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Series consists of documentation pertaining to the history of Wesleyan Ladies' College, including a paper by Louise M. Griffith, whose father, W.P. Wright, taught at Wesleyan, a paper and handwritten notes by Freda F. Waldon, and the act to incorporate the college (1861).

Material consists of one photograph of Robert and Marion on their wedding day, August 6, 1949.

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

Subfonds consists of records pertaining to the activities of the Fessenden Chapter of the IODE, as documented in a minute book.

Series consists of minute books for meetings of the Municipal Chapter, including subseries for house committee and property committee meetings, as well as a subseries for the Khaki Club, which documents the Municipal Chapter's contributions to the Khaki Club. Minute books are arranged by type of meeting, then chronologically by date of meeting.

Series consists of minute books for meetings of the Malcolm Crerar Aviation Chapter.

Series consists of minute books for meetings of the Emma Frances Pratt Chapter.

Series consists of a minute book, which includes a membership list, for the Admiral Percy W. Nelles Chapter.

Series consists of administrative records including information on the history of the Board of Trade, the Constitution and Act to Incorporate the Board of Trade of the City of Hamilton, acts and petitions, revised constitution and by-laws, member ship lists, a membership application and fee schedule, a freight rate and operations log, meeting minutes and agendas for the Board of Directors, annual reports, records for the Ancaster and Dundas divisions of the Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Constitution and Bylaws of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Series consists of photographs of various members of the Lewis Family, including a family portrait, as well as photographs of Thomas and Ann Lewis, Eleanor Lewis, Flora Lewis and Julia Arthur. The series also contains 2 miniature framed paintings of Thomas and Eleanor Lewis, which are attributed to artist Hannah Rusk Kelly.

Subseries consists of various photographs of actress Julia Arthur posing in costume, acting on stage, as well as engaging in activities such as reading.

Series consists of letters of appreciation from various organizations, agencies and individuals such as hospitals, nursing homes, shelters and grateful parents, for Jimmy Lomax’s Santa visits and his distribution of toys and items from Operation Santa Claus, letters of donation, Christmas and thank you cards, as well as letters to Santa. Many of the letters mention and appreciate Jimmy’s kindness and generosity towards the less fortunate in society. Some of the cards and letters were also addressed to the Lomax family, including his wife Susan, and his son Ryan, for their part in Operation Santa Claus role-playing as Mrs. Claus and Santa Junior.

Subseries consists of records of the Junior Audubon Club, which was a club for children interested in nature and wildlife preservation. The material includes a record book consisting of the lists of schools and teachers involved in the Club, meeting minutes and bird club statistical records. In 1986, this club partnered with the Royal Botanical Gardens to form the Hamilton Junior Naturalists’ Club to instill in children a life-long appreciation and respect for the environment and the natural world. This subserie also includes photographs from the Junior Club program Worm Watch that took place at the Royal Botanical Gardens Nature Centre in 2000.

Series consists of three undated militia muster rolls including one for Captain Hatt’s Company of Volunteers of the 5th Lincoln and 2nd York Militia, which lists the names of the soldiers including Daniel McAfee and Sergeant Angus McAfee, a muster roll of Captain James Durand’s 2nd Flank Company of the 5th Lincoln Militia, which also lists Sergeant Angus McAfee and Daniel McAfee, and a roll call of Captain Andrew Kerby’s Company. There is also a partial pay list of the 5th Lincoln Militia dated December 25, 1812 to May 24, 1813, for Sergeants Angus McAfee and George Hughson, Regimental Orders from Fort Detroit dating from 1809, a Military Return for Lieutenant Robert Young’s Company, First Haldimand Militia dated June 4, 1841, detailing the number of men present on parade, absent with leave, absent without leave, and absent due to sickness, as well as a travel authorization pass for Angus McAfee, given at the police office in Montreal, Quebec, dated February 4, 1814.

Series consists of records pertaining to business transactions, including mortgage documents, release of trusts and trustees, promissory notes, investment statements, cash statements, receipts and an agreement regarding apprenticeship.

Subseries consists of land ownership materials, including land grants and deeds, records documenting the transfer of land ownership, such as an indenture between George Hamilton and David Farley regarding land in Hamilton, and land grants for the Township of Harvey. Subseries also contains a memorial deed of partition, leases, a petition for a claim on land lots, a certificate of a land survey, notices for sale of properties, receipts for payment of taxes and rents, acknowledgements for receipts of land and money, as well as correspondence and lot surveys concerning the town of Preston, Ontario.

