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File contains thirty seven photographs of Bracken Cabin, Leeder Monuments Statement of Account, a letter from Susan Bracken to Mrs. Edward Byan sent to Winnipeg 1986, newspaper article titled “Boyhood neighbours recall Bracken Spraying Paris Green From Bicycle” pictures of George Bracken and John Bracken, The Globe and Mail Article written Monday, July 19th, 1943 “Bracken Visits Scenes of Boyhood Days, Renews Old Acquaintances” with pictures included, two pages of typed information about the death of John Bracken, correspondence between Art Shaw and Mike O’Brien, a seven page history of John Bracken marking stepping stones in his life, LACAS Budget Proposal from Monday, March 26, 2001, information from the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee which includes the reasoning behind the designation, Letter from the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee dated August 12, 1985 from Douglas Mainse in respect to preserving Bracken Cabin, correspondence dated August 20, 1985 to Mr. Douglas Mainse from Marilyn Miller with information about designation grants from the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture, correspondence dates September 5th, 1985 to Mr. Douglas Mainse from Lucille Walesiak correspondence secretary of the Premier of Manitoba writing to inform Mr. Douglas that his letter was received and being brought to attention, correspondence dated September 5, 1985 to Mr. Douglas Mainse from Lorne Ste Croix Ministry of Citizenship and Culture Heritage Branch in regards to finding funding for the project, correspondence September 9, 1985 Office of the Minister of State Multiculturalism to Mr. Douglas Mainse from Vic Little Chief of Staff in regards to the concern of Bracken Cabin not qualifying for Multiculturalism Assistance Programs, correspondence dated September 16, 1985 to Mr. Douglas Mainse from Robert W. Runciman giving information to further his search for funds for the project, correspondence dates August 21, 1985 from the Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee to Douglas Mainse from Robert W. Runciman explaining his interest and forwarding the information to someone who would be better to assist the project, correspondence dated August 28, 1985 Ministry of Tourism and Recreation to Douglas Mainse from John Eakins writing explaining that his letter was received and will be supported, correspondence The Premier of Ontario dated September 11, 1985 to Douglas Mainse from David Paterson suggesting the Community Facilities Improvement Program to help with the project, correspondence dated August 30, 1985 from the Prime Minister to Douglas Mainse emphasizing the importance of the project to restoration of the Bracken Cabin and forwarding the concern to the Historic Sites for consideration and a correspondence from Patrica Finlay dated December 13, 1985 to Douglas Mainse with information about applying for consideration as a heritage site.
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File contains one piece of written material about a land grant.
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File contains a copy of an essay by Travis Hesketh titled Darlingside, extracts from "Yesterday's News Today' s History" by Ina G. Scott, and an unattributed collection of facts and descriptions regarding Darlingside and the Darling family.
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File contains architecture file titled Darlingside, Concession 1 (Broken Front), Lot 24 Front of Leeds and Lansdowne United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Ontario, source Fern Graham, Architectural History Branch.
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File contains Darlingside Family Papers and Records [held at Queen's Univ. Archives], by Shirley Spragge assisted by Bruce Riggs, 1991, and a box list of holdings at Queen's Univ. Archives.
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File contains telephone conversation with Miss Saddie Allen August 9,1993 answers questions about Darlingside and a telephone conversation with Mr. Grant Haskins August 9, 1993 answering questions about Darlingside.
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File contains a copy of a newspaper article from The Recorder and Times Saturday, January 1, 2000 “Covered arenas are more than rinks” discusses how covered ice arenas are not the centre of the community life during the winter months. Article written by Chris Stesky. Page two provides a picture of the community arena in Lansdowne, discusses how the old covered ice arena has vanished because it is too old style resembling a barn. Follows the history of covered ice arenas in other areas like Prescott, Smiths Falls and Spencerville.
