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Material consists of 10 coloured photographs of the reception for the Ontario Medal of Good Citizenship, Tenth Anniversary Dinner, 1973-1983, held at Queens' Park, Toronto, Ontario, July 1983. Lomax was the 1980 recipient of the award.

Material consists of 2 coloured photographs of Ryan Lomax on Parliament Hill, during the Lomax trip to Ottawa for Jimmy's appointment to the Order of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, 1983.

Material consists of 1 coloured photograph of Mayor Robert Morrow with an unidentified Santa Claus, n.d.

The material consists of one photograph of Flora (Lewis) Fairchild Tobin holding her daughter Flora Fairchild Tobin with her husband, John William Tobin looking on. Photograph taken by Mr. L. Laurent of Burnham Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

The material consists of one photograph, possibly of Leila Lewis.

The material consists of one photograph of an unidentified woman in a costume.

The material consists of one photograph of Julia Arthur on stage.

The material consists of one photograph Portrait of Julia Arthur taken by White Studio.

Series is divided into 10 subseries consisting of predominantly photographs, negatives and contact sheets featuring different individuals photographed by Peter Stevens. There are also some textual documents such as publicity material. The subseries includes actors, artistic directors, artists, authors, designers, lawyers, musicians, politicians, known subjects and unknown subjects.

Subseries contains photographs and negatives, as well a contact sheet of actor Colm Feore.

Subseries consists of photographs, negatives and a contact sheet and feature artists Wesley Bates, Paul Lisson and Sharon Smith.

Subseries contains mostly photographs, negatives and a few contact sheets on politicians Terry Cook, Sheila Copps, David Crombie and former Hamilton Mayor Bob Morrow. The file on Sheila Copps contains photographs as well as some textual documents, including one copy of Hustler Magazine (February 1999), featuring a photograph of Ms. Copps with a short write-up. [Page is marked for reference].

Subseries contains photographs, negatives and contact sheets of individuals known and identified by Peter Stevens.

Subseries contains photographs, negatives and contact sheets of individuals who are unidentified.

Series consists of photographs, negatives and contact sheets, as well as advertising and marketing materials relating to product samples, Broadway Magazine and Film Guide, and graphic design publications.

Subseries consists of documentation for two clients of Alexander Logie; Donald Frederick Campbell of Brampton, Ontario, and Sir John A. MacDonald of Kingston, Ontario. The documentation for Donald F. Campbell includes receipts and correspondence related to the sale of furniture, an assurance policy and receipts for premium fees, records related to the valuation of land and certification of title for lots in Chinquaconey (now Brampton, Ontario), correspondence related to a dispute between Owen Nowlan and Alexander Logie, Richard H. Rae, Donald F. Campbell and Thomasina Catherine Campbell, as well as a marriage contract between Donald F. Campbell and Thomasina Catherine Brega. The documentation related to Sir John A. MacDonald includes deeds for lots in Moore Township, statements documenting land sales, in such locales as Dover, Moore and Sombra, as well as correspondence between Sir John A. MacDonald and Alexander Logie, mostly concerning land sales and politics.

Subseries consists of a marriage contract between Captain William Logie and Anne Smith, who wed in Edinburgh, Scotland on March 8th, 1822.

Subseries consists of power of attorney records granting Calvin McQuesten power of attorney for William Ormiston, as well as granting Isaac Baldwin McQuesten power of attorney for Calvin McQuesten, Stephen Payson Sawyer, Thomas Craigie, Frank Sawyer, P.G. Sinclair and John Harvey. The subseries also contains 2 letters of guardianship regarding the Sawyer family, and 1 letter of trusteeship concerning Knox Church.

Series consists of correspondence including a letter of resignation from Calvin McQuesten to the President and Directors of the Gore Bank, letters acknowledging receipts of payments, as well as a thank you letter addressed to Isaac Baldwin McQuesten. This series also contains letters of condolences from various individuals to Isaac Baldwin McQuesten regarding the death of his father, Calvin McQuesten.

