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Fonds · 1948-1995

Fonds consists of records created, collected and maintained by the Elgin Soil and Crop Improvement Association and its predecessor the Elgin County Soil and Crop Improvement Association, including annual reports, research reports compiled and/or sponsored by the Association, and records relating to the annual Association-organized Elgin County Seed Fair and Crop Convention. Fonds is organized into the following series: 1. Annual Reports 2. Research Reports 3. Elgin County Seed Fair and Crop Convention 4. Miscellaneous

Elgin Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Evelyn McNeil fonds
Fonds · 1918-2006

Fonds consists of records and research files on schools in East Elgin compiled by Evelyn McNeil for a 2006 publication entitled "Evolution of Schools: From Quill to Computer". This fonds is comprised primarily of secondary sources, but also includes some original records relating to the teaching career of Mrs. McNeil.

McNeil, Evelyn, 1935-
Fonds · 1941-1945

Fonds consists of "The Fingal Observer" and "The Royal Canadian Air Force Observer", which were monthly newspapers (news bulletins) put out by the Fingal Bombing and Gunnery School during the Second World War. Also included are four publications likely used as reference tools.

No.4 Bombing and Gunnery School (Fingal, Ont.)
Frank Davy fonds
Fonds · 1960-1964

Fonds consists of letters written by Mr. Davy to Dr. W.E. and Betty Pace of London. Dr. Pace was a dermatologist who provided treatment to Mr. Davy, spawning a friendship that lasted many years. The letters largely pertain to horticulture, both in Port Stanley and in general. Several letters also contain references to his military service and details on the war. The letter dated March 21, 1961 provides details on his military service. His obituary from the St. Thomas Times-Journal is included in the fonds.

Davy, Frank
Fonds · 1908-1937

Fonds consists of day books created and maintained by and Franklin O. Lawrence M.D. and Clarence J. McKillop M.D. in the course of practicing separately and in partnership as physicians and surgeons in St. Thomas, Ontario. Fonds includes day books for the periods June 1, 1908-April 30, 1912; February 23, 1920-December 31, 1924; January 1, 1925-December 31, 1930; and December 1, 1918-October 15, 1937. Day books provide a daily record of patient consultations and fees charged, and include patient names and descriptions of medical conditions and treatments.

Lawrence, Franklin O., M.D.
Fonds · January 18, 1940-June 19, 2008

This fonds consists of records created by the Freemasons St. David's Lodge No. 302, St. Thomas. The records have been divided into the following series:
-Minutes series, January 18, 1940-June 19, 2008.
-Membership and Attendance series, February 15, 1951- May 15, 2008.
-General History series, September 1998.

Freemasons St. David's Lodge No. 302 (St. Thomas)
Fonds · 1961-1970

Fonds consists of specifications and technical drawings for various building construction projects, including various public and separate schools in Elgin County, the Elgin County Library headquarters building (1961), the City of St. Thomas sewage treatment plant, the Southwold Township Municipal Office, the City of St. Thomas Administration of Justice and Police Building, and the 1968 addition to Elgin Manor.

Black, G. Duncan
Garnet Trevithick fonds
Fonds · 1919-1993

This fonds comprises records created and/or maintained by Garnet Trevithick during his time as teacher and principal at St. Thomas Collegiate Institute, and during his personal life. Fonds is divided into the following series:
-Personal records series, 1919-1993.
-Photographs series, ca. 1932-1989.
-General History series, 1965-1988.
-Publications series, 1991.

Trevithick, Garnet
George E. Morley fonds
Fonds · 1958-1960

Fonds consists of specifications for various building construction projects, including additions to Yarmouth S.S. Number 18 School, St. Thomas, Ontario and Trinity Anglican Church, Aylmer, Ontario.

Morley, George E.
Fonds · 1922-1974

Fonds consists of records collected and maintained by George Robinson, who managed the Odeon Theatre in St. Thomas, and Nan Robinson, who managed the Roxy Theatre in Port Stanley, until it closed its doors in 1956. •Included in the fonds are: miscellaneous records of the family life and careers of George and Nan Robinson, photographs of different theatres, performers and performances, movie advertisements, newspaper clippings, a scrapbook concerning a soccer team and a St. Thomas Little Theatre production, as well as information booklets and magazines concerning the Timken Company. Fonds is comprised of the following series: 1. George Robinson - miscellaneous records, 1922-1963 2. Timken Company records, 1947-1970 3. Theatre career of George and Nan Robinson, 1948-1956 4. Odeon Theatre series, 1950-1953 5. Roxy Theatre series, 1951-1953 6. The St. Thomas Little Theatre records, 1954-1955 7. Nan Robinson - miscellaneous records, 1954-1974

Robinson, George
CA ON00391 M13-M15 · Fonds · 1894-1952

Fonds consists of fire insurance plans documenting contemporary building features for the purpose of assessing fire risk. Information includes the type of construction, number of storeys and proximity to other buildings. Each plan consists of a number of sections which, when assembled together, constitute a complete map of the town/village at that time, with street and building names clearly indicated. Buildings are also colour coded according to the type of fabrication, with colours corresponding to a key plan on the first section. Periodically, these plans were revised. Dates of revision are clearly marked. These plans provide a detailed overview of contemporary community development and are an invaluable source of information for dating buildings and for use in matters such as environmental site assessments. Fonds is comprised of the following series: Belmont, 1894; Fingal, 1896; Shedden, 1896; Vienna, 1896; West Lorne, 1906; Springfield, 1906; Port Stanley, 1925; Rodney, 1926; St. Thomas, 1922 (Revised and Reprinted 1929); Port Burwell, 1896; Dutton, 1946; Aylmer, 1952.

