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Series consists of correspondence from various locales in Ontario, such as Lindsay, Port Hope, London, Kingston, Peterborough, Glasgow, West Flamborough, Elora, Toronto, and Hamilton, predominantly regarding the sale of land and mortgage payments. A letter addressed to Major Logie from Gordon includes a lock of hair.

Series consists of general correspondence such as thank you cards and notes, as well as several letters written to members of the Hamilton Poetry Centre Executive, and letters written by members to other organizations and individuals. The letters predominantly consist of requests regarding author and poetry readings, the organization of poetry events, as well as correspondence that promotes and raises the profile of the Hamilton Poetry Centre in the community. This file includes a letter from Margaret Atwood (April 27, 1987) declining an invitation to read. The series also consists of tax correspondence between members of the Hamilton Poetry Centre and the Canada Council regarding T4 slips and grant funding.

Series consists of various types of correspondence including a copy of a bulk mail letter from the Levy Brothers Company Limited sent to various jewellery stores and suppliers, announcing the new 1949 edition of the Reference Book for Canadian Jewelers, which was a reference guide for customer purchases, an unused business envelope from the last address of the company at 25 Main Street West, 2 post cards from 1872 addressed to the Levy Brothers, a few letters pertaining to upcoming annual meetings, 2 letters from the Levy Brothers Company Limited to the Bank of Montreal regarding the company accounts, and 2 framed correspondence from the War Time Prices and Trade Board to Levy Brothers Company Limited, regarding Herman H. Levy and his services to the board as the Administrator of Jewellery. The series also contains a correspondence copy book which records the letters sent to various customers and suppliers regarding goods, item requests, payments, etc., as well as loose leaf correspondence from customers. Some of the correspondence seems to be in German, although the writing is difficult to decipher.

Series consists of correspondence related to the activities of the IODE and matters of interest to the organization, including the announcement of the Armistice (WWI), infringement of the IODE constitution, and parcels (containing clothing, bedding, and foodstuffs) sent overseas by Hamilton chapters of the IODE. Included is correspondence related to the involvement of the Claremont Chapter in the school "adoption" program. Series also contains address books, accompanied by secretaries notes and correspondence.

Series consists of correspondence regarding the chapter's educational work with local schools, donations to schools, and bestowal of awards to students, including the W. Eileen Kerr Award given annually to the student who has achieved the highest standing in grade 12 and intends to continue on to grade 13. Correspondence includes information about Frontier College, a private adult education organization, located in Toronto, focusing on basic language and citizenship studies.

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 Freda F. Waldon's correspondence regarding Wesleyan Ladies' College, including a letter published in Saturday Night newspaper requesting information about Wesleyan from graduates and descendant of graduates. Correspondents include : Professor R.C. Archibald, Mount Allison Memorial Library, Sackville, N.B ; Annie E. Barker, Toronto ; Mrs. R.L. Charles, Toronto ; Dr. William Colgate, Toronto ; Mamie L. Cunningham, Toronto ; Mrs. W.S. Dingman, Toronto ; Mrs. L.C. Harvey, Brownsville ; Col. G.W.F. Johnston, Montreal ; Helen E. Nelles, Niagara Falls, Ontario ; Elsie Pomeroy, Toronto ; Mrs. F.G. Purchase, Beamsville ; Rev. F.L. Barber, Victoria University, Toronto ; Professor C.B. Sissons, Victoria University, Toronto ; Mr. Douglas G. Townsend, Hamilton ; Mrs. D.G. Williams, Aurora ; and Mrs. E.N. Wright, Port Arthur. A few newspaper clippings about the college, its students and the Senior Literary Society accompany the correspondence.

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.

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 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 general correspondence and representative correspondence pertaining to the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. Included in this series is an undated note from an individual who enclosed a Hamilton Chamber of Commerce medallion (no ribbon attached). The medallion is dated 1864 and the sender of the note felt the Chamber would like to have this item. The Chamber responded by letter dated 1955, thanking the sender.

