Eastern Townships Resource Centre
Finding Aid - Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection (P997)
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Eastern Townships Resource Centre 2600, rue College Sherbrooke Quebec Canada J1M 1Z7 Telephone: 819-822-9600, poste 2261 Fax: 819-822-9661 Email: [email protected] www.etrc.ca http://www.townshiparchives.ca/index.php/eastern-townships-resource-centre-textual-records-collection Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection
Table of contents
Summary information ...... 12 Administrative history / Biographical sketch ...... 12 Scope and content ...... 13 Notes ...... 13 Access points ...... 13 Collection holdings ...... 13 P997-001, Settlement and Colonization (1799 [photocopied 1983] -2008, predominant 1855-1929) ...... 13 P997-001-01, Land Surveys and Companies (1799-2008) ...... 14 P997-001-01-D001, Newport (1799 [photocopied 1983]) ...... 14 P997-001-01-D002, Glasgow Canadian Land and Trust Company Limited (1873-1875 [photocopied [198-?]]) ...... 15 P997-001-01-D003, Hampden (1838) ...... 15 P997-001-01-D004, David Thompson's Journal (1834 [photocopied 2007], 2008) ...... 16 P997-001-02, Land Grants (1800-1860 [photocopied [1983?]]) ...... 17 P997-001-02-D001, Winslow (1860-1866) ...... 17 ETRC-P997-001-02-001-001.pdf ...... 18 ETRC-P997-001-02-001-002.pdf ...... 18 ETRC-P997-001-02-001-003.pdf ...... 18 ETRC-P997-001-02-001-004.pdf ...... 18 ETRC-P997-001-02-001-005.pdf ...... 18 ETRC-P997-001-02-001-006.pdf ...... 18 P997-001-02-D002, Newport (1800-1814 [photocopied [1983?]]) ...... 18 P997-001-02-D003, Stanstead (1810 [photocopied [198-?]]) ...... 19 P997-001-02-D004, Dudswell (1802) ...... 20 P997-001-03, Associations and Groupings (1855-Photocopied 1983) ...... 20 P997-001-03-D001, Cape Gibraltar (Photocopied 1983) ...... 21 P997-001-03-D002, Eastern Townships Immigration Society (1913-1929) ...... 21 The Eastern Townships of Quebec: a good place to live and play ([1947?]) ...... 22 ETRC-P997-001-03-002-002.pdf ...... 22 ETRC-P997-001-03-002-003.pdf ...... 22 P997-001-03-D003, Sherrington Petition (1 Mar. 1855) ...... 22 P997-001-04, Settlers and Families ([18--]-Photocopied 1994) ...... 23 P997-001-04-D001, Hurd Family (Photocopied 1983) ...... 23 P997-001-04-D002, James S. Ramage (Photocopied 1994) ...... 23 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 2 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection P997-001-04-D003, Ellis Parker (1890-1941) ...... 24 P997-001-04-D004, Irving Orrin Vincent (Photocopied [198-?]) ...... 25 P997-001-04-D005, Carlos Young Skinner (Photocopied [1976?]) ...... 25 P997-001-04-D006, Walker Family ([190-?]) ...... 26 P997-001-04-D007, Perkins Family ([after 1875]-1977) ...... 26 P997-001-04-D008, Draper Family ([18--]) ...... 27 P997-001-04-D009, Edward William Brewster (1995-1998) ...... 27 P997-001-04-D010, Mitchell Family (1867-1936, 2007) ...... 28 P997-001-04-D011, Stone and Hunting families (2006) ...... 28 P997-001-04-D012, Lieutentant Charles Rose (1835-1847, 2008) ...... 29 P997-001-04-D013, Caroline Parsons Coombs (1954) ...... 29 P997-001-04-D014, Wilson Family (1871-1891, 1971) ...... 30 P997-001-04-D015, Chamberlain Family (1902, 1959 [copied 2012]) ...... 31 P997-001-04-D016, Ellen M. Farwell (1856 [copied 2012]) ...... 31 P997-001-04-D017, Copping Family (1909-1965, 2005) ...... 32 P997-001-04-D017-001, John and Alice Copping (1946) ...... 33 P997-001-04-D018, A.A. Adams family (1882) ...... 33 P997-001-04-D019, Cox family (2004-2005) ...... 34 P997-001-04-D020, George Wilkie (1940, [photocopied 2015]) ...... 35 P997-002, Politics (1963-1980) ...... 35 P997-002-01, Elections (1963-1980) ...... 36 P997-002-01-D001, Lists of Electors (1963-1980) ...... 36 P997-002-02, Royal Visits (1939) ...... 36 P997-002-02-D001, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (1939) ...... 36 P997-002-03, Municipal Affairs (1949, 1979) ...... 37 P997-002-03-D001, Saad Gabr, North Hatley Affair (1979-1980) ...... 37 P997-002-03-D002, Municipality of the Township of Melbourne (1949-1951) ...... 38 P997-003, Military (1802-Photocopied 1988) ...... 38 P997-003-01, World War I (1916-Photocopied 1988) ...... 39 P997-003-01-D001, 117th Eastern Townships Battalion (1917-1918, 1965 [copied 2014]) ...... 39 P997-003-01-D001-001, CEF, 117th Battalion, Nominal Roll (1917) ...... 39 P997-003-01-D001-002, Military order (1918) ...... 40 P997-003-01-D001-003, The Sizzler ([1917]) ...... 40 P997-003-01-D001-004, 117th Battalion reunion (1965) ...... 41 P997-003-01-D001-005, 117th Battalion reunion (1965) ...... 41 P997-003-01-D002, Canadian Grenadier Guards (Photocopied 1988) ...... 42 P997-003-01-D003, Remembrances (1911-1927) ...... 42 P997-003-01-D003-I001, Index to Soldiers of Cookshire and Vicinity ([199-?]) ...... 43 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 3 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection P997-003-01-D003-I002, Soldiers of Cookshire and Vicinity in the Great War ([1918?]) ...... 44 P997-003-01-D004, R. J. Meekren (July 25, 1916) ...... 44 ETRC-P997-003-01-004_001.jpg ...... 45 ETRC-P997-003-01-004_002.jpg ...... 45 P997-003-02, World War II (December 1941-1945) ...... 45 P997-003-02-D001, Battle of Hong Kong (Dec. 1941-Jan. 1942) ...... 45 P997-003-02-D002, Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiment (1945) ...... 46 ETRC-P997-003-02-002-001.pdf ...... 47 ETRC-P997-003-02-002-002.pdf ...... 47 P997-003-03, Other Wars (1837) ...... 47 P997-003-03-D001, Rebellion of 1837 (1837) ...... 47 P997-003-04, Servicemen (1802-1812) ...... 47 P997-003-04-D001, John Coape Sherbrooke (1802-1808) ...... 48 ETRC-P997-003-04-001-001.pdf ...... 48 ETRC-P997-003-04-001-002.pdf ...... 48 P997-004, Economy (1830-1987) ...... 48 P997-004-01, Agriculture (1836-1983) ...... 49 P997-004-01-D001, Farmers' Diaries (1836-[1909 photocopied 1983?]) ...... 49 ETRC-P997-004-01-001-001.pdf ...... 50 ETRC-P997-004-01-001-002.pdf ...... 50 ETRC-P997-004-01-001-003.pdf ...... 50 ETRC-P997-004-01-001a_001.jpg ...... 50 ETRC-P997-004-01-001a_002.jpg ...... 51 ETRC-P997-004-01-001a_003.jpg ...... 51 P997-004-01-D002, Farmers' Account Books (1868-1926) ...... 51 P997-004-01-D003, Fairs (1893-1983) ...... 51 P997-004-02, Mining (1861-1864) ...... 52 P997-004-02-D001, Ascot Mining (1861-1864) ...... 52 P997-004-02-D002, Canadian Copper and Sulphur Company Limited (1877 [photocopy]) ...... 53 P997-004-03, Industry ([photocopied 198-?]) ...... 53 P997-004-03-D001, Sherbrooke Cotton Factory ([photocopied 198-?]) ...... 54 P997-004-03-D002, Magog Manufacturing Company ([photocopied 1983]) ...... 54 P997-004-03-D003, Pressure-Proof Rings Limited ([192-]) ...... 55 P997-004-03-D004, Dominion Snath Company (1895) ...... 55 P997-004-04, Businesses (1830-[194-?]) ...... 56 P997-004-04-D001, Joseph Edwin George General Store (1900-1913) ...... 57 P997-004-04-D002, Boynton Store (1830) ...... 57 P997-004-04-D003, Megantic General Store (1893-1897) ...... 58 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 4 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection P997-004-04-D004, J. Selby (1862-1864) ...... 58 P997-004-04-D005, John McCammon General Store (1890-[1938?]) ...... 58 ETRC-P997-004-04-005-001.jpg ...... 59 ETRC-P997-004-04-005-002.jpg ...... 59 ETRC-P997-004-04-005-003.jpg ...... 59 ETRC-P997-004-04-005-003w.jpg ...... 60 P997-004-04-D006, Gleason's Shorthand and Business College (1913) ...... 60 P997-004-04-D007, Charmeuse Hosiery Mill Eng. ([194-?]) ...... 60 P997-004-05, Banking (1865-1987) ...... 61 P997-004-05-D001, Casco National Bank (1865) ...... 61 P997-004-05-D002, Sherbrooke Trust Company (1929-1987) ...... 61 P997-004-05-D003, Eastern Townships Bank (1878-[1912?], 1986-1996) ...... 62 ETRC-P997-004-05-003-001.jpg ...... 63 ETRC-P997-004-05-003-002.jpg ...... 63 ETRC-P997-004-01-001-003.pdf ...... 63 P997-004-06, Insurance (1907-1924) ...... 63 P997-004-06-D001, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (1924) ...... 64 P997-004-06-D002, Missisquoi and Rouville Mutual Fire Insurance (1907-1910) ...... 64 P997-004-07, Tourism ([ca. 1900]) ...... 64 P997-004-07-D001, Sutton ([ca.1900]) ...... 65 P997-005, Transport and Communications (1826-1990) ...... 65 P997-005-01, Railways (1854-Photocopied 1988) ...... 65 P997-005-01-D001, Canadian National Railways (1966 [photocopied 1988]) ...... 66 P997-005-01-D002, The Quebec and Gosford Railroad Company (21 Feb. 1871) ...... 66 P997-005-01-D003, Stanstead, Shefford and Chambly Railroad Company (12 May 1854-12 May 1874) ...... 67 P997-005-01-D004, Grand Trunk Railway (17 November 1905 [photocopied 1988]) ...... 67 P997-005-01-D005, Canadian Pacific Railway (1961-1966) ...... 67 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-001.pdf ...... 68 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-002.pdf ...... 68 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-003.pdf ...... 68 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-004.pdf ...... 68 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-005.pdf ...... 68 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-006.pdf ...... 68 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-007.pdf ...... 69 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-008.pdf ...... 69 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-009.pdf ...... 69 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-010.pdf ...... 69 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 5 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection ETRC-P997-005-01-005-011.pdf ...... 69 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-012.pdf ...... 69 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-013.pdf ...... 69 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-014.pdf ...... 69 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-015.pdf ...... 69 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-016.pdf ...... 70 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-017.pdf ...... 70 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-018.pdf ...... 70 ETRC-P997-005-01-005-019.pdf ...... 70 P997-005-02, Water Transportation (1826-1906) ...... 70 P997-005-02-D001, Steamboats (1826, 1906) ...... 70 ETRC-P997-005-02-001-001.pdf ...... 71 ETRC-P997-005-02-001-002.pdf ...... 71 P997-005-03, Roads (1881-Photocopied [1983?]) ...... 71 P997-005-03-D001, Ascot (Photocopied [1983?]) ...... 71 P997-005-03-D002, Marbleton (Sept. 1881) ...... 72 P997-005-03-D003, Hatley (1937-1941) ...... 72 P997-005-04, Post (1862-1864) ...... 73 P997-005-04-D001, Dunham (1862-1864) ...... 73 P997-005-05, Television (1964) ...... 74 P997-005-05-D001, CHLT (1964) ...... 74 P997-005-06, Radio (1941) ...... 74 P997-005-06-D001, CHLT (1941) ...... 74 P997-005-07, Newspapers (1834-[1990?]) ...... 75 P997-005-07-D001, The Miner (1891-1892) ...... 75 P997-005-07-D002, The Forum (6 March 1930) ...... 76 P997-005-07-D003, Compton County Chronicle (1895-1914) ...... 76 P997-005-07-D004, The Danville Times (1894-1902) ...... 77 P997-005-07-D005, The Gazette Megantic Edition (20 Oct. 1910) ...... 77 P997-005-07-D006, The Granby Leader-Mail and Eastern Townships Record (22 May 1941) ...... 77 P997-005-07-D007, The Huntingdon Gleaner (24 May 1923) ...... 78 P997-005-07-D008, The Montreal Herald (1902) ...... 78 P997-005-07-D009, The News and Eastern Townships Advocate (1911-1930, 29 Jan. 1948) ...... 79 P997-005-07-D010, Richmond Guardian (1885-1902) ...... 79 P997-005-07-D011, Sherbrooke Daily Record (1897-1956) ...... 80 P997-005-07-D012, Sherbrooke Gazette (1846, 1885) ...... 80 P997-005-07-D013, Farmers' Advocate and Townships Gazette (6 Oct. 1834) ...... 80 P997-005-07-D014, The Sherbrooke Illustrated (Photocopied [19-?]) ...... 81 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 6 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection P997-005-07-D015, Sherbrooke : les années 1800-1900 ([1990?]) ...... 81 P997-005-07-D016, The Stanstead Journal (2 Dec. 1948) ...... 82 P997-005-07-D017, The Telegram-Observer (4 March 1965) ...... 82 P997-005-07-D018, The Times and County Record (14 Jan. 1887) ...... 82 P997-005-07-D019, La Tribune (25 Oct. 1975) ...... 83 P997-005-07-D020, The Waterloo Advertiser and District of Bedford Times (26 Nov. 1886) ...... 83 P997-005-07-D021, The Richmond Times-Guardian (9 Oct. 1914) ...... 84 P997-005-07-D022, The Sherbrooke Examiner (1888-1903) ...... 84 P997-005-07-D023, Coaticook Observer (1870-1871,1876, 1887-1888, 1918) ...... 84 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-001.jpg ...... 85 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-002.jpg ...... 85 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-003.jpg ...... 85 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-004.jpg ...... 85 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-005.jpg ...... 85 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-006.jpg ...... 86 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-007.jpg ...... 86 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-008.jpg ...... 86 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-009.jpg ...... 86 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-010.jpg ...... 86 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-011.jpg ...... 86 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-012.jpg ...... 86 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-013.jpg ...... 86 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-014.jpg ...... 86 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-015.jpg ...... 87 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-016.jpg ...... 87 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-017.jpg ...... 87 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-018.jpg ...... 87 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-019.jpg ...... 87 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-020.jpg ...... 87 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-021.jpg ...... 87 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-022.jpg ...... 87 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-023.jpg ...... 87 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-024.jpg ...... 88 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-025.jpg ...... 88 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-026.jpg ...... 88 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-027.jpg ...... 88 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-028.jpg ...... 88 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-029.jpg ...... 88 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 7 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection ETRC-P997-005-07-023-030.jpg ...... 88 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-031.jpg ...... 88 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-032.jpg ...... 89 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-033.jpg ...... 89 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-034.jpg ...... 89 ETRC-P997-005-07-023-035.jpg ...... 89 P997-005-07-D024, Le Journal d'une Auberge Sympathique (1984) ...... 89 P997-006, Health and Welfare (1931-1949) ...... 90 P997-006-01, Homes for the Elderly (1931-1949) ...... 90 P997-006-01-D001, The Wales Home (1925-1949) ...... 90 P997-006-01-D001-001, Wales Home annual report, 1925 (1925) ...... 91 P997-006-01-D001-002, Wales Home annual report, 1931 (1931) ...... 91 P997-006-01-D001-003, Wales Home charter & by-laws, 1941 (1941) ...... 91 P997-006-01-D001-004, Wales Home annual report, 1949 (1949) ...... 91 P997-007, Education (1830-1998) ...... 92 P997-007-01, School Accountancy (1830-1914) ...... 92 P997-007-01-D001, Ascot (1856-1863) ...... 92 P997-007-01-D002, Hampden (1862-1914) ...... 93 ETRC-P997-007-01-002-001.pdf ...... 93 ETRC-P997-007-01-002-002.pdf ...... 94 ETRC-P997-001-01-003-001.pdf ...... 94 P997-007-01-D003, Dudswell (1859-1867) ...... 94 P997-007-02, Supervision (1830-1904) ...... 94 P997-007-02-D001, School Inspections (1830-1904) ...... 95 ETRC-P997-007-02-001-001.pdf ...... 95 P997-007-02-D001-002, Protestant Schools of the City of Sherbrooke, report (1886) ...... 95 P997-007-02-D002, Board of Examiners (1862-1888) ...... 96 P997-007-02-D003, Teachers (1884-1904) ...... 