Subseries consists of property records including, land grants and deeds, leases, searches for lot title deeds, land lots, and releases of liens on land.

The material in the fonds consists of four volumes of administrative records pertaining to the Hamilton Branch of the Soldiers' Aid Commission. Two of the volumes are attendance books, including an undated book listing all the soldiers who attended dinners hosted by the Soldiers Aid Commission upon returning from overseas, as well as a meeting attendance book. There are also two volumes of meeting minutes for the Ontario Minutes Soldiers' Aid Commission, Hamilton Branch, dated December 1916 to October 1921, and November 1921 to November 1928.

Series consists of two original draft manuscripts written by Thomas McIlwraith. The first manuscript is for the "Birds of Ontario" [n.d.], which is a concise account of every species of bird known to have been found in Ontario, along with a description of the nests and eggs. The second manuscript is the "Birds Observed in the Vicinity of Hamilton" [1860].

Series consists of 3 volumes of Registers of Names of the children admitted to the institution, dated 1848 to 1869, 1848 to 1886, and 1874 to 1914, as well as 1 volume of orphan apprenticeships, dated 1881-1913.

Series consists of meeting minutes for the Active Service Canteen from May 2, 1941 to November 8, 1944. The minutes include items such as nominations of officers, establishment of rules and regulations for the canteen, the patrons, and the volunteers, a volunteer application form, rules and procedures for volunteer duties, schedules and attire, the creation of various committees such as the entertainment committee, the purchasing committee, the magazine committee and the visiting committee, the daily operations of the canteen, issues arising from volunteers or patrons, canteen finances, food and beverage pricing and menu items, as well as equipment inventories and repairs. This series also consists of two canteen administration logbooks. The first one is dated January 26, 1943 to March 19, 1945, and records instructions, suggestions, criticisms, complaints, item breakages, as well as any essential equipment repairs and replacement. The members were asked to enter their comments, sign and date the entry. One of the entries includes a comment about stretching butter with cream due to the rationing of certain foods during the war. There is also a newspaper clipping pasted into the book with positive feedback about the canteen from a navy sailor stationed in Hamilton. The second canteen logbook dates from 1941 to 1945 and has sections divided by letter tabs, which record the administrative operations of the canteen mostly by subject alphabetically, rather than by chronological date. Subjects include, but are not limited to, committees, donations, equipment, meetings, purchases, suggestions, supplies, transportation and volunteers. The book has a number of loose-leaf pages throughout, but also a number added at the end of the volume, including a few newspaper clippings about the canteen.

File consists of photographs of Wright Fruit Company, established in April 1927 by chief shareholders, Solomon Wright and Percy Wright. Wright Fruit Company carried on a wholesale and commission business originally from 25 York Street, with other facilities at 77 MacNab Street North and 31 York Street in Hamilton. Facilities included climate-controlled ripening rooms for items such as tomatoes that arrived green and took up to two weeks to ripen enough for sale.

Series consists of documentation on the history of the Bruce Trail, by-laws, meeting minutes and agendas from committee meetings, board of directors meetings and annual general meetings, as well as annual reports, policies and procedures for the protection of privacy, a director's handbook and documentation on a hike committee.

Series consists of letters written by Robert Lawrence to his wife, Marion, while he was stationed overseas during the Second World War, and when he was employed as a travelling salesman throughout Southern Ontario. Marion began corresponding with Robert on the request of his father Blackwell Lawrence, who she met while working the lunch counter at the Federal Five and Dime Restaurant on Ottawa Street North, Hamilton.

Series consists of minutes books for meetings of the St. Cecilia Chapter.

Series consists of minute books for meetings of the 67th University Battery Chapter.

Series consists of minute books for meetings of the Princess Marina Chapter. A membership list is included with minute books.

Series consists of a minute book for meetings of the General Sir Archibald Wavell Chapter. Series includes membership book for the chapter.

Series consists of minute books, which include lists of executive officers, for the Heroes of Dieppe Chapter.

Series consists of a minute book for meetings of the Island of Malta Chapter.

Series consists of a scrapbook, which includes photographs, newspaper clippings and other material pertaining to the activities of the Dundurn Junior Chapter.

Series consists of a minute book for meetings of the Fessenden Chapter held May 1900 to January 1902. The minute book contains correspondence pertaining to the chapter's request to become the Municipal Chapter of Hamilton.