Series consists of correspondence records separated into subseries, including general correspondence, correspondence regarding taxation and funding requests, the Stoney Creek Battlefield monument, Battlefield House and Park grounds, Battlefield House furnishings, the Niagara Parks Commission, and the restoration of Dundurn Castle.

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.

Series consists of correspondence to and from various individuals including a letter written by Angus McAfee and his brother-in-law George Hughson, to his wife and George’s sister, Thamen, dated July 2, 1812 in Niagara, Ontario, informing her that he is well and giving his prediction that a truce is imminent, a letter written by Samuel McAfee to his brother Angus letting him know he is well and updating him on a skirmish he was involved in with the Americans, dated at Queenston, May 26, 1813, a letter [copy of orders] to Angus McAfee from Brigadier General John Vincent, dated June 10, 1813, correspondence from Angus McAfee to the Colonels and other officers of the late 5th Lincoln and 2nd York Militia, making a claim for payment of which he feels he did not receive for some of his military service, dated October 14, 1818, and a letter of response from N. Coffin of the Adjutant Office, to Angus, dated May 3, 1819. The series also consists of some military correspondence from a later time period pertaining to a Lieutenant John A. Nelles, including General Orders written to Lieutenant Nelles of the 1st Haldimand Regiment Militia, Nelles Settlement, Grand River, dated May 24, 1830, ordering him to report to a muster call and prepare the militia companies for training, as well as an invitation from Lieutenant-Colonel Davis and Officers of the 37th, to Lieutenant Nelles, requesting his company at a dinner held at the Battalion Shed, dated October 10, 1867. There is also some general correspondence from the Hamilton Spectator to Justus A. Griffin (President of the Wentworth Historical Society), with an enclosure from Nathaniel Hughson McAfee, dated February 5, 1903, mentioning that the subscriber to their newspaper asked to have documents forwarded to the president of the Wentworth Historical Society, and requesting the president to contact him, dated February 6, 1903. The letter from Nathaniel Hughson McAfee is a short note mentioning he has in his possession some historical papers pertaining to his family and their service in the War of 1812. He also mentions his family were United Empire Loyalists and that he has connections to other Loyalists such as his grandfather, Nathaniel Hughson and his grandmother, Colonel Land’s sister. The final piece of correspondence in the series is a longer letter from Nathaniel Hughson McAfee to Justus A. Griffin, providing the details of the papers he was donating along with more information about his family and their service in the War of 1812. Nathaniel’s father was Sergeant Angus McAfee and Daniel and Samuel were his uncles.

Series consists of a letter dated February 15, 1943, written by R.C.A.F. member, George [Freer?], who was stationed in Mont-Joli, Quebec while taking an air gunner course. He wrote to the canteen personnel to let them know he would soon be coming to Hamilton on leave (furlough). His letter expresses his hope that he will meet and get acquainted with a local Hamilton girl. George describes his physical characteristics and includes a photograph, which he hopes canteen staff will show to some of the girls, who would be willing to write to him before he arrives. The photograph is an image of George and his sister and the writing on the reverse side says, “My sister and I, taken in Hamilton this Christmas. Sorry I didn’t have one of myself alone.” The series also consists of a Canadian Pacific Telegram written to Mrs. W. A. Gilmour, one of the Board of Directors of the Canteen, suggesting prices for sandwiches, cokes and meat pies to sell at the canteen, dated August 18, 1941, a letter of recognition and appreciation to canteen volunteers from Olga Wigle, Chairman of the Women’s Division Canteen Committee, thanking them for a job well done at the end of their first year running the canteen, and for making it a success, dated April 27, 1942, as well as an undated and unsigned letter from the individual who submitted the first annual report on the canteen coffee shop, which mentions the success of the canteen. There are also two invitations, one for an upcoming Annual Meeting held February 21, 1945, and one for a buffet supper held at the canteen on November 16 [year unknown], as well as one appreciation card dated November 16, 1945, from the Directors and Executives of the Active Service Canteen, to Miss Agnes Hay, for her assistance in maintaining the happiness and morale of the men serving in the military.