97 ETRC-P997-007-02-003-001.pdf ...... 97 ETRC-P997-007-02-003-002.pdf ...... 97 P997-007-02-D004, School Commissioners (12 June 1913) ...... 98 P997-007-03, Students (1854-1998) ...... 98 P997-007-03-D001, Examination Reports (1909-1936) ...... 98 P997-007-03-D002, Students Related Materials (1854-1923) ...... 99 ETRC-P997-007-03-002-001.pdf ...... 100 ETRC-P997-007-03-002-002.jpg ...... 100 ETRC-P997-007-03-002-003.pdf ...... 100 P997-007-03-D003, Leisure Occupations (1973-1998) ...... 100 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 8 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection P997-007-03-D004, Students Council of Lennoxville High School (1935) ...... 101 P997-007-03-D005, School newspapers (1986-1994) ...... 101 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-001.pdf ...... 102 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-002.pdf ...... 102 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-003.pdf ...... 102 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-004.pdf ...... 102 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-005.pdf ...... 102 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-006.pdf ...... 102 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-007.pdf ...... 102 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-008.pdf ...... 102 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-009.pdf ...... 103 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-010.pdf ...... 103 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-011.pdf ...... 103 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-012.pdf ...... 103 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-013.pdf ...... 103 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-014.pdf ...... 103 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-015.pdf ...... 103 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-016.pdf ...... 103 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-017.pdf ...... 104 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-018.pdf ...... 104 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-019.pdf ...... 104 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-020.pdf ...... 104 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-021.pdf ...... 104 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-022.pdf ...... 104 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-023.pdf ...... 104 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-024.pdf ...... 104 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-025.pdf ...... 104 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-026.pdf ...... 105 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-027.pdf ...... 105 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-028.pdf ...... 105 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-029.pdf ...... 105 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-030.pdf ...... 105 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-031.pdf ...... 105 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-032.pdf ...... 105 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-033.pdf ...... 105 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-034.pdf ...... 105 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-035.pdf ...... 106 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-036.pdf ...... 106 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 9 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection ETRC-P997-007-03-005-037.pdf ...... 106 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-038.pdf ...... 106 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-039.pdf ...... 106 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-040.pdf ...... 106 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-041.pdf ...... 106 ETRC-P997-007-03-005-042.pdf ...... 106 P997-007-03-D006, Yearbooks (1946-1972) ...... 107 P997-007-04, Associations (1917-1965) ...... 107 P997-007-04-D001, Lennoxville and Ascot Home and School Association (1955-1965) ...... 108 ETRC-P997-007-04-001-001.pdf ...... 108 ETRC-P997-007-04-001-002.pdf ...... 108 P997-007-04-D002, Cookshire Sunday School Association (16 Aug. 1917) ...... 109 P997-007-05, Professors (1998) ...... 109 P997-007-05-D001, Robin Burns (1998) ...... 110 P997-008, Religion ([18-?]-Photocopied 1993) ...... 110 P997-008-01, Clergy (20 Feb. 1895) ...... 110 P997-008-01-D001, Reverend Taylor (20 Feb. 1895) ...... 111 P997-008-01-D002, L.O. Bunt (1972) ...... 111 P997-008-02, Associations ([18-?]) ...... 112 P997-008-02-D001, Beebe Plain Advent Camp Meeting Association ([18-?]) ...... 112 P997-008-02-D002, Eaton Cemetery Association (1956-1957) ...... 112 ETRC-P997-008-02-002-001.pdf ...... 113 ETRC-P997-008-02-002-002.pdf ...... 113 P997-008-02-D003, Montreal Auxiliary Bible Society (1864) ...... 113 P997-008-03, Universalist Church (Photocopied 1993) ...... 113 P997-008-03-D001, Moes' River First Universalist Church (Photocopied 1993) ...... 114 P997-008-04, Baptist Church (Photocopied [1993?]) ...... 114 P997-008-04-D001, Sawyerville Baptist Church (Photocopied [1993?]) ...... 114 P997-008-04-D002, Eaton Calvinist Baptist Church (Photocopied [1993?]) ...... 115 P997-008-04-D003, Coaticook Baptist Church ([ca. 1900]) ...... 115 P997-009, Culture ([18-?]-2005) ...... 116 P997-009-01, Music (1863-1916) ...... 116 P997-009-01-D001, Songs (1890-1913, photocopied [198-?]) ...... 117 ETRC-P997-009-01-001-001.pdf ...... 117 ETRC-P997-009-01-001-002.pdf ...... 117 ETRC-P997-009-01-001-003.pdf ...... 118 ETRC-P997-009-01-001-004.pdf ...... 118 ETRC-P997-009-01-001-006.pdf ...... 118 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 10 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection ETRC-P997-009-01-001-007.pdf ...... 118 ETRC-P997-009-01-001-008.pdf ...... 118 P997-009-01-D002, Programmes and Advertisements (1863-2004) ...... 118 P997-009-01-D002-P001, Soirée musicale programme (1863) ...... 119 P997-009-01-D002-P002, A Shamrock Evening programme (1913) ...... 119 ETRC-P997-009-01-002-003.pdf ...... 120 ETRC-P997-009-01-002-004.pdf ...... 120 ETRC-P997-009-01-002-005.pdf ...... 120 ETRC-P997-009-01-002-006.pdf ...... 120 ETRC-P997-009-01-002-007.pdf ...... 120 ETRC-P997-009-01-002-008.pdf ...... 120 ETRC-P997-009-01-002-009.pdf ...... 121 ETRC-P997-009-01-002-010.pdf ...... 121 ETRC-P997-009-01-002-011.pdf ...... 121 ETRC-P997-009-01-002-012.pdf ...... 121 ETRC-P997-009-01-002-013.pdf ...... 121 P997-009-02, Theatre ([189-?], 1912, [192-?]-[194-?]) ...... 121 P997-009-02-D001, Programmes and Advertisements (1912, [192-?]-[194-?]) ...... 122 ETRC-P997-009-02-001-001.pdf ...... 122 ETRC-P997-009-02-001-002.pdf ...... 122 ETRC-P997-009-02-001-003.pdf ...... 122 P997-009-02-D002, Plays and skits ([189-?]) ...... 122 P997-009-03, Artists and Writers ([18-?]-1940) ...... 123 P997-009-03-D001, Bob O'Donnell ([1919?]-[198-?]) ...... 123 P997-009-03-D002, Oscar Dhu (Photocopied [1983?]) ...... 124 P997-009-04, Hobbies ([18-?]-1990) ...... 124 P997-009-04-D001, Scrapbooks ([18-?]-1990) ...... 125 P997-009-05, Organizations ([1909?]-1956, 2004-2005) ...... 125 P997-009-05-D001, Independent Order of Oddfellows ([1909?]) ...... 125 P997-009-05-D002, Patrimoine Huntingville-Heritage Huntingville (2004-2005) ...... 126 P997-009-05-D003, Unknown organization (1913-1956) ...... 126 P997-009-05-D004, Women's Christian Temperance Union (Birchton) (1908-1920) ...... 127 P997-009-05-D005, Birchton Ladies' Aid Society (1937) ...... 127 P997-009-05-D006, Little White Ribboners (1925-1961) ...... 127 P997-009-06, Holidays and Celebrations (1900) ...... 128 P997-009-06-D001, Victoria Day (1900) ...... 128
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Summary information
Repository: Eastern Townships Resource Centre Title: Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection ID: P997 Date: [18--]-2004 (date of creation) Physical description: 1,6 m of textual records. - 1 drawing. - 4 maps. - 9 photographs. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of collection. The collection is arranged according to the classification system established by the ETRC. The collection consists of textual records donated individually. Most of the documents are in English, some in French.
Administrative history / Biographical sketch
Note Founded in 1982 by Bishop's University faculty, the Eastern Townships Research Centre (ETRC) is a non-profit organization located at Bishop's University. Its mission is to further multidisciplinary research into the history and culture of the Eastern Townships region of Quebec, and to preserve the archival heritage of the English-speaking community. It sponsors research on the Eastern Townships region by Bishop's University faculty and librarians, in such fields as geography, history, business, sociology, education, psychology, art and architectural history, environmental studies, and women's studies. The ETRC's principal objectives is the dissemination of research findings. This is accomplished through its bilingual publications and the sponsoring of lectures and conferences. The Archives Department of the ETRC is devoted to the preservation and promotion of the region's rich and colourful heritage for the purpose of research and teaching. It acquires, processes, preserves, and gives access to archival fonds and collections that illustrate the development of the Eastern Townships English-speaking community. The Archives Department has been accredited since 1991 by the ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec. In 2010, the Eastern Townships Research Centre officially changed its name to the Eastern Townships Resoure Centre.
Custodial history The documents were donated to the ETRC by various donors.
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Scope and content
The collection contains source material on various topics related to the Eastern Townships in the ninetieth and twentieth centuries such as settlement, colonization, politic, military, economy, transport, communication, health and welfare, education, religion and culture. It consists mainly of schedules, obituaries, by-laws, insurance policies, certificates, photographs, maps, drawings, posters, cards, petitions, genealogies, diaries, scrapbooks, newspapers, letters, songsheets, land grants, reports, ledgers, minutes of meetings, notebooks and programmes. The collection is comprised of the following series: Settlement and Colonization ([18--]-Photocopied 1994), Politics (1965-1974), Military (1802-1988), Economy (1830-1987), Transport and Communications (1826-1990), Health and Welfare (1931-1949), Education (1854-1998), Religion ([18-?]-Photocopied 1993), Culture ([18-?]-1990).
Notes
Title notes • Source of title proper: Accruals Further accruals are expected.
Other notes • Publication status: Published
Access points
• Eastern Townships Resource Centre (Sherbrooke, Que.) (subject)
Collection holdings
Series: P997-001 - Settlement and Colonization Title: Settlement and Colonization ID: P997-001 Date: 1799 [photocopied 1983] -2008, predominant 1855-1929 (date of creation) Scope and content: Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 13 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection
The series contains source material on the settlement and colonization of the Eastern Townships from the early 19th century to the 1990s. It is comprised of the following subseries: Land Surveys and Companies (1838-1983), Land Grants (1860- photocopied [1983?]), Associations and Groupings (1855-photocopied 1983]), and Settlers and Families ([18-]- photocopied 1994),.
Physical description: 0,13 m of textual records. - 2 maps. - 2 photographs. Note [generalNote]: Ttile is based on contents of series. The documents are in English.
Sub-series: P997-001-01 - Land Surveys and Companies Title: Land Surveys and Companies ID: P997-001-01 Date: 1799-2008 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries contains source material on the land surveys and companies in the Eastern Townships from 1838 to 1983. It is comprised of the following files: Newport (1799 [photocopied 1983]), Glasgow Canadian Land and Trust Company Limited(photocopied [198-?]), Hampden (1838), and David Thompson's Journal (1834 [photocopied 2007], 2008).
Physical description: 0,06 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of subseries. The documents are in English.
File: P997-001-01-D001 - Newport Title: Newport ID: P997-001-01-D001 Date: 1799 [photocopied 1983] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a photocopy of a book entitled Field Book for the Township of Newport in the Province of Lower Canada, dated from 8 until 23 March 1799. The file provides information on a land survey in the Township of Newport, running from the first range line in
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 14 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Newport until the tenth range line in Eaton and following a due east course. It also provides lot identification numbers and a description of the soil and the forestry.
Physical description: 0,01 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Restrictions on access: Copyright expired.
File: P997-001-01-D002 - Glasgow Canadian Land and Trust Company Limited Title: Glasgow Canadian Land and Trust Company Limited ID: P997-001-01-D002 Date: 1873-1875 [photocopied [198-?]] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one copy of a ledger dated from 1873 to 1875 and headed Ledger No.1 Glasgow Canadian Land and Trust Company Limited. The file provides information on the accounts of the Glasgow Canadian Land Company, represented in 1873 by John Scott of Lennoxville. The accounts concern lands, properties, farms, stores, and roads located in Brompton, Clinton, Ditton, Hampden, Hilton, Lennoxville, Lingwick, Marston, Newport and Scotstown.
Physical description: 0,01 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Accruals: Researchers may also consult the Aeneas McMaster fonds (P094).
File: P997-001-01-D003 - Hampden Title: Hampden ID: P997-001-01-D003 Date: 1838 (date of creation)
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 15 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Scope and content: The file consists of one road survey notebook dated 1838. It provides information on land measurements between Otter Brook and Lake Megantic. It also contains data on land features, hydrography, roads and vegetation.
Physical description: 0,01 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Restrictions on access: Copyright expired.
File: P997-001-01-D004 - David Thompson's Journal Title: David Thompson's Journal ID: P997-001-01-D004 Date: 1834 [photocopied 2007], 2008 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains source material on the experiences of a surveyor, David Thompson, and on the geographical characteristics of Compton County, Frontenac County and Wolfe County in 1834. It consists of a photocopy of a portion of David Thompson's journal and a transcription of the journal. Among the places mentioned in the journal are: the Magog River, Sherbrooke, Lennoxville, Ascot, the St. Francis River, Eaton, Clifton, Bury, Westbury, Newport, Lingwick, Dudswell, Weedon, Lake Aylmer, Garthby, Stratford, Adstock, Dorset, Gayhurst, Hampden, Marston, Lake Megantic, Clinton, Chesham, Ditton, Emberton, Auckland and Hereford.
Physical description: 0,03 m of textual records. - 1 compact disc : 228 Kb. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: The documents were donated in 2008 and in 2015 by Barbara Verity and Gilles Péloquin.
Location of originals:
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Originals of journal in possession of the Archives of Ontario (David Thompson fonds, F443-1, No. 72-No. 73A).
Accruals: No further accruals are expected.
Sub-series: P997-001-02 - Land Grants Title: Land Grants ID: P997-001-02 Date: 1800-1860 [photocopied [1983?]] (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries contains source material on the land grants of the Eastern Townships from 1860. It is comprised of the following files: Winslow (1860-1866), Newport (1800-1814 [photocopied [1983?]), Stanstead (1810 [photocopied[198-?]]), and Dudswell (1802).
