The fonds consists of records related to the Kirk family, of Woodstock, Ontario. It is arranged into the following series:

    Series 1: Correspondence
    Series 2: Photographs

Fonds consists of records, including baptisms, 1854-1859, 1924 (Beachville), of Embro Methodist Circuit (includes Embro Methodist Episcopal Circuit, Beachville Methodist Circuit, Embro, Harrington West, Brooksdale, Bennington), 1854-1924; records, including baptisms, 1834-1891, marriages, 1835-1857, 1897-1910, of Knox Presbyterian Church, Embro, 1834-1924; records, including marriages, 1909-1950, deaths, 1933-1942, of Knox United Church, in Embro (includes Knox Presbyterian Church), 1873-1976

Fonds consists of Epworth League minutes, 1906-1921, of Harrington Methodist Church; records, including baptisms, 1902-1999, marriages, 1896-2000, burials, 1906-1923, 1937-1979, of Lakeside - Harrington Pastoral Charge (includes Harmony Methodist Circuit), 1896-2000; records of Broadview United Church, Harrington (includes Harrington Methodist Church), 1919-2000; and records of Lakeside United Church, 1927-2001.

The fonds consists of records related to events held by the Women’s Institute and local news in Lakeside. It is arranged into the following series:

Series 1: Lakeside Women’s Institute Tweedsmuirs
Series 2: Lakeside Lark newsletters

The fonds consist of records related to the history of the Lawrence family of Oxford County. They are arranged into the following series and subseries:

Series 1: Family History

• Sub-series A: Genealogical Records
• Sub-series B: Financial Records

Series 2: Correspondence

The fonds consists of records related to L.B. Denton and Company. It includes subject files concerning job applications, correspondence, orders, disputes, war time production, as well as financial .

The fonds consists of various materials relating to the history of Oxford County and its administration (1850 – 1980s), including its predecessor the District of Brock (1839 – 1849). Such materials include:

By-laws for the County of Oxford

Annual Reports (such as the Woodstock Police Department)

Minutes of Meetings (such as the Property Committee and the Historical Society)

Municipal Handbooks, Brochures, etc.

Published materials on the History of Oxford County

Unpublished materials related to the history of Oxford County as well as other counties

Miscellaneous newspaper clippings related to Oxford County

Postcards – Jail, Armouries, House of Refuge and County Jail

Correspondence related to the County of Oxford

Certificates

Cartographic materials

Scrapbooks (1946 – 1979) which include photographs, newspaper articles, invitations etc.

Photographs of the Committee Tour of the County Forest, the Jury of the Birchall Murder Trial, old County Court House and other scenes of Oxford County

Slides of County Councillors, Wardens, Committee Members, scenes of Oxford County, etc.

Negatives of County Court House and colour transparency

8 mm reels (1954 – 1962) and a reformatted version in V.H.S.

Len Coles desk identifier

The fonds consists of financial records created by Les McKerral, Woodstock Barber and range in dates from 1938 to 1999.

The fonds consists of four scrapbooks of newspaper clippings concerning the tornados that struck Woodstock and surrounding area on August 7, 1979.

The fonds consists of records related to Mary Evans’ research on the Oxford Regional Centre and includes such material as newspaper clippings, newsletters, reports, maps, etc.

The fonds consists of photographs and corresponding records related to McCorquodale family picnics held in Oxford County between 1905 and 2000.

Fonds consists of marriage register, of Meaford Congregational Church, 1862-1865 (includes unidentified marriage records from East Zorra Township, West Zorra Township and Embro, 1880-1896).

The fonds consist of one scrapbook outlining the history of the Zorra Tug-of-War Team and returning their trophies to Oxford County in the 1970s.

The fonds consist of various materials related to John Morrison’s Ayrshire breed including:

1 booklet entitled “Official Canadian Records of Ayrshires”. – 1917

20 Canadian Record of Performance Certificates given by the Canadian Ayrshire Breeders Association to cows owned by John. A. Morrison. - 1915- 1924. (some also have attached a Record of Performance from the Office of the Livestock Commissioner, Ottawa)

The fonds consists of one scrapbook compiled by Helen (Nellie) M. Carryer of Woodstock. It consists of magazine images, poetry, stories, and other items pasted into an old accounts’ ledger by Miss Carryer, which includes financial entries dated 1856 and 1857. The ledger may have belonged to her father, who worked as a saddler and harness maker on Dundas St.

Fonds consists of records of the North Norwich Agricultural Society, including a minute book containing lists of directors and executive members, and minutes of regular meetings, committee meetings, and annual meetings; and a catalogue of expenses for agricultural education supplies, such as books and magazines, garden tools, and classroom materials (such as microscopes, petri dishes, incubators, and other materials).

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Fonds consists of records, including baptisms, 1999-2003, and burials, 1999-2005, of Norwich - Gore Pastoral Charge, 1954-2005.

The fonds consists of various materials relating to the history of Norwich and the County of Oxford, as well as various local groups and organizations. Such materials includes:

• Reports, Plans and Agreements related to the Official Plan, Ayr Dam and Reservoir, Housing, and Land Severance

• Programmes re. Oxford Holstein Breeders’ Association and Oxford County Board of Education Recognition Night (includes bios of local teachers and staff). – 1983 and 1985

• Landfill/Waste Management materials including applications, Order in Councils, correspondence etc concerning landfill sites in Township of Norwich and the Township of South-West Oxford. – 1976 – 1983.

• Map and Drawings of Norwich, Burgessville, Otterville, Springford and East Oxford (key maps and drainage maps)

• Voter’s List for the Township of Norwich. – 1976.

• Scrapbooks of newspaper articles, brochures, pamphlets, etc related to Norwich, the County of Oxford, Canada and the World. – 1964 – 1980

• Records related to the Norwich Community Centre/Arena. – 1976 – 1983.
  • Correspondence
  • Financial including Area Complex Statement of Revenue and Expenses, Township of Norwich Community Centre Statement of Revenue and Expenses, Norwich Playground Expenditures, Budgets
  • Minutes of the Meetings of the Norwich Community Centre Advisory Committee, Arena Building Committee, Arena and Park Committee, Special Steering Committee for the official opening of the new Recreation Centre Complex, Recreation Centre Ceremonies Committee, and the Recreation and Community Services Committee
  • Architect’s Reports
  • Miscellaneous

• Records related to the Norwich Community Centre Club – 1978 – 1986
  • Membership list
  • Minutes of Meetings
  • Correspondence
  • Treasurer’s Reports

Fonds consists of records of Norwich United Church (includes Norwich Methodist Church), 1887-1982

Series consists of records documenting the professional and personal activities and achievements of Trinity College School alumni (Old Boys and Old Girls).

Included are photographs, newspaper clippings, obituaries, and correspondence.