Sims, Harvey J. to Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims.
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- 1887-1891
Part of Sims Family collection.
Two letters from Harvey J. Sims to his parents Peter H. and Jemima Sims.
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Sims, Harvey J. to Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Two letters from Harvey J. Sims to his parents Peter H. and Jemima Sims.
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Sims, Harvey J. to Jemima Sims.
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From Waterloo: letter to M.J. Sims in Petoskey, Michigan (includes envelope).
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Sims, Harvey J. to Peter Harvey Sims
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From Kettle Point: letter to Peter H. Sims.
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Sims, Peter Harvey : Salem Woolen Works advertisement.
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Letter to Harvey J. Sims dated August 4, 1930 from John R. Connon of Elora, enclosing advertisements for what he describes as "relating to your father's unfortunate venture in the Salem Woollen Mill." Includes an original manuscript copy of an advertisement for the Sims Bros. Salem Woollen Works, and the advertisement as published in the Elora Observer, no. 39 Friday April 17, 1868.
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Sims, Harvey J. to Kenneth Sims.
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Letter from Harvey J. Sims dated January 25, 1945, Delray Beach, Florida to his son Kenneth, urging him to come to Florida for the month of April, which he has already booked and paid for. He needs Kenneth to let him know definitely.
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
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Five letters from Jemima Sims in Toronto to her son Harvey J. Sims.
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
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On hearing a report that Harvey had been struck by a ball, Jemima advises him strongly to give up football as "beneath the dignity of a practicing [sic] barrister" (includes envelope).
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
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Jemima is glad to hear the news that Harvey has decided to leave the hotel and get a room; also advice on emulating his father's path to success, also to learn German (includes envelope).
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
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Family news (includes envelope).
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
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Jemima's Christmas present from Peter H. Sims is a sedan motor car, also sends Christmas wishes to all.
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
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Jemima advises Harvey not to accept a judgeship "with such a small salary" so early in his career. She is lonely "way up here" and it is too cold to run the car.
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Sims, Harvey J. : correspondence with Rella May Stewart and family.
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Eleven letters to and from Harvey J. Sims and Rella May Stewart and family.
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Sims, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.
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Waterloo: letter addressed to Harvey in Forest, relaying all the family news, describing their mother's reaction to a newspaper report that Harvey had almost drowned (includes envelope).
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Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.
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Hartford, Conn.: family news.
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Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.
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Hartford, Conn.
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Stewart, J. Ross to Harvey J. Sims.
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Hartford, Conn.: concerning Rella's investments.
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Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.
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Hartford, Conn.: congratulations concerning bencher election results.
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Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.
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Winchester VA.: reporting that she has found the Wissler Farm.
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Stewart, Peter to Harvey J. Sims.
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Hartford, Conn.: intention to follow in his footsteps.
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Stewart, Peter to Harvey J. Sims.
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Hartford, Conn.: concerning his father's disability insurance.
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Sims, Harvey J. to Peter and J. Ross Stewart.
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Kitchener: carbon typescript concerning J. Ross Stewart's disability insurance.
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Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.
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Hartford, Conn.: family news.
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Sims, William Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Letter from William Harvey Sims dated April 7, [1930?], Toronto to his father Harvey J. Sims, concerning financial matters and his Osgoode Hall graduating banquet the night before.
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Sharpe, Nellie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Letter from Nellie Sharpe dated July 27, 1930, Winnipeg, Manitoba to her cousin Harvey J. Sims, conveying the news that their mutual uncle, William Andrew Sims, had died in New Westminster, B.C. on July 21 or 22. She says of him, "he was a harder man than your father [Peter H. Sims] or mine [James C. Sims], not the genial temperament they had."
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Sims, Harvey J. : correspondence from friends.
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Three letters from friends of Harvey J. Sims.
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Wanless, Alice to Harvey J. Sims.
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Waterloo: concerning bible class.
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Gowdy, J.M. To Harvey J. Sims.
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Bingen, Germany: postcard of the Burg Rheinstein. It is a Thiele postcard, illustration by Carl Jander
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Hamilton Ohio: postcard with colour illustration of the American flag.
