Fonds consists of textual and graphic materials created or accumulated by members of the Clement and Bowlby families, largely photographs of extended family members and materials created or accumulated by William Pope Clement and Florence Grace Clement. Also contains clippings, correspondence, genealogical records and research, textiles, artifacts including First World War medals, and other ephemera.

Series consists of materials relating to the history and genealogy of the extended Bowlby family. Includes information on the Bowlby, Sovereign, Murphy, and Powell families. Includes clippings, a family crest sample, correspondence, and genealogical notes on the families.

File consists of materials relating to the history and genealogy of the Bowlby family, as well as the related Bowlby, Sovereign, Murphy and Powell families. Includes clippings, obituaries, a sample of the family crest, correspondence between family members and Public Archives of Canada, as well as hand-written and typed genealogical notes on the families.

Series consist of materials relating to the life and death of Rev. Edwin Clement and wife Mary Couch Clement née Pope. Includes clippings, a map of the Clement family plot, and genealogical information on the family.

File consists of materials relating to Rev. Edwin Clement and wife Mary Couch Pope Clement. Includes clippings of the obituaries of Rev. Edwin and Mary, a map of the Clement family plot, and genealogical information on the family.

Series consists of materials relating to the life and death of Edwin Perry Clement and wife Janie Elizabeth Clement née Bowlby. Includes clippings and biographical information on the family, an autograph book owned by Janie, correspondence and ephemera. Note that textiles created by Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement are located in Series 22: Textiles.

File consists of one autograph book from 1876 owned by Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement. Includes the following signatures:

• Minnie Baird
• Adam Beck
• Charles Beck
• Emma Bowlby
• George Bowlby
• Adam Bowlby
• Y Bowlby
• Annie Bowlby
• Maggie Capson
• Minna Carmichael
• J Carmichael
• H Childs
• George Childs
• R Clement
• William Clement
• Janie Clement
• Edwin Clement
• Minnie Crockall
• U Culver
• Louisa Dickie
• Frank Dickie
• Lord Dufferin
• Harriet Dufferin
• J Fales
• L Falls
• Henry Fletcher
• George Gibb
• David Gurd
• G Hinsworth
• W Hoare
• Samuel Jackson
• Geneva Jackson
• Joseph Jackson
• Henry Jackson
• Fannie Jackson
• Isabella Jackson
• J Jaffray
• Walter Kirby
• M Kirby
• Mattie Murphy
• Edith Murphy
• Maggie Murphy
• Alice Murray
• Charley P.
• Annie Penrose
• Walker Powell
• M Primrose
• A Skinner
• Shelby Smyth
• W Stewart
• Archibald Stewart
• L Stewart
• Minnie Stewart
• Mary Walsh
• John Walsh
• Godfrey Weir
• Birder Wily
• Georgie Young
• A Young
• Minnie Young
• Birdie [?]
• Sandy [?]
• Lucy [?]

File consists of biographical and genealogical material relating to Edwin Perry Clement and Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement. File includes:

• clippings on the family including obituaries of E.P. and Janie,
• a posthumous article on E.P.,
• clippings on the wedding of E.P. and Janie,
• clippings on the appointment of E.P.;
• a baptism declaration by E.P.,
• an advertisement for a President's Birthday Rally when E.P. was president of Mutual Life;
• clipping for the Trinity Church News on E.P., and family notes and genealogical notes written by Florence Grace Clement.

File consists of biographical clippings on Edwin Perry Clement and wife Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement. Includes an obituary for E.P., and three clippings on the wedding of E.P. and Janie.

File consists of three pieces of correspondence. One from E.P. to Janie, one from Rev. Edwin Clement to E.P. and one from E.P. to James B. O'Brian.

File consists of one business card for Edwin Perry Clement as President of the Mutual Life Assurance Co. of Canada.

File consists of the title page of the 1911 Canadian Pocket Diary, the identification page of which has been filled out by E.P. Clement.

File consists of one Deed of Land from August 28th, 1907 between E.P. Clement and Angenora S. Greene for a piece of land in Georgian Bay (possibly E.P. Clement's cottage at Portage Point). On the verso, William Pope Clement has written song lyrics in English and German.

File consists of two envelopes, addressed in the same hand, to E.P. Clement and Mrs. E.P Clement.

File consists of one invitation for Janie Bowlby to attend a ball. Invitation reads "The Aide-de-Camp in waiting is commanded by Their Excellencies The Governor General and The Countess of Dufferin to request the pleasure of Miss Bowlby's Company at a Ball on Wednesday the 27th of Feb. at 9 o'clock." Also includes accompanying envelope.