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 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 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 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.

This series contains correspondence between the Hamilton Cricket club and its members and other cricket clubs, prominent Ontarians, and other institutions such as Ridley College, and the former Mimico Institute for the Insane. For preservation purposes, material is encapsulated.

Series consists of handwritten letters addressed to Mrs. Victor Ross, President of the Hospital Committee of the Paardeburg Chapter, expressing gratitude for the chapter's contributions to hospitals.

Series consists of correspondence documenting the activities of the Lucy Morrison Chapter.

Subseries consists of letter correspondence regarding the site of the Stoney Creek Battlefield monument, reports and finances, government grant funding, member resignations, meeting attendance, and bank correspondence regarding the inactive status of the account.

Series consists of various types of correspondence including general correspondence, correspondence regarding the construction and maintenance of battlefield monuments, correspondence and notes regarding Indigenous peoples such as the Attawandaron people [Neutral Confederacy], and the location of an Indigenous village called Tinawatawa, as well as correspondence, notes and a map pertaining to French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle, who landed in the Burlington Bay area in the 17th century.

Series consists of a note from jailor, Dennis Malone, indicating he received from Sergeant Morin of the 1st Battalion Incorporated Militia, prisoners Henry Henry and Patrick Farrell, privates in the above regiment, dated at Hamilton, January 4, 1839, a note written by William Winder, Surgeon, 1st Battalion Incorporated Militia, stating that he has examined Private Joseph Forster of No. 8 Company and determined that he is fit to undergo the sentence of solitary confinement meted out by court martial, dated at Hamilton, June 21, 1839, as well as a letter written by [W.B. Roberts?], to the officer commanding the guards, mentioning that he visited the Town and Ordinance Guard by day and night and found the sentries to be on alert at their posts, dated at Hamilton, October 15, 1842. All the documents in this series are original.

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.

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 general letter correspondence as well as draft letters, mostly from the Women’s Wentworth Historical Society to its members and external organizations, as well as some addressed to the Society from other historical societies and individuals. The correspondence includes condolences on deaths of members or those connected to the Society, confirmation of attendance at upcoming meetings, appreciation for guest speakers’ appearances, the acceptance of executive officer roles, resignations from the Society, membership inquiries, genealogical research inquiries from the public, interest from the public in Battlefield House, the monument, and the Battle of Stoney Creek, and appreciation for restoration work completed and donations received. The series includes a formal letter sent to the Right Honourable Lord Byng, of Vimy, Governor General and Commander in Chief of the Dominion of Canada, from the Society extending a welcome to him and his wife, Lady Byng, and mentioning the historical significance of the area of Stoney Creek to the formation of Canada. The letter also welcomes Lady Byng as the honourary President of the Society, dated April 10, 1922. There is also some correspondence regarding Chief Joseph Brant’s sword that was donated to the Society, as well as correspondence on the transfer of the sword from Battlefield House on loan to the Joseph Brant Museum, which includes a newspaper article. The series also contains correspondence from the Society to the membership regarding the disbandment of the organization due to dwindling membership, shortages of volunteers, and changing social and economic times. The letter, dated August 23, 1982, outlines the plan for the disbandment and the tasks left to complete to cease operations.

Subseries consists of correspondence regarding membership in the Society, membership fees, the acceptance or decline of nominations for specific positions within the Society, upcoming meetings, funding grants for a building to be the repository for the Society’s collection of historical papers, books and artifacts, requests for use of a room in the Hamilton public library for meetings, preservation of current historical sites and cemeteries, as well as correspondence regarding lectures and addresses on historical topics, the society’s publications, and membership with other historical organizations.

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.

