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CA ON00154 2007.5-2007.5.2.8 · File · 1895
Part of Choate Family fonds

File consists of invoices and receipts for the management of the Estate of Nathan Choate, 1895. It includes: William Williamson; Galbraith Bros.; Dingwall & Ross British American Hardware; and William Waddell.

Choate (family)
CA ON00154 2007.5-2007.5.2.9 · File · 1896
Part of Choate Family fonds

File consists of receipts, invoices and correspondence related to the management of the Estate of Nathan Choate, 1896. Also includes accounts and balance sheets for the estate. It includes: Galbraith Bros.; Port Hope Evening Guide; Dingwall & Ross British & American Hardware; and J. W. Wallace.

Choate (family)
CA ON00154 2007.5-2007.5.2.10 · File · 1899
Part of Choate Family fonds

File consists of invoices, receipts and papers related to the management of the Estate of Nathan Choate, 1899. Includes poster for the closing of the the estate, balance sheets, articles of agreement and lists of bequests. It also includes: G. N. Patterson; Smith & Co.; and Port Hope Evening Guide.

Choate (family)
CA ON00154 2007.5-2007.5.2.11 · File · 1900-1910
Part of Choate Family fonds

File consists of receipts, balance sheets, correspondence, Midland Loan & Savings Company annual reports and fire insurance policies related to the estate of Nathan Choate, 1900-1910.

Choate (family)
CA ON00154 2007.5-2007.5.2.1 · File · 1891
Part of Choate Family fonds

File consists of the papers of Nathan Choate's Estate, 1891. It includes: Order on Passing Executor's accounts, 30 May 1900, re: in trust for Herbert Russell Herriman, Gertrude Lelean, Norman Stanley Choate, Nathan Henry Meeking, Arthur Ernest Choate; Audit papers; Schedule "A" account of the Testators Personal Estate, 10 Jul 1891; Power of Attorney, Charles S. Choate and Charlotte A. Choate to Nathan B. Choate; Estate reports; Probate of Nathan Choate; Burnham vs. Chaote - Judgement regarding infant grandchildren of Nathan Choate and unborn grandchildren. Includes two news articles. 3 Jun 1892; Declarations from the grandchildren of Nathan Choate, 1907; Charlotte Elizabeth Hannah Choate, Martha Achsan Herriman and Lucy Ellen Meeking re: Estate of Nathan Choate, 1891; Bequests: 1891- Millicent Mary Ann Stephens (nee Herriman) and 1892 Charlotte E. H. Choate.

Choate (family)
CA ON00154 2007.5-2007.5.2.4 · File · 1891
Part of Choate Family fonds

File consists of invoices for contractors and continued maintenance on the Choate estate, Belmont following the death of Nathan Choate, 1891. It includes: List of notes owed to Estate; Estate Sale Poster; Valuation of Estate of Nathan Choate, Lot 5 Con 2; Assessment Notice for Estate Property; Insurance Notes; Receipts for wages paid to employees; Doctor, Grocery and Entertaining Bills; William Carson, Accountant; Grave Digger; Undertaker; Cab Service; Printing - William Williamson; Notes for assessment of estate, 1891.

Choate (family)
Norman Thomas Long Papers
CA ON00154 2015.25-2015.25.23 · Series · 1929-1976
Part of Long Family Collection

Series consists of papers belonging to N. Tom Long, 1929-1976. It includes: newspaper clippings about Tom Long, Mary (Maunie) Long (nee Emeno), and their daughters Susan and Judith; newspaper clippings about Tom's involvement in Olde Tyme Christmas, c1970s; printing plate featuring N. Tom Long; one (1) negative; Port Hope High School Admission Certificate, 1929; letter addressed to "Mother" (Edna Alice Long), undated.

Long, Norman Thomas
CA ON00154 2015.25-2015.25.30 · Series · 1980-1989
Part of Long Family Collection

Series consists of newspaper birth announcements for various Port Hope families, 1980-1989. The announcements were clipped out of the paper by N. Tom Long, and include the following surnames: Benson, Long, Eakins, Walker, Graham, Bailey, Reisler, Downey, Sylvester, Perry, Turck, Hagerman.

Long, Norman Thomas
CA ON00154 2014.74-2003.54.1.1 · Item
Part of Doherty Collection

Item is a programme from the Eight Annual Port Hope Figure Skating Club Carnival, March 1, 1958. The carnival was directed by Barbara Anne Burgoyne with local skaters participating. Program includes photographs, identification and advertising from local merchants and organizations. "Angela Watts" written on the inside. "June" and "Johnny" written on front Cover.