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File contains newspaper clipping “Heritage Fair Shows Artifacts, Demos” dated October 1994, the first heritage fair sponsored by the Front of Leeds and Lansdowne Historical Society, another newspaper clipping dated October 12,1994 “OP ED” Glenda Fraser demonstrates the art of basket weaving. There is a newspaper clipping from The Reporter, Gananoque dated Wednesday, October 4, 1995 where Maxi Uhlroggen is in a period outfit displaying the spinning wheel photograph taken by Derek Gordanier, The Recorder and Times, Monday, August 10,1987 “Rain didn't slow down Lansdowne fair crowds” despite the rain people still showed up for the last day of the fair with their spirits high, unknown newspaper dated September 16,1987 “Fair queens take the cake at Lansdowne reception” picture of the fair Queens Shannon Delaney and Heidi Robinson, unknown newspaper approximate date September 1986 “Heidi Robinson crowned Queens of Fairs” with a picture of Heidi crowned as well as a short interview about her victory, The Reporter Gananoque Wednesday, May 17,1978 “Country Fair begins Festival” with photograph of Bruce Kelly and Garland MacNeil, article date and paper unknown “Conducting a Fashion Show” Rosemary Phillips organizer of the 1930 fashion show and models in various pieces, newspaper unknown August 5th “Miss Van Der Kerkhof Queen is Crowned” the 1972 fair queen was Wilhelmina Van Der Kerkhof at the age of 17, newspaper unknown August 1978 “Fair breaks attendance record” over 9,000 people attended the 114th annual fair, newspaper unknown 1978 “Lansdowne Fair opens with crowning of Queen” the mini king and queen were Tracy Lyn Roberts and Timmy Hunt and the Queen was Lisa Gray, newspaper unknown 1978 “Five Lansdowne girls vie for fair Queen” Darlene Downs, Lisa Gray, Gerry Aldrich, Debbie Inch and Michelle Adams, newspaper unknown 1993 “1993 Lansdowne Fair Queen Pageant” picture of possible contenders Judge Jean Hamlyn, Judge Anna Greenhorn, Corinna Smith, Sara Fodey, Tracey Carl, Angela Currie, Julie Tyo, Lori Jocko, Kathleen Nicholson, Judge Brad Dryden, Christa Carswell, Judge Mike Postovit, Jo-Ann Best, Escort Mark Grier, 2nd Runner up Tracie Webster, Fair Queen Leslie Campbell, 1st Runner up Mary Young, Escort Steve Best, Escort Phillip Foote, newspaper unknown August 11,1993 “Lansdowne Fair attendance is up to 15 per cent over 1992” which includes pictures of the fair events people mentioned are: Leslie Campbell, Jordan McAlpin and Rebecca Haigh, The Reporter Gananoque Wednesday, August 11, 1993 “Davis is the only seed grower in Leeds County” which mentions Richard Davis of Fairfax Farms which was the the only certified seed grower in Leeds County, The Reporter Gananoque Wednesday, July 28, 1993 “Local Breeder adds Australian pony to his herd” breeder Martin Van Den Kerkoff adopts a Haflinger to his herd, unknown newspaper and no date “Admiring the iron” many people attend the Farmersville Exhibition in Athens, The Reporter Gananoque Wednesday, July 28, 1993 “Lansdowne Fair promises three days of excitement” shows the events, the fair and the funraising, Reporter Gananoque Wednesday, June 16, 1993 “Sheep producer has eye on U.S. Market” Henry and Joan Nicholson which have raised their own sheep for over seven years, newspaper unknown July 14,1993 “Minerals are needed for proper diet” the good weather gives the farmers the perfect opportunity to cut, rake and bail, newspaper unknown July 1993 “Archaeology Days hit Charleston” Archaeology day July 24 at Charleston Lake looking at sites known to be used by the Natives, newspaper unknown as well as date “Lansdowne Fair's 100 years of progress” celebrating 100 years of Lansdowne Fair and looking back at the first Lansdowne Fair, newspaper unknown Wednesday, September 1993 “Eat more grain in foods” is an article written by Joyce Whelton, MHSc Public Health Nutritionist, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit explaining the important of wheat in your diet. There is a one page write up about Lansdowne Feed Mills Levelled by fire describing what was lost in the fire, the 1908 Lansdowne Fair Programme, Earlier Days of Lansdowne Fair are recalled by Story Gleaned from The Gananoque Journal 1898 ten pages, Fair Minutes from 1869-82 Pleasant Era, Lansdowne Agricultural Society compiled by Mrs. Fred Earle, two page write up about Charles Ferguson's Threshing Career compiled by Eulalia Fodey March 1971, and a two page write up about Farm Forums. clipping from Gan Reporter re 136th Lansdowne Fair in 2000, and article by Laurie Weir of the Gananoque Reporter titled "Agricultural Society gains approval ". clipping from Gan Reporter about upcoming fair 6 July 2005,
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File contains picture of Selton Church 1947, building demolished 1951 and original newspaper article "Fashion Show Goes Over Well" with three pictures in the paper, Michelle Adams, Grace Ralph and Roger Ellis no date.