Series consists of a framed certificate awarded to Herman Herzog Levy Esquire, appointed to be an Additional Officer of the Civil Division of the Order of the British Empire, dated July 1, 1946. There is also a framed poem written by an unknown author, about Herman H. Levy and the Levy Brothers Company titled, “Oh Mr. Levy – How Could You?” The poem laments the rationing of metals during World War Two and its effects on such a renowned company.

Subseries consists of correspondence regarding the submission of annual tax returns, registration as a Canadian charitable organization for income tax purposes and donation tax deductions, correspondence with various government ministries such as the Ministry of Colleges and Universities and the Ministry of State and Urban Affairs Canada, regarding grant information inquiries, correspondence from an accounting firm regarding some annual statements of receipts and disbursements, as well as correspondence pertaining to the dissolution of the Society and the revocation of its charitable status registration. The series also contains correspondence from the Women’s Wentworth Historical Society to various companies and foundations requesting funding for the restoration of various rooms within Battlefield House. The letters were sent with an information sheet explaining why the funds were needed mentioning that although the Niagara Parks Commission now owned Battlefield House, the Society had agreed to help refurbish four rooms, specifically the parlour, dining room, and two bedrooms at an estimated cost of $25,000.00, and the bank balance of the organization was only $2,700.00 The information sheet mentions that any donations will be tax deductible. The correspondence contains the responses from the companies and foundations as to whether they would provide funding. The local companies contacted included Stelco, T. Eaton Company, Westinghouse, Canron Limited Foundry Division, Canada Steamship Lines, International Harvester Company, Otis Elevator Company, and Dominion Foundries and Steel Company, as well as various banks and a few family foundations.

Subseries consists of correspondence pertaining to the building of a monument to commemorate the Battle of Stoney Creek. The series includes a letter from Sara Calder, President of the Women’s Wentworth Historical Society, to Mr. Benjamin Sulte, of the Department of Militia and Defense, acknowledging that she received the letter from the Deputy Minister of Militia and Defense accepting her offer of the Gage Homestead and property for the site of the monument to commemorate the Battle of Stoney Creek, and that she was preparing to deed that part of the property to the government for the purpose of the monument construction, dated July 18, 1899. Government correspondence requests assurances of the Women’s Wentworth Historical Society’s commitment to the project before the provision of funds is granted and Calder responds with confirmation of the commitment and with examples of how the Society has already proactively worked to preserve the house and grounds, including with the help of neighbouring farmers and residents of Stoney Creek, and with funding from the Township Council of Saltfleet. Calder’s correspondence argues against the site location put forward by the members of the Wentworth Historical Society, as inappropriate, and emphasizes that the Wentworth Historical Society has not financially contributed to any monument to the battle to date, nor has it promised any forthcoming money. The series also includes a letter to Sara Calder from E.L. Rastrick of the Frederick James Rastrick & Sons architectural firm who designed the monument, mentioning the design for the proposed monument along with a total cost estimate of $8,715.00, dated July 1, 1900, as well as correspondence from the Society to the government regarding the design proposals, and legal correspondence regarding the purchase of another 13 acres of land around the property dated February 24, 1910. There is also later correspondence from the 1940s pertaining to bronze tablets that were installed on the monument bearing the names of the men killed in action during the Battle of Stoney Creek, and unveiled in a ceremony in October of 1940. The final document in the series is a letter to Colin Gibson, Minister of National Defense from Mabel Thompson, President of the Women’s Wentworth Historical Society, regarding the history of the construction of the monument, detailing what she knows about the process including grants provided by the government, and repairs made over the years by the government. The purpose of the letter is to request ongoing support for the maintenance of the monument, dated August 13, 1946.

Subseries consists of general correspondence pertaining to the original structure of the house, suggestions for improvements to the house to make it more appealing to visitors, and proposals and suggestions for programming at the property. There is also a letter sent from Councillor J. Heugh, Chairman of the Town of Stoney Creek to the Women’s Wentworth Historical Society regarding the book “Niagara,” in which the author, Philip D. (Dudley) Mason, mentions the park, museum and monument. The letter expresses the dismay that the author would refer to the park as nothing more than a field and describe the war memorial as ugly. The writer also sent carbon copies to various other relevant organizations and individuals asking how they felt about the author’s disparaging comments.