File consists of one wedding invitation and envelope for the wedding of Janie Elizabeth Bowlby and Edwin Perry Clement.

Series consists of materials relating to the life and death of Charles Bowlby Clement and wife Gertrude Clement née Unger. Includes clippings and two poems written by Charles.

File consists of materials relating to Charles Bowlby Clement and wife Gertrude Unger Clement. Includes obituary clippings, clippings on the career of Charles, a birth notice for Charles, and two poems written by Charles.

Series consists of materials relating to the life and death of Blanche Mildred Kelly née Clement and husband Frederick Bowman Kelly. Include clippings, and a birthday card sent to an infant Blanche by her grandmother.

File consists of materials related to Blanche Mildred Clement Kelly and Frederick Bowman Kelly. Includes obituary clippings, a marriage notice clipping and a birthday card sent to Blanche from her grandmother and Aunt Emma.

Series consists of materials relating to the life and death of Edwin Oliver Clement and wife Helen Keefer Clement née Thompson. Includes clippings.

File consists of materials relating to Edwin Perry Clement, wife Helen Keefer Thompson Clement and their children. Includes obituaries, birth notices, and a marriage announcement.

Series consists of materials relating to the life, interests, and death of William Pope Clement and wife Muriel Clement née Kerr. Includes biographical information, clippings, correspondence, juvenilia, information on interests, scores composed by William Pope, writings by William Pope, and other ephemera.

File consists of materials related to William Pope Clement and wife Muriel Kerr Clement. Includes clippings, obituaries, funeral service handouts, genealogy notes, a draft of a biography of William, William's passport, and other ephemera.

File consists of clippings relating to the personal, volunteer and professional life of William Pope Clement and wife Muriel Kerr Clement.

File consists of clippings relating to the personal, volunteer and professional life of William Pope Clement and wife Muriel Kerr Clement.

File consists of correspondence to and from William Pope Clement and Muriel Kerr Clement.
Correspondents include:

• William Pope Clement;
• Muriel Kerr Clement;
• Margaret (Peggy) Clement Forbes;
• C.A. Pollock;
• Janet Stewart;
• [?] Stewart;
• Isabel Bate.

File consists of one essay written by William Pope Clement titled "Has Canada a National Literature?"

File consists of one stamped envelope from Dominion Photo Supply addressed to William Pope Clement, Berlin, Ont.

File consists of one invitation for Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Clement to attend a party at Buckingham Palace. Invitation reads "The Lord Chamberlain is commanded by Her Majesty to invite Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Clement to an Afternoon Party in the Garden of Buckingham Palace on Thursday 21st July, 1955, 4 to 6 o'clock. (Weather Permitting.) Morning Dress or Uniform or Lounge Suit."

File consists of one envelope and one certificate stating that William Pope Clement attended the meeting of the Service Clubs aboard the s.s. Statendam. Certificate reads "Mr. William P. Clement attended the meeting of the Service Clubs held today on board the s.s. Statendam at sea on Saturday, August 19th, 1961."

File consists of materials relating to the interests of William Pope Clement. Includes newsletters from the Valhalla Inn where William lived, and materials relating to music including quotations, a program, and a clipping.

File consists of musical scores and lyrics written by William Pope Clement. Includes his own original lyrics and scores, scores for existing lyrics (poems etc.) and re-written existing scores. Songs include:

• In Flanders Fields
• Rotary Forever
• Oh What a Crew
• The Good Old Days
• Alligator Rock
• The Silent Lake
• The Peddler's Song
• Strength of God
• Marching Song
• Hail, Bermuda
• Susceptibility
• Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
• Inconstancy
• The Johnson Boys
• Psalm 121
• Moonlight and Roses
• Russian Hymn
• Rest in Peace

File consists of writings of William Pope Clement. Includes poems, plays, recounts of events, and a series of poems written for grand-daughter Janet Stewart on each birthday.

Series consists of materials relating to the life, interests, and death of Florence Grace Clement. Includes biographical information, clippings, aid-memories, correspondence, diaries, poetry written and collected by Florence and other ephemera.

File consists of aid-memories written by Florence Grace Clement. Includes jokes, quotations and historical notes.

File consists of materials relating to the sale and donation of antiques belonging to Florence Grace Clement. Includes information on gifts given to the ROM and the Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority as well as sales of antiques by Florence and by her family as part of her estate.

