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File consists of papers related to unpaid accounts of David Crawford v. defendants John Henshaw and John Head, 1858. David Crawford (1825-1874) was the proprietor of D. Crawford & Co., specializing in dry goods, millinery and clothing at the corner of Walton and Queen Streets.

File consists of papers for the court case of Fox vs. Soper, 1859. Hiram Soper (1823-1882) was a son of Leonard Soper and Mary Odell. He was a veterinarian in Port Hope.

File consists of a notice of appearance for Cornelius Quinlan from George Brogdin, 1860. The plaintiff, the Commercial Bank of Canada, was represented by Nesbit Kirchoffer The defendants, Henry Maxwell and Cornelius Quinlan, were represented by Brogdin.

File consists of papers related to Carveth vs. Wilcock, 1861. The case was related to the fact that H. Wilcock and Benjamin Wilcock owed money to John Carveth.

File consists of a warrant in the case of Bradley vs. Elliott et al, 1861. Plaintiff, Alexander Bradley was represented by J. H. Boulton. Defendants, George Elliott, Abraham Culin and David Carson (1829-1873)were represented by George Brogdin. The warrant to the defendant Abraham Culin authorizing him to seize the goods of one Robert Johnston for rent due to George Elliott, and under which warrants two seizures and sales took place.

File consists of the cover for the notice to comply; trial of Hall vs. James, 1861.

File consists of a summons to the defendants from the plaintiff, in regards to a $300 promissory note dated 4 Nov 1863. Defendants John Ainlay, John Bouskill, William Carveth and John McNaughton were all represented by George Brogdin.

Fonds consists of documents gathered by Harold Reeve. It includes personal records, photographs, one (1) clippings scrapbook, historical records, and notes regarding the publication "The History of Hope Township." See series descriptions for more information.

Series consists of fifteen (15) files of historical research and notes created by Harold Reeve during the course of developing various publications.; History of Hope Township Copies; History of Hope Township Notes; History of Hope Township Chapters 1-17; Founding Fathers of Port Hope; Streets of Port Hope; Reminiscenses of Earliest Settlement; History of Port Britain; Naming of Port Hope; Hope Township Names; Historical Records (see separate entry); Personalities of Port Hope; Research - Brown, Meredith, Andrews - Hope Consolidated Road Company; Names Research - Byington and Johnson; Names Research - Smith-Marsh; History Research Notebooks.

Series consists of materials collected by Harold Reeve while conducting research on the history of the former Hope Township, Ontario. Originals date from c1866-1914. For more information, refer to item-level descriptions.

Item is a poster originally pasted on the back the handwritten words of what the poster was to read in regards to the stolen animal. The poster was commissioned by William Berry, 3rd Concession of Hope Township. Comments on poster indicate that 50 were printed and the cost was $1.50. This piece is believed to be a printer's proof.

Item is a handwritten invoice for Mr. Albt. Ball, dated June 9th 1873 for services from Dr. J. S. Ceaser, V.S. Invoice shows services and costs. The invoice includes services from 1872. Albert Ball lived in Hope Township.

Item is a handwritten letter discussing a large number of deaths and the procession in Toronto. Letter is dated July 5, 1866. The author of the letter is A. P. Rice, writing from B. A. Cottage, Toronto, C. W. and speaks also of his studies in Toronto. References in letter are made to "F. Little" and "Elijah" (believed to be Elijah Rice 1843-1920).

Item is a printer's proof of an invoice and price list created for James Taylor, manufacturer of Stone Enamelled Earthenware, Flower Pots, Vases, Chimney Tops, etc., Port Hope Pottery.

Item is a Printer's proof of poster for the tea-meeting held at the Presbyterian church in Knoxville on Wednesday November 14, 1883. Notes written at bottom in ink "75 copies, Nov 1st 1883." Addresses by Revs. R. J. Beattie, Port Hope, D. L. McCrea, Cobourg. Readings by Miss Thompson, Perrytown and Miss Dodds, Port Hope.

Item is a printer's proof of poster for Garden Hill Methodist Church's 5th anniversary. The Garden Hill Methodist Church celebrated its 5th anniversary on October 5 and 6, 1883. Sunday Sermon by Revs. W. H. Jamieson and R. G. Copeland. Monday concert with music, readings and recitations by Miss Annie Howden of Millbrook, Mr. W. H. Parsons and Miss Dickson of Port Hope. United Choirs of Zion, Elizabethville and Garden Hill.

Item is printer's proof of poster "25 Mar 15/86" written at bottom in pencil. Concert to aid Organ Fund was held March 23, 1886. Vocal and Instrumental Music, Reading, Recitations, Dialogues, etc. Concert included: Misses Hawthorn of Zion; Miss Mabel Sheehy, Miss L. E. Armstrong and Mr Vance, Port Hope; Mr and Mrs Callender, J. H. Dyer, J. C. Thorton, Garden Hill; Miss L & C Boyd; Revs. D. Balfour, W. H. Jamieson, MA and J. Smith.

File consists of letterhead, envelope and blank business card for the Port Hope Sesquicentennial, 1984.

File 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.

File 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.