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Early history

File contains: typescript of an account of relations between settlers and Indians, photocopy of page relating to Leeds & Grenville from Gourlays Statistical Account of Upper Canada, photocopy of the book “The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville 3,000,000,000 BC to 1840 AD” by Gerald Stevens, report of archaeological excavation on Squaw Island 1979,

Elizabeth Shaw fonds

  • 2011-031 and 2022-018
  • Fonds
  • n.d.

Walling's map of Frontenac Lennox & Addington 1860, wall map on roller 5' sq
-- “General Election Instructions for Returning Officers” 342 pages dated Jan 1, 1956, includes an office consolidation of the Canada Elections Act; “Canada Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act” proposal 1981
-- List and description of all Polling Stations in Electoral District of Leeds 1957
-- material from the 1957 Social Credit election campaign in which Charles William (Bill) Shaw ran for Leeds, Fred Mardock was the Riding Assoc President
-- Typescript of “The Douglas System of Social Credit” 1934
-- Article from Brockville Recorder 14 June 1928 entitled “Old Charleston” by Harry Douglas Blanchard (encapsulated in map cabinet)
-- Adhesive-backed crest of Township of Rear of Leeds & Lansdowne as used to identify township vehicles (encapsulated in map cabinet;
-- newspaper "The Athens Reporter" 17 June 1971 (encapsulated in Map Cabinet;
-- Maps, fact sheets, planning reports and newspaper clippings about James Auld Provincial Waterway Park
-- Rideau Canal Policy Public Consultation 1980s
-- Gananoque Watershed Management Study draft of final report 1984
-- Gananoque River Management Committee appointments of members Nov 1969
-- letter appointing Elizabeth Shaw as a member of the G.R. Management Committee 1971
-- Large file of newspaper clippings re activities of the GRWA.
-- Large file of newspaper clippings re the activities of the Gananoque Power Company.
-- “Operating Procedures for the Delta, Lyndhurst, Marble Rock and Outlet Dams on the Gananoque River” 14 Feb 1969
-- “Delta & Lyndhurst Dam Operation Study” MNR 1989
-- Data re elevations and drainage areas for Lyndhurst and Delta dams
-- Court documents and handwritten notes on historic conflicts re water levels on the Gananoque River
-- photocopy of “Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act”
-- 1975 letter by Russell Kidd to Dennis Timbrell, Min of Energy, complaining about Gananoque Power Co.
-- large quantity of water level charts plus scribbled notes and observation by Eliz. Shaw 1971-81 + 2 copies of GRWA newsletter "Shorelines";
-- proceedings of the Gananoque River Management Committee 1971-79;
-- ditto 1980-82
-- ditto 1983-86;
-- various bulletins from Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, Gananoque River Water Management Study, & Min of Natural Resources;
-- Gananoque River Flood Risk Maps No 1, 2, & 3; map of Red Horse Lake, MNR 1971;
-- “The Past – The Future and Charleston Lake” article about Charleston Lake park by Craig Witzke;
-- “Small Watershed Management in Eastern Ontario” regarding the Gananoque River by Robert Irvine;
-- “Objectives for Water Quality Control in Ontario” by the Ontario Water Resources Commission;
-- “Hydrological Report on the Gananoque River Watershed”, and "Hydrological Report on the Gananoque River Watershed - Figures” by J D Lee & Co. Consulting Engineers 1967;
-- Rear of Leeds & Lansdowne Zoning By-Law Nov 1982;
-- book “A History of St John’s Anglican Church, Parish of Leeds Rear 1850” D R Bugler 1979;
-- booklet "Reforestation" by Dept. of Lands & Forests 1947;
-- booklet "Care and Planting of Forest Trees" by Dept of Lands & Forests 1947;
-- booklet "Simplified Way to Grow Your Own Fruit" by Stark Bros. Nurseries & Orchards Co, Missouri, USA 1947;
-- clipping “Brant and the Bribes” re Joseph Brant and Tyendinaga, clippings about Wallace Havelock Robb;
-- book TY-EN-DIN-AGA by Amy Huggard 1964;
-- books by Wallace Havelock Robb “Canticle of Consecration” 1949, “A Far Bell Calling” 1956, “That’s the Law” aka “The Ballad of the High Stepping Bays” 1956, “An Abbey Dawn Poem” 1944, 2 copies, “Kay-on-a-kon-te Daughter of the Gods” 1961, “Hail Canada” 1967, 2 copies “The Tyrian Quill” 1969, 2 copies, “Thunderbird” 1949, “Tecumtha” 1958, “So Like the Silence After His Bell” 1975;

Ellisville

File contains: 2001 clipping about the silica quarry and crushing operation by Belican Holdings, class picture of Ellisville School 1953 from Gananoque Reporter,

Frances Bryan fonds Part 2

  • 2013-031
  • Fonds
  • n.d.