File consists of material relating to the life and death of Florence Grace Clement. Includes death notices written by Margaret (Peggy) Clement Forbes, an article on Florence from the Preston Springs Gardens newsletter, Florence's obituary, an invitation to Florence's 90th birthday and a voting list including Florence.

File consists of clippings accumulated by Florence Grace Clement. Includes announcements of births, deaths and marriages for family members and others in the Kitchener-Waterloo community.

File consists of clippings accumulated by Florence Grace Clement on the history of the Kitchener-Waterloo region.

File consists of a series of clippings accumulated by Florence Grace Clement regarding her life and interests. Includes clippings on Florence herself (a golf score, her age, and her musical activities) and on life and events at Preston Springs Gardens retirement home where she lived.

File consists of 25 pieces of correspondence to and from Florence Grace Clement. Correspondents include:

• Rita Armstrong,
• Carlton and Mary Clement,
• William Pope Clement,
• Bill Cowls,
• Margaret (Peggy) Clement Forbes,
• Gay Forester,
• Naomi Jackson Groves,
• Emma Kels,
• Buddy McGowan,
• Allyn Murison,
• M.C. Shaw (Kitchener and Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School),
• Janet Stewart,
• Fran [?],
• Kitchener-Waterloo Record.

File consists of 22 pieces of correspondence (primarily Christmas cards) addressed to Florence Grace Clement as well as one blank card.
Correspondents include:

• William Pope Clement,
• Chris and Eddie Hebscher,
• Pat Henderson (Sunbeam Home),
• Stanley and LauraBell Hodgins (Camp Wanapitei),
• Buddy and Margaret McGowan,
• Kay Morley-Stark,
• Allyn Murison,
• Muriel Hodgetts Pollock,
• Joie Seagram,
• Garth Thomson (Langdon Hall),
• Trinity Seniors Group,
• Fran and Jack [?],
• Phyllis and Bill [?],
• Roberta and Margaret [?],
• John [?].

File consists of two excerpts from diaries written by Florence Grace Clement. One diary covers the period Nov. 2, 1921-Mar. 28, 1922 and one covers the period Nov.1, 1924 - Apr. 8, 1925. The diaries give an account of Florence's daily life and activities as well as of other families in the community.

File consists of a group of business cards, and one visiting card. The business cards include those for antique shops that Florence dealt with, as well as for the Preston Springs Gardens. The calling card is for Florence when she was a youth, with her Preston Springs Gardens information written on the verso.

File consists of two etchings accumulated by Florence Grace Clement. One is a plate taken from a book with identifying notes showing Louisa Elizabeth, Baroness Durham engraved by Thomson from a painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence, 1831. The other is an advertisement for an exhibit of oil and watercolour drawings and modern etchings at the City of London Fine Art Gallery by H. Gillard Glindoni from 1882.

File consists of five quotations on religion with decorated borders. They are: "Thanatopsis" by William Cullen Bryant, "A Morning Prayer" by Robert Louis Stevenson, an untitled quote by Milton, and two copies of "Courage" by Grace Noll Crowell.

File consists of a small handout provided by Laura Secord Chocolates in 1937 for the Coronation Year of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The handout shows the Union Jack which is broken down into its component crosses to show how they go together to form the flag. Also includes a poem about Canada.

File consists of materials related to the interests of Florence Grace Clement. Includes newsletters of the Trinity United Church, newsletters and information on Preston Springs Gardens, and a letter and membership card from the Tom Thomson Memorial Gallery and Museum of Fine Art which Florence financially supported.

File consists of poetry created and accumulated by Florence Grace Clement.

Series consists of materials relating to the life and death of David Ward Clement. Includes clippings and genealogical notes. Note that

File consists primarily of newspaper clippings regarding the death of David Ward Clement who was shot down in action during First World War. Also includes genealogical notes on David.

Series consists of materials relating to the life and death of Elizabeth (Betty) Stewart née Clement, husband Peter Stewart and daughter Janet Stewart. Includes clippings, correspondence, and other ephemera.

File consists of materials relating to the life and death of Elizabeth (Betty) Clement Stewart and husband Peter Stewart. Includes clippings on Betty's schooling, achievements, and death as well as obituaries for Peter and marriage announcements for the two. Also includes correspondence between Betty and William Pope Clement. As well, the file includes materials on Betty and Peter's daughter Janet including a programme from the 1978 Five Outstanding Young Londoners Awards Banquet at which she was honoured and correspondence between her and Beatrice Hagey.

