Fonds consists of 17 minute books of the Quinte Women's Institute and the group's Tweedsmuir history, which includes postcards, press clippings and photographs. Also included is a banner for the institute, history of the institute and files of loose papers for each minute book (letters, receipts, newspaper articles, reports, programmes and newsletters).
Minute books cover the following dates: May 1914 - April 1919 May 1929 - April 1936 May 1939 - April 1942 May 1942 - April 1947 May 1947 - April 1959 April 1950 - April 1953 April 1953 - April 1957 April 1957 - April 1961 April 1961 - March 1965 April 1965 - March 1968 April 1968 - March 1971 April 1971 - March 1974 April 1974 - March 1977 April 1977 - March 1980 April 1980 - March 1984 April 1984 - March 1989 April 1989 - March 1992
Digital photographs recording events organized by or otherwise involving the Hastings County Historical Society, the Community Archives of Belleville and other local heritage organizations. The photographs are arranged in folders with the following titles:
Collection includes: 1) Digital copy of Dedication Book to commemorate the opening of the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, 1956; Constitution and by-laws of the Sons of Jacob Congregation, c.1989; Nudnik newsletters from the Sons of Jacob congregation in Belleville, 2005-2012; flyers and programs for events, 2005-2010 2) materials relating to the 1978 Centennial celebrations in Belleville, Ontario and subsequent events: headed paper; map of locations for 1 July 1978 event; Quinte International Presentation Ball invitation, 1979; Quinte Ethnic Festival passport, 1982
Digital photographs of the Climate Strike events in Belleville and Quinte West on 20 and 27 September 2019. The photographs were taken by Kristen Parks, the organizer of the events.
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.
The file contains a newspaper clipping from the Intelligencer dated May 4, 2004 titled "Historical collection still at risk in Cannifton" as well as a map of the location.
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 an order of service for the National Thanksgiving service held on the Armouries Lawn, Belleville, 3 July 1927 (Diamond Jubilee of Confederation) and a receipt dated 19 October 1880 for part payment by John McKenna on one Barrett Singer, signed by James Barrett.
The file contains a copy of an e-mail with a picture about the unveiling of a plaque to Dr. Alexander Ross (born in Belleville) in Chatham Freedom Park.
The file contains 2 original copies of the publication "The Elevator" dated April 1919, Belleville High School, a complete Honour Roll of the School and photographs of many of its soldier members.
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 copies of the official programme of Belleville's celebration of Queen Victoria's 50th Anniversary (1887). There is also an original copy of the Thanksgiving Service on the Diamond Jubilee (1897)