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Microforms Collection

  • Collection

Collection consists of 63 microfilm reels and a package of microfiche.

Linda Mallory incidentals

  • 2023-009
  • File
  • 1903 - 1944

Linda Mallory incidentals
001 Invitation from the Mallorytown Odd Fellows to Mr. Roy Shipman and Lady to a gathering in the Odd Fellows’ hall 10 Feb 1903. Attached is a note by the donor saying “Roy Shipman died at age 19 burst appendix”.
002 A, B, C Three draw tickets on a 90 lb. cheese under the auspices of Escott Township Red Cross, drawn at their dance 12 January 1940 in Escott Hall. Note attached by the donor “Escott had a cheese factory until the 50s. I have a desk with records.”
003 Red Satin ribbon from the 50th Anniversary meeting of Ontario Good Roads Association, Toronto Feb 23rd & 24th 1944.
004 26 page Municipal Auditors Report of road expenditures for Township of Escott Front 1937, from Department of Highways Ontario

Research Collection

  • Collection
  • n.d.

This collection consists of research files compiled on various area families, schools, communities, buildings, landmarks and general research topics (compiled by members of the Leeds & 1000 Islands Historical Society, as well as the former Escott and Rear of Leeds and Lansdowne LACACs).

Shirley Gibson Langille painting

  • 2022-019
  • Item
  • 2003

8 x 10" print of a Watercolour painting of Sweet's Freshmart store in Seeley's Bay. Dated 12/1/03. with matt for framing

Escott Twp. scanned & discarded material

Escott Twp. scanned & discarded material

  • Collection
  • 1931 - 1996

2019-029 Material related to former Twp of Escott, discarded by LTI after scanning in 2017.

2019-029-A
A-001 A bill to divide the Township of Front of Yonge and Escott into Front of Yonge Twp and Front of Escott Twp, 1905.
A-002 “NOTICE TO ELECTORS” Official Dominion Elections Act form with attached 5-page manuscript list of voters in Escott, 1925 (oversize, encapsulated).
A-003 Financial Statement for Front of Escott 1929.
A-004 Financial Statement for Front of Escott 1938.
A-005 Leeds & Grenville Minutes, Reports By-Laws Etc. 1936 1st meeting
A-006 As above 1936 3rd meeting.
A-007 As above 1937 2nd meeting.
A-008 As above 1937 3rd meeting.
A-009 As above 1938 2nd meeting.
A-010 As above 1938 3rd meeting.
A-011 As above 1939 1st meeting.
A-012 As above 1939 2nd meeting.
A-013 As above 1941 2nd meeting
A-014 & A-015 Survey Plans of Rockport Village dated 1961, showing property lots, with superimposed scheme for layout of street lights, by Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario.

2019-029-B Proceeding of the Escott Public Library Board 1999-2000

  • Budget journal printout Jan 1, 2000 to Dec 31, 2000
  • Correspondence concerning the Robert Spencer Trickey Family donation of $10,000 and its disposal.
  • Correspondence concerning the transfer of the last $1,436 of the Trickey donation to the MHC Reserve fund.
  • Minutes of Library Board meetings for 2000.
  • Escott Public Library budget request for 2000.
  • Manuscript letter dated 3/15/00 from Kevin Trickey, Delta, OH. USA, thanking Librarian Lisa Marston and encouraging Council to preserve old records for historical research and have volunteers catalogue them.