Series consists of records pertaining to business transactions, including mortgage documents, a debenture register containing debentures issued by the Township of Barton to various individuals and organizations, promissory notes, receipts and statements of costs, accounts and payments, authorizations of payments and non-payments, bonds, bank drafts and cheques, copyright and patent documents, statements and agreements on partnerships, as well as tenders and agreements for work and renovations.

File consists of photographs pertaining to Firth Brothers clothing store, located at 106 James Street North, where Norman F. Firth began his clothing business in 1909, including a photograph of a tailor and another of an exhibit booth at the 1949 Hamilton Industrial Fair held at the Hamilton armouries.

Series consists of an original Day Book for the First Battalion Incorporated Militia No. 2 Company, specifically Captain Brown’s Company, dated 1840, which records the financial accounts and transactions of the soldiers, including canteen purchases of items such as clothing, boots, clay pipes, plates and cups, cutlery, brushes and combs, razors, shaving boxes, soap, towels, and blacking to polish boots. There is a separate page for each soldier which records the items along with the date, and in some cases, indicates the desertion status of some of the soldiers. The series also consists of an original account ledger for the First Battalion Incorporated Militia No. 3 Company, dating from 1842-1843, which records the amount of pay and allowances for each soldier. There are also a few acquittance rolls for Captain Leonard, Captain Tench and Captain Brown’s Companies, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Sir Allan Napier MacNab, which record the names, ranks, signatures, pay, credits and debts of each soldier, and in some cases, the articles in their possession. The series also includes some monthly clearance returns, which record similar information such as the names, ranks and signatures of each soldier, their possessions, debts and credits, as well as any remarks from the captains, including desertions. Some of the records in this series are originals, and some are photocopies of original documents.

Series consists of records pertaining to the administrative operations of the Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society, including the Society’s Constitution and by-laws, executive officer’s lists, duties and guidelines, minutes for regular, executive and annual meetings, president’s reports, loan and transfer of ownership agreements for historical material, as well as 2 administrative seals, one belonging to the former Wentworth Historical Society, and one belonging to the Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society. There is also one stamp with the inscription, “Property of Wentworth Historical Society, Hamilton, Ontario.” The series also contains a file with 4 photographs of past presidents and executive members of the Society for the years 1982, 1983, 1988 and 1989.

Material consists of a video recording of Cable 4 television coverage of the Garden Party featuring B.J. Coyle with S.R. Leslie and Darryl Buckle, and the Strathcona Reunion.

Series consists of a minute book for meetings of the St. Elizabeth Chapter.

Series consists of minute books for meetings of the Paardeburg Chapter, containing information about the activities of the chapter, including photographs of an event at Civic Stadium, paperwork documenting the ceremonial presentation of the colours of the South African Boer War Veterans to the Paardeburg Chapter, and legal paperwork pertaining to the establishment of a bursary at McMaster University.

Series consists of minute books for meetings of the General Allenby Chapter. Minute books include a membership list and a chapter chronology.

Series consists of minute books for meetings of the Queen Elizabeth Chapter.

Series consists of minute books for meetings of the Princess Margaret Rose Chapter of the IODE.

Series consists of administrative records including a meeting minute book containing the proceedings of the Managing Committee of the Hamilton and Gore Mechanics’ Institute. The minutes contain a list of officers including Sir Allan Napier MacNab, M.P.P., as Patron, and Colin Campbell Ferrie, M.P.P., (who would become the first mayor of Hamilton), as President, as well as positions for treasurer, librarian, secretaries and the names of the Managing Committee members. The minutes include the establishment of the name of the Institute, the drawing up of the constitution, the solicitation of subscriptions of money and books, membership recruitment and fees, the rules and regulations, the search for locations for the Institute, expenditures, book selections and recommendations, the cataloguing of books, the circulation of books and materials, the purchasing of furniture for the reading rooms, as well as the types of events held at the Institute such as lectures and classes. The volume entries are dated March 5, 1839 to February 24, 1851. There are also some typewritten notes and transcriptions from the minute book. The series also contains a Register of Members and Books Loaned, dated 1862-1864, which records the names of the members, the number of books borrowed and the date of return. The series also contains loose-leaf documents including three copies of the Rules and Regulations of the Library of the Hamilton and Gore Mechanics’ Institute. The document lists the hours of operation for lending and receiving books, the number of materials loaned to members, the fines levied for late returns and damaged materials, as well as the responsibilities of the superintendent to ensure that the rules are observed, the fines are collected, the books are kept in good order and in the proper place, and that a report is made to the Managing Committee as to the state of the Institute’s collection. The series also contains a few membership cards and subscriptions, the terms of subscription and membership fees, some lending cards, which correspond to specific members and indicate the time period the item can be loaned before a fine is imposed including time periods of 7, 10 and 12 days, as well as an annual election card sent to a member requesting their vote on the individuals running for various offices of the Institute including the position of president, vice-president and managing directors for the year 1860.

