File contains memories of the history of the School for the Deaf, Belleville being turned into an RCAF technical training facility during WWII, written by J.W. Jack Hodgson.

File contains a four-page typescript history by Ruth Matheson Buck Concerning Marchmont Home, a Belleville orphanage for British Home Children which was established ca. 1870. Also contains a newspaper clipping regarding the arrival of fifty children at the Marchmont Home in 1924.

File contains annual Belleville Children's Aid Society reports from 1927 and1949, and newspaper clippings about the society from 1956-1961.

This file contains a copy of a school project written by Beth Keast from B.C.I.V.S. titled "Belleville Collegiate Institute - An Early History 1927"

This file contains a copy of a school project written by Roxanne Gay from B.C.I.V.S. titled "Marchmont: A Beginning and An End"

This file contains a copy of a History report written by John Mowers from B.C.I.V.S. titled "The Marchmont Home and the Home Boys"

Collection comprises:
1) Copy of printed notes on the history of the Girl Guide movement in Belleville, c.1963
2) Photocopies of newspaper obituaries and articles about Nan Branscombe, 1971 (and undated)
3) Typed and handwritten notes on Annie E. 'Nan' (Paterson) Branscombe, 1881-1971, founder of the Guides in Belleville, written by Charlotte Kuntze, 2001

Virtual tour of the Belleville Scout-Guide Museum at the Sir James Whitney School in Belleville, Ontario.

The file contains newspaper clippings from the 70's primarily from The Intelligencer. Titles such as: Dr. Horne Ends Practice for Guelph Hospital Post; Carrying Place Church Marking 150th Birthday; 15 Years Ago - The World Championship; Ontario to Test Nursery Here; Potter Says Bridge To Be at Old Site; Anniversary Couple Mirrors City Growth (Jim and Alice Cordes); Ladies of the Locks Work Well; Till Real Thing Comes Along; Medical Pioneer Dr. Sam Is Dead (Dr. G.S. Cronk)

The file contains two copies of the September 1986 issue of the magazine "What's Happening" published 8 times a year by Susan K. Bailey Enterprises Ltd. Belleville. Pages 18-21 contains an article titled "The Belleville Young Men's Christian Association (Y.M.C.A.)" with picture, written by Elaine Preston, Researcher, Hastings County Historical Society.

The file contains a newspaper clipping from the Intelligencer dated June 26, 2004 and titled "England's orphans find new lives in Belleville", about Marchmont Home once located on 193 Moira St. West, Belleville.

A biography essay on poet and hairdresser Brenda McCann written by 6th grader Renae McGowan for an essay contest in Madoc Township. Includes photographs. 31 pages.

A biography essay on farmer, Baptist minister, and dog sled racer Donald McEwen written by 6th grader Todd Matthews for an essay contest in Madoc Township. Includes photographs. 12 pages.

A biography essay on poet, Sunday school teacher, and Girls' Club leader Goldie Holmes written by 6th grader Steven Gordon for an essay contest in Madoc Township. Includes photographs. 17 pages.

A biography essay on pilot officer and store-owner Gord Pigden written by 6th grader Alex Godfrey for an essay contest in Madoc Township. Includes photographs. 11 pages.

A biography essay on writer and hairdresser Brenda McCann written by 6th grader Joshua Bailey for an essay contest in Madoc Township. Includes photographs. 21 pages.

File contains a manuscript report of a Committee of the Hastings County Council in 1870 concerning the leasing of Marchmont Home, a residence to house an orphans from England. Also contains several manuscript motions of approval regarding financial support of Marchmont Home.