File contains an Ontario Intelligencer article dated 14 June 1924 concerning the establishment and early history of the Weekly Intelligencer [later Ontario Intelligencer]. This issue of the newspaper is available online at https://archive.org/details/intelligencer-june-1924/page/n85/mode/2up . Also present is a typescript genealogy of the family of George Benjamin who started the newspaper in 1834. The genealogy was prepared by Ruby Milburn, granddaughter of George and Isabella Benjamin.
File contains a mimeographed typescript proposal entitled “Belleville Project for the Canadian Centennial : a proposal submitted by certain interested citizens.” The proposal contains a brief history of Faulkner House [Glanmore], architectural drawings and a proposed budget for restoration and subsequent operations.
File contains several newspaper articles regarding control of the water level of the Moira River, the selection of officers of the Moira River Conservation Authority for 1962 and reforestation projects proposed for the MRCA watershed area. Also present are two printed booklets entitled respectively, : 'Moira River Conservation Authority : Progress and Achievements, 1947-1962' and a 1964 'Conservation Drive,' which outlines a self-guided auto tour through the Moira Valley.
File contains a photocopied hand drawn map of the Moira Conservation Authority watershed area. Also included is a photocopied typescript report on a multi-use project for the proposed 'Colonel Roscoe Vanderwater Conservation Area' near Thomasburg, Ontario
File contains printed minutes of meetings of the Moira River Conservation Authority, June-August, 1960. Also contains printed and photocopied announcements concerning the official opening of The Colonel Roscoe Vanderwater Conservation Area; several newspaper articles regarding Lingham Lake on the Moira River watershed area; and a photocopied printed paper entitled Modernising an Old Dam'/ by Bruce H. Smith, Chairman of the Moira River Conservation Authority, concerning the rebuilding of the dam at Lingham Lake
File contains printed minutes of meetings of the Moira River Conservation Authority, June-August, 1960. Also contains printed and photocopied announcements concerning the official opening of The Colonel Roscoe Vanderwater Conservation Area; several newspaper articles regarding Lingham Lake on the Moira River watershed area; and a photocopied printed paper entitled Modernising an Old Dam'/ by Bruce H. Smith, Chairman of the Moira River Conservation Authority, concerning the rebuilding of the dam at Lingham Lake
File contains a typescript brief biography of Charles Hayes who was an early promoter of iron ore mining and smelting in Blairton, near Marmora, Ontario.
File contains a newspaper article dated February 23, 1899 recounting an unidentified veteran's recollection of the Battle of Shannonville on February 22, 1838 when Hastings Regiment militia members engaged in a brief military engagement with rebels and American sympathizers.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.