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The fonds consists of correspondence concerning the 90th anniversary of the company regarding the draft history entitled "1853 -- 90 Years of Progress -- 1943" pertaining to Grafton & Co. Ltd. office in Dundas. In addition there is administrative records, particular order forms and promotional material. The donation also consists of photographs of employees, interior of the mailroom, offices, and manufacturing plant, as well as an illuminated text from the employees to the Mr. James B. Grafton on the occasion of the company's 50th anniversary.

Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Correspondence and Invoices

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1942-1946

Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Series consists of letter correspondence and order forms correspondence between Grafton & Co. Ltd. and advertising company R.C. Smith & Son. Most of the letters discuss advertising slogans, logos, and information regarding the 90th anniversary of the company.

Promotional Material

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Series consists of 2 drafts of the Grafton & Co. Ltd. logo, 2 victory loan advertisements, 1 war poster, 2 general advertisements, advertisement blurbs, 1 text of 90th Anniversary Souvenir Booklet.

Photographs

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Series consists of photographs of employees, interior of the mailroom, offices, and Dundas manufacturing plant. Photo studios include: The Roy Studio, bob. brown studios, Bill Barrett, Rapid Grip and Batten Limited, Walker Studio, Donald V. Monk, and Superior Engravers.

Unidentified man.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

J. F. Hickey.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Unidentified man “L Col”.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

John A. MacLennan, Manager of Grafton’s Hamilton Branch.

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1943

Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Unidentified man.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Unidentified man.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Unidentified man.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Jas. Vic Cord.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

F.A. Smith and J.R. Mountford

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

F.A. Smith and J.R. Mountford, wearing one overcoat, June 29, 1944. Back of the photo reads “Topcoat made by Grafton & Co., Ltd. for man in Woodstock, weight 465 pounds, waist 66”. F.A. Smith and J.R. Mountford of the Woodstock Branch, quite comfortable in this coat".

C. L. Chappel, Dundas Branch.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

B.C. Parker, manager of Woodstock Grafton’s.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Lorne E. Conway.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by bob. brown studios.

Unidentified man.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Bauslaugh, Brantford, Ontario.

Unidentified group in Grafton’s.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Bottom right corner states “By Black”.

Wilfred Johnson of Hamilton.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

D.V. Cameron, Work Department.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

T. Rich, Men’s Clothing Department.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

W. C. Hughes, Peterborough Branch.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Portrait by The Roy Studio, Peterborough.

F. Scandrett, Maintenance Department.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

W. J. Hennessey, Men’s Furnishing Department.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

H. T. Boyd, Stock Room Clerk.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

W. D. Kearney of Advertising-Display.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

June Harding, Office.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

T.E. Lodge, Men’s Furnishing Department.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

Helen M. MacDonald, Office.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

G.M. Whitcroft, Boy’s Clothing Department.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

H.R. Hallman, Men’s Clothing Department.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

Ruth A. Lindsay, Cashier.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

Anne M. Storie, Clerk.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

R.F. Chaloner, Tailor.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

H.L. Boam, Tailor.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

R.J. Nopper, Work Department.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

G.J. Loughlin, Men’s Furnishing Department.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

Velda M. Fisher, Office.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

Maisie A. Taylor, Clerk.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

J. Lantz, Men’s Furnishing Department.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Bill Barrett, London.

Unidentified woman.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Rapid Grip and Batten Limited, Toronto.

H.L. Conway.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph prepared for lithography by Walker Studio, Brantford.

Unidentified man.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Note on back “if reproduced, please credit Donald V. Monk”.

L.E. Conway.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph by Walker Studio.

Unidentified man.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Studio portrait by G. F. Crawford, Hamilton.

Unidentified man and woman.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Photograph prepared for lithography. The back of the photo states “Mrs. Grafton’s Office”. Photograph by Rapid Grip and Batten Limited, Toronto.

Interior of workroom with unidentified men and women working.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Unidentified man.

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Part of Grafton & Co. Ltd.

Back of the picture states “Must be returned to Grafton and Co Ltd Dundas Ont”. Picture prepared for lithography by Superior Engravers.

Hamilton Cotton Company Limited

Fonds
1918 - 1968

The donation consists of two reports by White, Mossop & Erling Limited Consulting Engineers prepared in 1968 on the proposed specifications of the revisions to power distribution system and alterations to the boiler house for work at the Hamilton Cotton Company Limited facilities, as well as a mortgage dated 1 January 1918. In addition, the donation consists of photographs showing the manufacturing process from the raw material to the finished product, as well as photographs of employees and other cotton mills throughout Ontario.

Manuscript: Hamilton Harbour 1826-1901

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Part of Brookes, Ivan S.

Series consists of Ivan Brookes’ unpublished manuscript for Hamilton Harbour 1826-1901. The manuscript includes maps, drawings, photographs, and chapters.

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