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Newspaper clippings, reproduction photographs, popcorn container and partial movie programs relating to Naylor's Theatre in Deseronto and its possible restoration.

File contains a newspaper article from the Intelligencer dated 18-January-1967 about Jim Robertson, hobbyist wood craftsman, and his restoration of antiques.

The file contains two papers on the history of the public library in Belleville. The first on titled "From Mechanics' Institute to Corby Public Library; The Development of library service in Belleville, 1851-1908", was prepared by Elizabeth Mitchell, Information Services Librarian, Belleville Public Library (date unknown). The second one titled "The Belleville Public Library; A History of Service" was prepared by Leona Hendry, Chief Librarian and presented March 17, 1992 at the Hastings County Historical Society.

The file contains photocopies pertaining to George Moffatt James, founder in 1910 of The James Texts. It contains a list of short stories and sketches, a brief bio and biographical sketch, a poem written by Geo. M. James "Autumn Days", and a short story titled "Theft by Mail"

Three letters addressed to members of the Forin family, Belleville.

Letter from Kay Ellis to G. Boyce regarding Mrs. J.W. Canniff’s life membership in the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church certificate, granted on payment of five dollars 29 May 1860. Certificate in possession of Kay Ellis.

Record of McCullough family births, deaths, and marriages from 1813-1944, 4 pages.

Deed from the Canada Company to Samuel McCoy, concession 13, lot 16, Hungerford Township.

Three Fenian veteran land grants: Thomas Gibson, Belleville Rifles, Pratt Twp., concession IV, lot II, 1904; Robert Armstrong Gibson, Belleville Rifles, Southworth Twp, concession VI, lot 2(N), 1905; Gilbert Taft, 15th Battalion, Rugby Twp., concession IV, lot VIII, 1905.

Copy of Ontario Historical Society Proceedings of the annual Meeting and Annual Reports for the year 1930 at Belleville July 10 and 11.

Program booklet for the Canadian Association of Fire Fighters 6th Biennial Convention, September 25-27, 1989, held in Belleville; includes historical notes by Gerry Boyce.

Memoirs of the Rev. Elijah Woolsey (1771-1849), J. William Lamb editor.

Photocopy of chapter from the book "Growth Company: Dow Chemical's First Century" by E. N. Brandt. Chapter copied is about Herbert H. Dow from Belleville (1866-1897).

This file contains two newspaper articles, dated September 1969, about the Belleville Week Celebrations and including a programme of events for the week.

This file contains a copy of the Souvenir Programme from Belleville's 1974 Winter Carnival.

File contains a map printed on linen of South Africa and an accompanying poem by Rudyard Kipling entitled The Absent Minded Beggar which had been set to music by Arthur Sullivan.

File contains a newspaper article from The Intelligencer, 28 June 1968, concerning the filming of 'The End' a short production concerning World War II, which was shot in Campbellford, Ontario.