The Wanamaker fonds consists of textual records and graphic materials of genealogical histories of various families. The fonds also contains records, brochures, pamphlets, publications, books, and other textual records from towns and cities throughout Ontario, predominantly from the Quinte Area and Hastings County.
Family Photographs of the Sayers family, Ralph Wanamaker's family, the Hodgen family, of Loral Wanamaker's family, Parliament family, Van Cott family, Post family, as well as loose photographs of the Parliament family, the McTaggart family, various snapshots and negatives of scenery and views, as well as 2 boxes of slides
1 box of Books and Binders with genealogical records, as well various records of various towns in Ontario ca. 1816 - 1957
Genealogical notes, histories, birth records, death records, pages from family Bibles, receipts, and other textual records for over 40 individual families
Genealogical charts, and ancestral charts
Genealogical correspondences *Newspapers, and News clippings from Hastings County, Hastings County Museum, Historical Society, Lennox and Addington, Prince Edward County, Trenton, Tyendinaga, and United Empire Loyalists
Legal documents, seals and original deeds, and land records ca. 1803 - 1848
Genealogy forms, research materials, reference materials
Various artworks and postcards (of Hastings County, the Quinte Region, the British Military and Navy, the Belleville Art Association, and travel)
Quinte region, Belleville, Trenton, and Prince Edward County miscellaneous publications, newspaper clippings, brochures, pamphlets, notes, directories, histories, records, and tourism guides and publications
Ontario, New York , and Canada pamphlets, magazines, calendars, and an Ontario Liquor License Act, 1891
Land Abstracts for Prince Edward County
Maps and plans: 1778-1779 Blue Print Surveys from General Washington, New York Historical Society; 1784 Ontario (printed by Ministry of Natural Resources), 1984; 1860-1861 Hastings County, 1860-1861 from the Hastings County Directory; 1928 Lloyd's Map of Hastings County; c. 1930 Belleville Post Office Carrier Route #8, North Front and North Park Streets
Scrapbooks ca. 1958-1972
Miscellaneous Publications (almanacs, newspaper clippings, miscellaneous pins belonging to Loral Wanamaker, blue print surveys)
A mix of catalogues showcasing locks and associated building hardware for all the companies involved, but focusing on Corbin. Box of files includes inter company correspondence, newspaper clippings, log books, photographs and shares. A number of other books include a job book for cylinder keys, manufacturing order books and department specific log books. Two awards are also included, 1 for the efforts of a flood control team in 1981 and 1 safety award received in 1960. The fonds also includes a plastic Corbin sign and a key made at the plant.
Photographic copies of pages of an album of Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Force photographs taken at Camp Mohawk near Deseronto, Ontario, and Benbrook in Texas. The collection also contains a photograph of Sikorsky S-40 'Southern Clipper' flying boat NC752V on display at an airfield, c.1935.
The Riggs Concerts and Programs series consists of concert programs and recital programs that have been organized by the group or organization that held the concerts and recitals.
Belleville conservatory of Music programs, and invitations ca. 1907
Albert College programs, and newspaper clippings ca. 1904-1906, ca. 1960
John St. United Church programs, newspaper clippings, and events ca. 134-1937
St. Agnes Manor programs, and notes ca. 1909-1911
City Hall programs, and recitals ca. 1897-1909
Belleville Churches programs, and recitals ca. 1896-1940
The Canadian Club programs ca.1911-1912
BCIVS programs, and newspaper clippings ca. 1934, 1978
The Canadian Club programs, events, and recitals ca.1890-1949
Misc. Ontario programs, and events ca.1899-1936
Confederation of Canada 50th Anniversary ca. 1917
Peter Smith piano recital ca. 1949
Quinte Ballet School programs, and misc. *U.S.A programs, biography of Leo Riggs, photograph of leo Riggs
This series contains textual records and graphic material, primarily personal letters of correspondence and various documents relating to the career and activity of Leona Riggs in Belleville, Ontario.
Letters of Correspondence, and cards from 1927-1977
Newspaper Clippings 1924-1950
Photographs
Music notes, Concert programs, musical documents, musical pamphlets from 1930's-1950's
Documents relating to Leona Riggs music teaching career
Financial documents, transactions, receipts, and memberships from 1927-1948
The following series consists of textual records and graphic materials from the early life of Leona Riggs, dating from when she was living in indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A, throughout her years of education, and her earlier life in Belleville, Ontario.
Yonkers High School Memorabilia, Documents and Certificates
University Documents and certificates
Cartoons
Photographs *Baby Scrapbook
Newspaper clippings
Letters from 1947-1951
Concert Programs, and Piano Recitals from 1940's-1950's *Cards
Photographs from World War Two, Philip Etter's identification cards, literature on the navy and military, correspondence with the Canadian Merchant Navy Veterans Association, newspaper articles, newspapers from World War Two, House of Commons releases, the journal "The Red Duster".
Album of photographs compiled by a member of the Hobbs family. Teddie Hobbs appears in one of the photographs and there is also a photograph of the grave of J. E. Hobbs. The majority of photographs are of the First World War Royal Flying Corps training camps in North America: Camps Borden and Mohawk in Ontario and Camp Taliaferro in Texas.
A reproduction of "A New and Accurate Map of Part of North-America, Comprehending the Provinces of New England, New York, Pennsilvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island & Part of Virginia, Canada and Halifax, For the Illustration of M. Peter Kalms Travels." Written at the bottom is "Publish'd according to Act of Parliament Mrahc 7th, 1771."
A reproduction of a map of "Upper Canada East Part" by L. J. Herbert in January 1839. Scale in British miles. Published by the Lithographic Establishment Quarter, Master Generals Office.
A reproduction of an "Accurate Map of North America Deferring and distinguishing the British and Spanish Dominions on this great Continent." Original map made in 1775 and held at the Archives of Ontario.
A reproduction of "Amerique Septentrionale divisee en ses principales parties ou sont distingue's les vns des autres Les Estats" map by Nicolas Sanson. Original map made in 1695. Includes area in modern day Canada and USA.
A reproduction of Le Canada, ou Nouvelle France map by Nicolas Sanson. Original map made in 1656. Includes area extending from west Lake Superior to Newfoundland.
A map showing settlements of Ontario and part of the United States in February 1834 by J. Arrowsmith. The total area extends from Lake Huron East to Montreal and south Ohio to Long Island. Received from the Archives of Canada's map collection - 11 May 1977.
A reproduction of "A New & Accurate Map of the Province of New York and Part of the Jerseys, New England and Canada. Showing the Scenes of our Military Operations during the Prejant War- Also the New Erected State of Vermont." Originally published by J. Bow on October 31, 1780. Date of reproduction is unknown.
A map showing settlements of Upper Canada and part of the United States in 1834 by J. Arrowsmith. Received from the Archives of Canada's map collection - July 9, 1971.