Subseries consists of correspondence between Edwin Kirwan Martin of the Wentworth Historical Society, and W.H. Breithaupt, President of the Waterloo Historical Society concerning the location and expanse of the Attawandaron people [Neutral Confederacy], territory in Ontario in the 17th century, as well as correspondence between Edwin Kirwan Martin and James H. Coyne concerning the spelling, pronunciation and origin of the name Tinawatawa and the location of the Indigenous village. There is correspondence from Albert R. Rohmer to Freda Waldon, Chief Librarian of the Hamilton Public Library, requesting information on Tinawatawa and her response, as well as an undated Hamilton Spectator newspaper article titled, “A Visit to Tinawatawa.” The subseries also contains correspondence and a reprint of a map pertaining to the Brant Tract, outlining the tract of land near Burlington Bay owned by Chief Joseph Brant of Six Nations, Ontario.

Subseries consists of correspondence to and from members of the Wentworth Historical Society, and various individuals and government officials such as the Minister of Militia and Defense, regarding the construction of monuments in Stoney Creek and at Burlington Heights in honour of the soldiers who fought and died during the War of 1812. The letters mention the importance of preserving the battlefield and other locations of importance during the war, the proposed site locations for the memorials, as well as requests for grant money to help build the memorial monuments. There is also some correspondence regarding the dispute between the Wentworth Historical Society and the Women’s Wentworth Historical Society over the location of one of the proposed monument sites.

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 refurbishing of the antiques, and refurnishing of the rooms of the house, including donations and repairs of antique items. After the transfer of Battlefield House to the Niagara Parks Commission, the Women’s Wentworth Historical Society noticed that although the Commission was doing a satisfactory job of maintaining the park grounds, the house was being neglected. To protect the house from falling into disrepair, and to ensure it was restored to its former glory, the Society persuaded the Commission to restore the house to its original state and refurnish the rooms to the time period when the Gage family occupied the house. The Commission consented and arranged and paid for Jeanne Minhinnick, a consultant with expert knowledge of refurnishing historic sites, to assist Society members with the project. Jeanne had previously worked on the restoration of Dundurn Castle and so was hired to provide her expertise on the Battlefield House restoration. She estimated the cost of the project to be about $25,000.00 and her advice and instructions feature prominently in this correspondence. To raise the money needed, the Society fundraised by asking individuals and companies for donations, but also held an auction to sell furniture in the collection that was not relevant to the time period. Furniture and items from 1830-1900 were sold by Sotheby & Company Canada Limited and the money was used to buy antiques from the 1790-1830 period. There is correspondence from the auctioneer regarding the sale of irrelevant items as well as a company pamphlet and a photocopied list of items available for auction. The donations raised by the Society came in the form of cash as well as actual antique items, and were donated by companies, organizations and individuals. Items included a piano, framed pictures, furniture such as beds, tables, desks, chairs, etc., as well as weapons, candles, a silver tea set, and cutlery. Some of the materials were also loaned to Battlefield House by the Royal Ontario Museum. The series contains some photocopies of sketches, pictures and information on various types of furnishings copied from publications on antique furniture used to guide the members in their project. The correspondence also pertains to repairs to current or donated furniture, the movement of furniture and other articles to other areas of the house, and the placement of furniture in various rooms. There is correspondence with government and tax officials to get a specific tax exemption status for items purchased for the refurbishment of Battlefield House, over and above the charitable tax exemption status the Society currently held. The application was successful, and the Society was granted an Ontario Retail Sales Tax Purchase Exemption Certificate, which could be used when any item was purchased for the house. The subseries correspondence also includes letters from various companies and foundations regarding donating to the refurnishing project, as well as thank you letters from the Society in response to the donations. Donors include, but are not limited to, banks, the Hamilton Spectator, The Hamilton Foundation, Bell Canada, Stoney Creek Dairies Limited, Simpson-Sears, Slater Steel, Molson Brewery, as well as a large donation from Dominion Foundries and Steel Limited of $12,000.00 for the furnishing of the dining room. During the processing of this fonds, the records for this series were found in a separate file from the financial and tax records. Given that they are specific to the refurnishing of Battlefield House and in many cases deal with non-financial donations and transactions, the records have been kept separate to maintain original order.

