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File contains a manuscript history of Glen Ross from its founding ca. 1859 as the settlement of Tupperville to ca. 1918, by Mrs. Arthur Pyear. Also present is a letter from Mrs.Arthur Pyear to Gerry Boyce, 3 June 1965 accompanying the history.

This file contains a newspaper clipping titled "The Sprague Family: How They Migrated From New York to Prince Edward".

The file contains a newspaper article by A. Dempsey dated 30 April 1960, titled "Shannonville in 1830" giving a brief history of the settlement of the area and a clipping from Maclean's Reports about the Shannonville lease.

File contains a reproduction of a manuscript diary of W. Hambly, surveyor, for the period 6 December 1793 to 1 May 1794. The diary entries discuss the survey process in Thurlow, Sidney, Huntingdon and Rawdon Townships. Also present is a typescript transcript of the diary with an appended footnote section which contains a glossary of terms.

File contains a booklet titled "The Rollins Family History 1848-1960" compiled by Mrs. Lillie Weese Hubble, Foxboro, Ontario. Published by the Hastings County Historical Society and printed by The Tweed News. The booklet contains family history and genealogy of the Rollins Family from Ireland to Ivanhoe.

A concession survey sketch of Thurlow, signed by land surveyor Henry Smith.

A map of the first concession of Thurlow, signed by land surveyor Henry Smith.

File contains two copies of a booklet titled "Historic Highlights The Corporation of the Township of Sidney 1790-1967" written by J.B. Harder, Clerk of Township of Sidney, assisted by Thelma B. Harder.

File contains a handwritten essay by Florence McKeown and Ida Smith both from Springbrook regarding the history of Springbrook community ca. 1838 to 1965. Includes information on roads, local industry, churches, schools and a brief account of the cheese factories and local families