Physical description: 0,02 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of subseries. The documents are in English.
File: P997-001-02-D001 - Winslow Title: Winslow ID: P997-001-02-D001 Date: 1860-1866 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of five grants to Olivier Béliveau (25 February 1860, Winslow, Compton), Colin Noble (23 July 1861, 2 February 1864 and 8 August 1866, Bruceville, Compton), Duncan McLean (7 July 1863, Winslow, Compton); and one deed to James A. Frasier (11 August 1860, Sherbrooke).
Physical description: 0,01 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 17 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Physical condition: The grants' wax seals are missing.
Alternative form available: The documents are also available in digital format.
Restrictions on access: Copyright expired.
Part: ETRC-P997-001-02-001-001.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-001-02-001-001.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-001-02-001-002.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-001-02-001-002.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-001-02-001-003.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-001-02-001-003.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-001-02-001-004.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-001-02-001-004.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-001-02-001-005.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-001-02-001-005.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-001-02-001-006.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-001-02-001-006.pdf
File: P997-001-02-D002 - Newport Title: Newport
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 18 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection ID: P997-001-02-D002 Date: 1800-1814 [photocopied [1983?]] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a photocopy of a book, Newport First Records, Province of Lower Canada, dated from 1800 to 1814, and four photocopied pages of clippings. The file contains the minutes of the meetings of the Associates and other inhabitants of the Township of Newport. It provides information on the development of Newport settlement, the grant made to Stephen Williams and his 40 associates on 25 September 1800, land distribution, the names of the grantees and the dates of their settlement, and some obituaries.
Physical description: 0,01 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Physical condition: Pages 3 and 4 of First Records are missing.
Restrictions on access: Copyright expired.
File: P997-001-02-D003 - Stanstead Title: Stanstead ID: P997-001-02-D003 Date: 1810 [photocopied [198-?]] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of photocopies of true and faithful copies, issued in 1861 by the Provincial Registrar's Office, of two documents related to land grants in the Township of Stanstead at the beginning of the 19th century. The first document consists in the letters patent granting certains lots unto Isaac Ogden and his associates on 27 September 1800. The second document is a list of lands (lots and range numbers) granted unto Sir Robert Shore Milnes on 12 March 1810.
Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
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File: P997-001-02-D004 - Dudswell Title: Dudswell ID: P997-001-02-D004 Date: 1802 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a letters patent granting land to John Bishop and associates in Dusdwell Township, Wolfe County dated 1802. John Bishop was one of the founders of Bishop's Crossing, now known as Bishopton.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The document is in English.
Physical condition: The document is torn and in fragile condition.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated in 2011by Ardyth (nee Bishop) Nicholls.
Alternative form available: Some of the documents are also available in digital format.
Restrictions on access: Copyright expired.
Sub-series: P997-001-03 - Associations and Groupings Title: Associations and Groupings ID: P997-001-03 Date: 1855-Photocopied 1983 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 cm of textual records. - 2 maps. - 1 photograph. Note [generalNote]: Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 20 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection
File: P997-001-03-D001 - Cape Gibraltar Title: Cape Gibraltar ID: P997-001-03-D001 Date: Photocopied 1983 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of photocopies of the following documents: By-laws of the Villa Association of Cape Gibraltar (Lake Memphremagog) adopted at the general meeting of 21 August 1874; a newspaper article The village that once was by Jacques Boisvert, published by The Record on 30 June 1983; two plans: Plan de la propriété du Cap Gibraltar située au lac Memphremagog, sur les 11ème et 12ème rangs du township de Bolton. Montréal, 22 mars 1875 and a street plan prepared by Dom Jean Rochon at the Abbaye Saint-Benoît-du-Lac dated 1975; and one photograph of a house. The file provides information on the history of Cape Gibraltar Village from its construction till its decline and also on the organisation and management of the Villa Association of Cape Gibraltar.
Physical description: 3 textual records. - 2 maps. - 1 photograph. Note [generalNote]: The documents are in English except one in French.
Location of originals: The original of the By-laws of the Villa Association of Cape Gibraltar is housed at the National Archives of Canada in Ottawa.
File: P997-001-03-D002 - Eastern Townships Immigration Society Title: Eastern Townships Immigration Society ID: P997-001-03-D002 Date: 1913-1929 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of two pamphlets, "Come and See The Eastern Townships" and "The Eastern Townships of Quebec: A Good Place to Live and Stay". It also contains annual and quarterly meeting agendas for the years 1928 and 1929 and annual reports from 1913 until 1917 for the Eastern Townships Immigration Society and the Eastern Townships Associated Board of Trade. The file provides information on the advertising used to attract Europeans to the Eastern
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 21 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Townships, and on the Eastern Townships Immigration Society, which was an incorporated branch of the Eastern Townships Associated Board of Trade.
Physical description: 1 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]: The documents are in English.
Alternative form available: Some of the documents are also available in digital format.
Part: The Eastern Townships of Quebec: a good place to live and play Title: The Eastern Townships of Quebec: a good place to live and play Date: [1947?] (date of creation) Physical description: 1 textual record.
Part: ETRC-P997-001-03-002-002.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-001-03-002-002.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-001-03-002-003.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-001-03-002-003.pdf
File: P997-001-03-D003 - Sherrington Petition Title: Sherrington Petition ID: P997-001-03-D003 Date: 1 Mar. 1855 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of the text of a petition by 48 inhabitants of Sherrington printed by order of the Legislative Assembly on 1 March 1855. It was signed by William McKay and 47 other persons whose names are not specified. This file provides information on the association of settlers, which was formed to protect their interests against unfair sellers.
Physical description: 1 textual record.
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Alternative form available: The document is also available in digital format.
Sub-series: P997-001-04 - Settlers and Families Title: Settlers and Families ID: P997-001-04 Date: [18--]-Photocopied 1994 (date of creation) Physical description: 7 cm of textual records. - 1 photograph. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-001-04-D001 - Hurd Family Title: Hurd Family ID: P997-001-04-D001 Date: Photocopied 1983 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a photocopy of a manuscript, dated 1876, about the genealogy of the Hurd family in Newport Township. Edmund Heard settled in Newport in 1794. The file provides data such as names, dates of birth and death, and the place of settlement. The file also includes a copy of a brief history of the family from the 11th century until the 19th century.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file.
Accruals: No more accruals are expected.
File: P997-001-04-D002 - James S. Ramage
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 23 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Title: James S. Ramage ID: P997-001-04-D002 Date: Photocopied 1994 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a photocopied transcription of James S. Ramage's memoirs, written in the early 1880s. The file provides information on his family, located in the Highland Scottish Settlement in Megantic. These memoirs also contain data on education, military matters, colonization, economic resources, geography, and hunting and farming in St. Agnes.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file.
Immediate source of acquisition: The file was donated in 1994 by Robert Walters, of Sherbrooke.
Accruals: For more information on James S. Ramage's life, researchers may consult J. I. Little, "A Wilderness Boyhood: the Lake Megantic Memoirs of James S. Ramage", Journal of Eastern Townships Studies, no. 28 (2006), pp. 5-22.
File: P997-001-04-D003 - Ellis Parker Title: Ellis Parker ID: P997-001-04-D003 Date: 1890-1941 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one scrapbook pertaining to Ellis Parker Esq. of Barnston and covering the years 1890 to 1941. Clippings are pasted into an "Old Sessional Papers" book. It also contains writings by Parker Ellis (such as poems), and an extract of a letter dated 14 March 1935, from the House of Commons of Canada, which provides a review of the achievements and policies of the government from 1930 to 1935. The file provides information mainly on religious matters, and contains death notices and obituaries; but it also contains information on people such as Churchill and the Royal Family of England.
Physical description: 0,06 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file.
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 24 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection The cover of the book is deteriorating.
Accruals: No more accruals are expected.
File: P997-001-04-D004 - Irving Orrin Vincent Title: Irving Orrin Vincent ID: P997-001-04-D004 Date: Photocopied [198-?] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of photocopies of typed documents related to Irving Orrin Vincent: a letter written by his son; a letter by A. E. Taylor, dated 12 April 1908, and his eulogy read by Reverend Dr. R. W. Dickie on 23 February 1920. The file gives information on Irving Orrin Vincent, M.A., born in January 1885 at St-Armand. He attended Stanstead Academy and McGill University and then he taught at Sherbrooke and Cookshire. Orrin Vincent was involved in the Protestant Teachers' Association as Vice-President and also in the development of the Quebec educational system.
Physical description: 3 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file.
Accruals: No more accruals are expected.
File: P997-001-04-D005 - Carlos Young Skinner Title: Carlos Young Skinner ID: P997-001-04-D005 Date: Photocopied [1976?] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a photocopy of a clipping entitled Late Carlos Skinner to be honoured by Bell Pioneers and a photocopy of a letter written by Emily Elliott Skinner in Sherbrooke, dated 1910, to her son Albert Carlos Skinner. The file gives information on the settlement of the Elliott family, who came from New Hampshire in 1800. Carlos Young Skinner was the husband
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 25 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection of Emily Elliott Skinner. He was the founder of the People's Telephone Company, which later became the Eastern Townships Telephone Company.
Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
File: P997-001-04-D006 - Walker Family Title: Walker Family ID: P997-001-04-D006 Date: [190-?] (date of creation) Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-001-04-D007 - Perkins Family Title: Perkins Family ID: P997-001-04-D007 Date: [after 1875]-1977 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of documents related to the genealogy of the Perkins family. The files provides information on the settlement of the Perkins family in the Eastern Townships in the 19th century.
Physical description: 6 textual records. - 1 photograph. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: The documents were donated in 1993. The donor wishes to remain anonymous.
Accruals: No further accruals are expected.
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File: P997-001-04-D008 - Draper Family Creator: Draper (family) Title: Draper Family ID: P997-001-04-D008 Date: [18--] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of family records of births, marriages and death of Calvin Draper's family of the township of Compton.
Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: The documents were donated by the Bishop's University Library in 2005. The donor to the Library is unknown.
Accruals: No more accruals are expected.
File: P997-001-04-D009 - Edward William Brewster Title: Edward William Brewster ID: P997-001-04-D009 Date: 1995-1998 (date of creation) Scope and content: This file consists of research and part of a PhD thesis. The file contains information on Edward William Brewster, a farmer from the township of Compton, and his activities as a Canadian Farmer Delegate to the region of Shropshire in England at the beginning of the 20th century.
Physical description: 3 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The document is in English.
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Immediate source of acquisition: The document was donated to the Eastern Townships Research Centre in 2005 by Donald F. Harris.
Accruals: No more accruals are expected.
File: P997-001-04-D010 - Mitchell Family Title: Mitchell Family ID: P997-001-04-D010 Date: 1867-1936, 2007 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains source material on the births, marriages and deaths in the Mitchell family from Durham Township from the late 1860s to the 1930s as well as genealogical information on the Mitchell and Hyndman families. The file consists of a family Bible and genealogical research.
Physical description: 0,08 textual records. Note [generalNote]: The Mitchell Family Bible was sent to a restorer by the Hyndman family. The documents are in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: The file was donated by Peter Hyndman in 2005.
Accruals: No more accruals are expected.
File: P997-001-04-D011 - Stone and Hunting families Title: Stone and Hunting families ID: P997-001-04-D011 Date: 2006 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains information on the genealogy of the families Leonard Stone and his wife Katy Kendall, of the state of Massachusetts. Mary Polly Stone, a daughter, married William Hunting,
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 28 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection a founder of Huntingville, in Ascot Township. It consists of a Stone family genealogy, one letter and notes on the Kendall family.
Physical description: 3 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: The file was donated in 2006 by Elizabeth Toop.
Accruals: For primary source material on the Stone family, researchers may consult the Hunting family fonds (P160).
File: P997-001-04-D012 - Lieutentant Charles Rose Title: Lieutentant Charles Rose ID: P997-001-04-D012 Date: 1835-1847, 2008 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains source material on Lt. Charle Rose's family's settlement and farm in Melbourne from 1835 to 1847. It consists of three letters, with transcriptions, from family members to Lt. Charles Rose, R.N.
Physical description: 6 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The letters were photocopied in 2008. The file includes copies of the letters transcribed in 2008. The documents are in English.
Accruals: No further accruals are expected.
File: P997-001-04-D013 - Caroline Parsons Coombs Title: Caroline Parsons Coombs
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 29 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection ID: P997-001-04-D013 Date: 1954 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains source information on the life of Caroline Parsons Coombs (1818-1907) and her family's immigration and settlement experiences in Bury, Sherbrooke and Orford, Quebec. Caroline immigrated to Canada with her family in 1836. She married John Coombs in 1837. The file consists of a memorial booklet written by Eva A. Coombs, Caroline's grand-daughter.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The document is in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated by Marjorie Goodfellow in 2008.
Alternative form available: The document is also available in digital format.
Accruals: No further accruals are expected.
File: P997-001-04-D014 - Wilson Family Creator: Wilson, William Title: Wilson Family ID: P997-001-04-D014 Date: 1871-1891, 1971 (date of creation) Scope and content: This file contains source information on the Wilson family. It consists of photocopies of transcribed letters between William Wilson, the grandson of the aforementioned William Wilson and his wife Eliza Jane Orr in Megantic County dating from 1871-1891. This file also contains information on the Wilson family tree and family history.
Physical description: 0,04 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of fonds.
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 30 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection The documents are in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated by Lawrence Cox in 2011.
Accruals: Further accruals are expected.
File: P997-001-04-D015 - Chamberlain Family Creator: Brainerd, Lavina Merry Title: Chamberlain Family ID: P997-001-04-D015 Date: 1902, 1959 [copied 2012] (date of creation) Scope and content: This file consists of a booklet compiled by Homer N. Brainerd about the genealogy of the Chamberlain family centred around his mother, Lavina Merry Chamberlain. There is also a copy of a photo of L.P. LeBaron from 1902.
Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title base on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: Documents were donated by Helen Downey.
Accruals: Researchers may also be interested in P183 the Bradley family fonds, P022 Anna LeBaron fonds and P144 Catherine M. Jackson fonds which all have some relation to the Chamberlain family.
File: P997-001-04-D016 - Ellen M. Farwell Creator: Ives, Ellen M. Title: Ellen M. Farwell ID: P997-001-04-D016 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 31 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Date: 1856 [copied 2012] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains information on the courtship and life of Ellen M. Farwell in Compton in 1856. It consists of 3 transcribed letters, written by Ellen M. Farwell to Cornelius Ives during their courtship.
Physical description: 3 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: The file was donated by in 2012 by Lois Lindley.
Location of originals: At the time of acquisition, the originals were kept by Lois Lindley.
Accruals: No further accruals are expected.
File: P997-001-04-D017 - Copping Family Creator: Copping (famiily) Title: Copping Family ID: P997-001-04-D017 Date: 1909-1965, 2005 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains biographical information on members of the Copping family from 1909 to 2005. It consists of a letter from Daniel Parkinson to Doris Banfill, dated 2005; an obituary for Ellen Colvin Cooper, dated 1921; a death announcement for John Alexander Copping, dated 1949; and a birthday annoucement for David McCurdy, dated 1909; a photograph of John and Alice Copping on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary, from 1946; and a memorial record for Annie Maria Mason Copping, dated 1965.
Physical description: 5 textual records. - 1 photograph : b&w. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file.
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 32 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection The documents are in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: The file was donated by Doris Banfill in 2012.
Alternative form available: The photograph is also available in digital format:.
Accruals: No further accruals are expected.