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 pertaining to Society business and administration, the awarding of prizes to various individuals for historical research, and for essays written by students on historical topics, correspondence with other historical societies regarding membership dues, as well as correspondence pertaining to meeting announcements and funding grants.

Subseries consists of correspondence between the Women’s Wentworth Historical Society and the Niagara Parks Commission regarding the maintenance and upkeep of the house and grounds, the restoration of the property, the refurnishing of the rooms in the house, progress updates from the Furnishings Committee, furniture repairs, museum programming and project recommendations, plans for the official opening of the restored site, staff and volunteer training, media for the opening event, appreciation for the work done by members of the Women’s Wentworth Historical Society on the restoration project, requests for lists of items on loan to the site, purchases and acquisitions of articles for the house, comments about the 1977 fire at the house, management of the house and site, staffing levels, and the cataloguing of items in the collection. There are also a few photocopies of architectural diagrams.

Subseries consists of correspondence, notes and a historical sketch pertaining to the French explorer, René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle and his arrival at Burlington Bay on September 21, 1669, as well as a reprint of a 1669 map outlining his probable route to the Indigenous village Tinawatawa titled, “La Salle’s probable route to Tinawatawa, September 19 to 24, 1669.” The historical sketch was written by Edwin Kirwan Martin, a lawyer and historian with a thorough knowledge of Burlington Bay and the surrounding area. His studies of the Attawandaron people [Neutral Confederacy], and La Salle’s exploration of the area were prepared for the Wentworth Historical Society, of which he was an active member, in preparation for the unveiling of the monument to La Salle, which was presented by the Wentworth Historical Society on June 9, 1923.

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

The material consists of various military records and correspondence pertaining mostly to members of the McAfee family, particularly Angus, Daniel and Samuel. There is also some later correspondence from Nathaniel Hughson McAfee regarding the records of his family members.

Series contains documentation, primarily correspondence addressed to Miss Hardy, Secretary of the Wesleyan Ladies' College Alumnae, pertaining to courses, essays, and alumnae activities. Much of the correspondence is conducted with Pastor J.H. Willey of University Avenue M.E. Church in Syracuse, N.Y. Correspondence between Hardy and cookbook author and cookery instructor Emma P. (Emma Pike) Ewing concerning home economics courses is accompanied by University programs and journal clippings. Series also contains essays on various subjects.

Series consists of membership applications and other material related to Municipal Chapter membership, including correspondence and secretary's reports.

The subfonds consists of minute books, a chapter history for the Princess Margaret Rose Chapter (1936-1986), correspondence, scrapbooks, and photographs.

File consists of correspondence between Waldon and Margaret (Mrs. W.S.) Dingman, of Toronto, regarding pupils at the College.

File consists of correspondence between Waldon and Colonel G.W.F. Johnston of Montreal, Quebec about his mother, Jennie M. Beynon.

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.

File consists of correspondence between Waldon and Rev. F. Louis Barber of Victoria University, Toronto, regarding Victoria University’s holdings.

Screw (propeller) steamer built in St. Catharines, Ontario in 1872 by Melanchthon Simpson. There is little information pertaining to the ship and its voyage history. The file contains registration records and ownership certificates, a surveyor’s certificate, several declarations of joint owners, a steamboat inspector’s certificate, a few bills of sale, a wreck report, memorandums, receipts and telegraphs, as well as correspondence from Customs Canada, Collector’s Office, the National Revenue, Customs and Excise Division, the Department of Transport, Marine Services, legal correspondence, and correspondence from various individuals, to the Registrar of Shipping, Hamilton.

The subfonds consists of minute books, which include meeting minutes and membership lists; by-laws and operational records; annual reports; correspondence; and scrapbooks.

File consists of correspondence between Waldon and Lillian M. (Mrs. L.C.) Harvey, of Brownsville, Ontario about her mother, Mrs. T.H. Follick of Hamilton.

