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HCHS Textual Records collection: Files 2000 to 2499
This description is for part of a collection of some 4,400 vertical files of materials gathered by the Hastings County Historical Society. They cover a wide range of subjects and were received from a variety of different sources, not always recorded.
The collection includes original materials, newspaper clippings, secondary histories and copies.
Hastings County Historical Society
Northwest Rebellion : Midland Battalion, 1885
File contains a typescript account from 1933 of the Midland Battalion's actions in the 1885 Northwest Rebellion. Also contains a newspaper clipping with an excerpt of an edited account of the Rebellion by G.F.G. Stanley.
Northwest Rebellion reunion : letter from former commanding officer
File contains a typescript letter from [E. Harrison] a former commander of the Midland Battalion, to Henry Smart, Secretary of the North West Reunion Committee, Belleville, concerning a ten year reunion of veterans of the Northwest Rebellion. Includes a brief reminiscence of the events of 1885.
1961 International Plowing Match Brochure
Printed brochure of the 1961 International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Demonstration in Belleville, Ontario.
McAnnany, Francis and Smart, Sarah marriage certificate, 1868
File contains a completed printed marriage certificate of Francis McAnnany and Sarah Smart, whose marriage took place on February 14, 1868 in Syracuse, New York at St. Paul's Church.
Mott, Charles A. : City Engineer, 1960
File contains a newspaper clipping concerning a 1960 ceremony honouring planning engineer and former city engineer, Charles A. Mott who had served 41 years with the city of Belleville. Also contains a newspaper account of Mr. Mott's retirement in January, 1965.
Morton, W.H., 1869-1962 : publisher of The Ontario Intelligencer
File contains newspaper obituaries of W.H. Morton, who was the publisher of The Ontario Intelligencer from 1930 to the time of his death in 1962.
Morton, W.H. : honour award 1961
File contains a newspaper article regarding a Canadian Press award presented to W.H. Morton, longtime publisher of the Belleville Ontario Intelligencer, on April 20, 1961.
Rebellion Losses Claim #108 : Christopher O'Brien
File contains a manuscript claim and supporting documents submitted to the Provincial Government ca. 1845 by Christopher O'Brien regarding duty and expenditures while serving as an adjutant in the 1st Hastings Regiment in 1837 and 1838.
Rebellion, 1837 : militia order to Capt. O'Brien re: the late Capt. McNabb
File contains a manuscript order from Col. William Coleman to Capt. O'Brien concerning the conduct of military funeral services for the late Captain McNabb, who died as the result of an accident on December 19, 1837.
File contains a printed booklet entitled “Pioneer Souls : the History of the McCullough Sept,” by Dr. T. J. Harrison, concerning the history of the McCullough Family who originated from Scotland, with branches of the family settling in Hastings County in the 1820s.
Harrison, Thomas James
Ploughing Match, Hastings County : special edition, 1961
File contains a special edition of The Ontario Intelligencer, 3 October 1961, devoted to the opening ceremonies and daily programs of events of the International Plowing Match, which was hosted by Belleville and Hastings County.
1961 International Plowing Match Banquet Programme
A programme for the 1961 International Plowing Match banquet held at the Belleville Armouries, 6 October 1961.
1961 International Plowing Match Official Program
Official program of the 1961 International Plowing Match in Belleville, Ontario, printed by Family Herald magazine.
1961 International Plowing Match Ribbon
A silk ribbon bearing the inscription “International Plowing Match, City of Belleville, Hastings County" on one side, and the dates of the match on the other.
1961 International Plowing Match Badge
A silk ribbon and badge from the 1961 International Plowing Match, belonging to Official T.G. Wrightmeyer.
1961 International Plowing Match Pass
One individual admittance pass for the 1961 International Plowing Match, belonging to Thomas S. Ransom.
Farmstead Improvement Contest Brochure
Printed brochure of rules, classes, judges, awards, and suggestions for the Hastings County Farmstead Improvement Contest, part of the 1961 International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Demonstration in Belleville, Ontario.
1961 Internatinal Plowing Match Prize List
Printed prize list of the 1961 International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Demonstration in Belleville, Ontario.
1961 Internatinal Plowing Match Poster
Printed poster advertising the 1961 International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Demonstration in Belleville, Ontario.