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Sims, Harvey J. : poem "A trip to the Pan-Am."
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Long poem of 22 stanzas by Harvey J. Sims on the occasion of travelling to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, N.Y. in 1900 with "Mrs. Roos, 3 girls."
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Sims, Harvey J. : agreement with Rella May Stewart.
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Agreement (carbon) between Harvey J. Sims and his sister Rella May Stewart dated January 2, 1923, concerning possession and ownership of silver and gold items from their parents' estate.
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Sims, Harvey J. : agreement with Gay Estill Robb, James Kenneth, and William Harvey Sims.
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Memorandum of agreement made June 22, 1944 respecting the will and assets of Harvey J. Sims in light of his impending marriage with Gay Estill Robb. This agreement is signed and sealed by all parties and witnessed; the attached will of the same date is signed and witnessed, two other notarized documents also signed and witnessed.
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Wide range of ephemera retained by Harvey J. Sims between 1886 and 1912. Includes invitations to "at homes" and organized social events, dance cards, dinner menu, also a copy of the The Second Annual Meeting of the Ontario Associated Boards of Trade, Toronto, Feb. 22-23, 1912.
Some ephemera is associated with local clubs, most of which Harvey was a member: Berlin H.S. Musical and Literary Society, The Beavers' Club, Grand River Lodge, Bachelors of Berlin and Waterloo, The Berlin Club and Young Men of the Ark.
Includes an 1896 curling scorecard with heavily illustrated covers, advertising the Dominion Brewery, Toronto, and Harvey J.'s Trinity University convocation program, June 27, 1896.
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Sims, Harvey J. : football ephemera.
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Membership cards signed by Harvey J. Sims for the Rangers Football Club dated 1890 and 1899, listing officers and executive, club grounds and colours. In 1890, Harvey J. Sims is listed as on the Committee of Management; in 1899, he is on the executive committee. The 1899 card includes the W.F.A (Western Football Association) schedule for the spring season. These cards are in addition to a copy of the Western Football Association Annual for 1900, edited by D. Forsyth, Secretary Western Football Association and printed in Berlin. This volume contains the constitution and rules, hints for referees and players, as well as detailed lists of champion teams from 1880 to 1899. The pages for 1900, printed in red, appear to have been pasted in at the front and end of the 1899.
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Sims, Harvey J. : trip ephemera : Canadian Bar Association to London England, July 1924.
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Ephemera including lists of names, invitations, menus, itineraries relating to a special meeting of the British, Canadian, and American Bar Associations held in London, England, July 1924.
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Sims, Harvey J. : lawn bowling ephemera.
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Scrapbook covering activities of the Canadian Lawn Bowling Association in general and H.J. Sims in particular from 1924 to 1941. Harvey J. Sims was on the Dominion Lawn Bowling Association Canadian team chosen to compete in Great Britain in 1924, and afterward continued to actively participate in the sport, winning many trophies. The scrapbook includes clippings, many with team photographs and portraits, drawings, schedules, itineraries relating to Harvey's involvement in lawn bowling events locally, in Ontario, the United States, and Great Britain.
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Sims, Harvey J. : trip ephemera.
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Menu for the Restaurant Nimb Tivoli, Copenhagen, August 24, 1934. Menu is in French and Norwegian.
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Sims, Harvey J. : ephemera : death of King George V.
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Program of a memorial service held at All Saints Church, Pasadena, California, February 2, 1936 for the late King George V, who had died on January 20 of that year. Harvey and Florence were in California at the time.
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Sims, Harvey J. : ephemera : Scots Fusiliers.
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Christmas card from the Scots Fusiliers of Canada with photograph (printed on coated paper) tipped in: "Their Majesties at Kitchener, June 6th, 1939." Left to right: William Lyon Mackenzie King, Queen Elizabeth, King George VI, standing on the reception platform at the Kitchener railway station.
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Sims, Harvey J. : ephemera : W.L. Mackenzie King clippings.
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Clippings about William Lyon Mackenzie King, some dated but most not.