Part: P997-001-04-D017-001 - John and Alice Copping Title: John and Alice Copping ID: P997-001-04-D017-001 Date: 1946 (date of creation) Scope and content: The item consists of a photograph of John and Alice Copping on the occasion their 50th anniversary, taken in Lennoxville in 1946.
Physical description: 1 photograph: b&w.
Physical condition: Very good.
Alternative form available: Photograph also available in digital format.
Access points: • Graphic material (documentary form) • Family and personal life (subject) • Lennoxville (Quebec) (place)
File: P997-001-04-D018 - A.A. Adams family Title: A.A. Adams family ID: P997-001-04-D018 Date: 1882 (date of creation)
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 33 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Scope and content: The file consists of an invitation to a 50th wedding anniversary reception for Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Adams on 27 February 1882 from Betsey Remick.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The document is in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: The document was donated in 2014 by Bill Buckland.
Accruals: No further accruals are expected.
File: P997-001-04-D019 - Cox family Title: Cox family ID: P997-001-04-D019 Date: 2004-2005 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains information on the Thomas H. Cox family of Granby and, later, Ascot. It consists of a family tree and photographs of Alan and Helen Cox, Jordon Cox, Samantha Cox, Sarah Belle Cox-Couture, Brenda Cox Couture, Karen Cox, Darrell Clark, Dale Cox, Joan Coombs Cox, Philippe Couture, and Luc Couture from 2004 to 2005.
Physical description: 1 textual record. - 8 photographs : col. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The photographs are computer-printed.
Immediate source of acquisition: The documents were donated by Janice Carey in 2012.
Accruals: No further accruals are expected.
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File: P997-001-04-D020 - George Wilkie Creator: Wilkie, George Henry Title: George Wilkie ID: P997-001-04-D020 Date: 1940, [photocopied 2015] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a photocopy of typewritten memoirs, as dictated by George Wilkie around 1940, regarding the history and early families that settled in the area of Hardwood Hill. The family names included in his memoirs include: Daniels, Begin, Connely, Knox, Hall, Dearden, Howan, Heatherington, Bliss, Campbell, Donaghey, Wooler, and Frame.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The document is in English.
Physical condition: Fair copy. Some text difficult to read.
Immediate source of acquisition: The document was provided by Gordon Leckie in 2015.
Accruals: No further accruals are expected.
Series: P997-002 - Politics Title: Politics ID: P997-002 Date: 1963-1980 (date of creation) Physical description: 35 cm of textual records. - 2 maps. Note [generalNote]:
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Sub-series: P997-002-01 - Elections Title: Elections ID: P997-002-01 Date: 1963-1980 (date of creation) Physical description: 35 cm of textual records. - 2 maps. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-002-01-D001 - Lists of Electors Title: Lists of Electors ID: P997-002-01-D001 Date: 1963-1980 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of printed electoral lists from 1963 to 1980 and two maps, one of Sherbrooke and the other of Megantic-Compton, Orford and Saint-François. The file provides information on electors in the electoral districts of Sherbrooke and Megantic-Compton Stanstead. The lists are divided into urban polling-subdivisions and contain data such as electors' names, surnames, occupations and addresses.
Physical description: 35 cm of textual records. - 2 maps. Note [generalNote]:
Sub-series: P997-002-02 - Royal Visits Title: Royal Visits ID: P997-002-02 Date: 1939 (date of creation) Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-002-02-D001 - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 36 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Title: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth ID: P997-002-02-D001 Date: 1939 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains a souvenir envelope from East Angus commemorating the royal visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Canada, dated 12 June 1939, as well as a programme for the royal visit in Sherbrooke. The programme includes an order of procession, a list of Sherbrooke figures to be presented to the King and Queen, as well as a map of the parade route.
Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The programme is in French and English.
Immediate source of acquisition: The programme was donated by KarenThorneloe, grand-daughter of Gladys (Bell) Jameson, in 2015.
Sub-series: P997-002-03 - Municipal Affairs Title: Municipal Affairs ID: P997-002-03 Date: 1949, 1979 (date of creation) Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-002-03-D001 - Saad Gabr, North Hatley Affair Title: Saad Gabr, North Hatley Affair ID: P997-002-03-D001 Date: 1979-1980 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains primary source information on Saad Gabr's development plans in North Hatley from 1979 to 1980. It consists newspaper clippings and correspondence to Page and Hally Dame from Isabel Dobell, Emily LeBaron and Charlotte Detchon regarding Gabr news.
Physical description: 0,01 m of textual records.
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 37 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: The file was donated by Page Dame III in 2015.
Accruals: No further accruals are expected.
File: P997-002-03-D002 - Municipality of the Township of Melbourne Title: Municipality of the Township of Melbourne ID: P997-002-03-D002 Date: 1949-1951 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains primary source material on the municipal affairs of the Municipality of the Township of Melbourne. It consists of two annual reports, which include financial statements, lists of the municipal council members and a list of past mayors from 1855 to 1951.
Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The documents are in English and French.
Series: P997-003 - Military Title: Military ID: P997-003 Date: 1802-Photocopied 1988 (date of creation) Physical description: 0,03 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]:
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Sub-series: P997-003-01 - World War I Title: World War I ID: P997-003-01 Date: 1916-Photocopied 1988 (date of creation) Physical description: 0,02 m of textual records. - 1 postcard. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-003-01-D001 - 117th Eastern Townships Battalion Title: 117th Eastern Townships Battalion ID: P997-003-01-D001 Date: 1917-1918, 1965 [copied 2014] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a General Order headed "Secret"; a mimeographed embarcation order letter dated 26 July 1918; a Christmas card dated 1935; a mimeographed newsletter "The Sizler, Official organ of the 117th Battalion", Vol.1, No.1, dated 10 December 1917; a printed menu headed "117th Shun", undated; a document headed Nominal Roll Officers, non-commissioned officers and men, issued with militia orders of 1917; a photocopy of one page of the newspaper Sherbrooke Daily Record, headed "50 years ago 117th ETBA sailed for England" and dated 13 August 1965; and copies of a letter and photographs regarding a reunion of the Eastern Townships Overseas Battalion Association from 1965. The file provides information on many Eastern Townships soldiers and on the activities and programmes of the 117th Battalion.
Physical description: 7 textual records. - 2 photographs : b&w. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Alternative form available: Some of the documents and the photograph are also available in digital format: .
Part: P997-003-01-D001-001 - CEF, 117th Battalion, Nominal Roll Title: CEF, 117th Battalion, Nominal Roll ID: P997-003-01-D001-001
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 39 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Date: 1917 (date of creation) Scope and content: The item is a nominal roll of officers, NCOs and men of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 117th Battalion (also known as the Eastern Townships Battalion) from World War I, dated 1917.
Physical description: 1 textual record.
Access points: • Military (subject)
Part: P997-003-01-D001-002 - Military order Title: Military order ID: P997-003-01-D001-002 Date: 1918 (date of creation) Scope and content: The item consists of a secret military order requesting soldiers to report to Waterloo Station to travel by special train for embarkation, dated July 1918.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Language of the material: English
Alternative form available: Item also available in digital format.
Access points: • Military (subject)
Part: P997-003-01-D001-003 - The Sizzler Title: The Sizzler ID: P997-003-01-D001-003 Date: [1917] (date of creation) Scope and content:
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The item consists of one issue of "The Sizzler", a newsletter for the 117th Battalion, from 1917.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Language of the material: English
Alternative form available: Item also available in digital format.
Access points: • Military (subject)
Part: P997-003-01-D001-004 - 117th Battalion reunion Title: 117th Battalion reunion ID: P997-003-01-D001-004 Date: 1965 (date of creation) Scope and content: The item is a photograph from a reunion of the 117th Battalion at the Chateau Frontenac in Sherbrooke in 1965.
Physical description: 1 photograph: b&w. Language of the material: English
Alternative form available: Item also available in digital format.
Access points: • Military (subject)
Part: P997-003-01-D001-005 - 117th Battalion reunion Title: 117th Battalion reunion ID: P997-003-01-D001-005 Date: 1965 (date of creation) Scope and content: Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 41 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection
The item is a photograph from a reunion of the 117th Battalion at the Chateau Frontenac in Sherbrooke in 1965.
Physical description: 1 photograph: b&w. Language of the material: English
Alternative form available: Item also available in digital format.
Access points: • Military (subject)
File: P997-003-01-D002 - Canadian Grenadier Guards Title: Canadian Grenadier Guards ID: P997-003-01-D002 Date: Photocopied 1988 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a photocopy of a book entitled Photographic Record and Souvenir of the Canadian Guards Overseas Battalion Eighty Seven. The file contains the nominal roll of the officers of the First Regiment Canadian Grenadier Guards after its reorganization, and provides information on their records of service.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-003-01-D003 - Remembrances Title: Remembrances ID: P997-003-01-D003 Date: 1911-1927 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains six souvenir booklets and records of events: Diamond Jubilee of Confederation "Lest We Forget" at Memorial Park in Cookshire on 3 July 1927; a service of thansksgiving and memorial for those who were killed in action; Printed Menus, "Complimentary Banquet given in honour of our war working Ladies", Victoria Hall,
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 42 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Cookshire, 11 Nov. 1911; a Remembrance Day programme, "In Memory of the Men of Cookshire, who fell in the Great War, Cookshire", 11 November 1920; "Commemoration Service for those who have gone to the Front from this and surrounding communities", Victoria Hall, 24 May 1917; Anniversary Services, 30 Jan. 1921, Methodist Church, Lennoxville. The file also contains a booklet, "Comrade's Greeting", written by Isabel Morrison Cleveland, Johnville; a book entitled "A Record of the splendid Women and Men of Cookshire, Que. and Vicinity, who enlisted in the Volunteer Army of 1914-18 in Defence of the Empire", compiled and published by John Wilkinson, photographer in Cookshire, which includes an alphabetical list of soldiers; and one printed Christmas card from Brigadier-General D.C. Draper from the 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade illustrated with a photograph taken on 9 October 1918 in Cambrai (France).
Physical description: 10 textual records. Note [generalNote]:
Arrangement: John Wilkinson's book "A Record of the splendid Women and Men of Cookshire" is on long term loan.
Alternative form available: Some of the documents are also available in digital format.
Item: P997-003-01-D003-I001 - Index to Soldiers of Cookshire and Vicinity Title: Index to Soldiers of Cookshire and Vicinity ID: P997-003-01-D003-I001 Date: [199-?] (date of creation) Scope and content: The item is an index to the names appearing the publication Soldiers of Cookshire and Vicinity in the Great War.
Physical description: 1 textual record (3 pages). Language of the material: English
Alternative form available: Item is also available in digital format.
Access points:
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 43 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection • Textual record (documentary form) • Military (subject) • Eaton, Township of (place)
Item: P997-003-01-D003-I002 - Soldiers of Cookshire and Vicinity in the Great War Title: Soldiers of Cookshire and Vicinity in the Great War ID: P997-003-01-D003-I002 Date: [1918?] (date of creation) Scope and content: The item is a published book consisting of biographies of men and women from the Cookshire area that served in World War I.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Language of the material: English
Note [generalNote]: Two pages are missing from the digital file but appear in the original record.
Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) • Military (subject) • Eaton, Township of (place)
File: P997-003-01-D004 - R. J. Meekren Title: R. J. Meekren ID: P997-003-01-D004 Date: July 25, 1916 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains a postcard written in July 25, 1916 in Rhineland (Germany) by R. J. Meekren, a Canadian soldier, to his mother in Stanstead.
Physical description: 1 postcard. Note [generalNote]: The document is in English.
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Alternative form available: The postcard is also available in digital format: .
Part: ETRC-P997-003-01-004_001.jpg Title: ETRC-P997-003-01-004_001.jpg
Part: ETRC-P997-003-01-004_002.jpg Title: ETRC-P997-003-01-004_002.jpg
Sub-series: P997-003-02 - World War II Title: World War II ID: P997-003-02 Date: December 1941-1945 (date of creation) Physical description: 4 textual records. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-003-02-D001 - Battle of Hong Kong Title: Battle of Hong Kong ID: P997-003-02-D001 Date: Dec. 1941-Jan. 1942 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a letter by James Barnett about the battle at St. Stephens College Hospital in Stanley, in Hong Kong, during World War II, dated 1941 and an issue of the Montreal Standard that includes a profile the Heroes of Hong Kong, dated 1942. The documents provide information on the siege laid by Japanese troops to St. Stephens College Hospital where the Royal Rifles of Canada were established as well as published photographs of the Royal Rifles. Included among the officers shown in the photographs are: W. B. C. LeBoutillier, J. C. Gavey, E. E. Denison, M. A. Parker, C. A. Young, F. T. Atkinson, W. J. Home, J. H. Price, T. G. MacAulay, D. C. M., H. L. Lamb, W. A. Bishop, C. Baillarge, J. Barnett, K. R. Strang, P. L. MacDougall, W. A. B. Royal, F. G. Power, C. A. Blaver, W. E. Tulk, S. M. Banfill, W.
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 45 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection F. Clarke, H. C. Laxson, R. F. Thorn, C. E. Price, F. D. Ross, J. S. McHarg, W. S. Fry, F. H. Royal, Ian Breakey, C. D. Johnston, F. N. Lyster, E. N. Denison, A. R. S. Woodside, R. E. Simons, J. F. Ross and G. M. Williams.
Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]:
Physical condition: The letter has been damaged by water and mice.
Alternative form available: A transcription of the letter is available in the Old Library. Some of the documents are also available in digital format.
Accruals: Researchers may also consult The Royal Rifles of Canada in Hong Kong (D 767 352H6R60) and Guest of Hirohito (D 805 J3C34) in Bishop's Old Library.
File: P997-003-02-D002 - Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiment Title: Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiment ID: P997-003-02-D002 Date: 1945 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains information on the solidiers who served with the Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiment (also known as the 27th Canadian Amoured Regiment) during World War II. It consists of an honour roll and a map of the route followed by the Fusiliers during operations in Europe.
Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of fonds. The documents are in English.
Alternative form available: The documents are also available in digital format.
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Part: ETRC-P997-003-02-002-001.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-003-02-002-001.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-003-02-002-002.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-003-02-002-002.pdf
Sub-series: P997-003-03 - Other Wars Title: Other Wars ID: P997-003-03 Date: 1837 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-003-03-D001 - Rebellion of 1837 Title: Rebellion of 1837 ID: P997-003-03-D001 Date: 1837 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a draft copy of a letter signed by Reverend James Reid in St. Armand and addressed to His Excellency the Right Honorable John George Earl of Durham. The file provides information on James Reid's request for order to be maintained in the Eastern Townships.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
Sub-series: P997-003-04 - Servicemen Title: Servicemen ID: P997-003-04
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 47 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Date: 1802-1812 (date of creation) Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-003-04-D001 - John Coape Sherbrooke Title: John Coape Sherbrooke ID: P997-003-04-D001 Date: 1802-1808 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of two warrants signed by John Coape Sherbrooke, a "Warrant for Drawing Bills" for the amount of 5000 Pounds Sterling dated 1802 in Halifax, and a "Warrant and Discharge" to James N. Duntze Esq. (Deputy Paymaster General) for the amount of 6826 Pounds, done in Messina, Sicily, and dated 8 April 1808.
Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]: The documents are in English.
Alternative form available: The documents are also available in digital format.