Series consists of records containing documentation on the history of the Hamilton Poetry Centre and includes two copies of the organization's Draft Statement, an original, signed copy of the Hamilton Poetry Centre Constitution, as well as documents outlining the tasks and responsibilities of the Executive Committee.

The series consists of twenty hand-written journals by Robert Livingstone describing his reflections on major events such as royal visits, the Depression, World War Two and the Korean War, as well as entries on the weather, work, home, leisure life and relationships with family and friends.

Series consists of a one-page letter with accompanying reminiscences. The letter, dated July 23, 1903 was written by Thomas L. Kinrade, to W.C. Morton of Hamilton, Ontario. The four accompanying pages are Thomas L. Kinrade's reminiscences about the militia during the Fenian Raids in 1866 including a reference to Isaac Buchanan, a prominent Hamilton citizen. Other memories include the Central Public School “sheds” that were located along the streets near the school, religious instruction in public schools, as well as thoughts about a former principal of Central Public School, Archibald McCallum, who served from 1858-1870.

Subseries consists of photographic negatives of the B.I.A [city unknown], and the Garden Club.

Material consists of one coloured photograph of the Halton EcoFest event that took place on April 1, 2005, featuring Ernie Kuchmeister, the President of the Bruce Trail Association.

Series consists of two reports by White, Mossop & Erling Limited Consulting Engineers prepared in 1968 on the proposed specifications for the revisions to the power distribution system and alterations to the boiler house. There is also one mortgage report dated 1 January 1918 by The Hamilton Cotton Company Limited to Charles Sumner Scott and George Lynch-Staunton trustees.

Series consists of minute books for meetings of the Margaret Gage Burkholder Chapter of the IODE. Minute books include a list of regents and a chapter history.

Series consists of minute books for the meetings of the Wentworth Chapter (known as the Bertram Hooper Chapter prior to 1930).

Series consists of textual records pertaining to the history of the Stanley Baldwin Chapter.

Series consists of a minute book (1939-1944) and membership list for the Jennie Herald Greening Junior Chapter.

Series consists of minute books, which include agendas, meeting minutes, and membership lists for the Lucy Morrison Chapter of the IODE.

Series consists of minute books, which include a membership list for the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Chapter.

Series consists of minute books for meetings of the Colonel James Chisholm Chapter.

The Hamilton AIDS Network for Dialogue and Support (HANDS) was founded in 1986 by Suzie Robinson, Michael Johnstone, David Des Jardins, John Vogel, and Dr. Jay Browne who were dedicated volunteers. HANDS was a registered charitable community-based organization that provided HIV and AIDS related education and support services to the Hamilton-Wentworth and Burlington area. HANDS distributed educational materials, published regular newsletters, had an information and support line and organized events such as the Speakers’ Bureau. They were also a member of the Canadian AIDS Society and the Ontario AIDS Network. HANDS changed its name to Hamilton AIDS Network in 1992 and is now known as The AIDS Network.

Series consists of agendas, meeting minutes, correspondence, reports, manuals, the HANDS, HANDS Volunteer, and Hamilton AIDS Network newsletters, and pamphlets. This series also contains records on the development of Hamilton’s first palliative care hospice facility, AIDS Prevention Task Force and Anonymous Testing working groups.

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.

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

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.

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.

File consists of photographs of the Shoe Clinic Ltd. at 55 King Street East.

Subfonds consists of minute books, a corresponding secretary's book, a chapter history for the Emma Frances Pratt Chapter, and a scrapbook.

Series consists of award certificates received by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the region of Hamilton-Wentworth, as well as records on the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Convention Ambassador Awards. The series includes 2 contact sheets of the convention including images of award recipients and various tables, as well as a photograph of the award recipients for the year 1990.

Series contains local newspaper articles that feature the Hamilton Poetry Centre and local poets, as well as one copy of the New Hamilton Weekly Magazine (December 17, 1990 issue).

Series consists of photographs taken by various members of the Hamilton Naturalists' Club.

