Identity area
Reference code
CA ON00156 2014-20
Title
Railway Week and Belleville Centennial publications
Date(s)
- 1978 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
1 file
Context area
Name of creator
(1877-)
Administrative history
The Town of Belleville, Ontario was incorporated effective January 1, 1850 under the terms of the Baldwin Act, Chapter 81, Canada Statutes, 1849. The town became a City on 31 December 1877 after "An Act for the Incorporation of the Town of Belleville as a City, and for the Consolidation of the debt thereof" was passed in March 1877 by the Government of Ontario. In 1998 it amalgamated with the surrounding Township of Thurlow.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated by Faye O'Grady in March 2014.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
File contains:
- Flyer by Canadian National for Railway Week in Belleville, May 21-26, 1978
- Ticket for trip from Belleville to Stirling on 27 May 1978
- Program for a celebratory dinner marking Belleville's centennial, 1 July 1978
- Flyer of pictures celebrating Belleville's centennial in 1978
- 'Growing up with Canada' booklet by CN, 1987