Part: ETRC-P997-003-04-001-001.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-003-04-001-001.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-003-04-001-002.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-003-04-001-002.pdf
Series: P997-004 - Economy Title: Economy ID: P997-004
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 48 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Date: 1830-1987 (date of creation) Scope and content: The series contains source material on the economy in the Eastern Townships from 1830 to 1987. It is comprised of the following subseries: Agriculture (1836-1983), Mining (1861-1864), Industry (photocopied 1983), Businesses (1830-1956), Banking (1865-1987), and Insurance (1907-1924).
Physical description: 0,69 m of textual records. - 4 photographs : b&w ; 2 reproductions and 2 laser photocopies. - 2 architectural drawings. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of series. The documents are in English and French.
Sub-series: P997-004-01 - Agriculture Title: Agriculture ID: P997-004-01 Date: 1836-1983 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries contains source material on the development of agriculture in the Eastern Townships from 1836 to 1926. It is comprised of the following files: Farmers' Diaries (1836-[1909 photocopied 1983?]), Farmers' Account Books (1868-1926), and Fairs (1893-1983).
Physical description: 0,25 m of textual records. - 2 architectural drawings. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of subseries. The documents are in English and French.
Alternative form available: Some of the documents are also available in digital format.
File: P997-004-01-D001 - Farmers' Diaries Title: Farmers' Diaries ID: P997-004-01-D001 Date: 1836-[1909 photocopied 1983?] (date of creation) Scope and content:
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The file consists of four diaries: one diary of a farmer from Lacolle, dated 1836-1839, divided up into three booklets; a photocopy of "The Farm Journal of P.H. Gosse from the Season of 1837"; "The Farmers' Manual and Complete Accountant", edited and compiled by J.L. Nichols and Co., dated 1895, filled out by Bonn Little ca. 1903, North Hatley; and Mr. Dufy's diary covering the years 1903-1909. The file provides information on the development of agriculture in the Eastern Townships. Many details are provided on the following subjects: weather forecasting, cattle breeding, transportation, health, and cultural and political events such as the Rebellion of 1837. The farmers' manual contains general information on farming accountancy and records of production.
Physical description: 0,06 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Physical condition: The Dufy diary cover is detached from the book. The farmers' manual has lost its cover.
Location of originals: Mr. Gosse's journal is located at the National Archives of Canada in Ottawa.
Alternative form available: Some of the documents are also available in digital format.
Part: ETRC-P997-004-01-001-001.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-004-01-001-001.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-004-01-001-002.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-004-01-001-002.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-004-01-001-003.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-004-01-001-003.pdf
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File: P997-004-01-D002 - Farmers' Account Books Title: Farmers' Account Books ID: P997-004-01-D002 Date: 1868-1926 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of what appeared to be a farmer's account book, bearing the words Stanstead and Sherbrooke Mutual, which belonged to Thomas P. Davis. The file provides information on receipts for arrears and for assessments.
Physical description: 0,01 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
File: P997-004-01-D003 - Fairs Title: Fairs ID: P997-004-01-D003 Date: 1893-1983 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of four booklets titled "Prize Lists for the Richmond County Agricultural Society Annual Fair", dated respectively 1960, 1964, 1966, 1967; prize cards, from 1893-1914, of the Danville Union Agricultural Society, the Richmond County Agricultural Society and the Eastern Townships Agriculture Society; a souvenir programme from the Sherbrooke Fair from 1945; and a poster of the 62nd Annual Farmers' Exhibition, organized by the Stanstead
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 51 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection County Agricultural Society in Ayer's Cliff, from 28 to 29 August 1907. The file provides information on the setting up of agricultural fairs. It contains the names of the Richmond County Agricultural Society's members, the departmental committees and the rules and regulations and judging programmes of the fairs. It also contains architectural drawings for a multifunctional building for the Exposition Sherbrooke Fair, dated 23 March 1983.
Physical description: 0,18 m of textual records. - 2 architectural drawings. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English, except some booklets which are bilingual: French and English, and the architectural drawings, which are in French.
Alternative form available: The poster for the Stanstead County Agricultural Exhibition and some of the prize cards are also available in digital format. .
Sub-series: P997-004-02 - Mining Title: Mining ID: P997-004-02 Date: 1861-1864 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries contains source material on the mining in the Eastern Townships from 1861 to 1864. It contains the following file: Ascot Mining (1861-1864).
Physical description: 0,05 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
File: P997-004-02-D001 - Ascot Mining Title: Ascot Mining ID: P997-004-02-D001 Date: 1861-1864 (date of creation) Scope and content:
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The file contains the ledger of Thomas McCaw, a Montreal businessman and principal owner of the Ascot Mines (also called the Haskell Hill Mining works). It provides information on the accountancy of the Ascot Mines.
Physical description: 0,05 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The file also contains a bibliography on Thomas McCaw and on the Ascot Mining and Smelting Co. done by Geraldine Lane of Lennoxville, in 1980. The documents are in English.
File: P997-004-02-D002 - Canadian Copper and Sulphur Company Limited Title: Canadian Copper and Sulphur Company Limited ID: P997-004-02-D002 Date: 1877 [photocopy] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a letter addressed to R.M. Hart, Secretary-Treasurer for the Municipality of Ascot, from A.C. Stewart on behalf of the Canadian Copper and Sulphur Company regarding the tax valuation of its Capelton mining works.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Titled based on contents of file. The document is in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: Transferred in 2015 from Bishop's University Archives.
Sub-series: P997-004-03 - Industry Title: Industry ID: P997-004-03 Date: [photocopied 198-?] (date of creation) Scope and content:
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The subseries contains source material on the development of industries in the Eastern Townships copied approximately in the 1980s. It is comprised of the following files: Sherbrooke Cotton Factory ([photocopied 198-?]), and Magog Manufacturing Company ([photocopied 1983]).
Physical description: 0,02 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
File: P997-004-03-D001 - Sherbrooke Cotton Factory Title: Sherbrooke Cotton Factory ID: P997-004-03-D001 Date: [photocopied 198-?] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of photocopies of the Register Book of Shareholders found in the Bishop's University Trustees Minute Book dated 1867-1875; an act to incorporate the Sherbrooke Cotton Factory dated 29 March 1845; and photocopies of documents about the Sherbrooke Cotton Factory Co. The file provides information on the constitution of the Sherbrooke Cotton Factory, giving the origin of its creation, its act of incorporation and the names of the shareholders.
Physical description: 4 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Location of originals: The documents on the Sherbrooke Cotton Factory Co. are extracts from publications entitled Sherbrooke by Louis-Philippe Demers and Alphabet of First Things in Canada, by George Johnson.
File: P997-004-03-D002 - Magog Manufacturing Company Title: Magog Manufacturing Company ID: P997-004-03-D002 Date: [photocopied 1983] (date of creation) Scope and content:
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The file consists of a photocopy of one minute book of the Magog Manufacturing Company from 30 July 1845 to 19 March 1856. The file provides information on the constitution of the company, names of the shareholders, the minutes of regular and annual meetings and the development of manufacturing in the Eastern Townships.
Physical description: 0,02 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
File: P997-004-03-D003 - Pressure-Proof Rings Limited Title: Pressure-Proof Rings Limited ID: P997-004-03-D003 Date: [192-] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a brochure on the Pressure-Proof Aligning Gauge, produced by Pressure- Proof Rings Limited, which was located in Sherbrooke, from the 1920s.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The document is in English.
Physical condition: Document exhibits signs of mould.
Immediate source of acquisition: The document was donated by James Davidson in 2013.
Alternative form available: The brochure is also available in digital format.
File: P997-004-03-D004 - Dominion Snath Company Title: Dominion Snath Company ID: P997-004-03-D004 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 55 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Date: 1895 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains primary source information on the Dominion Snath Company in Waterville in 1895. It consists of a receipt from the Dominion Snath Company, which features an etching of the factory, situated along the Coaticook River. The Dominion Snath Company was moved from Sherbrooke to Waterville in the early 1890s by Joseph Rice Ball and E.A. Bishop.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The document is in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: The item was donated by Michael O'Malley in 2015.
Accruals: No further accruals are expected.
Sub-series: P997-004-04 - Businesses Title: Businesses ID: P997-004-04 Date: 1830-[194-?] (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries contains source material on business in the Eastern Townships from 1830 to around 1940. It is comprised of the following files: Joseph Edwin George General Store (1900-1913), Boynton Store (1830), Megantic General Store (1893-1897), J. Selby (1862-1864), John McCammon General Store (1890-[1938?]), Gleason's Shorthand and Business College (1913), and Charmeuse Hosiery ([194-?]).
Physical description: 0,27 m of textual records. - Photographs : b&w ; 2 reproductions and 2 laser photocopies. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of subseries. The documents are in English.
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File: P997-004-04-D001 - Joseph Edwin George General Store Title: Joseph Edwin George General Store ID: P997-004-04-D001 Date: 1900-1913 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of two ledgers from the Joseph Edwin George General Store in Inverness: one sale book dating from 19 December 1902 to 27 January 1917 and one balance account book dating from December 1900 to May 1912.
Physical description: 0,01 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Physical condition: Some pages are coming apart from the ledger.
File: P997-004-04-D002 - Boynton Store Title: Boynton Store ID: P997-004-04-D002 Date: 1830 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a ledger dating from July 1830 to April 1833. The file provides information on Boynton's business and customers' habits, containing data such as prices, quantities and customers' names.
Physical description: 0,05 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The cover has been removed from the ledger. The book has been damaged by water. To be handled with great care. The documents are in English.
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File: P997-004-04-D003 - Megantic General Store Title: Megantic General Store ID: P997-004-04-D003 Date: 1893-1897 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of three account books dated 1893, 1893-1894, and 1895-1897. It provides information on the purchasing habits of villagers purchasing at the Megantic General Store and also data on products, price lists and quantities.
Physical description: 0,06 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. Some of the pages of the account book dated 1895-1897 are torn (pp.49-52; 81; 139; 167; 175-180). The documents are in English.
File: P997-004-04-D004 - J. Selby Title: J. Selby ID: P997-004-04-D004 Date: 1862-1864 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of Mr. Selby's daily account book in Dunham, dated from 1863 to 1864. It provides information on the purchasing habits and the names of the clients.
Physical description: 0,04 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
File: P997-004-04-D005 - John McCammon General Store Title: John McCammon General Store ID: P997-004-04-D005 Date: 1890-[1938?] (date of creation) Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 58 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Scope and content: The file consists of Mr. John McCammon daily account book in Inverness, dated from 1890 to 1892, 2 photographs of the general store, and 2 photographs of John McCammon's family (children and grandchildren) in the late 1930s. It provides information on the purchasing habits, the names of the clients and John McCammon's family members.
Physical description: 0,05 m of textual records. - 4 photographs : b&w ; 2 reproductions and 2 laser photocopies. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The account book was rebound. The documents are in English.
Physical condition: The account book has been damaged by water.
Immediate source of acquisition: The documents were donated in 2005 by Thomas McCammon, John McCammon's grandson.
Alternative form available: Three of the photographs are also available in digital format. .
Accruals: No further accruals are expected.
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File: P997-004-04-D006 - Gleason's Shorthand and Business College Title: Gleason's Shorthand and Business College ID: P997-004-04-D006 Date: 1913 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains primary source material on Gleason's Shorthand and Business College, located in Sherbrooke in 1913. It consists of a school catalogue, a list of graduates, their place of employment and a list of school fees.
Physical description: 4 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Alternative form available: Some of the documents are also available in digital format.
File: P997-004-04-D007 - Charmeuse Hosiery Mill Eng. Title: Charmeuse Hosiery Mill Eng. ID: P997-004-04-D007 Date: [194-?] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a blank receipt from the Charmeuse Hosiery Mill Enrg. in Sherbrooke from the 20th century.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The document is in English.
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Sub-series: P997-004-05 - Banking Title: Banking ID: P997-004-05 Date: 1865-1987 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries contains source material on banking in the Eastern Townships from 1865 to 1987. It is comprised of the following files: Casco National Bank (1865), Sherbrooke Trust Company (1929-1987), and Eastern Townships Bank (1878-[1912?]).
Physical description: 0,05 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of subseries. The documents are in English.
File: P997-004-05-D001 - Casco National Bank Title: Casco National Bank ID: P997-004-05-D001 Date: 1865 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a promissory note issued by Alexander Tilloch Galt in Lennoxville for the amount of $3000, dated 5 April 1865, and paid out by the Casco National Bank in Portland.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
File: P997-004-05-D002 - Sherbrooke Trust Company Title: Sherbrooke Trust Company
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 61 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection ID: P997-004-05-D002 Date: 1929-1987 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains the 1929 charter of the Sherbrooke Trust Company; the company's annual reports for 1957, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1976, 1977, 1982, 1984, 1985; and annual reports of the Trust Général du Canada for 1972 and 1976 and of Trust co General for 1987.
Physical description: 0,05 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. Most of the documents are bilingual: French and English; some are in English only.
Alternative form available: The 1929 charter is also available in digital format.
File: P997-004-05-D003 - Eastern Townships Bank Title: Eastern Townships Bank ID: P997-004-05-D003 Date: 1878-[1912?], 1986-1996 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains two certificates of shares and a balance report issued by the Eastern Townships Bank to Isabella Slack and Mrs. J. A. Slack from 1878 to 1890 and a brochure advertising the numerous branches of the bank, and a book of the annual reports and charters dating from 1859 to 1912. It also contains research on the Eastern Townships Bank conducted by Susan Wagg from 1994 to 1995 and a photograph of the Eastern Townships Bank located in Richmond taken in 1986.
Physical description: 0,06 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: The documents were transferred in 2010 from the Bishop's University Art Collection and donated in 2015 by Susan Wagg.
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 62 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Arrangement: The original order of the documents from Susan Wagg were retained after processing.
Alternative form available: Some of the documents are also available in digital format.
Accruals: No further accruals are expected.
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Sub-series: P997-004-06 - Insurance Title: Insurance ID: P997-004-06 Date: 1907-1924 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries contains source material on insurance companies the Eastern Townships from 1907 to 1924. It is comprised of the following files: Metropolitan Life Insurance (1924), and Mississiquoi and Rouville Mutual Fire Insurance (1907-1910).
Physical description: 3 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
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File: P997-004-06-D001 - Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Title: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company ID: P997-004-06-D001 Date: 1924 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a receipt and an insurance policy issued by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, located at 1 Madison Avenue, New York, dated 6 June 1924, in the name of Antonio Tremblay for the amount of $1000. The file provides information on a personal insurance policy and its procedures.
Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
File: P997-004-06-D002 - Missisquoi and Rouville Mutual Fire Insurance Title: Missisquoi and Rouville Mutual Fire Insurance ID: P997-004-06-D002 Date: 1907-1910 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one insurance policy issued by the Missisquoi and Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Freligsburgh, to Reverend Frederick Miller (Sycamore, Illinois), dated 8 November 1907, for a property located in Hatley, Stanstead County, for the amount of $1000.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Sub-series: P997-004-07 - Tourism Title: Tourism ID: P997-004-07 Date: [ca. 1900] (date of creation) Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 64 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-004-07-D001 - Sutton Title: Sutton ID: P997-004-07-D001 Date: [ca.1900] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains primary source material on tourism in the Sutton area from the early 1900s. It consists of an advertisement outlining the attractions Sutton can offer to tourists. The advertisement includes images of the surrounding landscape and includes Grace Anglican Church in Sutton, Legrage Falls, Balance Rock, the Pinnacle, Sutton Methodist Church, the Canadian Mohonk, and Billing's cascade.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The document is in English.
Alternative form available: The document is also available in digital format.