File consists of correspondence between Waldon and Professor C.B. Sissons of Victoria University, Toronto, comparing old Victoria College with the Wesleyan Ladies' College.

Series consists of materials from various organizations and events across Canada that were collected by Michael Johnstone such as pamphlets, newsletters, correspondence and information sheets.

File consists of a letter from Elsie Pomeroy to George Laidler of Hamilton, inquiring about material on Mary Electa Adams and Wesleyan, and correspondence between Waldon and Pomeroy.

File consists of correspondence between Waldon and Douglas G. Townsend, of Hamilton, regarding Mary Harriet Townsend. File includes newspaper clipping on the same subject.

Screw (propeller) yacht steamer measuring 68 x 10 x 3 feet, 29 tonnage, built in Toronto, Ontario in 1890 by Polson Iron Works for William Eli Sanford, a prominent Hamilton politician and businessman. There is little information pertaining to the vessel and its voyage history. The file contains ownership documents, a bill of sale, legal correspondence, a probate will for William Eli Sandford, as well as correspondence from Customs Canada, Collector’s Office, and the Department of Transport, Marine Services, to and from the Registrar of Shipping, Hamilton.

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 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 a record of war services rendered and directed by the Hamilton Municipal Chapter, and other IODE war service records, including correspondence and honour rolls, as well as forms pertaining to the war charities act of 1917.

File consists of correspondence between Waldon and Dr. Colgate, of Toronto, regarding the history of the college. A clipping with an illustration of the Wesleyan Female College from the Canadian Illustrated News (1863) is included.

Series consists of records pertaining to the Ladies’ Committee of the Wentworth Historical Society, with subseries including administrative records, financial records, legal papers and receipts, correspondence, events, and newspaper clippings.

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.

Screw (propeller) steamer vessel measuring 92 x 19 x 6 feet, 107 tonnage, built in Hamilton, Ontario in 1893 by M.O. and A.A. Matthews. The voyage history of this ship is unknown and the vessel was retired in 1919. The file contains builder’s certificates, certificates of survey, registration and ownership documents, memorandums regarding receipt of documents such as mortgages and bills of sale, as well as correspondence to and from the Registrar of Shipping, Hamilton, from the Department of Marine and Fisheries, the Department of Transport, the Dominion Sugar Company Limited, and some legal correspondence.

Screw (propeller) steamer measuring 63 x 10 x 3 feet, 27 tonnage, built in Hamilton, Ontario in 1893 by Thomas Larkin. There is little information pertaining to the ship and its voyage history. The file contains a builder’s certificate, a certificate of survey, ownership and ownership transfer documents, receipts, legal correspondence, and correspondence to and from the Department of Transport, Marine Services, and the National Revenue Canada, Customs and Excise Division to the Registrar of Shipping, Hamilton, regarding the existence and whereabouts of the vessel.

Screw (propeller) steamer measuring 56 x 11 x 5 feet, 32 tonnage, built in 1896 in Hamilton, Ontario by Melanchthon Simpson. There is little information pertaining to the vessel and its voyage history. The file contains a builder’s certificate, a certificate of survey, ownership documents, a certificate of marking verifying it’s seaworthiness, receipts, telegrams and memorandums, legal correspondence, and correspondence from Killey-Beckett Engine Company Limited, Customs Canada, and the Department of Transport, to the Registrar of Shipping, Hamilton.

Screw (propeller) yacht steamer built in 1886 in Hamilton, Ontario by Thomas Reid. There is little information pertaining to this vessel and its voyage history. The file contains a builder’s certificate, a certificate of survey, several ownership documents, legal correspondence, as well as correspondence from various individuals, Customs Canada, the Department of Transport, Marine Services, the Dominion Bank, and the National Revenue Canada, Customs and Excise Division, to and from the Registrar of Shipping, Hamilton, Ontario.