Charles E. Goad Company
Fonds · 1943-1976

Fonds consists of financial and dairy herd-management records relating to the operation of the Robertson family farm. Fonds is arranged into the following series: 1. Dairy Herd Records 2. Farm Account Records

Robertson, Gordon F.
H.W. Cooper fonds
Fonds · 1916-1919

Fonds consists of pen and ink drawings and letters depicting scenes of daily life involving the Canadian Expeditionary Force in France, Belgium and Germany during and immediately after the First World War. Includes descriptions and images of Albert, France; Neuville St. Vaast, France; Notre Dame de Lorette, France; Lievin, France; Ypres, Belgium; Camblain L'Abbe, France; Mont St. Eloi, France; Andenne, Belgium; Bonn, Germany; and Cologne, Germany; as well as descriptions of Cooper's work with the Canadian War Narrative Section in Bramshoot, Hants, England and Ottawa, Ontario in 1919.
The fonds is organized into the following series:

  1. Drawings
  2. Letters
Cooper, H.W.
Harry Jamieson Hart fonds
Fonds · 1915-1922, predominant 1915-1918

Fonds consists of correspondence from Harry Jamieson Hart to his mother and father while away at medical school in Toronto, subsequent military training camps, and letters from the front while serving overseas in England and France during the First World War. Some of these letters come with the original envelopes. Fonds also consists of diary entries of his initial trip to England and a few miscellaneous letters from other family members. Most letters contain a substantial amount of information on Harry’s experiences in the Canadian military. They recount his training, trip overseas, stationing in England and service in France. Many contain references to previous letters received from his mom and family. He was particularly concerned about his father’s ailing health and eventual death in May 1917. There is also information on the weather, his health and his military involvement, although the latter is kept to a minimum due to censorship considerations and perhaps his desire to enjoy the diversion the letters provided. Letters were sent from his house in Toronto while at medical school, the Canadian Officers’ Training Corps (C.O.T.C) Niagara Military Camp, Petawawa Military Training Camp, the Ross Barracks in Shorncliffe, England and France. Fonds is comprised of the following series: 1. Graduation Memorabilia (1922) 2. Letters from School, Toronto (Mar. 24-June 20, 1916) 3. Letters from Petawawa, C.O.T.C Niagara (Sept. 03-Oct. 14, 1916) 4. Diary of Trip Overseas (Oct. 21-Nov. 2, 1916) 5. Letters while stationed in England, Nov. 9, 1916-Jan. 11, 1917, Sept. 6, 1918) 6. Letters while stationed in France (Jan. 31, 1917-Aug. 13, 1918) 7. Letters from other Family Members (May-July, 1918) 8. Biography File

Hart, Harry Jamieson
Ida Haggan fonds
Fonds · 1911-1975

The primary subject of Ida Haggan's work was compiling the histories of the pioneering families of Bayham Township, including the Edisons, McConnells, McDermands, Haines, Weavers, Northrups, Chutes, Lyons, Haggans, Hankinsons, Shooks, and Saxtons. Fonds is comprised of the following series: Correspondence Genealogical Research Local History Research Personal Records Photographs Publications

Haggan, Ida
Fonds · September 11, 1914-February 10, 1928

Fonds consists of records created, collected and maintained by the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire, Talbot Chapter, Dutton.
Fonds is organized into the following series:
-Minutes, 1914-1928
-Miscellaneous historical information, ca. 1916-1928
-Correspondence, 1917-1928

Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire, Talbot Chapter
Fonds · 1932-1999

Fonds consists of records created, collected and maintained by the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire, Tonti Chapter, St. Thomas, Ontario. Fonds is organized into the following series: 1. Minutes and Annual Reports, 1972-1999 2. Correspondence, 1991-1994 3. Miscellaneous historical information, 1932-1994

Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire. Tonti Chapter (St. Thomas, Ont.)
Fonds · 1900-2009

This fonds contains a variety of materials created or relating to IOOF Alexandra Lodge No. 337. Items include minute books, cash and receipt books, attendance and membership registers, copies of by-laws, certificates, photographs, medallions, and pins.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Alexandra Lodge No. 337 (Dutton, Ontario)
J. Fred Green fonds
Fonds · 1954-1977

Fonds consists of specifications and architectural and technical drawings for various building construction projects, including numerous St. Thomas and area schools, Alma College, the City of St. Thomas Home for the Aged (Valleyview Home for the Aged, St. Thomas), and the Ontario Police College, Aylmer.

Green, J. Fred
John Emerson Meyer fonds
Fonds · 1940-2007

Fonds consists of various records relating to John Emerson Meyer, killed on active duty as a bomber pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War, June 1942, including photographs, correspondence and his R.C.A.F. pilot's flying log book. Fonds is comprised of the following series: Photographs, 1941-[199-?] Miscellaneous records, 1940-2007

Meyer, John Emerson