2019-029-C Correspondence concerning the exchange of lands between Twp. Front of Escott and St Brendan’s Church to increase church parking capacity 1997-99

2019-029-D Correspondence and background information re purchase of Rockport Customs Wharf.
D-001 Copies of documents between April 24 and June 6, 1995 regarding proposal to purchase the Government Wharf in Rockport, including private citizen input. (5 pages)
D-002 Minutes of a special public meeting June 20, 1995, including list of attendees. (6 pages)
D-003 Correspondence between FoE and Public Works & Gov. Services between July 6 and Aug 10, 1995 regarding the Rockport Wharf, including a copy of a motion in Council Aug 8, 1995 to request a meeting with the Dept. of Public Works. (4 pages)
D-004 Continued correspondence between FoE and Federal Agencies, including a formal offer by FoE to purchase the wharf for $1. (6 pages)
D-005 Continued correspondence Nov 16 to Dec 19, 1995 following a meeting on Oct 20, with Gov. officials, including a proposal by Canada Coast Guard to make a seasonal base at Rockport Wharf. (8 pages)
D-006 Photocopy of typescript history of cost for the Government Wharf in Rockport from 1931 to 1967. (4 pages)
D-007 Photocopy of an undated news clipping (estimate late 1920s) recording the request by FoE Council that the Government establish a Canada Customs office in Rockport.
D-008 Report by Restoration Engineering (John Silburn) April 22, 1995, on the physical condition of the wharf, quoting a previous report by GeoCor Engineering Inc. (2 pages)
D-009 Correspondence between Mar 29 and May 9 1996 ending in a press release stating the Township has decided not to buy the property. (5 pages)

Peggy Sweet McCumber incidentals

  • 2020-020
  • Collection
  • 1928 - 1998

2020-020-A 12 x 14”cabinet card group photo by Morrison Studio, Kingston, of Seeley’s Bay Hockey Team, Champions of Leeds County Hockey League – Winners of the Gray Trophy, 1928. Subjects are named on the front T R Moore, Jas. Simpson, W. J. Steacy, B.A. Simpson, K.M. Putnam, F.A. Wills, L.B. Dillon, M.J. Murphy, D.G. Moore, Wm. Haggerty, F.M. Putnam.

2020-020-B Family Incidentals.
B-001 11 page typescript on yellow paper, history of Seeley’s Bay by Everett Elliot, 1977, entitled “The Way it Used To Be”.
B-002 9 page photocopy, history of Lyndhurst, entitled “Lyndhurst 1794-1967” by Anna Harvey, with manuscript notes on some details.
B-003 Cerlox-bound book 45 pages, entitled “Royal Canadian Legion Branch 491, Seeley’s Bay, 50th Anniversary 1948-1998, 25th Ladies Auxiliary 1973-1998”, with history and photos of gatherings and biographies of members.
B-004 North Leeds High School District Year Book 1954-55.
B-005 14 page stapled booklet, Financial Statement of Seeley’s Bay Pastoral Charge, December 31, 1955.
B-006 As previous, Dec 31, 1956.
B-007 Photocopy of class photo of Sweets Corners School, 1911 from the Leeds Echo, with names: Hugh Riman, Ivan Wiltse, Willie Moorhead, Arnold Mainse, Joe Crossman, Charlie Berry, Giles Mustard, Ernie Manse, Myrtle Earle, Sarah Galway, Inez Hollister, Mary Berry, Muriel Fair (teacher) Stuart Mainse, Nellie McCardle, Clifford Galway, Manford Berry, Gerald Johnson, Leola Tye, Zella Sweet, Howard Berry, Vera Moorhead, Lornie Tye, Leonard Galway, Viola Tye, Wilfred White.
B-008 5 x 7” bw print of John Bracken.
B-009 5 x 7” bw print of Seeley’s Bay Continuation School 1935-36, no names.
B010 5 x 7 print, inscribed “Lyndhurst Continuation School”’ undated but obviously prior to opening of the new school in 1937. Ralph Sweet and Velma Tye are the only 2 names

Peck Brothers Correspondence

  • E 2013-026
  • Collection

Collection consists of approximately 50 letters between Ogle and Nelson Peck regarding a Lansdowne property in which they had an interest. Collection also includes a Post Card and two telegrams.

Ogle and Nelson Peck

Escott Collection Fonds

  • Fonds
  • n.d.

Material pertaining to the history of the legacy township of Escott (also known as Front of Escott).

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