File contains a newspaper article of March 31, 1960 concerning the presentation of a medal to the Hastings County Historical Society on behalf of Major G. Franklin Lynn, former Belleville resident, who served in the Canadian Contingent in the South African [Boer] War. The medal, of which Major Lynn was one of the recipients, was originally presented to Belleville members of the Contingent by the Belleville City Council in 1901.
File contains a booklet and brochure published by the Ontario Water Resources Commission entitled "The Story of Water" exploring the water cycle as well as water treatment, how it occurs and its history in Ontario
a number are advertisements for various candidates including J.C. Lundberg (L), Elmer Sandercock (PC) as well as article on Leslie Frost speech at Belleville
File contains one newspaper article regarding alleged voter interference for Grand Trunk employees by John Bell and W.H. Biggar threatening to fire employees who vote for Ostrom during 1890 election in West Hastings
File contains (7) newspaper clippings 3 listing candidates by riding as well as "redeemed constituencies" from 1883 provincial election: Hastings East, Appleby (L) and Hudson (C); Hastings North, Vankleek (L) and Wood (C); Hastings West, Sills (L) and Rose (C) 1 article on election expenses for Baltis Rose Hastings West byelection for Ontario legislature, 1882 1 article Lloyd Price's nomination for East Hastings provincial riding, 1958 1 article detailing the election of new officers, including Fred Mitchell as president, to the board of the East Hastings Conservative Association 1 article on the East Hastings provincial byelection in 1936
File contains (10) newspaper clippings from The Intelligencer regarding the career and retirement of Ontario Hydro regional manager Ernie Gurnett as well as some articles on local contracts.
Files contains a manuscript statement of damages submitted to the Provincial Government in 1845 by Peter Davidson for damages incurred while imprisoned in December 1837. Also contains a manuscript letter from Billa Flint, J.P. to Peter Davidson and Aaron Hearns dated 5 May 1838 dismissing a case against them.
File contains a typescript historical survey with questions concerning the geography, settlement and and social and economic development of communities in Hastings County together with manuscript notes completed by D.K. Card in response to the survey of McClure Township. Also present is typescript and manuscript correspondence from and received by Gerry Boyce concerning the history of McClure Township for his book, Historic Hastings. Bessie M. Fleming may have contributed some of these materials.
File contains three original printed programs of the annual concerts of the Belleville Philharmonic Society, 1903 to 1905. Also present are printed sheets of music, and a printed primary examination of the Toronto Conservatory of Music.
File contains a photocopied, typescript essay entitled “ The Report of the Commissioners on the removal of the Penitentiary from Kingston to the Marmora Iron Works...” by Nancy M. Dushaw, Carleton University, 1972. The undergraduate essay examines a government proposal to relocate the prison to Marmora and the reasons for the rejection of the plan.
File contains a photocopied typescript report on the history, natural resources and economic development of Monteagle Township, compiled for Gerry Boyce's book, Historic Hastings.
File contains two newspaper articles concerning the Moneymore Loyal Orange Lodge Centennial celebration, July 4, 1957, and the death of former resident and LOL member, Dr. Harry Gordon Carleton. Also contains a manuscript note from Dr. Carleton regarding an upcoming trip to England in 1957, and a printed booklet concerning the Moneymore centennial, entitled “Our Hundredth Anniversary” / by the Carleton L.O.L. no. 838, Moneymore, Ontario.
File contains a newspaper article, August 1, 1925 by Col. S.S. Lazier regarding the military training and performance of the 15th Battalion Argyll Light Infantry during World War One.
Original Custom House permit dated 27 May 1876, for F.H. Green to pass to Mill Point from Deseronto Customs House Papers
Original Deed for Burial Plot, The Glenwood Cemetery (Town of Picton) sold to Elisha Sells 14 May 1879
Two original copies of newspaper clipping dated 19 July 1962 from the Ontario Intelligencer referencing Hundred Year-Old Cabin, moved from Cloyne area to Picton
