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Family history research and memorabilia relating to the Chisholm family of Hastings County and related families.

Two items:

1. Seven South Hastings Uniform Promotion Examinations paper for entrance to fourth class, set in 1892, 1894, 1902
2. Program for Grand Military Concert at the Carman Opera House, 3 March 1908

Collection comprises:

1. Yachting on Belleville Waters by the Bay of Quinte Yacht Club, 1977
2. What's Happening in Belleville and District, publication of the Belleville and District Chamber of Commerce, July - August 1978
3. Belleville Centennial Souvenir Guide, 1978
4. Belleville, Ontario, brochure published by the Belleville and District Chamber of Commerce, 1978
5. The Quinte Advertiser Entertainer newspaper, 21 March 1979
6. Floor plan of Bridge Street United Church, 2009

Three plans of Belleville northeast industrial park area, 1968-1994
File of newspaper clippings about famous Belleville residents, 1994-200

1. 11 postcards of Belleville
2. 2 souvenir packages of postcards of Belleville
3. Belleville, Ontario 1976-1977 promotional brochure
4. Published book: A History of Hastings Children's Aid Society (2007)

Materials relating to the Kerr and Yourex families and to Senator William Alexander Fraser.

1. Deeds, mortgages and abstracts of title relating to 300 Charles Street, Belleville, 1896-1934.
2. Postcards collected by the Coxon family of 300 Charles Street, reflecting their travels in Canada and around the world, c.1930-1985

Materials collected by Mary Lu Toms:

1. Thirteen black and white Hall family photographs and three negatives, 1895-1929, including: George Alex Hall, his first wife, Esther Frost and their children Russell and Arthur and his second wife, Mary Clarke Clazie and their children Aleck, Helen, and Frank
2. Temperance pledge card signed by Mary Clazie, 1907
3. Embroidered section of Mary Clazie's home-made wedding dress, 1912
4. Ration books for members of the Toms family, 1944-1945
5. Letters of congratulation to Mary Lu Toms for winning drawing and academic prizes, 1955-1961
6. Artwork by Mary Lu Toms for Moira and Quinte Secondary School, including school pins for Moira and the cover of Quintessence, 1958 and a card carrying her sketch of the Hastings County Registry Office building, c.1961
7. Certificates for completion of 4H home economics courses and Spelling Bee School Champion, 1956-1958
8. Correspondence concerning Mary Lu Tom's summer job at the Entomology Research Institute in Belleville, 1962
9. Single page "Brief History of Belleville" by Gerry Boyce, 1982 and correspondence concerning the donation of a dress to Glanmore by Mary Lu Toms, 1985

Programs, photographs, minutes and newspaper cuttings relating to the Belleville Theatre Guild.

Collection of items formerly in the possession of Jessie Cunningham:

1. Diary of John Wesley Roblin of Picton for the year 1923, with observations on the weather and his daily activities
2. Paintings and drawings created by Jessie Cunningham in art classes, 1932-1934
3. Silver Jubilee souvenir booklet, 1935
4. Scrapbook of newspaper clippings compiled by Jessie Cunningham relating to global news events, 1936-1938

Flyers distributed by the following candidates in the 2022 Ontario general election:

• Ric Bresee, PC (Hastings-Lennox & Addington)
• Rob Collins, New Blue Party (Bay of Quinte)
• Alison Kelly, NDP (Bay of Quinte)
• Todd Smith, PC (Bay of Quinte)

Scrapbooks, newspaper clippings and awards relating to Maurice Rollins (1927-2021).
1) Rollins Construction, Rollins Lumber scrapbook
2) Maurice Rollins scrapbook
3) Maurice Rollins scrapbook
4/1-4 Newspaper clipping files
4/5 File of awards
5) Journey's End (motel chain) scrapbook

1. Gray Coach Lines timetables from 19 February 1934
2. Bowling Schedule for the C.N.R. League and the Major A and Major B leagues in Belleville, 1941-1942
3. Paper bag with advertisement for Whites Hardware, Belleville, c.1970
4. Program for Belleville General Hospital Centennial Dinner-Dance, held 31 May 1986

Volumes of Statutes of Ontario, formerly owned by donor's grandfather, Charles Wesley Post of Rednersville, Ontario. Sixteen volumes of statutes from 1914 to 1927, and volume 1 of The Columbia Viking Desk Encyclopedia (A-K).

Video footage and still images gathered for a documentary on the Belleville Christmas light display initiated by the Foster family after the death of Billy Foster and Art 'Sonny' Culloden on 24 December 1958. Includes the final documentary: In Thy Dark Streets Shineth by Sean Scally.

Copy of McGeachie's book Bass Lake - Hastings County and correspondence between McGeachie and various authorities about the management of the McGeachie Conservation Area and his efforts to change the name of Steenburg Lake in Limerick Township, Hastings County, Ontario.