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CA ON00154 996.7-996.8.1 · Series · 1980-1989
Part of Shane Peacock fonds

File consists of various audio-visual research materials used by S. Peacock in the creation of "The Great Farini," c. 1980s. It includes: eighteen (18) Cassette tape interviews, including Dr. Gordon Brown, circus historian; and one (1) VHS copy of "Dangerous Dreams The Life of the Great Farini."

Peacock, Shane
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 996.7-996.9.1 · Series · 1996
Part of Shane Peacock fonds

Series consists of research notes compiled by S. Peacock during the publication of "The Great Farini," 1996. It has been arranged into forty-seven (47) files: (1) Early years: ca. 1859-1960s, miscellaneous note; (2) Niagara Falls; (3) Blondin; (4) New York "Clipper" notes and articles, 1857-1897; (5) Farini's childhood and youth - Lockport, New York; Hope township, Bowmanville; (6) Published short biographies; (7) Autobiography; (8) North American Circus days 1860-1862; (9) North American Circus days 1863-65; (10) North American Circus days 1872-79; (11) North American Circus days 1880-89; (12) North American Circus days 1860-90, miscellaneous; (13) British Showman days, 1866-1898; (14) British Showman days, 1865-69; (15) British Showman days, 1866-98, miscellaneous; (16) British Showman days, 1870s; (17) British Showman days, later days; (18) Inventions, includes Knapp roller boat, patent copies; (19) Kalahari Desert Expedition; (20) Lulu - Louis Farini, aka Sam Wasgott, El Nino and Lu Farini; (21) Farini and the American Civil War; (22) Farini's Stilt Walk at Niagara Falls, 1864; (23) Toronto, 1899-1910; (24) Personal Correspondence, 1879-1927, copies of letters and postcards to and from Farini, his wife, son, brother, niece; (25) Farini's land ownership information, Hope Township, Port Hope, London, Toronto, Dresden, etc; (26) Farini's Art; (27) Farini's poetry, short stories, essays & others, writings; (28) Farini's history of World War I; (29) "How to Grow Begonias"; (30) Anna Muller Farini's diary, 1917; (31) Anna Muller Farini's translation; (32) Record copy of Anna Muller Farini's photo album; (33) stock and investments; (34) Farini's death; Krao's death, interview notes; (35) 1945 Estate sale; (36-37) Genealogy, Farini, Hunt, Soper and Marsh; (38) Farini's sons; (39) Alice Carpenter Farini; (40) Mary Osborne; (41) Chronology, 1762-1995; (42) Correspondence to research institutions by other researchers before Shane Peacock; (43) Inventory and notes of Farini Papers at Archives of Ontario; (44) Bibliographic sources - British; (45) Scattered Bibliographic information; (46) Record copies of photographs; (47) Photocopies of images and information from books, sources listed.

Peacock, Shane
Goheen Family fonds
CA ON00154 PHA 2012.55 · Fonds

Fonds consists of papers, audio-visual materials, genealogy and photographs related to various branches of the Goheen family of Hope and Hamilton Townships; 1808-2012. It has been arranged into eight series: Land Records; Genealogy; Oral History Tapes; Diaries; Pine Grove School Information; Publications; Photographs; and Scrapbook

CA ON00154 PHA 2012.55-PHA 2012.55.1 · Series · 1808 - 1896
Part of Goheen Family fonds

Series consists of five legal and land records related to the Goheen family, 1808-1896. It includes: Petition for the freedom of Authur Prentice, 10 Sep 1896 (mentions Henry Goheen); Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Charles Goheen to Daniel Bullock, 24 Nov 1853; Discharge of Mortgage from Charles Goheen to George Stephens, 1 Apr 1850; Deed of Land for Lot 3 Concession 5 between Luke Bedford, Zilpah Tennison Goheen and Israel Goheen, 1843 (framed); Crown Land Grant for Lot 35 Concession 2, Township of Hamilton, District of Newcastle to Thomas Goheen, 20 Apr 1808 (framed).