Subseries consists of correspondence between the Women’s Wentworth Historical Society and the Dundurn Castle Restoration Committee, regarding the desire of the Society to assist with the restoration of Dundurn Castle, correspondence from the Centennial Celebration Dundurn Castle Restoration Committee thanking the Society for its donation of $5,500.00 to help furnish the library, as well as an open letter to the mayor and council of the City of Hamilton from the Wentworth Historical Society regarding the concern that Battery Lodge and part of the castle grounds would be destroyed with the widening of York Boulevard, and stressing the importance of protecting this historic site. The correspondence is accompanied by a few newspaper clippings on the issue. There are also 2 different visitor information pamphlets for Dundurn Castle.

Series consists of original newspaper clippings along with some photocopies, of articles from the Hamilton Spectator, the Stoney Creek News, the Globe and Mail and the Globe Magazine, pertaining to Society meetings, events, member activities related to the preservation of historical sites and information, the royal visit to Battlefield House by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in July of 1959, the Society’s $5,000.00 contribution to the restoration of the Dundurn Castle library, and it’s advocacy to protect Battery Lodge, the protection and restoration of Battlefield House, the transfer of Battlefield House to the Niagara Parks Commission, a fire at Battlefield House, donations to Battlefield House, items loaned to the museum, and special anniversary sections on the War of 1812. There are also articles on fundraising events held to raise money for restoration projects, guest lecturers and topics presented at Society meetings, the donation of Chief Joseph Brant’s Sword to the Joseph Brant Museum, as well as a discussion of the future of historical societies.

Series consists of 5 scrapbooks of clippings and material including newspaper and magazine articles from the Hamilton Spectator, the Globe and Mail, the Stoney Creek News and the Canadian Homes and Gardens Magazine, as well as invitations, telegrams, correspondence, a postcard, event programs and souvenirs, announcements, and photographs, pertaining to various aspects of the Women’s Wentworth Historical Society and historical events that took place in Hamilton, as well as Toronto, Niagara and Halton. Subjects of the scrapbooks include articles on Society members and the Society’s historical preservation activities, the War of 1812, Battle of Stoney Creek, and soldiers’ monument, the opening of Stoney Creek Battlefield as a public park, the unveiling of various monuments, historical sites and anniversary commemorations, announcements of events and annual meetings, historic buildings, architecture, and landmarks preservation, various historical people such as the pioneers, Loyalists, and Scout Billy Green, as well as the royal visit of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II. One of the scrapbooks contains an Honour Roll of the men who died at the Battle of Stoney Creek during the War of 1812, and another scrapbook contains articles on the death of Sara Calder. Some scrapbooks also contain photographs of members and events including, a photograph featuring Mrs. George Lynch-Staunton, retiring President of the WWHS [1939], a photograph featuring Mrs. Lynch-Staunton, President, Mrs. W.H. Magill, Treasurer, Mrs. Bertie Smith, Secretary, Mrs. W.M. Logan and Mrs. G.W. Brown, 1st Vice-President [1939], a photograph of an unveiling of a historical plaque commemorating the Niagara Escarpment, featuring then mayor Victor K. Copps, Mrs. W.E. Griffin, President of the Women’s Wentworth Historical Society, Mrs. E.B. Thompson, Honourary President of the Society, Mr. L.J. Chapman, Ontario Research Foundation, and Dr. J.M.S. Careless of the Ontario Historic Sites Board, dated October 21, 1964, as well as a photograph of a sword with the following description on the back: “Sword carried by Billy Green the Scout, when he led the troops to Stoney Creek, June 5, 1813. Seen at the house of Philip R. Green, Stoney Creek, Mountain, July 1951.” There are also a few photographs of Battlefield House and grounds, as well as 11 photographs of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Stoney Creek commemoration event that took place at Battlefield House on June 6, 1913. Some of the scrapbooks are in fragile condition with loose pages, crumbling paper, damaged spines and red rot staining.

Series consists of records relating to the incorporation status of the Society for heritage grant funding applications, annual financial statements, cash books and a record book of paid membership fees.

