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Fonds consists of documents from Professor Jennifer Brown’s experience participating in an archaeological dig at the Serpent Mounds and her relationship to Professor Kenneth and Martha Kidd

Fonds is comprised of annual reports, historical accounts, photographs, newspaper clippings, programs and membership lists of Shining Waters Presbyterial UCW.

Fonds includes documentation pertaining to the professional and private life of John William Burbidge. Included are his manuscripts of books, articles, and sermons, and student papers. Also included are research materials, offprints of published articles, correspondence with publishers, personal correspondence, lecture notes relating to Professor Burbidge’s teaching career at Trent University, and congratulatory letters and cards relating to his retirement from Trent University and election to the Royal Society of Canada.

This collection consists of yearbooks; annual reports; newsletters, handbooks; prize lists; constitutions and by-laws; board of director information; lists of presidents; correspondence; a newspaper clipping; programmes; show announcements; booklets; emblems; publications; hand-written notes; a petition; rules and regulations; proceedings of an annual convention; show books; bulletins; pamphlets; articles; a presentation; and member lists.

Fonds is comprised of research material, notes, typescripts, manuscripts, and correspondence pertaining to Winona, or, The Foster Sisters, co-edited and published by Professor Michael Peterman and Professor Len Early (Peterborough: Broadview Editions, 2007).

Fonds includes minutes, records, and other documents pertaining to the formation of Aboriginal Strategy Circle in the Kawarthas.

This collection is comprised of research files, published articles, government documents, reports and supporting documents all pertaining to Aboriginal issues in Canada. The materials were deposited by the Indigenous Studies Department, Trent University. Some documents were reallocated to the Government Documents section of Bata Library, some were returned to the Indigenous Studies Department, and those deemed to be of archival value are represented herein.

Fonds is comprised of photographs, letters, speeches, articles, newspaper clippings and historical research notes related to the life of Kathleen Richmond Barclay Bowley. Much of the fonds relates to Bowley’s interest and experience in the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service and her participation in the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Peterborough Club. Also included are dozens of Barclay family ancestral letters (description to be added at a later date).

Fonds is comprised of correspondence, memos, legal documents, and reports pertaining to the administrative career of David Morrison at Trent University

Material contained in the Rexe fonds spans the years 1969 to 2005 with the bulk of material dating from 1979 to 1991. The collection contains materials pertaining to Rexe’s personal and professional matters, including material from his election campaigns beginning in the late 1970s to his work on Peterborough City Council 1980-87 and later 2003-06. The collection contains much correspondence, City Council memoranda and meeting agendas, planning documentation and reports, news clippings, personal notes, PCG reports and studies, court transcripts, legal invoices, and more.

The collection is organized into four series, Series B and C comprising the bulk of the collection.

Series A contains materials related to Rexe’s early teaching years and career(s) before re-entering politics in the 1980s.

Series B contains materials from his years on City Council 1980-87, and is the largest and most extensive part of the collection.

Series C gathers materials pertaining to his legal matters, particularly Kazowski vs. Rexe (see biographical note, below); and finally,

Series D contains materials from his later career(s), including his planning and consulting work (with Public Consulting Group, Inc.), his years teaching at Kenner Collegiate and Crestwood Secondary schools, his graduate work at Trent University, and his return to city politics in the early 2000s.

Fonds consists of records, including marriages, 1893-1913, of South Monaghan Methodist Circuit, 1877-1916; Trustee minutes of Fairmount Methodist Church, 1860-1899; records of Fraserville Methodist Church, 1898-1917; records of Bensfort Methodist Church, 1881-1922; collection book of Bailieboro Methodist church, 191801922; records of Springville Presbyterian Pastoral Charge, 1855-1906; records of Springville Presbyterian Church, 1914-1923; records of baptisms 1913-1955, marriages 1913-1955, and burials 1913-1955, and other records of Fraserville Pastoral Charge, 1913-1968; records including baptisms 1854-1958, marriages 1884-1894,1903-1966, and burials 1939-1969, of Springville Pastoral Charge (includes Springville Presbyterian Pastoral Charge, Springville, Fairmount and Mount Pleasant), 1854-1969; records of baptisms 1955-1990, marriages 1955-1990, and burials 1955-1990, of Bailieboro-Springville Pastoral Charge, 1955-2006, woman's association minutes, of Mount Pleasant United Church, 1930-1958; records of Fairmount United Church (includes records of Fairmount Methodist Church), 1902-1966; records of Bensfort United Church, 1923-1969; records of Bailieboro United Church, 1925-1969; records of Fraserville United Church, 1926-1969; records of Springville United Church, 1920-1971; records of Emmanuel United Church, 1969-1971; and Springville United Church, 1907-2006. Includes the records of Springville and Fraserville Branch of the Upper Canada Bible Society.