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Sims, Harvey James to Florence Sims.
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Photographic postcard from Harvey J. Sims postmarked Berlin, Ont., July 25 1906: "Old Opera House, London, Canada". Handwritten message: "We won our first two games. Am just going out with Buck & Harry Pope – Sam, Irvin Woelfle. Tell Mrs Woelfle they are all well at home. Love to all including Kenneth, Harvey."
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Sims, Peter Harvey : correspondence to his son Harvey J. Sims before 1900
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Thirteen letters from Peter H. Sims to Harvey J. Sims written before 1900.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Waterloo, Berlin: "Band and Fireman's Tournament," caution concerning conduct away from home.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Toronto: about proposed European trip and possible consequences for Harvey's position at work (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Toronto: advice about Harvey asking for leave to go on trip.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Toronto: trip arrangements (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Toronto: Postcard, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, 1899-1900.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Waterloo.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Waterloo (includes envelope addressed to Forest, Ontario).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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St. John NB: "I saw the sea today for the first time" (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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New York (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Toronto: advice on beginning independent life (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Toronto: nervousness concerning Harvey's arranged yachting trip with "the boys": "You are a daring venturesome boy with not any too much precaution or forethought" (includes envelope and enclosed letter from Mr. Ruby).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Toronto: advice about saving, not spending (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Toronto: congratulating Harvey on finally getting his own room and on being appointed as secretary of the Berlin Board of Trade, advice about making the most of the opportunity: "Aim high, do your duty and you will get there. Do not neglect your reading: There is nothing more necessary in a young man, than that he read best current literature of the day and also the biographies of the world's great and good men."
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Sims, Peter Harvey : correspondence to his son Harvey J. Sims, 1902-1910..
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Eight letters from Peter H. Sims to Harvey J. Sims written between 1902 and 1910.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Step by step instructions for preparing Harvey's new house for occupancy, starting with liming the cellar and ending with papering and decorations (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Response to Harvey concerning wedding invitations: "I do not like however the idea of your practically ignoring your relatives and asking outsiders" (includes envelope and enclosed list of invitees, with additional list by P.H. Sims).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Stern criticism of Harvey's financial situation, debt incurred by spending money on his new home: "You are just in the condition I expected you would be. You started out with too big ideas and now you find you have gone steeper in than you should and loaded yourself with a heavy debt … but you always were an extravagant boy." He continues with advice on getting and staying out of debt and living within his means (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Congratulates Harvey on being elected president of the Berlin Board of Trade: "Enter upon your duties with modesty knowing that there is much to learn and act as one putting on armour and not boasting as one taking it off after victory." He reminds Harvey of his "paramount duty to home and family and that Florence and the baby have the first claim on your time and thoughts."
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Postcard, colour photo showing Cawston Ostrich Farm, South Pasadena.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Postcard, colour photo showing New Bath House, Ocean Park, California, with handwritten note "Had a swim there Monday, PHS."
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Describes facial swelling suffered frequently and use of antiphlogistine, also at Harvey's request writes as much as he knows of the life of his father the Rev. James Sims.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Printed Christmas and New Year's greeting (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims
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Letter from Peter H. Sims to his son Harvey J. Sims on March 3, 1812 from Mayagues [i.e., Mayagüez] (Puerto Rico). Peter H. Sims writes about his trip to Puerto Rico to assess risks on behalf of his company: he summarizes and comments on Puerto Rico's climate, landscape, history, people, American interest, Catholic Church, Spanish rule, agriculture, sugar cane production: "I thought I had retired from active work but I am at is as hard as ever and I enjoy it. I do not know if the trip will do the Co. any good. The conditions are all new to me."
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
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Correspondence from P.H. and Jemima Sims to their son Harvey J. Sims on a trip to England and Scotland from June to September 1912.
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
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Steamship Ascania (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Edinburgh, Scotland (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Aberdeen: he has been to Oban and Insch, "called on old people to find out about my father, mother and relatives but could find no one who could remember that far back., that is 75 years ago" (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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London, England: Peter H. Sims to Harvey: "We are having a most wretched and depressing time" (includes envelope).
