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The Postcard Collection is an artificial collection consisting of over 800 postcards documenting the City of Hamilton and surrounding areas. The collection has been arranged by subjects into 32 series: Advertising, Aldershot, Ancaster, Bartonville, Bridges, Business & Industry, Cemeteries, Centennial Week, Dundas, Farmers' Market, Fire, Greetings, Grimsby Beach, Historic Houses, Military, Mount Hope, Parades, Parks, People, Public & Commercial Buildings, Religion, Rockton, Schools, Sports, Statues, Stoney Creek, Streets, Transportation, Views from Above, Waterdown, Waterfalls, and Waterfront.

Series consist of postcards that showcase Hamilton’s military history, in particular the 91st Highlanders, military parades throughout the city, and the armoury on James Street North.

The series consists of postcards related to the City of Hamilton's parks, including Ainseley, Confederation, Dundurn, Gage, Gore, Lakeland Beach, Landsdowne, Reservoir, the Royal Botanical Gardens, Sam Lawrence, and Woodland.

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 a box of penny postcards from McIlwraith's merchant coal business. The postcards detail messages regarding his business affairs.

Subfonds consists of scrapbooks containing textual records and photographs that document the activities of the Dundurn Junior Chapter of the IODE.

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

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

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

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

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

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "The Hamilton Market," by speaker Michael Quigley.

Material consists of 1 audio recording (topic unknown), by speaker Larry Fletcher.

Material consists of 1 incomplete audio recording of a unspecified meeting.

Material consists of 1 audio recording of a Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society meeting.

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

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

Material consists of 1 audio recording on the "Story of John Herbert Caddy," during the awards presentations.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "The Hess Street School," by speaker Don Oliphant.

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 of the Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society's general meeting.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "The Hamilton Auto Club History," by Dr. Numbers.

Material consists of 1 audio recording of the Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society's annual meeting.

Material consists of 1 audio recording of the Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society's annual meeting.

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

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "Eaton's in Hamilton," by Miss Judith McErval.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "Photography in Victorian Times," by speaker Dennis Missett.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "Adelaide Hoodless," by speaker Cheryl MacDonald.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "Tin Ceilings," by speaker Anne Gillespie.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "Sir John Gibson," by speaker Carolyn Gray.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "The Welland Canal," by speaker Janine Hendricks.

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

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "Dundurn," by speaker Marion MacRae.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "The Finding of the Hamilton and the Scourge," by Captain Archie Hodge.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on the "History of the General Hospital," by Dr. Noonan.

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

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "Ludwick Wideman," by speaker Gordon Thede.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "Colonel McQueen," by speaker Joe Chapman.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "Old Movie Footage Commentary," by speaker John Best.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "The History of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry," by speaker Paul Garrick, during the Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society's Heritage Dinner.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "Reminiscences," by speaker Harvey McCullogh, during the Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society's annual meeting.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "Archives Care," by speaker Linda Sutherland.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "Pioneer Gardens, 1790-1860," by speaker Cindy LeBrocqu.

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

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.

Material consists of 1 audio recording by Margaret Houghton during the Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society's Heritage Dinner.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on the Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society's annual meeting, by Darryl Buckle.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "Early Hamilton Apartments," by Dr. John Weaver.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "The History of St. Joseph's Hospital," by speaker Peggy Savage.

Material consists of 1 audio recording on "The History of MacNab Street Church," by Dr. John Johnson.

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 "Hamilton's Labour History," by Dr. Robert Storey, during the annual meeting of the Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society.

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.

Series consists of scrapbooks containing articles related to the Society or its members, as well as articles on various historical landmarks, people, companies, properties and events. There are also newspaper clippings containing articles on a Hamilton Spectator series called “Out of the Storied Past,” written by Society member Mabel Burkholder. This series also contains 6 video cassette tapes of television coverage of Society events and interviews regarding historical subjects related to the history of Hamilton.

Material consists of a video recording of Newsroom 11's coverage of the Dundurn Party and the Mayor's Swim.

Material consists of a video recording of a Cable 4 Interview (subject unknown).

Material consists of a video recording of Huey Lewis and the Neville Brothers at the Diamond Club, Toronto, Ontario.