Fonds includes letters between John Quentin Brown and family members and photographs primarily of Quentin and his immediate family. Also included is a copy of The Army’s Mister Brown: A Family Trilogy, 1941-1952.

The fonds is organized in the following series. Those series most pertinent to Gerry’s work and interest in canoes and history are Series A to F. However, the photographic collections found elsewhere contain many shots related to canoeing history. The papers are also distinguished by materials related to the lives of his parents and grandparents and his uncle, Mel Sucee.

A. Wooden Canoe Heritage Association, 1993-2003 (Files 1-120, 902- ) 1.5 m
B. Heritage Canoe Festival, 1985-1996 (Files 121-157) 25 cm
C. Canadian Canoe Museum, 1990-2003 (Files 158-165) 7 cm
D. Peterborough Centennial Museum and Archives, 1986-1987 (Files 166-169, 585-586) 5 cm
E. Peterborough Historical Society, 1987-1998 (Files 170-192) 20 cm
F. Peterborough Canoe History, 1976-2003 (Files 193-519, 587-593) Research materials from 1850s to present 1.5 m
G. Cottage life, 1977-1992 (Files 520-558, 797, 898-901) 45 cm
H. Bell Canada, 1970-1995 (Files 559-565) 13 cm
I. Mary and Gerry Stephenson, 1938-1993 (Files 566-584; 594-622) 35 cm
J. Gerry Stephenson photographic, 1967-2000 (Files 623-720, 773) 60 cm
K. Gerry Stephenson slides, 1949-1993 (Files 721-757) 25 cm
L. Dainard family, 1951, undated (Files 758-764) 5 cm
M. Fred Stephenson and family, 1940s-1990s (Files 765-796, less 773; 809-829; 867-885, 897) 35 cm
N. Joseph Sucee family, 1904-1930 (Files 798-808, 886-896) 15 cm
O. Mel Sucee, 1890s-1940s (Files 830-866) 10 cm
P. Mel Sucee, moving film collection

Collection includes correspondence, email printouts, notes, photographs, research materials, and newspaper clippings. Much of this material pertains to research on the Traill family of Lakefield, Ontario.

Fonds consists of records, including marriages, 1880-1907, of Cavan Methodist Church, 1880-1908; records, including marriages, 1891-1916, of Millbrook Methodist Church, 1891-1916; records, including baptisms, 1964-1992, baptisms/marriages/burials, 1903-1969, marriages, 1969-2000, of Millbrook - Cavan Pastoral Charge, 1903-1992; Board and Committee records of Zion United Church, Cavan Township (includes Zion Methodist Church), 1869-1955; records of St. Andrew's United Church (includes Millbrook Methodist Church), 1893-1989, including baptisms 1977-1978 and burials 1967-2000; records, including baptisms/marriages/burials, 1908-1947, of Cavan United Church (includes Mount Pleasant, Ebenezer, Millbrook - Cavan Pastoral Charge, Cavan Methodist Church), 1908-1967; historic roll of Mount Pleasant United Church, 1954-1969

Fonds consists of Quarterly Board and Board of Trustees minutes of Marmora Methodist Circuit (includes Marmora, Springbrook, and other points in Marmora Township and Rawdon Township), 1845-1899; Woman's Missionary Society minutes of Marmora Methodist Church, 1892-1903; records of Marmora Pastoral Charge (includes Marmora Methodist Circuit, St. Andrew's United Church in Marmora, Zion Church, Deloro, and Cordova), 1892-1950; minutes of the Official Board and Congregational meetings of St. Andrew's United Church in Marmora, 1936-1959; Board of Trustees records of Blairton United Church (includes Blairton Methodist Church), 1898-1929; and records of Cordova Mines United Church, 1947-1998.

Fonds consists of records of Wesley Methodist Church, Lakefield, 1840-1924; records, including baptisms 1901-1942, marriages 1901-1975, and burials 1901-1981, of Buckhorn Pastoral Charge (includes Wesley Methodist Circuit, Wesley Pastoral Charge, Lakehurst, Curve Lake and Wesley in Lakefield), 1901-1981; records of Wesley United Church, Lakefield (includes Wesley Methodist Church), 1924-1973; and women's group records of Lakehurst United Church, 1959-1997.

