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File contains a newspaper article on the coronation of King George V, 11 June 1911.

File contains a typescript letter to Dorothy Sargent from J.R. Ellis, Mayor of the City of Belleville, commending Ms. Sargent's efforts on behalf of the Centennial Year celebrations and enclosing a printed certificate of recognition of service. Also present is a silhouette drawing from the St. Louis Fair, 1904 by E.J. Perry with the inscription on verso : J.T. Sargent.

This file contains a photocopy of a booklet from an exhibit of artwork, by Jerry Stapley; depicting Hastings County 1800-1900.

File contains a manuscript list and summary of business papers, correspondence, deeds, reports and public events involving William Nisbet Ponton.

File contains a number of invitations to Col. W.N. Ponton, both in Canada and London England, including one to a reception of the delegates of the Chambers of Commerce of the British Empire at Buckingham Palace hosted by the King and Queen of England.

File contains a manuscript invitation to a banquet in honour of Col. Frederick W. Prince, United States Consul, 8 July 1885, and a printed program for a reception of the Occident Chapter of the Masons, 12 December 1919. Also present are several newspaper clippings on miscellaneous subjects including wills, and weather.

File contains a newspaper article from 1937 titled "Bible Over 100 Years Old Used at Big Island Church" about the (80ish) anniversary celebration of the church on 20-June-1937 using the bible originally used at the laying of the corner stone.

File contains a newspaper article dated 9 November 1962 titled "Bridgemaster, Bill Burkitt, Retires After Long Service".

File contains newspaper clippings titled:

• "County's Quest for Industry Being Aided by New Skyway and New Development Road" from the Intelligencer (dated 20 October 1966)
• "30 Years Ago Oct. 17th, 1934" (the unveiling of the cairn erected in Carrying Place
• "Cyril Nicholas Establishes Museum Near Outlet Park" (Picton) 11 July 1960
• "Historical Society Wants Site marked Museum Is Needed" 4 December 1959 Gazette
• Science to Get Special Attention In Public Schools Teachers Told" 22 October 1966
• "Bay of Quinte--The 'Isle' Of Good Times" 16 April 1960 The Telegram (Toronto)
• a poster advertising Auction Sales in Picton (date unknown)
• a program of events from the Harmsworth Speedboat Classic Aug 5-6-7-8, 1961 in Picton
• a booklet donated by Neil W. Smith - "Proceedings of the County Council of the County of Prince Edward 1934"

File contains a printed poster from the Quinte Skating and Tennis Club perfomance “TV on Ice, 1963” and a printed invitation to a dessert coffee party by the Quinte Figure Skating and Tennis Club, 10 June 1969. Also present are newspaper clippings regarding the March, 1960 annual Ice Review performance.

File contains a newspaper article titled "A Big Day for Steam On Sunday in Cobourg", steam engine No. 6167

File contains a number of newspaper articles from the Intelligencer on the commemoration of the Railways Centennial celebrations.

File contains a copy of the "Railway Week Official Program -- Belleville, June 22-28, 1964", a newspaper article "CNR and City Plan Week-Long Railway Exhibit and Program and three copies of a booklet titled "Pioneer Railways of Central Ontario From the Past to the Present" written by William Michaud.

File contains a number of newspaper articles on retirements of various individuals from the railway.

File contains an original invitation for the Annual Assembly Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen to be held 26-November-1919 in Johnstone's Academy, Belleville. Donated by M.E. Hick.

File contains a typescript letter from Hon. John P. Robarts, 4 April 1967 commending the people of Thurlow Township on the production of a Centennial Year history.

File contains a newspaper clipping titled "50 Years Ago November 1st 1915"; about an item from the file dated 1895 reporting Ald. A. Robinson listing a number of friends who attended a function at Mr. Robins's residence "The Manor" now residence for Albert College girl students.

File contains a newspaper article entitled “Royal Canadian Mints Centennial Projects,” 18 February 1967, regarding Centennial coin sets produced in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the nation's founding.

File contains original program of the ceremonies observed at the Royal Coronation of King William the Fourth and Queen Adelaide, dated 8-September-1831.