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
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London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
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London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
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London, England: Postcard depicting the Savoy Hotel.
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
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London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
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London, England.
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
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London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
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Lugano, Switzerland (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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London, England: describing "Continental trip" (includes envelope).
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey James Sims.
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Handwritten telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey James Sims in Berlin, Ont. on October 29, 1902, sending congratulations on their wedding day.
Salutation: none; Signature: W.L. Mackenzie King.
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Typewritten letter marked (confidential) from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated September 11, 1907, accompanied by a carbon copy of a letter from John A. Lang to A.B. Aylesworth; together with a letter from Peter H. Sims to Harvey dated October 1, 1907 commenting on Mackenzie King's proposals.
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Handwritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated January 2, 1923, thanking him for a gift for Laurier House and discussing the delay in reconstruction at Laurier House and the reconvening of Parliament on January 31, 1923. King also speaks of his "deeply valued friendship" with Harvey Sims.
Salutation: "My dear Peter"; Signature: "Ever your true friend, Billy K."
My dear Peter,
Your wonderful gift has kept me more or less at bay for the past ten days. I have hardly known how to acknowledge it, not having words [wherewith?] to express my appreciation of your great generosity. I am still at a loss and shall have to ask you to accept the will for the deed. It will be a great happiness to do as you suggest, to purchase for Laurier House something of which I may be in need to put the finishing touch required and to be a reminder through the years of your kindness. The bookshelves and library equipment which has made my present house the joy it has been in that respect, and which were the fruit of your previous gift, I am moving, in fact, out to Kingsmere, so summer and winter alike I shall be surrounded by evidences of your benevolence. I had expected to be in Laurier House by this time, but it has taken longer than anticipated to complete the work of reconstruction. It is going to be worth all the delay, however, and I shall look forward with delight to having you as a [first?] guest whenever you can come. I shall be able now to look after Florence's comfort as well, so do bring her with you when you are this way on some future occasion. Your generous gift enabled me to do a little better by some of my friends at this Xmas season than I would otherwise have felt I could. It came at a moment I was debating what I should send to May and the two young lads at Denver, and permitted me to make without thought of sacrifice what I was anxious to send. I must thank you therefore in more than a two fold sense for your goodness as well as your generosity.
I am very very busy as you can well imagine. Parliament re-assembling on January 31 and three of the ministers still overseas and two or more hors de combat. I may put your gift into riding or boxing lessons. A health investment is the best possible for my job.
I hope you all had a happy Xmas and I think, dear Peter, that this New Year will be the best you have ever known. My grateful thanks for your deeply valued friendship goes with my best of wishes to you and to all near and dear to you.
Ever your true friend,
Billy K.
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Handwritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 23, 1923, thanking him for his generous birthday gift, thanking him for "devout friendship … begotten of a love that even David might have envied." He presses Harvey to visit and to bring Florence; also Madge and Minnie Gibson. He closes by saying that he has had a wonderful year, and that "of the Conferences, I have a lot to tell you. So come soon."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Monogrammed card from Laurier House, Ottawa sent as a Christmas card from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims, undated, inscribed inside in Mackenzie King's handwriting: "With the season's Greetings, W.L. Mackenzie King." Printed inside is King's favourite portrait of Isabel King (painted by J.W.L. Forster in 1905).
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Handwritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated January 20, 1924 regarding arrangements for a visit to Ottawa by Harvey and his wife Florence.
Salutation: "My dear Peter"; Signature: "Yours ever sincerely, Billy."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated January 25, 1924, regarding arrangements for a forthcoming visit to Ottawa by Harvey and his wife Florence.
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "Believe me, as always, dear Peter, very sincerely yours. [Typewritten] Billy [handwritten]"
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Printed Christmas card from William Lyon Mackenzie King presumably received by Harvey J. Sims, monogrammed on the front, with an engraved picture of Laurier House and greetings for 1924-1925 inside: "With the Season's Greetings, W.L. Mackenzie King."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated May 23, 1925, replying to an invitation to attend a luncheon in his honour in Kitchener and to visit Harvey.
