File contains memories of the history of the School for the Deaf, Belleville being turned into an RCAF technical training facility during WWII, written by J.W. Jack Hodgson.
File contains a four-page typescript history by Ruth Matheson Buck Concerning Marchmont Home, a Belleville orphanage for British Home Children which was established ca. 1870. Also contains a newspaper clipping regarding the arrival of fifty children at the Marchmont Home in 1924.
The file contains newspaper clippings from the 70's primarily from The Intelligencer. Titles such as: Dr. Horne Ends Practice for Guelph Hospital Post; Carrying Place Church Marking 150th Birthday; 15 Years Ago - The World Championship; Ontario to Test Nursery Here; Potter Says Bridge To Be at Old Site; Anniversary Couple Mirrors City Growth (Jim and Alice Cordes); Ladies of the Locks Work Well; Till Real Thing Comes Along; Medical Pioneer Dr. Sam Is Dead (Dr. G.S. Cronk)
The file contains two copies of the September 1986 issue of the magazine "What's Happening" published 8 times a year by Susan K. Bailey Enterprises Ltd. Belleville. Pages 18-21 contains an article titled "The Belleville Young Men's Christian Association (Y.M.C.A.)" with picture, written by Elaine Preston, Researcher, Hastings County Historical Society.
The file contains a newspaper clipping from the Intelligencer dated June 26, 2004 and titled "England's orphans find new lives in Belleville", about Marchmont Home once located on 193 Moira St. West, Belleville.
A biography essay on the Ketcheson family written by 6th grader Marcia Williams for an essay contest in Madoc Township. Includes photographs. 15 pages.
A biography essay on the 1983 Citizen of the Year winner Rex Rollins written by 6th grader Carol-Ann Whiteman for an essay contest in Madoc Township. Includes photographs. 21 pages.
A biography essay on carpenter Joe Brintnell written by 6th grader Michelle Whiteley for an essay contest in Madoc Township. Includes photographs. 9 pages.