Motorboat measuring 33 x 7 x 2 feet, 4.75 tonnage, built in Gravenhurst, Ontario by Ditchburn Boats Limited. There is little information pertaining to the vessel and its voyage history. The file contains ownership, transfers and registration documents, a certificate of survey, a builder’s certificate, telegraphs, legal correspondence, as well as correspondence from Ditchburn Boats Limited, the Department of Marine and Fisheries, National Revenue Canada, Customs and Excise Division and the Department of Transport, to the Registrar of Shipping, Hamilton.

Subseries consists of legal documents relating to two family estates; the Grierson family estate and the estate of Mary Wallace. Documents in the Grierson file include correspondence and estate papers such as deeds, mortgage sales and payments, power of attorney records and two fire insurance polies. The Mary Wallace file contains some letter correspondence from the law firm Chisholm, McQuesten & Welby to Kate Millar, regarding a watch that was bequeathed to her by her friend, Mary Wallace.

File consists of correspondence between Waldon and Annie E. Barker, of Toronto, concerning the Act of Incorporation; the time that Annie and her sister, Rose, spent at Wesleyan Ladies’ College and Victoria University; the death of Florence E. Hall; Rose’s medal; Dr. Burns; Wesleyan’s location; the Burlington Academy; and pupils at the Wesleyan Ladies' College. Two newspaper clippings are included with the correspondence.

File consists of correspondence between Waldon and Elma F. (Mrs. D.G.) Williams, of Aurora, Ontario about the Meharry family of Summerhill, the degrees granted by Wesleyan, about Mrs. Dingman and the College, and correspondence between Stanley Wickens and Mrs. Williams about their mothers' education at the College, including a letter from Wickens about the prizes and certificates his mother earned. File also includes a letter from Waldon to Wickens about the Wesleyan Ladies' College Alumnae Literary Club.

The material in the collection consists of various military records including account ledgers, acquittance rolls, clearance returns, general orders, officers’ reports, morning reports, a sick report, court martial proceedings, correspondence, as well as an attestation paper.

The subfonds consists of textual records pertaining mostly to Alexander Logie and his law practice, arranged in the following series: Business transaction records, legal records, correspondence, household account books, maps and genealogical records

File consists of correspondence between Waldon and Mrs. R.L. Charles, of Toronto, regarding Professor J.F. McLaughlin's teaching days at the Wesleyan Ladies' College; C.I.D. Moore and his sister, and the Alumnae Association.

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.

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 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.

Subfonds consists of textual records mostly pertaining to Dr. Calvin McQuesten and his son, lawyer Isaac Baldwin McQuesten, arranged in the following series: business transactions, legal records and correspondence.

Series consists of letter correspondence and a certificate congratulating the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club on receiving the Corporate Partner of the Year Award, Tourism Award of Excellence from the City of Hamilton (June 18, 2001). The Club was awarded this honour for their publication Naturally, Hamilton!, which encourages people to think of Hamilton as a place to visit for its natural areas and wildlife viewing opportunities. There is also letter correspondence congratulating the Club on receiving the Federation of Ontario Naturalists’ Award (June 26, 2001), as well as some biographical information on volunteer Hazel Broker for Volunteer Corner. The file contains three photographs pertaining to the award recognition.

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.

Subfonds consists of minute books for meetings of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Chapter as well as a scrapbook of newspaper clippings, correspondence, thank you cards and photographs pertaining to the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Chapter of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire.

Screw (propeller) yacht measuring 41 x 9 ½ x 5 feet, built in Hamilton, Ontario in 1899 by James Weir. The voyage history of the vessel is unknown. The file contains a builder’s certificate, a certificate of survey, a declaration of ownership, a memorandum regarding the receipt of documentation, as well as some correspondence regarding the existence of the ship and its whereabouts.

The material in the fonds consists of bylaws, constitution documents, correspondence, newspaper articles, minute books, and ephemera of the Hamilton Cricket Club.