File consists of:
-a diary by Frances Bryan for 1960,

  • photo of Black Rapids Bridge circa 1910,
    -undated Christmas card from T Ashmore Kidd of Orange Lodge,
    Minutes and agendas from Rear of Leeds & Lansdowne LACAC 1984-2000 and Leeds & 1000 Islands Municipal Heritage Committee 2000 - 2005
  • a quantity of bills of sale from various merchants and cheese factories in the Lyndhurst Area,
  • photocopies of a list of initial shareholders in Lansdowne Rural Telephone Company,
  • Family charts of the McCready family,
  • a history of Elgin by Neil Patterson,
  • memorial to George Bryan, verteran of the Boer War,
  • typed list of churches in Leeds County with dates of building,
  • Seeley's Bay Pastoral Charge rosters for 1993 and +/- 1980,
    • Files on histories of the following families: Thomas Tye, Henry Cross, Jenkin Williams, Jacob Bryan, Williamson, McCready, & misc. families including Quinn, Ferguson, Plunkett, Thelma Bean and comminities of Lansdowne, Dulcemain and Long Point,
      a file of tax bills from Dorman family in Rear of Leeds & Lansdowne 1915-1928,
  • A note about Arthur Bryan and the building of his log cabin in 1858,
  • a file on Leeds and Lansdowne Association of Historians and Collectors,
  • election scrutineer's kit, circulars and callendars from local businesses including Shawmere, Newell's garage, What-a-Pizza, Lyndhurst Feed Mill, Cliff Redman, Crystal Ridge Nature Studio, Gordanier's grocery, H T Webster, Travellers Health Association; Rideau District High School Commencement Exercises 1967 & 1969 + Centennial Review (1967) and clippings,
    1906 Geography text book of Hilliard Bryan from Long Point School,
  • 1867-1967 Centennial napkins,
  • auction sale notice for estate of Audrey Yoeman,
  • Olivet Church UCW booklet 1973,
  • memorial for Dr Stanley Webb,
  • 1995 Remembrance day program for Seeley's Bay Legion,
  • invitation to weeding of William Mattice and Laurie Hawkins,
  • recommendation to Seeley's Bay Pastoral Chargeto hire Rev. Caroline Turner, 1982
  • subpoena to witness in trial of Dwayne Weeks, Stephen Weeks & Robert Moore,
  • Rear of Leeds & Lansdowne tax bills 1962 & 1965,
  • 1952 program for the memorial service to King George VI in Kingston,
    -- 1 photo of Michael Bryan of London England, grandfather of Betty Shaw
    – Photo from 1964 of Lyndhurst “Commets” Public School hockey team: back row unknown, David Garreau, Mr Gerald Johnson, Robert Morton, Dwight Perrin, Mr. Searle, Lyn Searle; 2nd row Bob Jefferies, David (Joyboy)Smith, Dennis Holder, Jim Roe, Ronnie Roantree, Front row Miles Johnson, Andy Holliday (goalie), David Galaway, Jim Sweet. – colour snap shot of One-Armed Johnny Bryan’s log house on Ellisville Rd – Gordon leadbeater farmhouse on Elliville Rd (belonged to Walter Yoeman).
    – Undated photo of Lyndhurst Continuation School.
    – 2 registration cards from Agricultural Stabilization Board for 1964 and 1970 naming Ed & Elmer Bryan.
    – Ontario Health Services Insurance Plan identification card for Edward Bryan.
    • "The New Canadian Hymnal" 1932, "Presented to Olivet United Church Sunday School by Mrs. F. W. A .Meyer Brockville".
    • Silver plated spoon with crest of United Church of Canada and dates 1925-1975

Green Family

File contains: newspaper clipping describing biogas power generator owned by Ben Green, obituary for Alpha Wilhelmina (Allen) Green 1929-2007,

Haffie Family

File contains: clipping about retirement of Tom Haffie afer 29 years as fire chief of FOY,

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