Series consists of records such as agendas and meeting minutes, guidelines of conduct, correspondence and reports from the various committees of the Society including the Archives Committee, the Hamilton Biography Advisory Committee, the Historical Committee, the June Outing Committee, the Marketing Committee, Newsletter Committee, Publications Committee, Public Relations Committee, the Old City Hall Clock Restoration Committee, and the Seniors Committee. The series also contains 2 photographs of the members of the Publications Committee, dated 1994.

Series consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence between the Society and other historical societies and organizations, funding agencies, levels of government, as well as the general public. The series also includes public reference requests, which are predominantly genealogical in nature. Some documents are fragile and torn.

Material consists of 1 audio recording of a discussion on local history (no topic identified).

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "A Religious Education," by Mr. Wilkenson.

Material consists of 1 audio cassette recording on "The Bank of Hamilton," by speaker Alice Bell Robertson.

Material consists of 1 audio recording of an annual meeting (unspecified), by Miss Greenfield and Mr. S. Leslie.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "The MacNab Circle," by speaker Murray Aikman.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "The History of the Q.E.W.," by Robert Stamp.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "The Bruce Trail," by speaker Frank Birch.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "St. Paul's," by Reverend W.K. Pottinger.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "West Hamilton History," by speaker Dave Jardine.

The material consists of 1 audio recording on "The Steam Pump House Museum," by speaker Ian Kerr-Wilson.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "Early Days of Hamilton Hydro," by speaker Mark Mindorff.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "Landscapes of Victorian Hamilton," by speaker Walter Peace.

Material consists of a video recording of a Cable 14 Ward 5 Report with Shirley Collings and Reg Wheeler.

The fonds consists of 4 volumes of records pertaining to the Hamilton Orphan Asylum, including 3 volumes of Registers of Names, dated 1848 to 1869, 1848 to 1886, and 1874 to 1914, as well as a volume entitled, Record of Orphan’s Apprenticeships, dated 1881 to 1913.

Series consists of various general orders to the militia companies from different headquarters or brigade offices, informing officers commanding troops that no men absent without leave shall receive pay or rations, and men absent with leave (furlough), shall not be given rations, dated at Brantford, February 20, 1839. The same document contains another order stating that no men in the cavalry shall use their horses or wagons for anything other than military purposes, as the men and horses are paid by the government for the public service, not for personal service, dated at Brantford, February 22, 1839. There is a District General Order from January 15, 1839, instructing that weekly returns of the militia corps are to be transmitted to Colonel Halkett, Assistant Military Secretary at Toronto, signed by C. Foster, dated March 6, 1839, an order relating to the return of arms and ammunition, dated at Toronto, May 19, 1839, and an order from the Brigade Office in Drummondville, instructing No. 2 Company of the First Incorporated Battalion Militia to furnish a detachment with one Captain, four Sergeants and one hundred rank-and-file men, to be stationed at Fort Erie until further notice, dated August 21, 1839. There is also a District General Order relating to the apprehension of Private George Gibbs, dated at Toronto, September 10, 1839. The documents in this series are all originals, with the exception of two photocopies of the order from the Brigade Office.

Series consists of administrative records such as the constitution and bylaws of the original Wentworth Pioneer Historical Society and the Wentworth Historical Society, membership application cards and membership lists, as well as loose-leaf meeting minutes and meeting minute books recording annual and regular meetings, the election of officers, amendments to the constitution and bylaws, secretary-treasurer’s reports, reports from various committees, and discussions and correspondence pertaining to the preservation of historical material and knowledge, Society collections and publications, acquisitions of various historical materials and documents, as well as the construction of some historical monuments, particularly regarding the War of 1812 and the Battle of Stoney Creek. The series also consists of annual reports, memorandums, including a 1944 memo for the President of the Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society, regarding the status of the books and papers of the Wentworth Historical Society after taking possession of the material, catalogue lists of items in the Society’s collection, as well as stationery letterhead, and a society member ribbon.