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File contains notes on Roddick House two pages hand written dated August 26, 1986, and five pictures of the Roddick House, some internal and some external.
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File contains deed of land dated April 19th, 1873, abstract index for Lot seventeen Concession two township of Escott, a short half page write up about Springfield House, a legal notice of intention to designate, Springfield House A Report by Patricia and Corey Bowen dated April 1979. There are many newspaper articles; date and newspaper unknown “Springfield House needs old artifacts” asking the people from Escott to donate artifacts to use for the Springfield House Museum, date and newspaper unknown “Library lends toys to kids” picture of Katie Lamb age 4 hugging a new friend since the Escott Public Library lets children take out toys and games, date and newspaper unknown “School Library Becomes Public” talks about the proposal to establish a country library people mentioned are Kenneth Shipman and Nelson Webster, date and newspaper unknown “Escott Library busy during summer” discusses the positive attributes of having a public library in Escott promoting education within the Township, The Recorder and Times Thursday, June 27th, 1991 “Springfield House hosting many community activities” promotes Springfield House as a community and social hub, The Reporter January 1, 1874 “Birthday Party” a birthday party was held at J.G. Kavanah’s Hotel with early evening dancing, date and newspaper unknown “Escott and Lansdowne libraries present “The Youngest Canal Man”” presenting it for the 150th anniversary of the Rideau Canal, The Reporter Gananoque Wednesday, October 1, 1980 “Escott Library to hold read-a-thon” to celebrate Library month with library related activities, date and newspaper unknown “Rideau Canal exhibit arrives at Escott Library” the exhibit was mounted by Parks Canada, Recorder TV-Travel Times Friday, November 2, 1990 “Escott Front: Small but optimistic Leeds township” Springfield House, housing Escott Front Library and Museum, The Recorder and Times Saturday, September 13, 1980 “Escott residents volunteer labour for Springfield House restoration” thanking volunteers for their efforts some names motioned are Earl Mortenson and assistant Ronald Wartman, date and newspaper unknown “The Charm of Springfield House” what was once a stagecoach house is now restored and refurbished, The Recorder and Times Thursday, January 25, 1979 “Escott folk seek library in old Springfield House” shows a picture of the Escott township council, Recorder- TV- Travel Times “How to reach Escott Museum” provides the address to the Springfield House and Museum and promotes the uses thereof and The Recorder TV-Travel Times Friday, September 19, 1980 “Relics of long age discovered in 160-year-old stone building” shows progress pictures of the restoration as well as providing history of the building.
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File contains Abstracts for Concession 2, Lot twenty-four Lansdowne, Broken Front Lot ten Escott, and Concession three Lot twenty-six Yonge.
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File contains newspaper articles in regards to the Glen House reconstruction.
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File contains a supplement from the gananoque Reporter Aug 10 1988, commemorating the opening of the 1000 Islands Bridge