Series consists of materials relating to the life and death of Margaret (Peggy) Chellew Forbes née Adams Clement and husband Donald Rossell Forbes. Includes clippings, poems, correspondence, and other ephemera.

File consists of materials relating to Margaret (Peggy) Chellew Adams Clement Forbes and husband Donald Rossell Forbes. Includes a clipping, an invitation to Peggy and Donald's wedding as well as to the wedding of their son Jock to Rosemarie Ann Wilson, a poem written for Florence Grace Clement on her 90th birthday, family agendas and a series of correspondence.

Correspondents include:

• Florence Grace Clement,
• Carlton and Mary Clement,
• Edward Meijer (Valhalla Inn),
• Janet Stewart,
• Walper Hotel,
• John [?].

Series consists of materials relating to the history and genealogy of the extended Clement family. Includes information on the Clement, Pope, and Colquhoun families. Includes clippings, genealogical notes on the family, and ephemera.

File consists of materials relating to the Clement family, and the related Pope and Colquhoun families. Includes clippings, obituaries, photocopies, hand-written and typed genealogical notes on the family, and ephemera.

Series consists of materials relating to A.Y. Jackson and his connection to the Clement-Bowlby family. Includes clippings, photocopies of correspondence between A.Y. and Florence Grace Clement, authentication information for a painting, genealogy notes, and notes on Jackson and the Group of Seven. Also includes an article on A.Y. Jackson from the September 1945 edition of Mayfair Magazine.

File consists of materials related to A.Y. Jackson, his family, his work, and his relationship to the Clement family. Includes clippings on Jackson, his work, and family as well as hand-written notes about Jackson and the Group of Seven, genealogy notes and family trees, photocopies of letters written from A.Y. Jackson to Florence Grace Clement, and a letter of certification regarding a painting by A.Y. Jackson of Jeremiah Suddaby.

File consists of the later portion of an article from the Sept. 1954 edition of Mayfair Magazine on A.Y. Jackson. The first few pages of the article are missing.

Series consists of 347 photographs and 12 negatives showing extended members of the Clement-Bowlby families. Includes formal studio portraits, snapshots, and negatives showing Clement, Bowlby, Jackson, Berkinshaw, Boehmer, Boyd, Chalk, Forbes, Kelly, Murphy, Oliver, Pope, Southgate, and Stewart families as well as friends, animals, and locales.

File consists of one head and shoulders studio portrait of Edwin Oliver Clement seen looking off camera in partial profile.

File consists of one tintype group portrait of Edwin Perry Clement (seated) and extended family members (left to right) George Herbert Bowlby, Thomas Creswick Oliver and William Henry Pope Clement. Everyone in the photo is seen wearing a hat. Includes envelope tintype was originally stored in with handwritten identifications.

File consists of two identical full length wedding portraits of Edwin Perry Clement and Janie Elizabeth Bowlby. Edwin Perry is seated in an arm chair and Janie is standing at his side, dressed in white gown and veil, with right arm resting on his shoulder.

File consists of one full length studio wedding portrait of Edwin Perry Clement and Janie Elizabeth Bowlby. The two are shown standing side-by-side in suit and white gown.

File consists of a portion of a photograph that shows Edwin Perry Clement standing outside in California. An unidentified women is visible in the background, smiling at camera.

File consists of one full length tintype studio portrait of Edwin Perry Clement (seated) as a child, with an unidentified companion. Both are seen wearing suits and ties. Also includes original envelope with inscription.

File consists of two photographs of the exterior of Edwin Perry Clement's cottage "Portage Point" in Georgian Bay.

Tintype studio portrait of Edwin Perry Clement seen looking off camera.

Tintype studio portrait of Edwin Perry Clement seen looking off camera.

One head and shoulders studio portrait photograph of Edwin Perry Clement seen looking off camera.

File consists of two identical portraits of Edwin Perry Clement.

File consists of three photographs and six negatives showing the residence of Edwin Perry Clement at 51 Benton St., Kitchener. The photographs show the house before and after a sunroom was added, as well as the belvedere. As well, the file consists of four miscellaneous negatives showing a sailboat, a woman in a fur coat and a child in a box.

File consists of one photograph of Edwin Perry Clement paddling a canoe a large body of tree lined water.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Edwin Perry Clement seen looking off camera.

File consists of one upper body studio portrait of Edwin Perry Clement seen looking off camera.

Upper body studio portrait of Edwin Perry Clement. Photographer's folder included in file.

Full length studio portrait of Edwin Perry Clement seen looking at the camera and seated in a chair, legs crossed, with left hand in vest pocket.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Rev. Edwin Clement seen looking off camera.