Goheen, Thomas (1753-1838)
CA ON00154 PHA 2012.55-PHA 2012.55.2 · Series
Part of Goheen Family fonds

Series consists of a binder of genealogical research, copies of photographs, documents, and family trees from different branches of the Goheen family, 1795-2012. It is organized into divided sections starting with the five children of Thomas Goheen Sr.: Thomas Jr., Charles, Elizabeth, Samuel, and Jesse. The research was started by Raymond Goheen Sr., and completed by Doris Goheen, 2006.

CA ON00154 PHA 2012.55-PHA 2012.55.3 · Series
Part of Goheen Family fonds

Series consists of thirteen oral history cassette tapes documenting the history of various branches of the Goheen family, c. 1980s. It includes: Raymond Goheen Sr. discussing the Henry Goheen branch (nine tapes); Mrs. Robert Goheen (a.k.a. Zella Flanaghan) discussing the John Goheen branch; Elford Goheen discussing the Israel Goheen branch; Rev. Elmer Goheen discussing the John Goheen branch (two tapes).

Goheen Family Diaries
CA ON00154 PHA 2012.55-PHA 2012.55.4 · Series · 1872 - 1918
Part of Goheen Family fonds

Series consists of thirty-seven small diaries created by William J. Goheen (descended from Jesse Goheen),1872-1918. The diaries are daily log books and contain information on William’s daily duties, interactions, and life in Port Hope.

Goheen, William J. (1847-1927)
CA ON00154 PHA 2012.55-PHA 2012.55.5 · Series · ? - 2006
Part of Goheen Family fonds

Series consists of materials related to the S.S. #7 Pine Grove School of Hope Township, 1896-2006. It includes: Pine Grove School Trustees Minute Book, 1896-1916. J.W. McBurney served as Chairman during this time; “Pine Grove School, S.S. #7 Hope Township, 1856-1966: One hundred and ten years of providing education to the residents of Quay’s Crossing” by Doris Goheen, c.2006.

Pine Grove School S.S.#7
Goheen Family Publications
CA ON00154 PHA 2012.55-PHA 2012.55.6 · Series · 1888 - 1926
Part of Goheen Family fonds

Series consists of three publications related to the Goheen family, 1888-1926. It includes: Holy Bible, “Presented to William J. Goheen by Miss Matilda Goheen, Dec-27th-1888.”, “Constitution, By-Laws, Rules of Order , etc., of Durham Lodge No. 78,” Port Hope, 1904. Including certificate marking Chas. W Goheen as a member in the International Order of Odd Fellows, signed on 5 Mar 1912 by A.H.C. Long, and E.T. Hamly; “The Salvation Army Songs,” c. 1926. From the home of Thomas Goheen, Jesse Goheen, William Goheen, and Charles Goheen.

Goheen, William J. (1847-1927)
Henry Goheen Scrapbook
CA ON00154 PHA 2012.55-PHA 2012.55.8 · Series · 1895 - 1947
Part of Goheen Family fonds

Item is a scrapbook featuring invoices, receipts, and correspondence from various Port Hope businesses collected by Henry Goheen, 1895-1947. Businesses include: Farm Machinery and Merchandise Company; Cut Rate Watch Repair Company; The Daly Tea Co. Ltd.; G.N.Patterson; H.W.A. Zealand, V.S.; Walter J Crowhurst; Thos. Hayden & Son; B. Pennington & Son; Massey –Harris Co. Ltd.; W.E. Dillon Co. Ltd.; Thomas Garnett & Sons ; R.S. Brown; Municipality of Hope; Geo. T. Hancock; Alf. Outram Hardware; S.S. Dickinson, V.S.; H.C. Bonathan; Jas. R. Giffen; Inspector of Weights and Measures; M. Millward & Son; Traders Bank of Canada; Wm. G. Tippett; Port Hope Evening Guide; Port Hope Creamery; W. L. Allen & Co.; Leonard & Sons; Will Braund; W.J. McClung; Dr. E. Sheffield; Sid. S. Hawkins; John Curtis; H.B. Rosevear, Jeweler; A.M. Rush; Brown & Co.; R.K. Scott ; The Frost and Wood Co. Ltd.; J.L. Thompson; M. Millward & Son; McLaughlin Carriage Co.; O’Brien’s Carriage Works; Port Hope Preserving and Canning Co.; J.W. Davidson; David Maxwell & Sons; McCormick Harvesting Machine Co.; Jex and Smith, Funeral Directors; W.J. Thickson & Son. Scrapbook also includes a copy of the direction booklet for the McCormick Vertical Lift Mower, undated.

