File contains a newspaper clipping from 1966 about changing the name of geographic features between Belleville and Trenton in order to help remove bigotry in Canada; these sites were given names considered offensive today and have “no place in the geographic nomenclature. The article discusses a letter signed by J. Keith Fraser, executive secretary, Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographic Names, Geographical Branch, Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Ottawa.
File contains a report from 1957 by the Committee of the Bar Association of the County of Hastings regarding the state of the County Court House, included in the report statements of a poor exterior and interior appearance, a “nauseous smell” and “medieval acoustics”.
File contains three newspaper articles regarding the opening of the new Belleville Public Library at Victoria and Farley Avenue in June 2, 1964. Circulation figures are provided.
File contains newspaper clippings dated April 2-7, 1969 regarding the annual Belleville Shrine Club peewee hockey tournament and associated fundraising activities.
File contains a silk ribbon with the inscription "Belleville Shrine Club, 1969," together with two newspaper articles concerning the installation of officers for 1969, and March 1969 preparations for the Shrine Pee Wee Hockey Tournament, respectively.
File contains several newspaper articles and clippings regarding the growth of the Belleville Public Library, including the establishment of a new wing in 1959.
File contains a newspaper clipping about Reverend Charles Hansen, pastor at Bridge Street Methodist Church in Belleville, from 1873-75, and how he became Lord Mayor of London, England in 1943.
File contains copies of business pages from the Hastings County Directory. Business include: Bridgewater Store; Geo. H. Haymes Manufacturer and Importer [of Hats]; G.G. German, Manufacturer and Wholesale & Retail Dealer in Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Leathers; The Canton Tea Store; R.A. Becket Bookseller and Stationer; etc.
File contains motions from Hastings County Council meetings from 1869-1870 regarding the establishment of an Industrial Farm and Poor House in Belleville. There is also a copy of the “Second Annual Report of the Inspector of the House of Industry & Refuge for the County of Waterloo, 1869” that may have been used in the discussions.
File contains letters regarding the official opening of the Hastings County Museum in 1961, several invitations to the opening, and a newspaper article discussing the opening. There are two booklets listing artists in Hasting and Prince Edward County, a handout from the Hastings County Museum with directions to Glanmore, and a poster from 1975 promoting a talk by Mary Beacock Fryer (author of Loyalist Spy). There is also an itinerary from 1961 for a trip to Upper Canada Village. There is also a pamphlet about Glanmore.
File contains newspaper clippings regarding the construction of the new Court House in Belleville such as: who the construction contract was awarded to, the cornerstone ceremony, work being carried out in winter, temporary location of staff, etc. There is also an invitation sent to Mr. Gerald Boyce to attend the Official Opening of the new court house in 1961.
File contains newspaper clippings about the demolition of the County Court House in Belleville, including 100 year old maples being cut down to make space the new building.
