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File contains an 1872 invitation to a wedding at St. Thomas for Mr and Mrs Williams.

File contains a 1908 letter to Col. Ponton, a 1937 George VI Celebration day, and a 1900 letter to Col. Ponton.

File contains a Christmas bookmark.

File contains newspaper clips on the grand parade planned in celebration of the Queen's birthday, and a copy of a report giving any surplus money to Col. Ponton for celebration plans.

File contains a newspaper clipping c. 1964 on Paul Mercier and preparations for the 1967 Expo in Montreal to show Belleville's industries off.

File contains 2 copies of newspaper clippings from Christmas ca. 1830.

File contains:

• Hotel Quinte receipt addressed to Colonel William Nisbet Ponton, 1896
• Menu and toast list for the First Annual Dinner of the Midland District of Hotelmen at the Hotel Quinte, 22 January 1897
• Menu for dinner on 1 January 1900 at the Hotel Quinte, contained in metal case with calendar for 1900 "Compliments of J. F. Jenkins"
• Program for the Annual Banquet for the City of Belleville with Mayor Robert J. Graham, 1903
• Menu and toast list for for the Banquet for Col. M.J. Hendrick at the Hotel Quinte on 25 June 1908

File contains newspaper clips of celebrations in Belleville – for the McFarland senior Hockey team championship c.1950s, the 1878 dominion day celebrations at McKeownes drug store, an 1878 advertisement and program for the fireworks display.

File contains a copy of newspaper article about the second annual banquet of the County of Hastings and City of Belleville at the Quinte Hotel in 1922.

File contains Confederation Life's magazine “Gallery of Canadian History” featuring photos of early life in Canada. There are also history stories from Confederation Life Collection calendars, such as the First English Flag on North America, the Founding of Halifax, the Welland Canal, etc.

File contains a pamphlet for visitors to the “Confederation Caravan” in 1967.

File contains newspaper articles about Confederation, published for Canada's 60th anniversary, articles include topics such as Ottawa being named the capital by Queen Victoria, a copy of Queen's Victoria's proclamation, monuments to be unveiled in Ottawa, what life was like in Canada in 1867, etc. There is a also a poster “Gallery of Canadian History” featuring images of early Canadian life.

File contains a booklet for the Jubilee of Confederation from the Official Celebration in Ottawa on July 2, 1917.

File contains a paper comparing aspects of Canada, its industries, economy, transportation, education, etc. between 1867 to 1917.

File contains newspaper clippings featuring a look back at the construction of the national railroad.

File contains a newspaper article about the history of the first Christmas cards.

File contains various Christmas cards from the late 1800s to early 1900s.