Bruce Bedell fonds
CA ON00156 2012-017 · Fonds · 1896-2003

This fonds comprises: family photographs postcards Chrsitmas cards Valentine card deeds and mortgages for a property in Tyendinaga Township on the north side of lot 6 in the first concession Shredded Wheat cereal box cards (see http://rolandanderson.se/injun-uity_cards.php) Imperial Oil Limited History of Canada portfolios plate depicting Shannonville United Church Hastings County Historical Society banner Maclean's magazine of July 21st, 2003

Bedell, Bruce
Philip Etter fonds
CA ON00156 2012-12 · Fonds · 1935-2012

Photographs from World War Two, Philip Etters identification cards, literature on the navy and military, correspondances with the Canadian Merchant Navy Veterans Association, newspaper articles, newspapers from World War Two, House of Commons releases, the journal "The Red Duster".

Etter, Philip Herbert
Ruttan family fonds
CA ON00156 2013-42 · Fonds · 1860-1920

The fonds consists of 3 boxes of textual records and graphic material about the Ruttan family and Maud Ruttan Way (1889-1952) of Wooler, Ontario, in particular. Includes; diaries, photos, memorial cards, letters, Albert College items, and financial letters.

Ruttan (family)
Wanamaker fonds
CA ON00156 MG 27 · Fonds · 1778-1974

The Wanamaker fonds consists of textual records and graphic materials of genealogical histories of various families. The fonds also contains records, brochures, pamphlets, publications, books, and other textual records from towns and cities throughout Ontario, predominantly from the Quinte Area and Hastings County.

  • Family Photographs of the Sayers family, Ralph Wanamaker's family, the Hodgen family, of Loral Wanamaker's family, Parliament family, Van Cott family, Post family, as well as loose photographs of the Parliament family, the McTaggart family, various snapshots and negatives of sceneray and views, as well as 2 boxes of slides
  • 1 box of Books and Binders with genealogical records, as well various records of various towns in Ontario ca. 1816 - 1957
  • Genealogical notes, histories, birth records, death records, pages from family Bibles, receipts, and other textual records for over 40 individual families
  • Genealogical charts, and ancesteral charts
  • Genealogical correspondences
    *Newspapers, and News clippings from Hastings County, Hastings County Museum, Historical Society, Lennox and Addington, Prince Edward County, Trenton, Tyendinaga, and United Empire Loyalists
  • Legal documents, seals and original deeds, and land records ca. 1803 - 1848
  • Genealogy forms, research materials, reference materials
  • Various artworks and postcards (of Hastngs County, the Quinte Region, the British Military and Navy, the Belleville Art Association, and travel)
  • Quinte region, Belleville, Trenton, and Prince edward County miscellaneous publications, newspaper clippings, brochures, pamphlets, notes, directories, histories, records, and tourism guides and publications
  • Ontario, New York , and Canada pamphlets, magazines, calendars, and an Ontario Liquor License Act, 1891
  • Land Abstracts for Prince Edward County
  • Maps and plans: 1778-1779 Blue Print Surveys from General Washington, New York Historical Society; 1784 Ontario (printed by Ministry of Natural Resources), 1984; 1860-1861 Hastings County, 1860-1861 from the Hastings County Directory; 1928 Lloyd's Map of Hastings County; c. 1930 Belleville Post Office Carrier Route #8, North Front and North Park Streets
  • Scrapbooks ca. 1958-1972
  • Miscellaneous Publications (almanacs, newspaper clippings, miscellaneous pins belonging to Loral Wanamaker, blue print surveys)