Subseries consists of administrative records including documents outlining the creation of the Ladies’ Committee within the framework of the Wentworth Historical Society’s rules, regulations and bylaws, as well as membership application cards, membership lists and subscription fee reminders, some loose-leaf meeting minutes pertaining to the governance of the committee and election of officers, resolutions passed, and reports presented, as well as a secretary’s book recording the minutes of the annual meetings, the reading and adoption of annual reports, the election of officers, and the reading of treasurer’s reports.

Series consists of records pertaining to the history of the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club and its daily operations. This series includes a copy of the Club Constitution and by-laws, meeting minutes, financial statements such as receipts, revenue and expenditure sheets, investment income and bank account slips, a membership card, as well as President’s reports, an organizational report, and reports from various Club committees.

Series consists of letters written by Hamilton Naturalists’ Club members to specific organizations and individuals, raising concerns over issues such as environmental conservation, the welfare and protection of wildlife, and the hunting, trafficking and killing of birds. Correspondence also pertains to inquiries about donations, memberships, publications and programs. This series also includes correspondence from a few notable Hamiltonians such as a letter from the Club to Reverend Calvin McQuesten of Whitehern asking him to be the Honourary President of the Club for the 1961-62 season, and McQuesten’s acceptance of this position. There is also a letter addressed to His Worship Mayor Victor K. Copps regarding the Club’s disapproval of a proposed commercial development of LaSalle Park in Burlington, Ontario (December 9, 1969).

Series consists of documentation and reports on several environmental conservation projects initiated by the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club out of concern for the protection of the environment and the local community. Projects include but are not limited to, a water quality study of Cootes Paradise, the use of Dombind (a dust suppressant) on roadways, legislation to protect endangered species, land evaluations and inventories of natural areas such as the Eramosa Karst, Friends of the Red Hill Valley group, the Nature Counts Project, the construction of the Red Hill Creek Expressway, the concern over leachate at the Rennie and Brampton Streets Landfill Sites, Save Our Ravines, Save the Oak Ridges Moraine, tree cutting and the West Harbour Trails. This series also includes photographs of the Falcon Watch project from a peregrine falcon observation session at the Sheraton Hotel in Hamilton.

Series consists of records pertaining to the purchase of land by the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club for the use as a nature and wildlife sanctuary. The land became known as the Short Hills Wilderness Area. Records in this series also document the legal correspondence between the former land owner, a hydro electric company and pipeline company regarding the expropriation of a portion of land, as well as debris being left on the property causing damage to the farmland.

Material consists of 5 coloured photographs of the Wood Duck bird [photographer unknown].

Material consists of one coloured photograph entitled, "To the Woodlands Near Grassie in the Fall," featuring a group hike lead by Club member George Meyers. Photograph taken by Club member Phyllis Morrow, October 1981.

Material consists of one coloured photograph entitled, “Little Friend,” Chipmunk, Hilton Falls, Ontario. Photograph taken by Club member Barry Cherriere, September 26, 1977.

Material consists of one coloured photograph featuring John Struger, President (1992-1994), [photographer unknown].

Material consists of one coloured photograph of Club members Glenda Slessor and Lois Evans, [photographer unknown].

Material consists of one coloured photograph featuring Bruce Duncan, President, 1984-1986, [photographer unknown].

Material consists of one mounted coloured photograph of the members of the writing team for the Birds of Hamilton and the Surrounding Areas publication, [photographer unknown]. The back of the photograph contains the names of the individuals in the group.

Series consists of 13 volumes of minute books of the Ladies Benevolent Society. The minutes detail the transactions of Society business as well as the administration of the Aged Women’s Home, with some references to the Hamilton Orphan Asylum as well. Some of the minute books contain the names of the residents of the Aged Women’s Home and specific volumes detail the distribution of relief to individuals and families in various wards, which was provided by the Society over and above the operation of the residence. Some of the minute books are divided into two parts, the first being the minutes of the Ladies’ Benevolent Society or the Aged Women’s Home and then the volume is flipped upside down and the rest of the minute book details the distribution of relief given out to individuals and families in the community. These volumes record the ward number, the type of relief given such as food, wood, clothing, money, etc., as well as any general remarks.