1984" Map; (4) "Port Hope Centennial and Old Boy's and Girl's Re-Union" Programme, 1934 (copy); (5) "Port Hope: A Brief History in Picture and Prose," by Geo. V. Strong; (6) "Picturesque Port Hope," by W. Williamson; (7) "The Ganaraska Review, Volume One Number 1, September 1988," by Port Hope Original Group. This series also includes a copy of "Picturesque Port Hope" and the "Port Hope Old Boys Re-Union Souvenir 1901" located in the Reading Room Reference Collection.
Fonds consists of papers and photographs from the Long Family Collection. It includes materials created and accumulated by: Alfred H. Long (military publications, letter books), N. Tom Long (local history research files, St. Lawrence Hotel plan, directories, photographs), Geo. Wilson (memoirs, correspondence re: Port Hope Evening Guide, Wilson family photographs), and Brig. Gen. George H. Ralston. For more detailed information refer to series-level descriptions.