Port Hope Scrapbook Pages
CA ON00154 2014.74-2016.14.6 · File
Part of Doherty Collection

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"

Powe Family Bible
CA ON00154 2005.15-2005.15.3.1 · Item
Part of Carol Quirk Collection

Item is the Powe Family Bible, 1847-1889. The bible originally belonged to Robert Powe and Catherine Parsons, natives of Bideford, Devon, England. Family births and deaths are recorded on the last page of the Bible. Entries between 1847 and 1889. Notes written in pencil on the last page show the last entry is regarding the death of William Parsons Powe who died 15 Sep 1916.

CA ON00154 2010.44-2010.44.2-2010.44.2.4 · File · 1950-1960
Part of Harold Reeve fonds

File consists of a scrapbook created by Harold Reeve in the 1950s and 1960s. It contains clippings, notes, correspondence, and images regarding the Reeve-McColl families and local history topics.

Reeve, W. Harold
CA ON00154 996.7-996.8.2 · Series · 1996
Part of Shane Peacock fonds

Series consists of various research materials compiled by S. Peacock in the process of publishing "The Great Farini," 1996. It includes: (1) Illustrated News London; (2) Farini & Lulu; (3) Farini and others - various publications; (4) Copy - Clements, A. J. "The Kalahari and its Lost City" 1967; (5) Accounts of Human Cannon Ball and copies from books, regarding Farini and Lulu, Niagara Falls; (6) Non Farini clippings, accounts of other acts; (7) Circus Animal acts - dogs, elephants, horses; (8) Farini at Niagara Falls; (9) Krao - curious acts, c. 1887 "the missing link"; (10) Miscellaneous copies from "clipper"; (11) Correspondence - re Farini & Krao; (12) Correspondence to Dr. Gordon Brown & note; (13) London Variety Halls, copies and notes; (14) Dr. G. Brown's rough notes - Farini, Krao; (15) Miscellaneous Papers with Farini references; (16) Bannerline periodical, 1968-69, non inclusive; (17) Elnimo; (18) Farini Research Tapes; (19) Krao,Circus advertising; (20) "Freakshows" - modes of exhibiting human curiosities for profit and Exhibiting People with Mental retardation for amusement and profit, 1850-1940, by Robert Bogdan; (21) "Life as a Boy" William Hung, Archives of Ontario; (22) Miscellaneous Papers "The Review" 1979, Barnum and circus information, correspondence.

Peacock, Shane
CA ON00154 2005.15-2005.15.1.1 · File
Part of Carol Quirk Collection

File consists of two (2) death notices for William Rowden and Susan Walters Truscott (nee Rowden); and four (4) death cards for Louise Truscott (sic), Ann Rowden Darke and William Pym.

CA ON00154 2005.15-2005.15.1.4 · File
Part of Carol Quirk Collection

File consists of a series of correspondence sent from County Devon to relatives in Port Hope. Letters written to William Rowden and Mary Grace Rowden, and provide insight into the conditions in rural England, compared to Port Hope. Envelopes are also included in this file. Letters written to William Rowden, addressed to him as "Dear Brother" and to Grace Haskill, addressed as "Dear Niece." The letters are written by Mary Lewis, wife of George Lewis of Bideford, Devon, England and Grace Branch of Bideford, Devon England. Also one written by "Lizzie" to Grace Haskill; addressed "Dear Cousin." Also sisters Grace and Maria are mentioned in the letters. Letters discuss family, health, weather and crops between 1896 and 1910.

Royal Family Deaths Research
CA ON00154 2015.25-2015.25.9 · Series · 1935-1986
Part of Long Family Collection

Series consists of newspaper clippings related to the deaths of King George V, King George VI, Edward VIII (later Duke of Windsor), and Wallis Simpson (later Duchess of Windsor), c1935-1986. It also includes the following publications: "A Form of Prayer and of Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the Protection Afforded to His Majesty King George V of Great Britain during the Twenty-five Years of his Auspicious Reign," 6 May 1935; "Memorial Service" for King George V, 1936 (Montreal); "The Form and Order of the Service that is to be performed and the ceremonies that are to be observed in the Coronation of their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in the Abbey Church of S. Peter Westminster on Wednesday the 12th Day of May 1937."

CA ON00154 2015.25-2015.25.18 · Series · 1817-1927
Part of Long Family Collection

Series consists of a collection of family letters, mostly written to Mrs. George Wilson (nee Sarah Howell), 1817-1927. Other names mentioned, either as sender or receiver, include: Port Hope Evening Guide, Government of Canada, Susan Websters, Hannah Straw (Sarah's sister), George Wilson (Sarah's husband), Sarah Burnham, Mary Howell (Sarah's sister), Elizabeth Howell (Sarah's mother), and Henry Howell. There are also a few financial records (i.e. receipts) in the collection.

CA ON00154 2015.25-2015.25.42 · Series · 1887-1941
Part of Long Family Collection

Series consists of various papers related to the estate of Sarah Jane Long (nee Clark), 1887-1941. It includes: Deeds of Land, Last Will and Testament, Financial Records, Death Notices (for Thomas Long Sr. and George Moodie), Correspondence.