This fonds consists of four diaries (January 1938 - December 1944) and 143 photographs (1936-1955) created by or featuring Robert G. Freeman, known as Bert Freeman, from Teeswater, Bruce County, Ontario.

The majority of photographs appear to have been taken from 1939-1944 and many feature Bert as a Flight Officer in his military uniform.

The entries in his diaries reflect his attendance and activities at Westervelt College, London, news of friends, social events and recreational activities (including movies, skating, fishing, dancing at dance hall at Wonderland & Springbank Rds., London, and time with friends), church attendance, work at Empire Life, London, Ontario (until early April 1940), bookeeping and work for his father at the Superior Food Store in Teeswater, and flying lessons / night aviation courses in 1939. WWII is mentioned in some of his entries. After enlisting, his entries include notes about flying, training and social activities. Notes are also made concerning his hospital stay for Spinal Meningitis in 1943.

This fonds consists chiefly of records related to William Victor Tranter (1894-1915), known as “Victor”, and his time serving with the 1st Canadian Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during World War I. Includes his diary written from December 27, 1914 to June 7, 1915 including his experiences at the Battle of Ypres, four letters written by Victor to family between April 1914 and May 1915, photograph of Victor ca. 1914, death certificate, correspondence from hospital chaplain, Sister Rose, and Town of Southampton to Victor’s parents, William and Annie Tranter, In Memoriam Card, transcript of cemetery registration and gravemarker, photograph of gravemarker at Wimereux Communal Cemetery Pas de Calais, France, and newspaper notice of Victor’s death.

Item is a Hooked Pillow featuring an image of the HMCS Port Hope Minesweeper, c1945.

File consists of two (2) copies of "A Community Service of Thanksgiving to Almighty God V-J Day" at the Cenotaph Central Park, Port Hope. Both feature "1945" written on front.

File consists of the military papers of Alfred H.C. Long, 1910-1916. It includes: Certificate of Military Instruction, Infantry Branch, 1910; 46th Regiment, School of Signaling, Certificate of Military Instruction, 28 Apr 1911; Certificate of Military Instruction 24 Jun 1913; 46th Regiment, Certificate of Military Instruction, Field Officer, 1916; Certificate of Military Instruction of Musketry Instruction, 1916; Regimental Fund Account, 136th Durham Overseas Battalion, C. E. F. 1915-1916; Battalion Order # 112. Second page duplicated. Syllabus of training, May 13, 1916 Commanding 136th Durham Overseas Battalion, Port Hope; Militia Orders, 21 May 1910, A. H. C. Long listed, 46th Regiment; Appointments, Promotions and Retirements, Canadian Militia, 1914; Letter to Major A. H. C. Long, junior Major from Lt. Col. R. W. Smart regarding Smart's resignation, 1916.

Item is a letter to William Furby "Mr. Editor" signed J. Knowlson, Cavan 18 Dec 1837. Letter mentions the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion.

Fonds consists of one framed Roll of Honour/Death Notice for Frank Arkless, and one "Dead Man's Penny," 1917-1919. See item-level descriptions for more information.

Item is an Honour Roll Certificate for Frank Arkless from World War I, 1917. It reads "Pte. Frank Arkless died from wounds received at the Battle of Vimy Ridge" and contains an image of Frank Arkless and King George V.

Item is one Memorial Medallion embossed with the name of Frank Arkless, c1919. It includes the inscription "He Died for Freedom and Honour" and is also referred to as a "Dead Man's Penny."

Item is a yellow ribbon commemorating the 223rd Anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne from the people of Port Hope, 1913. It also includes the text "What we have we hold" and "God save the King."

File consists of one (1) copy of "The Madman and the Butcher: The Sensational Wars of Sam Hughes and General Arthur Currie." Port Hope Evening Guide is mentioned several times in chapter 16 "Trial of the Decade, April 1928" (pp. 336-359).

Fonds consists of the military records and artifacts of Edwin Albert Osborn of the Canadian Army. Materials are related to E.A. Osborn's military service during World War II, 1939-1945. It has been arranged into three series: Military Documents; Artifacts / Objects; Photographs.

Series consists of five (5) documents. (1) Correspondence between Tom Long and Angus B. Duffy? regarding the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment's Remembrance Service (10 July 1979) (2) Information regarding the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment's Remembrance Service, (2-3) Two programs for the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment's 'C' and 'D' Coys. Officers' Mess Dinner (21 April 1960 at Idalia, Port Hope and 29 November 1961 at Chateau-by-the-Lake Hotel, Cobourg) (4) Correspondence between Ken R. Johnson from the Military Collector's Club of Canada and Mrs Locke regarding information about Stanley Rosevear (5) Program for the Municipal Reception and Banquet to the Returned Soldiers of Port Hope and Vicinity (17 September 1919)

Fonds consists of the World War I diary of Wilbur P. Baulch (Bill), and associated documentation, 1914-1917.

Item is a programme for the "Service of Remembrance" held by the 5th Canadian Armoured Division under Brigadier I.S. Johnston, C.B.E., D.S.O., 11 Nov 1945. The programme contains the list of hymns, quotes, and lines of scripture to be read during the service.

Series consists of four (4) military publications originally owned by Capt. Alfred Henry Clark Long as part of his training and deployment with "A" Company in the 46th Regiment, 136th Battalion, 1909-1916. It includes: "Regulations for the Clothing of the Canadian Militia, Part II," 1909; "Notes on Company Training 3rd Division"; "Tactical Notes"; "Canadian Expeditionary Force Units - Instructions for Governing Organization and Administration," 1916.

Series consists of various military papers belonging to Alfred Henry Clark Long, c1907-1916. It includes: Memorial Card for Capt. Gilbert Edwards; Presentation of Colours to the 136th Overseas Battalion, 1916; Municipal Reception and Banquet to Returned Soldiers, 1919; Invitation to Complimentary Officers Dance, 1916; Mayor's Address of Welcome to Port Hope Old Boys and Girls, 8th Separate Co, 3rd Regiment, 1908; Letter of Condolence to Mrs. A.H.C. Long (Edna) from 136th Battalion Association, 1929; List of Students and Ex-Students in World War I from Port Hope Evening Guide, c1919; Captain's Drills and Exercises, 1910; Battalion Orders from Valcartier Camp, 1916; "West End Amateurs" Army Chorus, undated; Certificate of Military Instruction for Infantry, 1907.

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.

File consists of four (4) artifacts related to John Austin's involvement with the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 30, c1980-2000. It includes: (1) 40 years of service to the Legion pin and card; (2) Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 30, Port Hope jacket patches; (3) Royal Canadian Legion 60th Anniversary coaster, 1986.

Series consists of a Roll of Honour marking the contributions made by the students and staff of Port Hope High School during both World War I and World War II, 1914-1945. The Roll of Honour contains the following inscription: "For King and Country: Members of Port Hope High School who have volunteered for active service with Canada's Fighting Forces." It has been made into two (2) large cardboard pages because of the amount of names entered.