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "Believe me, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], W.L. Mackenzie King [handwritten]."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated August 7, 1925, thanking him and his wife Florence for the memorable visit: "I can recall no happier home town visit since the days of Woodside."
Salutation: none; Signature: "Billy."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Handwritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 30, 1926, thanking him for a birthday gift and letter. King says he is fatigued and lists the many political activities of the past year.
Salutation: "My dear Peter"; Signature: "With true affection, Believe me as always devotedly your friend, Billy."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Telegram with pictorial header from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 31, 1927, sending best wishes for the New Year.
Salutation: none; Signature: "Billie."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims
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Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated January 31, 1928, concerning the possibility of Mackenzie King attending the funeral of Florence Sims' mother Elizabeth Roos.
Salutation: "Dear Peter"; Signature: "William L. Mackenzie Kin.[sic]"
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Skelton, O.D. to Harvey J. Sims
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Typewritten letter from O.D. Skelton, Under-Secretary of State for External Affairs, Canada, replying to Harvey J. Sims on Mackenzie King's behalf, concerning a letter of introduction.
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Measures, W.H. to Harvey J. Sims.
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Typewritten letter from W.H. Measures, private secretary to Mackenzie King, replying to Harvey J. Sims on King's behalf. Mackenzie King will endeavour to arrange a special visit to Kitchener by Lord and Lady Willingdon.
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated July 21, 1928 concerning his inability to accept an invitation to visit the Sims, and announcing his decision to "be one of the delegation to represent Canada at the forthcoming Assembly of the League of Nations at Geneva in September," detailing travel and speaking engagements in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and a visit to his constituency of Prince Albert. King regards the trip to Geneva as a sacrifice as it "means another summer and autumn lost as far as Kingsmere is concerned." King also says that he has asked his Secretary to "find out from the Department of Marine and Fisheries what may be possible and should be done to secure the trout you are anxious for." In a handwritten P.S. King says "I find from Dept of Marine & Fisheries that the provincial govt has entire charge of fish hatcheries in Ontario. You had better [two words illegible] to Hon Chas McCrea."
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "Believe me, as always, dear Peter, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], W.L. Mackenzie King [handwritten]."
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Rogers, Norman McLeod to Harvey J. Sims.
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Typewritten letter from Norman McLeod Rogers, Secretary to President of the Privy Council, dated August 20, 1928, responding in Mackenzie King's absence to a letter and clipping sent by Harvey J. Sims. Salutation: "Dear Sir"; Signature: "Norman McL. Rogers" [handwritten].
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Florence and Harvey J. Sims.
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Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Florence and Harvey J. Sims dated June 6, 1930, declining an invitation to their son Kenneth's wedding on June 28, 1930, due to the pressures of the "present campaign."
Salutation: "My dear Florence & Peter" [handwritten]; Signature: "As ever, Yours very sincerely & affectionately, Billy" [handwritten].
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Printed circular letter dated August 6, 1930, expressing Mackenzie King's thanks to well-wishers after the June 28 election.
Salutation: "My dear Peter!"; Signature: "W.L. Mackenzie King," both in King's handwriting. Includes note in King's handwriting: "Will write first opportunity. This is just to let you see how I am trying to get over ‘thousands' of communications. I shall be glad of the change. Billie."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated September 15, 1930, concerning the agreed need for "friends" to fight in the coming by-elections. King expresses frustration at having his usual time at Kingsmere interrupted.
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "Believe me as always, my dear Peter, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], W.L. Mackenzie King [handwritten]."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 22, 1930, in reply to one just received. King describes the volume of mail he still receives, "whether it be due to sympathy or regard." In response to being asked how he felt about being in the opposition, King says there is not much difference: "Office is a hard row and a perpetual grind. Opposition is just about the same," and confesses that he is glad not to have to "carry responsibility for conditions as they are in Canada at present."
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "Your very devoted and affectionate friend [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."
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