This series includes artifacts from the Hamilton United Gay Societies (HUGS) and Hamilton Gay and Lesbian Alliance (HGALA) such as the HUGS/HGALA Honour Roll plaque, HUGS buttons, and t-shirts while other materials are Pride-related.

File consists of photographs of equipment, vehicles and facilities of businesses in the Hamilton area.

File consists of Waldon’s notes from a conversation with Rev. Calvin McQuesten, of Hamilton, on his grandfather, Dr. Calvin McQuesten (1801-1885).

Series consists of a collection of original photographs, photograph prints, contact sheets and negatives including glass plate negatives, of various people, places, buildings, companies, parks, monuments, landscapes, beach scenes, historic sites, streetscapes, transportation, and events such as celebrations, ceremonies and parades, all relating to Hamilton and its history. Some of these images were donated to the Society and others were collected by various members. Many of these images were used in Society publications such as “Around and About Hamilton, 1785-1985”, and “Hamilton: Panorama of Our Past.” This series also contains 13 postcards with photograph images. There is no image file list for this material.

Series consists a bible, and various books and pamphlets, including informational pamphlets about flag anniversaries and commemorative flag-raising; souvenir and commemorative pamphlets; a catalogue of photograph and painting reproductions offered by the IODE to schools for educational use; meeting minutes for annual national meetings, and a record of post-graduate scholarship holders for 1920-1940.

This series highlights postcards depicting Hamilton’s rail industry, including images such as the Grand Trunk Railway station and Terminal Station.

Series consists of annual catalogues for Wesleyan Ladies' College, which contain lists of courses offered, faculty members, graduates and current students, as well as information about fees, student and alumnae associations, etc.

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

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

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

File consists of photographs of products, displays, exhibits and showrooms for various businesses in Hamilton.

Material consists of 1 audio cassette recording (topic unknown), by speaker Reverend Ferris.

Series consists of a photograph of the 1938-1939 Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Young Men’s Section. The names of the men are added under the inset of their image. The photo has been encapsulated.

Series includes but is not limited to, correspondence and poems, and was possibly used to house all current papers before they were filed into other more specific subject files at a later date by members of the Hamilton Poetry Centre Executive.

Series consists of 4 scrapbooks. The two earlier scrapbooks contain information from when the Club was called the Hamilton Bird Protection Society and include newspaper articles, correspondence, photographs, meeting announcements, and programs for lectures and events. The third scrapbook contains information on the sanctuaries held by the Club, and photographs of the Spooky Hollow and Short Hills Wilderness Sanctuaries. The fourth scrapbook contains mostly newspaper articles of press coverage on the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club.

Series consists of photographs, negatives and slides of various events, locations, and people involved with the lesbian and gay groups as well as Michael Johnstone’s personal photographs. These records include the Hamilton United Gay Societies (HUGS)/Hamilton Gay and Lesbian Alliance (HGALA) Honour Roll Dinners from 1988 to 1992, Pride in Toronto and Pride 2000 in Hamilton, Festival ’91, HUGS Social Events such as the HUGS Corn Roast, garage sales, and the HUGS 10th anniversary dance and Meetings and Locations such as the opening of the HUGS Community Centre. The negatives and slides are of photographs in this series.

Contains subseries:
11.1 – HUGS/HGALA Honour Roll Dinners
11.2 – Pride
11.3 – Festival ‘91
11.4 – HUGS Social Events
11.5 – Meetings and Locations
11.6 – Events and People
11.7 – Negatives and Slides

Material consists of one coloured photograph entitled, “Columbine” – Hill Falls, Ontario. Photograph taken by Club member Barry Cherriere, Fall 1977.

File consists of photographs of trucks, equipment and buildings of businesses in the Hamilton area.

Series consists of business transaction records for Hamilton chapters of the IODE, including a bank book, cheques and receipts, as well as records documenting donations made to the Jamaica Earthquake Relief Fund.

Subfonds consists of the following series: minute books, annual reports, and scrapbooks.

File consists of correspondence between Waldon and Helen E. Nelles, of Niagara Falls, Ontario, on the article in Ontario History on Mary Electa Adams by E. Pomeroy, and on Mrs. Griffith.

This series contains postcards depicting prominent Hamiltonian buildings through the 20th Century. They range from buildings as old as the Bank of British North America building, to New City Hall.

This subseries are of photographs from the second to the fifth Honour Roll Dinners. The first Honour Roll Dinner was held on November 26, 1986 at Fazari Brothers Restaurant, 228 King St. West. The Honour Roll was awarded to Susie Robinson. There is no photographic record of this dinner.