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

Material consists of a video recording of a Cable 4 Community Update with Ron Spears.

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 correspondence addressed to TPS executive members, and letters written by TPS executive members to publishers, organizations and poets. The letters predominately relate to promoting the Society’s publication “Tower” to publishers and subscribers; in addition, there are letters from the “Tower” contributors and artists who provided the cover art. The series also consists of invitations to speaking engagements, participation in and the organization of community and literary events, as well as the Society’s response to the City of Hamilton Art’s Task Force in the late 1980s.

Series consists of the minutes and committee reports of the TPS Board, treasurer reports and financial statements, versions of the Society’s constitution, membership lists and samples of the membership form and brochure, as well as the samples of the Society’s stationary.

Series consists of draft submissions of the Society’s publication the “Tower”, a list of poets that were published in the “Tower”, subscription forms for the “Tower” and other Society publications, the TPS newsletter, as well as press releases, and newspaper clippings highlighting the Society. The series also contains video recordings and correspondence related to the televised series “Poetry’s Alive” that aired on Cable 4 in Hamilton.

Series consists of promotional material related to events that the Society hosted such as poetry workshops, speakers, presentations, poetry launches, as well as community events that the Society participated and contributed in organizing. The series also consists of records related to the Society’s 40th, 50th, and 60th anniversary celebrations.

Series consists of written histories of the Society, including a piece on the founder Ida Sutherland Groom, and an essay by Canadian author Peter Bowman.

The fonds consists of hand-written notes for a speech on "Hints on how to see Pictures in Nature", given by Thomas Harrison Wilkinson that was read before the Photographic Section on November 25, 1892.

Series consists of printed annual reports, which includes President’s reports and financial reports, a list of the Board of Directors, and minutes and agendas for Opera Hamilton meetings.

Series consists of correspondence, list of guild members, invitations, and a calendar of events. Guild members included industry professionals and any individuals who sought to represent and support the professional work of opera singers and musicians.

Series consists of fundraising materials, newspaper clippings, Opera Hamilton newsletters, pamphlets, a poster, and subscription materials. The series also consists of publications which include articles pertaining to or mentioning Opera Hamilton.

Series consists of correspondence between Opera Hamilton and potential visiting artists, as well as Boris Brott, performance feedback forms, notes of thanks, an overview of Opera Hamilton’ productions, program addendums from sponsors, typed reviews of performances, show tickets and a study guide. The series also includes Season Guides and Show Programs dating from 1979-2012. Series also consists of video recording of live broadcasts of Opera Hamilton performances on CHCH channel 11, as well as audio recording of performances and rehearsals.

Series consists of lists of the Board of Governors, by-laws, the organization’s constitution and organizational structure. The series also contains a book of by-laws and lists of stock holders.

Series consists of records pertaining to job applications and job descriptions, mailing lists, member lists, standard procedures and surveys. Series also consists of correspondence related to nomination and resignations, resolutions and legal arbitration. Administrative Records also contains reports, contracts, and papers regarding RHCM’s incorporation and royal proclamation. It also consists of a royal proclamation certificate in a gold, ornate frame.

Series consists of documents pertaining to educational functions of RHCM, including teacher lists, staff reports and staff biographical materials. Series also contains class schedules, schedules of fees, programs, course outlines and faculty evaluations. There is material pertaining to convocation ceremonies, adjudicator remarks, faculty evaluations and exams. Series also contains a large fellowship certificate, a graduation hood and 12 photographs of a convocation ceremony.

Series consists of documents pertaining to appraisals, audits, budgets, donations, grants, insurance and taxes. Series also contains material related to the RHCM’s fundraising campaign, including financial campaign materials, canvasser information, patron lists and submissions for funding. A collection of annual financial reports and statements of revenue and expenditure is also included in this series.

Series consists of board meeting minutes and two minute books. Series also contains minutes from annual meetings and various committees including the executive committee, fundraising committee and planning and programming committee. Series also contains annual and committee reports.

Series consists of correspondence related to RHCM’s affiliations, building maintenance and repairs, faculty correspondence, documents related to the RHCM’s instruments, fellowships publicity and sample letterheads. Series also contains correspondence in the form of customer complaints, fundraising dialogues and general correspondence from 1964-1965.