Materials in this fonds is organized into the following series:
Series 01 – Archival Meeting Minutes and Scrapbooks. – (1862-1912)
Series 02 – Correspondence. – (1907-1924)
Series 03 – Clippings and Ephemera. – (1863-1970)
Series 04 – Fixtures and schedules. – (1895-2003)
Series 05 – Physical awards. – (1967-1990)
Series 06 – Scores and Standings. – (1935-1994)
Series 07 – Club Documents. – (1960 - 2000)
Series 08 – Minutes. – (1963, 1968 - 1988)
Series 09 – Photographs. – (1959 - 1977)

Series consists of ship registration records pertaining to 34 vessels that sailed through the Port of Hamilton. The documents include builder’s certificates and ship surveys describing the size, type, dimensions and means of propulsion for each vessel, along with ownership and registration papers, bills of sale, mortgage papers, legal papers and correspondence, shipwrecks, strandings and collision reports, telegrams and memorandums, as well as general correspondence written to and from the Registrar of Shipping from various government departments, companies and individuals, regarding transfers of ownership, ship name changes, purchases and sales, as well as inquiries into the fate of particular vessels.

Wooden schooner sailing ship measuring 143 x 25 x 10 feet, built in Port Dalhousie, Ontario in 1869 by William H. Andrews. The vessel was re-built in St. Catharines, Ontario in 1881 by Joseph Shickluna. There is little information pertaining to the ship and its voyage history. The file contains a few builder’s certificates, a certificate of survey, several ownership documents, registration documents, legal correspondence, telegraphs, memorandums, and correspondence from the Department of Marine and Fisheries Canada, Customs Canada, the Department of Transport, Marine Services, as well as from various companies, to the Registrar of Shipping, Hamilton, Ontario.

File consists of a biographical sketch written by Louise E. Ramsay (Mrs. F. G.) Purchase, of Beamsville, about her mother, Janet T. Coatsworth Ramsay, who received her Mistress of English Literature degree (1875-1879), and correspondence between Waldon and Purchase.

Series consists of marketing materials such as letterhead, brochures, book launch publication announcements, correspondence related to the Illustrated History of Hamilton publication, an index to the volumes of the “Wentworth Bygones from the Papers and Records of the Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society,” published between 1956 to 1982, as well as newsletter guidelines pertaining to the Herald Newsletter, published by the Society.

Series consists of textual records documenting the activities of the corresponding secretary of the Emma Frances Pratt Chapter. The corresponding secretary's book contains details about correspondence of the chapter, such as name and location of the addressee, and date and subject matter of the letter or phone call. Records are arranged in chronological order.

Series consists of the Club’s promotional materials such as pamphlets, program guides, flyers, and information guides, as well as radio and news media releases. There are also newspaper clippings written mostly by former Club members George W. North and R. H. Westmore, as well as clippings pertaining to the publication of Birds of Hamilton and Surrounding Areas. The series also includes publication materials such as correspondence regarding articles for publication in The Wood Duck (the Club’s newsletter), as well as correspondence and documentation about the Club’s Naturally, Hamilton! publication. The series also contains manuscript copies of published articles written by various members, some of which were published in various newspapers such as the Dundas Banner, the Hamilton Spectator and the Club's newsletter, The Wood Duck. There is also a manuscript of bird songs compiled by long-time member Anna McLoghlin.

Screw (propeller) steamer vessel measuring 179 x 33 x 15 feet, 800 tonnage, built in Hamilton, Ontario in 1882 by Archibald Miller Robertson for Thomas Myles and Son, Coal Company Merchants. The vessel was a cargo ship that sunk in 1886 and was raised by the owners. In March of 1906, the Myles was re-named the Cataract when the Cataract Ice Company purchased the vessel. The file contains a builder’s certificate, certificates of survey, registration and ownership documents and transfers, ship stranding reports, memorandums, legal correspondence regarding bills of sale, receipts for bills of sale and mortgage payments, as well as general correspondence to and from the Registrar of Shipping from the Department of Marine and Fisheries, Thomas Myles and Sons Coal Merchants, Myles Transportation Company and the Cataract Ice Company.

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.