Genealogical family research names:

  • Allison
  • Alyea
  • Babcock, John
  • Bailey
  • Belnap
  • Benson
  • Blair/Snider/Mumby/Spenser
  • Brickman, Lewis
  • Brighton
  • Canniff
  • Clapp
  • Cole
  • Cunningham
    *Davis
  • Embury
  • Finkle
  • Fraser
  • Gallagher
  • Gerow
  • Giraud/Gero-Gerow
  • Hodgens
  • Johnson
  • Loveless, Absolam
  • McTaggart
  • Meyers, John W.
  • Mitchell, Alfred
  • Orser
  • Parliament
  • Peck
  • Redner
  • Roblin
  • Scott
  • Spencer
  • Sprung
  • Van Cott, John
  • Vander Woort
  • Waite (see also Sprung and Putnam)
  • Wallbridge
  • Wanamaker
  • Wanamaker, Judge George Washington
  • Wanamaker
  • Weese
  • Whitney
  • Williams and Schermerhorn
  • Yarrow
Mary Greig fonds
CA ON00156 MG 637 · Fonds · 1851-1993

Fonds includes legal papers, photographs, correspondence and school yearbooks for Belleville Collegiate Institute and Vocational School.

Greig, Mary
Ethel Short collection
CA ON00156 MG 647 Accession 2006-04 · Collection · 1923-1987

Collection comprises:

  • File 1: Family photographs: mainly of farm scenes such as haymaking, corn harvesting, steam traction engines, horses. Two individuals are identified: George Avery and Will Roblin.
  • File 2: Publications- newspaper clippings
  • File 3: Nostalgic items and publications, newspaper clippings
  • File 4: Miscellaneous publications and clippings
  • File 5: Material relating to Belleville's 1978 Centennial

Materials added to the Community Archives' newspaper holdings: Belleville Intelligencer recipe supplements, 1964-1987

CA ON00156 MG 653 · Collection · 1982-2005

Contains four recipe books including: 'Quinte Cuisine' by the Canadian Federation of Univeristy Women Belleville and District (2005), 'Chefs of the City' by the City of Belleville Staff (1999), 'Our Best to You' by the residents of Quinte Living Centre (1982), and 'Recipes from the Hearts of Canadians' compiled by Volunteers and Information Quinte (2000).

Leona Riggs fonds
CA ON00156 MG2 · Fonds · 1822-1994

The collection consists of financial papers, genealogy books, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, postcards, business cards, music books, horoscope, poll book, address books, ledgers, notebooks, birthday cards, letters, photos/photo album, cartoons, highschool entrance exam, recipe book, stamp book, programs/brochures/concerts, dance cards, yearbooks, certificates, reciepts, invitations, membership cards and text book/teaching book.

Riggs, Leona
Buchanan family fonds
CA ON00159 P088 · Fonds · 1888-1979

The Buchanan family fonds consists mostly of correspondence, invitations, photographs, books and other types of documents. The records pertain to the years that George and Lilla Buchanan were residents of Sudbury. Most of the correspondence is between Lilla Buchanan and her family and friends. There are also letters of congratulations for the appointment of George Buchanan as King's Counsel. A program, photographs and a newspaper clipping document the Royal Visit to Sudbury on June 5, 1939. The photographs of the fonds depict the Buchanan family and their friends. There are also 11 copies of photographs depicting Sudbury in the early 1900s, people of the community, and early railway construction.

Buchanan, George Edmund, 1875-1941