Series consists of brochures, newsletters to parents, newspaper clippings and yearbooks. Series also contains a fact sheet used for fundraising purposes, an interview, script and speeches made by RCHM representatives.

Series consists of the company’s constitution, minutes of the annual meetings, board meetings, executive meetings, general meetings, membership committee meetings and production committee meetings. The series also consists of nominations and resignations, reports of the secretary, social committee and ways and means financial reports. In addition, these are financial records pertaining to donations and grants, invoices, and financial reports for productions and general budgeting. The series contains member lists, member information and member newsletters, as well as an assessment of the Hamilton Opera Company’s new headquarters.

Series consists of notes of thanks, and samples of the company’s business letterheads. The series also contains correspondence related to partnerships and outreach, venue rentals, and the recruitment of a new stage director.

Series consists of auditorium plans, cast lists, rehearsal schedules and performance programs. The series also consists of correspondence related to makeup, costuming and performers, as well as documents outlining sales ideas and rules of resale for tickets.

Series consists of news clippings related to the Hamilton Opera Company and promotional materials for the company’s productions.

Series consists of financial records pertaining to insurance and taxes, formal rental agreements for venues and opera music as well as detailed receipts for expenditures on productions.

Series consists of correspondence pertaining to costume, prop and music rentals for productions, invitations to Hamilton Savoyard events and invitations from other musical groups. Other types of correspondence included in this series includes discussions of venue rentals and notes of thanks. It also contains material used for correspondence, including Hamilton Savoyard envelopes, letterheads and personalized stamps.

Series consists of material related to the creation of productions of the Hamilton Savoyards, including auditorium plans, cast lists, make up guides, rehearsal schedules, scripts and potential opera selections. Series also consists of a selection of opera songbooks and photographs depicting casts in costume on stage.

Series consists of public service announcements, newspaper clippings, proposals and a scrapbook.

Series consists of the organization’s constitution and minutes, as well as correspondence regarding member’s nominations and resignations, and a typed history of the Hamilton Savoyards.

Series consists of administrative records such as by-laws, member cards, membership lists and a minute book listing minutes from executive and annual meetings. The series also consists of member newsletters and other correspondence to members pertaining to upcoming events.

Series consists of performance programs and tickets for performances put on by Hamilton Musical Arts Society.

Series consists of press releases given to the Hamilton Spectator and other outlets.

Series consists of administrative records such as a management and member list, and a document detailing distribution of earnings for each of the group members.

Series consists of correspondence related to performances, including logistic information and correspondence related to performance inquiries, such as prices and availability.

Series consists of news clippings and a small poster advertising the Royal Court Entertainers.

Series consists of various artefacts related to the musical careers of Bernie & Elaine Hughes. The series contains a custom clock with the names Bernie & Elaine around the edges, a Don Messer Memorial Trophy for Fiddle Champion, a Garden of the Gulf Fiddle Festival trophy, an O.C.W.M.C. Trophy and a can of Aero’s Dancing Wax. Series also contains two instruments: a melodica and a ukulele.

Series consists of the audio recordings of Elaine & Bernie Hughes and Smiling Bill McCormack, in various formats. Three sub-series are identified as: CDs, LP (45) and LPs.

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Bernie & Elaine Hughes – Favourite Songs
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Bernie & Elaine Hughes – Merritt Hall, Ancaster, Ont. 1967
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Bernie & Elaine Hughes and the Mountain City Playboys – Live at the Jockey Club 1963
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The Country Music of Bernie & Elaine Hughes
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Elaine Hughes – On with The Show
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Smiling Bill – Songs and Music of Smiling Bill
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Smiling Bill and Elaine Hughes – Traditional Country
HPL_01110_00008
25th Anniversary Jamboree in Honour of Bernie Hughes
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Bernie & Elaine Hughes – Stop Before We Start (Ollie Strong)
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Bernie & Elaine Hughes – The Country Music of Bernie & Elaine Hughes
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Smiling Bill – Songs and Music of Smiling Bill

Series consists of a certificate for a Gold Record Award, given to Bernie Hughes, and a typed autobiographical document written by Elaine Hughes about her life and musical career.