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Series consists of one (1) matted and framed portrait of Hazel Wilson (later Austin), c1920s. It was taken in Port Hope, possibly by Trott.

Series consists of all known surviving documentary evidence of the early Shunk and Keffer clans of Vaughan Township, Ontario. The series illustrates the role of the Keffers and Shunks in the Sherwood Grange (No. 205), as well as depicting the social and economic role of this type of organization in mid-19th century Vaughan.

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).

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.

Series consists of a type-written copy of "Memoirs of My Life" by George Wilson, c1862. It was written in Montreal, and dedicated to Sarah (his wife). The series also includes one edition of the Port Hope Evening Guide (17 Jun 1929), as published by Geo. Wilson.

Series consists of newspaper clippings and a Birthday Scripture Book concerning Terralta (158 Dorset Street West) and the Benson family (mainly Clara Cynthia Benson, PhD), 1868-1986.

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.

Series consists of a thirty-six (36) page photograph album, with fifteen (15) pages of black and white and sepia coloured photographs. Photographs include Walton Street, Drill Shed on Queen Street, Midland Railway station, 1878 flood, rural scenes, unidentified family portraits. It also includes images from Cleveland.

Series consists of newspaper clippings, notes, and correspondence related to the E.T. Hamly, and Harcourt families of Port Hope, c1880-1985.

Series consists of obituaries and other clippings of the Gladman - Stuart - Stuart family, 1887-1907. It includes: Obituary for Mrs. John Grant, mother of Albert Grant, 1887; Marriage announcement of Josie Stuart and Albert Grant, 1896; Death notice of Margaret Gladman Stuart, wife of Charles Stuart, 1901; Obituary for Charles Stuart, 1907; and real estate advertisement for Ballintruan. No date.

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.

Series consists of correspondence, legal documents, and financial documents pertaining to the life and estate of Alfred Henry Clark Long, 1888-1972. It also includes: A.H.C. Long Insurance Agent Licence/Photograph, 1899; Alfred Long Report Card, 1888; A.H.C. Long Chairman of Town Property Committee Announcement, 1918; Patient Chart regarding Mr. Long's stay at St. Luke's Home in Vancouver with Typhoid c1901; and Mr. A.H.C. Long Calling Card.

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.

Series consists of papers belonging to Edna Alice Long (nee Gibson), 1891-1969. It includes: Baby's Record from The Toronto Mail, 1891; Marriage Certificate to Alfred H.C. Long, 1913; Canada Registration Card, 1918; Certificate of Confirmation from St. Mark's Church, 1927; Birth Certificate (registered 1961); Correspondence re: Old Age Security, 1961; Certificate of Appreciation from Port Hope & District Hospital Auxiliary, 1969; Funeral Notice from Ross Funeral Chapel, 1969; Obituary, 1969.

Series consists of the estate papers, including financial records, obituaries and correspondence, for Sarah Jane Long (nee Clark), Thomas Long Sr., John H. Clark, and Alfred Henry Clark Long, 1894-1941. The lawyer for the family estates was Duncan H. Chisholm of Port Hope.

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.

Series consists of various legal and financial documents related to Alfred Henry Clark Long, Sarah Jane Long, Thomas Long Sr., and E.A. Long, 1897-1941. It includes: Land Deeds (for property in Hope Township and Hamilton Township); Tenancy and Rental Agreements (including Canadian National Realties Ltd.); Correspondence, and Letters of Recommendation re: A.H.C. Long; Invoices from C.E. Pillsworth Electrical Contractor, H. Martyn(?) Joiner, St. John's Church Cemetery Committee, The Guide Printing House, J. Marshall, A.W. Fisher painting and decorating, John C. Burtch Carpenter, G.A. Outram Hardware, and Thos. Garnett and Sons Contracting.

Series consists of photograhs depicting the people and places of early Vaughan as well as the post offices throughout Vaughan Township (Norberta wrote a book Chatting About the Post Offices of Vaughan Township, Ontario, published 1983), Norberta was also a long-time journalist with the Woodbridge and Vaughan News and thus some of the photos she used in her articles can also be found in this series.

Series consists of newspaper clippings and correspondence related to the family of Brigadier General George H. Ralston, of Hill and Dale, c1900-1984. It includes: obituaries, a Christmas card signed Billy and Elyse Ralston, Certificate of Registration of Birth for John Stewart Harrah Ralston (1903), and correspondence addressed to General and Mrs. Ralston.

Series consists of thirty-six (36) photographs and slides of Port Hope, including: Garden Hill, 28 Princess Street, and the building of the Canadian National Railway Station on Hope Street North. For more information please refer to the photograph database, onsite.