Series: P997-005 - Transport and Communications Title: Transport and Communications ID: P997-005 Date: 1826-1990 (date of creation) Physical description: 21 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]:
Sub-series: P997-005-01 - Railways Title: Railways
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File: P997-005-01-D001 - Canadian National Railways Title: Canadian National Railways ID: P997-005-01-D001 Date: 1966 [photocopied 1988] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a document from the Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada, Ottawa, dated 6 July 1966. It provides information on the removal of the station agent and of the Lennoxville railway station.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
Location of originals: The original document is located at the National Archives of Canada (Rg 46-Volume 1405-File 5769.24 and Rg 46-Volume 1340-File 1975).
File: P997-005-01-D002 - The Quebec and Gosford Railroad Company Title: The Quebec and Gosford Railroad Company ID: P997-005-01-D002 Date: 21 Feb. 1871 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one shareholder certificate made out to Cyrille Lessier, dated 21 February 1871, for 30 shares of ten dollars each.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
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File: P997-005-01-D003 - Stanstead, Shefford and Chambly Railroad Company Title: Stanstead, Shefford and Chambly Railroad Company ID: P997-005-01-D003 Date: 12 May 1854-12 May 1874 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a debenture, dated 12 May 1854, issued by the Municipality of the County of Stanstead to the Stanstead, Shefford, and Chambly Railroad Company, payable at the City Bank, Montreal. The debenture contains 40 coupons, dated November 1856 until May 1874.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-005-01-D004 - Grand Trunk Railway Title: Grand Trunk Railway ID: P997-005-01-D004 Date: 17 November 1905 [photocopied 1988] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a copy of a report issued in Ottawa by the Board of Railway Commissioners for Canada, Office of the Inspector of Accidents, dated 17 November 1905. It provides information on a train accident that occurred in Lennoxville, in which two inhabitants were killed.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-005-01-D005 - Canadian Pacific Railway Title: Canadian Pacific Railway ID: P997-005-01-D005 Date: 1961-1966 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains primary source information on Canadian Pacific Railway and, in particular, its passenger trains through the Eastern Townships. It consists of letters of correspondence Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 67 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection protesting the termination of passenger train service to Farnham and Sutton, statements of passenger revenue from Montreal to Megantic, information on the South Eastern Railway, and a commission report.
Physical description: 0,02 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Alternative form available: Most of the documents are also available in digital format.
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Sub-series: P997-005-02 - Water Transportation Title: Water Transportation ID: P997-005-02 Date: 1826-1906 (date of creation) Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-005-02-D001 - Steamboats Title: Steamboats ID: P997-005-02-D001 Date: 1826, 1906 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one bill of lading done in Quebec and dated 18 July 1826, addressed to Miss Charlotte Felton, care of Mrs. Ann Kitson of Sorel; and a schedule card of the Lady of the Lake steamer, dated 1906. The file provides information on the shipment of two parcels aboard the
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 70 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection steamboat Lady Sherbrooke and also on the regulations for taking the iron steamer on Lake Memphremagog. The reverse side of the card is illustrated with a map of the area.
Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]: The documents are in English.
Alternative form available: The documents are also available in digital format.
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Sub-series: P997-005-03 - Roads Title: Roads ID: P997-005-03 Date: 1881-Photocopied [1983?] (date of creation) Physical description: 7 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-005-03-D001 - Ascot Title: Ascot ID: P997-005-03-D001 Date: Photocopied [1983?] (date of creation) Scope and content:
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The file consists of a copy of the minutes and reports relating to Ascot's roads administration from 1830 to 1965. It provides information on road and bridge work and on the landholders' petitions.
Physical description: 3 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]:
Related material: Researchers may also consult the P095 fonds.
File: P997-005-03-D002 - Marbleton Title: Marbleton ID: P997-005-03-D002 Date: Sept. 1881 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a diploma, dated September 1881, issued in Montreal and signed by Henry Bulmer, President of the Provincial Exhibition of the Province of Quebec in 1881, to Reverend T. S. Chapman of Marbleton for mechanical design of snow plough for making double track winter roads and preventing cahots.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
Alternative form available: The diploma is also available in digital format.
Accruals: For more information, researchers may consult the following files: P998/2013/001 and P998/2012/049.
File: P997-005-03-D003 - Hatley Title: Hatley ID: P997-005-03-D003 Date: 1937-1941 (date of creation)
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 72 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Scope and content: The file consists of 18 time-books issued by the Department of Roads of the Province of Quebec from 1937 to 1941. The file provides information on the kind of work done on different roads in the County of Stanstead and in the Township of Hatley, and also the names, timetables and wages of the workers. It also mentions the materials used, such as gravel and cedar.
Physical description: 4 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]: The documents are bilingual: French and English.
Alternative form available: Some of the documents are also available in digital format.
Sub-series: P997-005-04 - Post Title: Post ID: P997-005-04 Date: 1862-1864 (date of creation) Physical description: 4 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-005-04-D001 - Dunham Title: Dunham ID: P997-005-04-D001 Date: 1862-1864 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one post office ledger dated from 1864 to 1882 and kept by the following postmasters: Edward Baker (1864-1876) and George D. Baker (1876-1882). The file provides information on bank transactions such as deposits and orders.
Physical description: 4 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]:
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Sub-series: P997-005-05 - Television Title: Television ID: P997-005-05 Date: 1964 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-005-05-D001 - CHLT Title: CHLT ID: P997-005-05-D001 Date: 1964 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a television schedule. It provides information on CHLT-TV Sherbrooke's schedule from 11 to 18 January 1964.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: The document is bilingual: French and English.
Sub-series: P997-005-06 - Radio Title: Radio ID: P997-005-06 Date: 1941 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-005-06-D001 - CHLT Title: CHLT
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 74 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection ID: P997-005-06-D001 Date: 1941 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one schedule. It gives information on Eastern Townships radio broadcasts from 5 to 11 October 1941. It also contains the names of national sponsors during October 1941.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
Sub-series: P997-005-07 - Newspapers Title: Newspapers ID: P997-005-07 Date: 1834-[1990?] (date of creation) Physical description: 7 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-005-07-D001 - The Miner Title: The Miner ID: P997-005-07-D001 Date: 1891-1892 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of two issues of the newspaper The Miner: Vol 1, September 1891, and Vol. 2, June 1892, published in Capelton Mines.
Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]:
Physical condition: The newspapers are damaged by water and are also torn.
Alternative form available:
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Photocopies of The Miner are available for consulation in the Archivist's Office in the Old Library.
File: P997-005-07-D002 - The Forum Title: The Forum ID: P997-005-07-D002 Date: 6 March 1930 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one issue of the newspaper The Forum: Vol. 1, No. 250, published in Sherbrooke on 6 March 1930.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
Physical condition: The first pages of the newspaper are missing.
File: P997-005-07-D003 - Compton County Chronicle Title: Compton County Chronicle ID: P997-005-07-D003 Date: 1895-1914 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one bound volume and one issue of the newspaper Compton County Chronicle, published in Cookshire. The bound volume contains Vol. 5 to Vol. 52, dated from 20 February 1895 to 12 February 1896, and the single issue Vol. 24, dated 23 September 1914.
Physical description: 3 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]:
Physical condition: The cover of the bound volume is coming off.
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File: P997-005-07-D004 - The Danville Times Title: The Danville Times ID: P997-005-07-D004 Date: 1894-1902 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of seven issues of the newspaper The Danville Times. The file contains the following issues: Vol. 1, No. 2, dated 7 June 1894; Vol. 19, No. 30, dated 13 May 18, 1898; Vol. 21, No. 13, dated 6 January 1899; Vol. 22, No. 33, dated 1 June 1900; Vol. 24, No. 28, dated 18 April 1902; Vol. 24, No. 46, dated 29 August 1902; Vol. 24, No. 49, dated 19 September 1902.
Physical description: 7 textual records. Note [generalNote]:
Physical condition: Some pages of The Danville Times are annotated or underlined.
File: P997-005-07-D005 - The Gazette Megantic Edition Title: The Gazette Megantic Edition ID: P997-005-07-D005 Date: 20 Oct. 1910 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one issue of the Megantic Edition of The Gazette, Vol. CXXXIX, No. 42, dated 20 October 1910, and published in Montreal.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-005-07-D006 - The Granby Leader-Mail and Eastern Townships Record Title: The Granby Leader-Mail and Eastern Townships Record ID: P997-005-07-D006
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 77 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Date: 22 May 1941 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one issue of the newspaper The Granby Leader-Mail and Eastern Townships Record, Vol. 51, No. 1, published in Granby and dated 22 May 1941.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-005-07-D007 - The Huntingdon Gleaner Title: The Huntingdon Gleaner ID: P997-005-07-D007 Date: 24 May 1923 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one issue of the newspaper The Huntington Gleaner, published in Beauharnois and dated 24 May 1923.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
Physical condition: The newspaper has to be handled with great care.
File: P997-005-07-D008 - The Montreal Herald Title: The Montreal Herald ID: P997-005-07-D008 Date: 1902 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one copy of a special edition of the newspaper The Montreal Herald, about Sherbrooke, dated 30 August 1902.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
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File: P997-005-07-D009 - The News and Eastern Townships Advocate Title: The News and Eastern Townships Advocate ID: P997-005-07-D009 Date: 1911-1930, 29 Jan. 1948 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of two scrapbooks containing clippings from the newspaper News and Eastern Townships Advocate, mostly from the St. John's news section from 1911 to 1930 (possibly written by Arthur Henry Moore) and of the St. John's Centenary Edition of the newspaper The Eastern Townships Advocate, Vol. 100, No. 10, dated 29 January 1948.
Physical description: 0,2 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]:
Immediate source of acquisition: Part of the file was donated by Bob Thompson in 2008.
File: P997-005-07-D010 - Richmond Guardian Title: Richmond Guardian ID: P997-005-07-D010 Date: 1885-1902 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of three issues of the newspaper Richmond Guardian: Vol. XXVIII, No. 1433, dated 21 August 1885; Vol. XXXIV, dated December 1890; Vol. XLI, No. 2190, dated 2 May 1902.
Physical description: 3 textual records. Note [generalNote]:
Physical condition: The newspaper is annotated.
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File: P997-005-07-D011 - Sherbrooke Daily Record Title: Sherbrooke Daily Record ID: P997-005-07-D011 Date: 1897-1956 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of ten issues of the newspaper the Sherbrooke Daily Record, dated 9 February 1897; 13 September 1901; 27 December 1905 (Vol. IX, No. 270); 23 March 1911; 1 June 1912 (a special edition about Sherbrooke electricity); 26 February 1917; 15 May 1919 (a special edition about Sherbrooke agriculture); 14 May 1926; 29 July 1930; and 10 March 1956 (59th anniversary edition).
Physical description: 2 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]:
Alternative form available: The Sherbrooke Daily Record is also available on microfilm at Bishop's Library.
File: P997-005-07-D012 - Sherbrooke Gazette Title: Sherbrooke Gazette ID: P997-005-07-D012 Date: 1846, 1885 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of two issues of the newspaper the Sherbrooke Gazette: Vol. IV, No. 2, dated 8 January 1846; and Vol. XLVI, No. 6, dated 6 February 1885.
Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]:
Physical condition: The newspaper is torn and must be handled with great care.
File: P997-005-07-D013 - Farmers' Advocate and Townships Gazette
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 80 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Title: Farmers' Advocate and Townships Gazette ID: P997-005-07-D013 Date: 6 Oct. 1834 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one issue of the newspaper the Farmers' Advocate and Townships Gazette, Vol. 1, No. 16, published in Sherbrooke, dated 6 October 1834.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-005-07-D014 - The Sherbrooke Illustrated Title: The Sherbrooke Illustrated ID: P997-005-07-D014 Date: Photocopied [19-?] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a photocopy of The Sherbrooke Illustrated, Vol. 1, published by the Eastern Townships Agricultural Association on September 1886.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-005-07-D015 - Sherbrooke : les années 1800-1900 Title: Sherbrooke : les années 1800-1900 ID: P997-005-07-D015 Date: [1990?] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one issue of a newspaper supplement entitled Sherbrooke : Les années 1800-1900.
Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]: The document is in French.
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File: P997-005-07-D016 - The Stanstead Journal Title: The Stanstead Journal ID: P997-005-07-D016 Date: 2 Dec. 1948 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one issue of the newspaper The Stanstead Journal, Vol. CIII, No. 48, published in Rock Island on 2 December 1948.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
Alternative form available: The newspaper is also available on microfilm at Bishop's Library.
File: P997-005-07-D017 - The Telegram-Observer Title: The Telegram-Observer ID: P997-005-07-D017 Date: 4 March 1965 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one issue of the newspaper The Telegram-Observer, dated 4 March 1965.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
Physical condition: The newspaper is incomplete: p. 3-14 are missing.
File: P997-005-07-D018 - The Times and County Record Title: The Times and County Record ID: P997-005-07-D018
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 82 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Date: 14 Jan. 1887 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one issue of the newspaper The Times and County Record, Vol. VIII, No. 13, published in Richmond on 14 January 1887.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-005-07-D019 - La Tribune Title: La Tribune ID: P997-005-07-D019 Date: 25 Oct. 1975 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a supplement to the newspaper La Tribune published in Sherbrooke on 25 October 1975. The file provides information on the centenary of the Séminaire Saint-Charles Borromée de Sherbrooke.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: The document is in French.
File: P997-005-07-D020 - The Waterloo Advertiser and District of Bedford Times Title: The Waterloo Advertiser and District of Bedford Times ID: P997-005-07-D020 Date: 26 Nov. 1886 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one issue of the newspaper Waterloo Advertiser and District of Bedford Times, Vol. XXXII, No. 48, published in Waterloo on 26 November 1886. It includes a supplement on the Pacific Scandal, in which Sir Hugh Allan's correspondence, affidavits, and some opinions of the daily press are published.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
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Physical condition: The supplement has deteriorated badly; to be handled with great care.
File: P997-005-07-D021 - The Richmond Times-Guardian Title: The Richmond Times-Guardian ID: P997-005-07-D021 Date: 9 Oct. 1914 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one issue of the newspaper The Richmond Times-Guardian, Vol. 60, No. 53, dated 9 October 1914.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-005-07-D022 - The Sherbrooke Examiner Title: The Sherbrooke Examiner ID: P997-005-07-D022 Date: 1888-1903 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of three issues of the newspaper The Sherbrooke Examiner dated 9 Nov. 1888, 8 December 1899, and 8 July 1903.
Physical description: 3 textual records. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-005-07-D023 - Coaticook Observer Title: Coaticook Observer ID: P997-005-07-D023 Date: 1870-1871,1876, 1887-1888, 1918 (date of creation) Scope and content:
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The file consists of 7 issues of the Coaticook Observer newspaper from 1870 to 1918 including, Volume I No 27 (June 11, 1870), Volume II No 49 (December 16, 1871), Volume II No 22 (June 3, 1871), Volume VI No 3 (Saturday, August 12, 1876), Wednesday, September 7, 1887, Vol XVIII No 43 (Saturday, January 7 1888), Vol XLVIIL No 26 (Friday, January 26, 1918).
Physical description: 7 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. Coaticooke Observer. The documents are in English.
Physical condition: Some of the earliest issues are very fragile, with weakened paper along the folds and tearing.
Alternative form available: Some of the issues are also available in digital format. .
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File: P997-005-07-D024 - Le Journal d'une Auberge Sympathique Title: Le Journal d'une Auberge Sympathique ID: P997-005-07-D024 Date: 1984 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of an edition of Le Journal d'une Auberge Sympathique from Spring/Summer 1984. It contains information on l'Auberge Hatley, and tourism, restaurants and recrecreation in the Townships, particularly in North Hatley, Ayer's Cliff, and around Lake Massawippi.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The document is in French and English.