File consists of one head and shoulders studio portrait of Rev. Edwin Clement seen looking off camera.

Two copies of a photograph of the members of the extended Clement family celebrating on the day of the declaration of Britain joining World War I (August 4, 1914). The photographs show Harry (Hal) Scruton, David Ward Clement, Jim McIntosh, Paul Hayward, and John Birnie. The men are shown grouped around a cannon and holding an unidentifiable flag.

Photograph of members of the Edmonton Clements at a Clement family reunion in Forest Hill (Toronto). The group is seen smiling at the camera and standing in front of an outdoor water fountain. From left to right: Muriel Alberta Kerr Clement, Gertrude Unger Clement, Mrs. Gord, Mary C., Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement, Charles Bowlby Clement, Blanche Mildred Clement Kelly, Florence Grace Clement, Elizabeth (Betty) Clement Stewart, and Gay Forester (front).

File consists of two snapshots showing antique furniture owned by the Clement family. Inscription on versos read: "Jackes & Hayes rocker from E.P. Clement home 51 Benton St. Kitchener, now owned by great grandson Eddie Hebscher" and "Davenport desk given by E.P. Clement to his wife Janie Bowlby Clement as a birthday present now owned by their grandson Carlton Clement, Edmonton and Bowlby D.R. chair owned by Peg Forbes."

One snapshot of the Clement family and friends at Wees Beach in Sarnia, Ontario. People are shown in the water, in a boat and on the shore.

File consists of two identical group portraits (one mounted) showing the children of Janie and E.P. Clement. Left to right : Edwin Oliver, William Pope, Blanche Mildred, Florence Grace, Charles Bowlby.

File consists of three identical studio portraits (two mounted) of the sons of Janie and E.P. Clement. Left to right are: Edwin Oliver, William Pope, David Ward, and Charles Bowlby.

File consists of two identical group portraits (one mounted) showing the Clement family by Green & Co, Berlin, Ont.

Back row: William Pope, Charles Bowlby, Blanche Mildred Clement Kelly.

Front row: Florence Grace, Janie Elizabeth Bowlby, Edwin Perry, Edwin Oliver.

File consists of one photograph showing extended Clement family members and friends. Left to right: Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement, William Pope Clement, Edwin Perry Clement, Annie [Alice?] Lyons Clement Birnie, John Birnie [?], Arthur Whitehouse, Blanche Mildred Clement Kelly.

Photograph showing of extended Clement family members posed together outdoors.

Back row: Florence Grace Clement, Edwin Perry Clement, Paul Hayward, William Pope Clement, David Ward Clement, Jackson Hayward, Edwin Oliver Clement.

Seated: Charles Bowlby, Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement.

File consists of one snapshot of the extended Clement family and friends standing in front of the water at Portage Point, Georgian Bay. Left to right: A.Y. Jackson, Esther Williams, unknown, Florence Clement, unknown, Mr. Williams.

Photograph of adults and children (including members of the Clement family) on board a steamboat, possibly The Seguin, and standing along boarding dock in Muskoka.

File consists of two photographs (with accompanying negatives) showing members of the extended Clement family on a picnic. Included in the photograph are: Florence Clement, Isabella Jackson Hayward, Bill Hayward, Frances Hayward, Mary Hayward, Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement and Geneva Jackson.

File consists of three snapshots taken by the Clement family showing images of Sarnia. One shows a group of tall ships, and two show unidentified children (possibly children of Edwin Perry Clement).

Unidentified Clement child, possibly Charles Bowlby, standing on the shore of a body of water and looking at camera.

Photograph of unidentified Clement children, one of whom is possibly William Pope (at right), standing in the waves along the shore of a body of water.

Photograph of a group of tall ships docked along a wooden wharf.

File consists of one snapshot photograph of extended Clement family members standing the width of a dirt road and looking at the camera. Left to right: Isabella Jackson, Harry [?], David Ward Clement, Geneva Jackson, Blanche Mildred Clement Kelly, Edwin Oliver Clement, Jackson Hayward.

File consists of nine unidentified photographs of, or accumulated by, members of the Clement family. Includes landscapes, group and portrait snapshots, and images of a wagon ride, a play, and children in winter in Bobcaygeon, Ontario. William Pope Clement appears in several of the photographs.

File consists of one group portrait showing sisters Florence Grace Clement and Blanche Mildred Clement seen looking at camera. Both are dressed in fur winter coats and hats.