Research collection of Martha Anne Kidd, local Peterborough historian, relating to her work with Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC), Peterborough Historical Society, Peterborough Planning Committee, as well as numerous research notes and papers on the preservation of historic buildings, the Ontario Heritage Act, and Heritage Canada..

Series A Historical Preservation in Ontario (Files 1-101), 1932, 1967-1991

Series B Heritage Planning in Peterborough (Files 102-166), 1962-1991

Series C Heritage Tourism and Promotion (Files 167-230), 1968-1978
Includes brochures for many committees promoting heritage and tourism, particularly in Central and Eastern Ontario; documents related to the Roy Studio Collection promotion(1996-1998); original sketches and planning with Tim Jackson (1984); Heritage Peterborough (1985-1987); Jackson Park Pagoda Project (1987) including historical research from the 1890s.

Series D Historic Properties (Files 231-300)
Photographs, historical research and materials relating to streetscapes and identified houses and buildings in Peterborough and surrounding areas; includes information from CIHB and HABS, c. 1970; PACAC bylaws (1974-1986)

Series E Peterborough Biographies (Files 301-400)
Historical research on Peterborough individuals, (including all architects) and families as well as records relating to the Peterborough Historical Society.

Series F Mixed Items (Files 401-461)
Highlights include: Dobbin Index to Industries (1913), Dr. Hutchison Register of Births (1817), Langton Letters (1834-35), Prime Time Profiles.

Series G Peterborough Despatch (Files 462-564)
Copies of news articles (1848-1860) on subjects such as: Peterborough Town Council, bylaws, elections, politics, Peterborough people, agriculture, amusements, businesses, organizations, fires and fire brigade, military, religion, sports, transportation; births, marriages, deaths

Series H Ashburnham Maps and Plans (Files 565-580), 1850-1903

Series I Peterborough Fire Insurance Plans (Files 581-600), 1882, 1889, 1911, 1929
Also includes Peterborough County and Town maps

Series J Martha Ann Kidd and the Heritage Movement (Files 601-657)
News features on Martha Ann Kidd, correspondence; papers relating to her husband, Kenneth Kidd, a professor of Archaeology at Trent University.

Series K Ashburnham and Peterborough City Collector’s Rolls and Directories (Files 658-702)
Copies of Ashburnham Collector Rolls (1861-62), copies of Ashburnham Directories (1858, 1864, 1865-66, 1870, 1876, 1883-84, 1894-95, 1897, 1901, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1912, 1913, 1914), copies of Ashburnham Assessment Rolls (1874, 1882, 1889, 1899, 1900), copies of Ashburnham Voter’s Lists (1863, 1878), copies of Peterborough City Directories (1851, 1858, 1870-71, 1876, 1883, 1888, 1895, 1897, 1913).

Series L Peterborough Street Index (Files 703-772) Photographs and descriptions to various properties.

Series M Peter J. Stokes Photographs (Files 773-779), 1969
Photographs and negatives relating to the downtown district of Peterborough.

Series N Photographs and Postcards (Files 780-834)
A vast photograph and postcard collection depicting residents, properties, and events in Peterborough townships including Lakefield, Chandos, Harvey, Otonabee/Keene, Asphodel, Dummer, Douro, Smith/Ennismore as well as Stoney Lake. Materials relating to surrounding counties such as Victoria and Northumberland should also be mentioned.

Series O Negatives (Files 835-924)

Series P Street Series (Files 925-1407), 1970s
Collection includes historic summaries of various street names in downtown Peterborough, as well as a detailed street by street pre-1890 building inventory featuring many photographs of Peterborough properties as well as owner history.

Series Q Canadian Inventory of Historic Buildings (CIHB) Reports (Files 1408-2863)

Series R Mixed Items (Files 2864-)

Fonds consists of membership records, board and committee records, legal records, women's groups records, Sunday School records, financial records, photographs, and other material, 1883-1984, of Trinity United (formerly Methodist) Church in Peterborough.

Fonds consists of records of Bridgenorth Methodist Circuit (includes Lakefield, Bridgenorth, Selwyn and Mud Lake Mission); 1891-1917; records, including baptisms, 1912-1946, 1950-1989, marriages, 1896-1987, burials, 1911-1959, of Bridgenorth Pastoral Charge (includes Bridgenorth Methodist Circuit, Bridgenorth, Fairview, Selwyn, Wesley, Curve lake, and Lakehurst), 1889-1996; and records of Selwyn United Church, 1935-1969.