Immediate source of acquisition: The file was donated by Page Dame III in 2015.
Accruals:
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No further accruals expected.
Series: P997-006 - Health and Welfare Title: Health and Welfare ID: P997-006 Date: 1931-1949 (date of creation) Physical description: 3 textual records. Note [generalNote]:
Sub-series: P997-006-01 - Homes for the Elderly Title: Homes for the Elderly ID: P997-006-01 Date: 1931-1949 (date of creation) Physical description: 3 textual records. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-006-01-D001 - The Wales Home Title: The Wales Home ID: P997-006-01-D001 Date: 1925-1949 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of four booklets: the by-laws and three annual reports of the Wales Home for Protestant Old People in Richmond. The file provides information on the running of the Wales Home, such as the rules and regulations for the meetings of the Corporation, the members of the Board of Governors, the duties of the officers, the residents and the staff. The file also contains financial and historical data.
Physical description: 4 textual records. Note [generalNote]:
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Part: P997-006-01-D001-001 - Wales Home annual report, 1925 Title: Wales Home annual report, 1925 ID: P997-006-01-D001-001 Date: 1925 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 textual record.
Access points: • Textual record (documentary form)
Part: P997-006-01-D001-002 - Wales Home annual report, 1931 Title: Wales Home annual report, 1931 ID: P997-006-01-D001-002 Date: 1931 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 textual record.
Access points: • Textual record (documentary form)
Part: P997-006-01-D001-003 - Wales Home charter & by-laws, 1941 Title: Wales Home charter & by-laws, 1941 ID: P997-006-01-D001-003 Date: 1941 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 textual record.
Access points: • Textual record (documentary form)
Part: P997-006-01-D001-004 - Wales Home annual report, 1949 Title: Wales Home annual report, 1949 ID: P997-006-01-D001-004 Date: 1949 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 textual record.
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Series: P997-007 - Education Title: Education ID: P997-007 Date: 1830-1998 (date of creation) Scope and content: The series contains source material on education in the Eastern Townships from 1839 to 1998. It contains the following subseries: School Accountancy (1830-1914), Supervision(1830-1904), Students (1854-1998), Associations (1917-1965), and Professors (1998).
Physical description: 22 cm of textual records. - 4 photographs. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of series. The documents are mostly in English, one is in French.
Sub-series: P997-007-01 - School Accountancy Title: School Accountancy ID: P997-007-01 Date: 1830-1914 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries contains material on the accounting of schools from various areas in the Eastern Townships from 1830 to 1914. It contains the following files: Ascot (1856-1863), Hampden (1862-1914), and Dudswell (1859-1867).
Physical description: 6 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of subseries. The documents are in English.
File: P997-007-01-D001 - Ascot Title: Ascot
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 92 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection ID: P997-007-01-D001 Date: 1856-1863 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one school roll dated from 1 July 1856 to 1 July 1859 and a collection roll for school rates dated from 1 July 1859 to 30 June 1863. The file provides an alphabetical list of Ascot names and the corresponding lots, ranges and acres, and school taxes due and paid by Ascot inhabitants.
Physical description: 3 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Alternative form available: The documents are also available in digital format.
File: P997-007-01-D002 - Hampden Title: Hampden ID: P997-007-01-D002 Date: 1862-1914 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of two cash books from Hampden for the periods from 1875 to 1885 and 1900 to 1914. The file provides information on the wages received by school commissioners from Hampden inhabitants, arrears of taxes, and school fees.
Physical description: 2 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Alternative form available: The documents are available in digital format.
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File: P997-007-01-D003 - Dudswell Title: Dudswell ID: P997-007-01-D003 Date: 1859-1867 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a roll of school rates from 1859 to 1867. The file provides information on Dudswell inhabitants' names, some arrears and a list of school rates for several school districts.
Physical description: 1 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Sub-series: P997-007-02 - Supervision Title: Supervision ID: P997-007-02 Date: 1830-1904 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries contains source material regarding supervision of various educational institutions in the Eastern Townships from 1830 to 1913. It contains the following files: School Inspectors (1830-1837), Board of Examiners (1862-1888), Teachers (1901 [photocopied 2010]), and School Commissioners (1913).
Physical description: 6 cm of textual records. - 5 photographs.
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File: P997-007-02-D001 - School Inspections Title: School Inspections ID: P997-007-02-D001 Date: 1830-1904 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of three school inspection reports. One is from the Stanstead Plain School Board examination on 9 March 1830 (missing). One is a mimeographed letter from the Office of the Inspector of Superior Schools in Quebec City to Edwin Howe Esq. on 7 January 1904 and the last is an annotated report on the Protestant Schools of the City of Sherbrooke prepared by H. Hubbard in 1886. The file provides information on the Stanstead Plain School examination by members of the Trustees for Schools in the township of Stanstead, on the visit of John Parker to the East Hatley Model School and on five schools in the City of Sherbrooke, including information on the teachers and the buildings.
Physical description: 3 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Alternative form available: The documents are also available in digital format.
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Item: P997-007-02-D001-002 - Protestant Schools of the City of Sherbrooke, report Title: Protestant Schools of the City of Sherbrooke, report ID: P997-007-02-D001-002
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 95 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Date: 1886 (date of creation) Scope and content: The item consists of an annotated report, compiled by H. Hubbard, school inspector, on the Protestant schools of Sherbrooke in 1886.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Language of the material: English
Alternative form available: Document also available in digital format.
Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) • Education (subject) • Sherbrooke (Quebec) (place)
File: P997-007-02-D002 - Board of Examiners Title: Board of Examiners ID: P997-007-02-D002 Date: 1862-1888 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one register of the Board of Examiners of Stanstead County from 1862 to 1888; two reports on examinations by the Protestant Division of the Board of Examiners for Elementary Diploma dated May and November 1880; and a diploma for Common Schools, dated 5 November 1867, granted to Henry E. Rankin by the Board of Examiners of Sherbrooke. The file provides information on results on tests and examinations. It contains data on candidates for the teaching profession, such as names, ages, nationalities, addresses, religion, degrees, classes of diploma to obtain, subjects, as well as the names of the Curé or Minister who attested to the candidates' good morals and religious instruction.
Physical description: 0,06 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
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File: P997-007-02-D003 - Teachers Title: Teachers ID: P997-007-02-D003 Date: 1884-1904 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one souvenir card and one photograph dated 31 March 1901, prepared by E. Pearl Orr, a teacher at South Ham School from September 1900 to September 1901. The souvenir card includes her pupils' names. It also includes a letter from John Wadleigh to H.A. Odell regarding the performance of Miss Lamb at the Ulverton Model school from 1884 and photocopies of a description of the Lorne (also known as Kingsey Station) one-room schoolhouse in Shipton by Ethel D. Emma Pope (1885-1964) as well as two photographs of Ethel as a young woman (1903, 1908) and one showing Miss Brock with some students in front of the Lorne school around 1904.
Physical description: 3 textual records. - 4 photographs. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Physical condition: One of the photographs was damaged by mice.
Immediate source of acquisition: The documents from Ethel Pope were donated in 2010 by Mary Frances Steinhoff.
Alternative form available: John Wadleigh's letter and the souvenir card are also available in digital format.
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File: P997-007-02-D004 - School Commissioners Title: School Commissioners ID: P997-007-02-D004 Date: 12 June 1913 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one Public Notice dated 12 June 1913, posted by P. C. Duboyce, announcing an election for two school commissioners in the School Municipality of the Township of Cleveland, in Richmond County.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The document is in English.
Alternative form available: The document is available in digital format.
Sub-series: P997-007-03 - Students Title: Students ID: P997-007-03 Date: 1854-1998 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries contains source material regarding students from various educational institutions throughout the Eastern Townships from 1854 to 1998. It contains the following files: Examination Reports (1909-1936), Students Related Material (1854-1923), Leisure Occupations (1973-1998), Student's Council of Lennoxville High School (1935), and School Newspapers (1986-1994).
Physical description: 10 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of subseries. The documents are in English.
File: P997-007-03-D001 - Examination Reports
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 98 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Title: Examination Reports ID: P997-007-03-D001 Date: 1909-1936 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one detailed student report from Ulverton dated 1909 and signed by James Lester; and a "Permanent Record of Progress" from Hampden, Compton County, for 1919 to 1936. The file provides information on the pupils' names, grade levels, and marks, as well as the names of teachers.
Physical description: 1 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The document is in English.
Alternative form available: The document is available in digital format.
File: P997-007-03-D002 - Students Related Materials Title: Students Related Materials ID: P997-007-03-D002 Date: 1854-1923 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one manuscript school notebook dated 1854; a poem, dated April 1900; and an autograph book, dated 1924. The poem, called "Vivre Monjoie", is by Dolor Biron, a philosophy student at the Séminaire Saint-Charles Borromée of Sherbrooke. The file provides information on geology, geography, religion, and literature as school subjects. The autograph book provides information on Florence Mead's time as a student at Macdonald College, School for Teachers, including entries from numerous students from the Eastern Townships, lesson plan assignments, observation lessons and a timetable.
Physical description: 0,04 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. All documents are in English except one poem in French.
Immediate source of acquisition:
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Florence Mead's autograph book was donated in 2008 by Mr. James Strickland.
Alternative form available: The documents are also available in digital format.
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File: P997-007-03-D003 - Leisure Occupations Title: Leisure Occupations ID: P997-007-03-D003 Date: 1973-1998 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of 36 programmes from Alexander Galt Regional High School, Lennoxville. The file provides information about the school's cultural events, performances, and student activities, such as plays, awards nights, graduation ceremonies, and reunions from 1973 to 1998. It is also a source of information on the Waterville School and includes a reunion souvenir booklet, newspaper clipping and program from 1989; a photograph of the classes of Grades 4, 5 and 6 from around 1940; and a proficiency certificate awarded Evelyn Smith in 1916.
Physical description: 0,08 m of textual records. - 1 photograph : b&w. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
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File: P997-007-03-D004 - Students Council of Lennoxville High School Title: Students Council of Lennoxville High School ID: P997-007-03-D004 Date: 1935 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one invitation card to an informal dance from the Students Council of Lennoxville High School on 12 December 1935 at the Gymnasium.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The document is in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: The document was donated in 2006 by Peter Christie to Bishop's University and then transfered to the ETRC Archives Department.
Alternative form available: The invitation card is also available in digital format. .
Accruals: No more accruals are expected.
File: P997-007-03-D005 - School newspapers Title: School newspapers ID: P997-007-03-D005 Date: 1986-1994 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of the school newspaper, titled "What's Up?", from Alexander Galt Regional High School from 1986 to 1994.
Physical description: 0,07 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file.
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 101 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection The documents are in English.
Alternative form available: The documents are also available in digital format.
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-001.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-001.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-002.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-002.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-003.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-003.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-004.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-004.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-005.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-005.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-006.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-006.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-007.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-007.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-008.pdf
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Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-009.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-009.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-010.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-010.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-011.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-011.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-012.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-012.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-013.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-013.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-014.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-014.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-015.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-015.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-016.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-016.pdf
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Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-017.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-017.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-018.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-018.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-019.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-019.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-020.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-020.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-021.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-021.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-022.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-022.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-023.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-023.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-024.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-024.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-025.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-025.pdf
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Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-026.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-026.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-027.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-027.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-028.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-028.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-029.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-029.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-030.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-030.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-031.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-031.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-032.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-032.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-033.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-033.pdf
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Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-036.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-036.pdf
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Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-038.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-038.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-039.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-039.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-040.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-040.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-041.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-041.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-042.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-03-005-042.pdf
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File: P997-007-03-D006 - Yearbooks Title: Yearbooks ID: P997-007-03-D006 Date: 1946-1972 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of information on the graduates from the Sherbrooke Hospital School of Nursing from 1946 to 1972. In consists of three yearbooks, titled "Invictus". Found in the pages of yearbooks are newspaper clippings: a photograph of the graduating class of North Hatley High School from 1969, a photograph of the graduating class of Sherbrooke Hospital School of Nursing from 1948, various obituaries of past graduates and an undated 'card of thanks' article from Pearl Robinson.
Physical description: 0.02 m. of textual records. Language of the material: English
Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: The file was donated in 2012 by Doris Banfill and material added in 2016 by Mary Goodfellow.
Alternative form available: One yearbook is also available in digital format.
Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) • Graphic material (documentary form) • Education (subject) • Health and social services (subject) • Sherbrooke (Quebec) (place)
Sub-series: P997-007-04 - Associations Title: Associations ID: P997-007-04 Date: 1917-1965 (date of creation)
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 107 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Scope and content: The subseries contains source material on various associations relating to educational institutions in the Eastern Townships from 1917 to 1965. It contains the following files: Lennoxville and Ascot Home and School Association {1955-1965), and Cookshire Sunday School Association (1917).
Physical description: 3 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
File: P997-007-04-D001 - Lennoxville and Ascot Home and School Association Title: Lennoxville and Ascot Home and School Association ID: P997-007-04-D001 Date: 1955-1965 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of two programmes of activities of the Lennoxville and Ascot Home and School Association, later known as the Lennoxville and Ascot Protestant Home and School Association, for 1955-56 and 1964-65. The file provides information on the meeting dates of the association, officers' names, and the committees. It also contains information on the creed and aim of the association.
Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Alternative form available: The documents are also available in digital format.
Part: ETRC-P997-007-04-001-001.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-007-04-001-001.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-007-04-001-002.pdf
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File: P997-007-04-D002 - Cookshire Sunday School Association Title: Cookshire Sunday School Association ID: P997-007-04-D002 Date: 16 Aug. 1917 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one programme of a convention, dated 16 August 1917, held in Birchton Church. The file provides information on the programme of the Annual Convention of the Sunday School Association of the Province of Quebec, which was affiliated with the Provincial Sunday School Association.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Alternative form available: The document is also available in digital format.
Sub-series: P997-007-05 - Professors Title: Professors ID: P997-007-05 Date: 1998 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains source material on professors who had taught in the Eastern Townships from 1998. It contains the following file: Robin Burns (1998).
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of subseries. The document is in English.
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File: P997-007-05-D001 - Robin Burns Title: Robin Burns ID: P997-007-05-D001 Date: 1998 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a funeral liturgy for Robin Bruce Burns, dated 13 February 1998.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The document is in English.
Alternative form available: The document is also available in digital format.
Series: P997-008 - Religion Title: Religion ID: P997-008 Date: [18-?]-Photocopied 1993 (date of creation) Physical description: 5 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]:
Sub-series: P997-008-01 - Clergy Title: Clergy ID: P997-008-01 Date: 20 Feb. 1895 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
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File: P997-008-01-D001 - Reverend Taylor Title: Reverend Taylor ID: P997-008-01-D001 Date: 20 Feb. 1895 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of one letter dated 25 February 1895, Cowansville, written by Reverend Ernest Manley Taylor and sent to Henry J. Morgan, Esquire of Ottawa. The file provides information on Reverend E. M. Taylor's career, beginning as a teacher and continuing as an inspector of schools in Brome and Missisquoi counties.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: The document is in English.
Alternative form available: The document is also available in digital format.
File: P997-008-01-D002 - L.O. Bunt Title: L.O. Bunt ID: P997-008-01-D002 Date: 1972 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains primary source information on the life of Reverend Lemuel Oscar Bunt. It consists of an autobiography written by Rev. Bunt, and included information on his time as a minister at the Birchton, Bulwer and Eaton Corner United Churches from 1932 to 1938.
Physical description: 0,01 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The document is in English.
Alternative form available: The document is also available in digital format.
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Sub-series: P997-008-02 - Associations Title: Associations ID: P997-008-02 Date: [18-?] (date of creation) Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-008-02-D001 - Beebe Plain Advent Camp Meeting Association Title: Beebe Plain Advent Camp Meeting Association ID: P997-008-02-D001 Date: [18-?] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a copy of the act of incorporation of the Beebe Plain Advent Camp Meeting Association and one incomplete transcription of the act of incorporation, undated and unsigned. The file provides information on the aim of the association, its management and its location in Beebe Plain.
Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-008-02-D002 - Eaton Cemetery Association Title: Eaton Cemetery Association ID: P997-008-02-D002 Date: 1956-1957 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of financial statements of the Eaton Cemetery Association for the years 1956 and 1957. It provides information on the Association's directors, receipts, expenses, investments, special donations received, and lots sold.
Physical description: 2 textual records. Note [generalNote]:
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Title based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
Alternative form available: The documents are are also available in digital format.
Part: ETRC-P997-008-02-002-001.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-008-02-002-001.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-008-02-002-002.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-008-02-002-002.pdf
File: P997-008-02-D003 - Montreal Auxiliary Bible Society Title: Montreal Auxiliary Bible Society ID: P997-008-02-D003 Date: 1864 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a poster advertising anniversary meetings of the Montreal Auxiliary Bible Society, featuring Rev. J. Green, traveling agent, to be held in towns and villages across the Eastern Townships in 1864.
Physical description: 1 textual record ; 36 x 23.5 cm. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The document is in English.
Sub-series: P997-008-03 - Universalist Church Title: Universalist Church ID: P997-008-03 Date: Photocopied 1993 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 textual record.
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File: P997-008-03-D001 - Moes' River First Universalist Church Title: Moes' River First Universalist Church ID: P997-008-03-D001 Date: Photocopied 1993 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a photocopy of a register of baptisms, marriages, and burials for 1901 and 1902 of Moe's River First Universalist Church, which includes the by-laws and constitution of the Moe's River First Universalist Church, a membership list, and a list of baptisms copied from the Huntingville register of baptisms, marriages, and burials.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
Location of originals: The original is housed at Andover Harvard Theological Library at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
Sub-series: P997-008-04 - Baptist Church Title: Baptist Church ID: P997-008-04 Date: Photocopied [1993?] (date of creation) Physical description: 3 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-008-04-D001 - Sawyerville Baptist Church Title: Sawyerville Baptist Church ID: P997-008-04-D001 Date: Photocopied [1993?] (date of creation) Scope and content: Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 114 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection
The file consists of photocopies of an obituary written by A. Burshaw about Rev. A. Gillies, various clippings about the Baptist Church of Sawyerville from 1889 to 1912 and minutes dated from 1917 to 1931. The file provides information on the members of the church and the meetings of the Sawyerville Baptist Church dealing with the running of the Church.
Physical description: 1 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-008-04-D002 - Eaton Calvinist Baptist Church Title: Eaton Calvinist Baptist Church ID: P997-008-04-D002 Date: Photocopied [1993?] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of the minutes of the meetings of Eaton Calvinist Baptist Church (established on 13 December 1822) from June 1886 to May 1908. The file provides information on the church's membership and pastors and deacons. It also contains the minutes of the regular and special meetings and a list of baptisms.
Physical description: 2 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-008-04-D003 - Coaticook Baptist Church Title: Coaticook Baptist Church ID: P997-008-04-D003 Date: [ca. 1900] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains primary source information on the Coaticook Baptist Church around 1900. It consists of an ad card for the visiting Reverend John Linton, B. A., at the Baptist Church in Coaticook on 25 April [ca. 1900].
Physical description: 1 textual record. Language of the material: English
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 115 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Physical condition: Very good.
Immediate source of acquisition: The item was donated by Bill Buckland in 2016.
Alternative form available: The item is also available in digital format.
Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) • Religion (subject)
Series: P997-009 - Culture Title: Culture ID: P997-009 Date: [18-?]-2005 (date of creation) Physical description: 0,09 m of textual records. - 1 drawing. - 2 photographs. Note [generalNote]:
Sub-series: P997-009-01 - Music Title: Music ID: P997-009-01 Date: 1863-1916 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries contains source material on music in the Eastern Townships from 1863 to 1916. It contains copies of songs and various programmes for musical events. It includes the following files: Songs (1890-1913), and Programmes and Advertisements (1863-1916).
Physical description: 14 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of subseries. The documents are in English and French.
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 116 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Alternative form available: Most of the documents are also available in digital format.
File: P997-009-01-D001 - Songs Title: Songs ID: P997-009-01-D001 Date: 1890-1913, photocopied [198-?] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of lyrics and music sheets for nine songs: a photocopy of "Chansons d'autrefois, collection de bonnes vieilles chansons"; "Beautiful Memphremagog", words by Myrtle Hand Parsons, music by L.A. Clark, 1913; "Where the Upper Mississippi Winds It's Way", words by Arthur E. Randel, music by Burt Wallace, 1913; "An Original Hymn" by E. S. Orr to be sung at the Methodist Church of Cookshire, 20 June 1897; a photocopy of the song "Sherbrooke", written and composed by A. E. J. McCreary as a souvenir of the visit to Sherbrooke of the Dowager Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava; "Cookshire Millsong", 1890; a photocopy of "Chanson de fileuse" created by Kathleen Shea, music by Eugene Caron, words by Alfred DesRochers; "In the Good Old E.T.", words and accompaniment by Bertha Weston Price, Woodland Bay, Quebec; "Fair Massawippi Lake", words and music by Bertha Weston Price, Sherbrooke.
Physical description: 9 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. Some songs are in English and some in French.
Alternative form available: The documents are also available in digital format.
Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-001-001.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-01-001-001.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-001-002.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-01-001-002.pdf
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Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-001-003.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-01-001-003.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-001-004.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-01-001-004.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-001-006.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-01-001-006.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-001-007.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-01-001-007.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-001-008.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-01-001-008.pdf
File: P997-009-01-D002 - Programmes and Advertisements Title: Programmes and Advertisements ID: P997-009-01-D002 Date: 1863-2004 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of five programmes: "Soirée musicale" in aid of the funds of the 1st Lennoxville Volunteer Rifle Corps, at the Albion Hotel, Lennoxville, on 16 February 1863; "The Hidden Gem, a Shamrock Evening", at Mont Notre-Dame, Sherbrooke; Creatore and his Famous Band, at his Majesty's Theatre, Sherbrooke, on 3 May 1916; "Esther the Beautiful Queen", at Town Hall, Cookshire; Last Concert Season of Sherbrooke Symphony Orchestra at the Clement Theatre, Sherbrooke, 1 May 1911; Patriotic Concert at Sherbrooke High School, 23 May 1916; an undated programme for a Campaign Concert in Melbourne; and Waterloo Academy Annual Concert, 8 December 1911. It also consists of material for Le Festival St- Zénon de Piopolis including eight programs between 2001 and 2004, correspondence, and a newspaper clipping.
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 118 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Physical description: 22 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of subseries. The documents are in English and French.
Alternative form available: Most of the documents are also available in digital format.
Part: P997-009-01-D002-P001 - Soirée musicale programme Title: Soirée musicale programme ID: P997-009-01-D002-P001 Date: 1863 (date of creation) Scope and content: The item consists of a programme for an evening of music and dancing held to benefit the 1st Lennoxville Volunteer Rifle Corps at the Albion Hotel in Lennoxville in 1863.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Language of the material: English
Alternative form available: Item also available in digital format.
Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) • Military (subject) • Arts and culture (subject) • Lennoxville (Quebec) (place)
Part: P997-009-01-D002-P002 - A Shamrock Evening programme Title: A Shamrock Evening programme ID: P997-009-01-D002-P002 Date: 1913 (date of creation) Scope and content:
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The item consists of a programme for "A Shamrock Evening", which included music and theatre production, performed at Mont-Notre-Dame in Sherbrooke on 13 April 1913.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Language of the material: English
Alternative form available: Item also available in digital format.
Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) • Arts and culture (subject) • Sherbrooke (Quebec) (place)
Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-003.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-003.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-004.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-004.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-005.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-005.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-006.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-006.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-007.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-007.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-008.pdf
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Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-009.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-009.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-010.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-010.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-011.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-011.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-012.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-012.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-013.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-01-002-013.pdf
Sub-series: P997-009-02 - Theatre Title: Theatre ID: P997-009-02 Date: [189-?], 1912, [192-?]-[194-?] (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries contains source material on theatre in the Eastern Townships from approximately the late 19th century to 1912. It contains the following files: Programmes and Advertisements (1912), and Plays and Skits ([189-?]).
Physical description: 4 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of subseries.
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 121 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection The documents are in English except one in French.
File: P997-009-02-D001 - Programmes and Advertisements Title: Programmes and Advertisements ID: P997-009-02-D001 Date: 1912, [192-?]-[194-?] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of three theatre programmes: MM. P. Paul-Marcel, 2-4 September 1912, at His Majesty's Theatre, Sherbrooke; "Too Much Married", by the West Brome Dramatic Club; "Not Guilty" and "Silent Woman !", Town Hall, Lennoxville, by the Boston Comedy Company.
Physical description: 3 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title is based on contents of file. The documents are in English, except one in French.
Alternative form available: The documents are also available in digital format.
Part: ETRC-P997-009-02-001-001.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-02-001-001.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-009-02-001-002.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-02-001-002.pdf
Part: ETRC-P997-009-02-001-003.pdf Title: ETRC-P997-009-02-001-003.pdf
File: P997-009-02-D002 - Plays and skits Title: Plays and skits
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 122 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection ID: P997-009-02-D002 Date: [189-?] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains a skit, title "Train on the Podunk", which was probably performed in the Brome Lake area around the 1890s. The author is unknown.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The document is in English.
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated by Anne Brown Hilliard in 2009.
Alternative form available: The document is available in digital format.
Accruals: No further accruals are expected.
Sub-series: P997-009-03 - Artists and Writers Title: Artists and Writers ID: P997-009-03 Date: [18-?]-1940 (date of creation) Physical description: 4 textual records. - 1 drawing. - 2 photographs. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-009-03-D001 - Bob O'Donnell Title: Bob O'Donnell ID: P997-009-03-D001 Date: [1919?]-[198-?] (date of creation) Scope and content:
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The file provides information on Bob O'Donnell, from Danville, who was a CHLT announcer and singer nicknamed "the Wispering Irish tenor". The file consists of a photocopy of Bob O'Donnell's scrapbook, which includes membership cards of clubs and associations, as well as clippings on some of his relatives and on CHLT radio station; one photograph of a group of students involved in the Jeunesse catholique étudiante in Victoriaville in 1919-1920; a photograph of four men in 1935; and an original of a caricature of Bob O'Donnell published in The Sherbrooke Daily Record.
Physical description: 1 cm of textual records. - 1 drawing. - 2 photographs. Note [generalNote]: Most of the documents are in French, some in English.
File: P997-009-03-D002 - Oscar Dhu Title: Oscar Dhu ID: P997-009-03-D002 Date: Photocopied [1983?] (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of a photocopy of a letter sent to a critic, John Leonard of Sherbrooke, written by Oscar Dhu (pen name of Angus McKay) on 16 April 1918. The file provides information on the coming out of Oscar Dhu's book, "By Trench and Trail".
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
Physical condition: The copy of the letter is incomplete.
Sub-series: P997-009-04 - Hobbies Title: Hobbies ID: P997-009-04 Date: [18-?]-1990 (date of creation) Physical description: 5 cm of textual records. Note [generalNote]:
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File: P997-009-04-D001 - Scrapbooks Title: Scrapbooks ID: P997-009-04-D001 Date: [18-?]-1990 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of two scrapbooks containing press clippings and cards: one dated [185-?]-1892 and one, which belonged to Alice Colt, dated 1901-1990 . The file provides information on various topics such as historical events in the Eastern Townships, the Royal Family, women, weddings, recipes, local news on areas such as Birchton, Eaton, Sawyerville and Cooksire, theatre (Piggery Theatre, North Hatley), and the Universalist Church; it includes poems, obituaries and decorative cards.
Physical description: 0,05 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]:
Immediate source of acquisition: The Alice Colt scrapbook was donated by Margaret Stoddard in 1999.
Sub-series: P997-009-05 - Organizations Title: Organizations ID: P997-009-05 Date: [1909?]-1956, 2004-2005 (date of creation) Physical description: 0,03 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-009-05-D001 - Independent Order of Oddfellows Title: Independent Order of Oddfellows ID: P997-009-05-D001 Date: [1909?] (date of creation) Scope and content:
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The consists of a booklet containing the constitution, by-laws and rules of order for the Inverness Lodge, No. 51, of the Independent Order of Oddfellows from about 1909. It also contains a list of lodge members.
Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file.
File: P997-009-05-D002 - Patrimoine Huntingville-Heritage Huntingville Title: Patrimoine Huntingville-Heritage Huntingville ID: P997-009-05-D002 Date: 2004-2005 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains information on the activities and members of Patrimoine Huntingville- Heritage Huntingville from 2004 to 2005. It consists of minutes, agendas and biographical notes of the early ministers who served at the Huntingville Universalist Church (including J.C. Mallory, Ira McLaughlin, Evan Evans and Robert L. Weis).
Physical description: M of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
File: P997-009-05-D003 - Unknown organization Title: Unknown organization ID: P997-009-05-D003 Date: 1913-1956 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of an account ledger for an unidentified association in Sherbrooke, from 1913 to 1956. The ledger contains information about members' dues.
Physical description: 0,02 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file.
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File: P997-009-05-D004 - Women's Christian Temperance Union (Birchton) Title: Women's Christian Temperance Union (Birchton) ID: P997-009-05-D004 Date: 1908-1920 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains primary source information on the Women's Christian Temperance Union of Birchton from 1909 to 1920. It consists of minutes.
Physical description: 0,01 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The document is in English.
File: P997-009-05-D005 - Birchton Ladies' Aid Society Title: Birchton Ladies' Aid Society ID: P997-009-05-D005 Date: 1937 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file contains primary source information on the finances of the Birchton Ladies' Aid Society from 1937. It consists of financial reports.
Physical description: 5 textual records. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The documents are in English.
File: P997-009-05-D006 - Little White Ribboners Title: Little White Ribboners ID: P997-009-05-D006 Date: 1925-1961 (date of creation)
Eastern Townships Resource Centre Page 127 P997 Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection Scope and content: The file contains primary source material on the Little White Ribboners, a temperance group, in Milby from 1925 to 1961. It consists of publications, leaflet, certificates, lists of members and graduates and a white ribbon pin.
Physical description: 0.02 m of textual records. Note [generalNote]: The documents are in English.
Alternative form available: The certificate is also available in digital format.
Sub-series: P997-009-06 - Holidays and Celebrations Title: Holidays and Celebrations ID: P997-009-06 Date: 1900 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 textual record. Note [generalNote]:
File: P997-009-06-D001 - Victoria Day Title: Victoria Day ID: P997-009-06-D001 Date: 1900 (date of creation) Scope and content: The file consists of the programme of the Victoria Day celebrations in Richmond in 1900 and includes information of the concert, parade, and sports and games planned as part of the activities, which was organized by the Citizens Committee and the 54th Battalion.
Physical description: 1 textual record ; 34.5 x 17 cm. Note [generalNote]: Title based on contents of file. The document is in English.
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Alternative form available: The document is also available in digital format.
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