Date and Place from 1936 February 8 St. Catharines, Ont. To Maines, Minnie From Conradi, Margaret Attachments Envelope, with stamp. Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 November 4 London, Ont. To Maines, Minnie From Saunders, W.E. Attachments Envelope, with stamp Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 December 12 Pasadena, Ca. To Pincock, Jenny From Agnew, T.H. Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 May 29 Cove, Oregon To Pincock, Jenny From Anderson, Constance Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 October 28 Batavia, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Baker, Harriet B. Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 February 8 St. Catharines, Ont To Pincock, Jenny From Conradi, Margaret Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 July 21 Rochester, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Cooman, Mrs. C.C. Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 September 15 Detroit, Mi. To Pincock, Jenny From Dalrymple, Edna Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 August 30 Hershy, Pa. To Pincock, Jenny From Deets, Roy W. Notes TLs
Date and Place from 1936 August 13 Drummondville, Que. To Pincock, Jenny From Farmer, C. Notes TLs
Date and Place from 1936 December 21 Saint Louis, M.O. To Pincock, Jenny From Fletcher, Anna Louise Attachments Envelope, with stamp Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 May 24 Washington, Pennsylvania To Pincock, Jenny From H., Esther Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 September 25 Washington, PA To Pincock, Jenny From H., Esther Notes ACs. Post card from Lily Dale Assembly, Lily Dale, N.Y.
Date and Place from 1936 August 29 Columbus, Ohio To Pincock, Jenny From King, Irene Attachments Envelope, with stamp. Includes a business card for John H. Remmers. Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 September 2 Pittsburgh, Pa. To Pincock, Jenny From Long, Florence M. Notes TLs
Date and Place from 1936 August 26 Baldwinsville, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Miller, Nellie V. Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 March 6 Coe Hill, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Milne, Beatrice Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 October 3 Lynchburg, Virginia To Pincock, Jenny From Nicholas, Mrs. H.T. Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 August 27 Atlantic, Mass. To Pincock, Jenny From Nims, Louella E. Notes TLs
Date and Place from 1936 April 29 New York, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Papa, Fidella Dinsmore Notes ALs. Author also signs herself Fidella Dario Papa.
Date and Place from 1936 May 13 New York, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Papa, Fidella Dinsmore Notes TLs. Author also signs herself Fidella Dario Papa.
Date and Place from 1936 June 4 Chicago, Ill. To Pincock, Jenny From Papa, Fidella Dinsmore Attachments Includes translation from the Italian of "William Cartheuser, the new medium in the direct voice," 7 ts. leaves. Envelope, with stamp. Notes ALs. Author also signs herself Fidella Dario Papa.
Date and Place from 1936 October 17 New York, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Papa, Fidella Dinsmore Notes ALs. Author also signs herself Fidella Dario Papa.
Date and Place from 1936 October 24 New York, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Papa, Fidella Dinsmore Notes ALs. Author also signs herself Fidella Dario Papa.
Date and Place from 1936 September 14 Little Valley, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Reed, Carrie Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 June 30 San Diego, CA To Pincock, Jenny From Remmers, John H. Attachments Includes clipping. Includes J.H. Remmers business card. Notes TLs
Date and Place from 1936 November 6 San Diego, Ca. To Pincock, Jenny From Remmers, John H. Notes TLs
Date and Place from 1936 March 3 Rochester, N.H. To Pincock, Jenny From Sanborn, Lillian Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 December 19 Rochester, N.H. To Pincock, Jenny From Sanborn, Lillian Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 August 16 St. Catharines, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Spence, Ethel M. Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 November 2 London, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Spence, Ethel M. Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 July 8 Winnipeg, Man. To Pincock, Jenny From Wood, W.R. Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1936 September 25 Holdcomb, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Wright, Harry M. Notes TLs
Date and Place from 1936 August 13 Pennside, Penna. To Pincock, Jenny From Young, H. Meritt Notes TLs
Date and Place from 1936 September 2 Columbus, Ohio To Pincock, Jenny From Zeise, Hilda Notes TLs
Date and Place from 1936 November 2 Kitchener, Ont. To Papa, Fidella Dinsmore From Pincock, Jenny Notes TLs. (draft)
Date and Place from 1936 November 12 Kitchener, Ont. To Remmers, John Henry From Pincock, Jenny Notes TLs (draft)
Date and Place from 1936 August 4 Painesville, Ohio To Pincock, Jenny From Smith, Amanda M. Notes ALs, Rec'd while J.P. was Secretary of the Lily Dale Assembly
Six pieces of personal correspondence from Emma Kaufman to her mother Mary Kaufman, brother A.R. Kaufman and sister Edna (holograph, typescript, and carbons), one of which discusses the situation in Shanghai, China and another the situation in Formosa.
Also includes six reports relating to activities of the Tokyo Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.), three by Emma Kaufman, two by Margaret Hockin and one unsigned. Also contains a typed transcript with title, "The psychology of Christian personality" by Ernest M. Ligon.
Two letters and a drawing from Forsey Page, Architect, concerning a possible addition to Florence's bedroom: 1935 December 5: Forsey Page to Florence describing a sleeping porch or covered balcony off her bedroom 1936 May 13: Forsey Page is disappointed that she has decided against a sun room. Includes a drawing in pencil dated January 23, 1934: "Sketch showing new door and porch off bed room #1."
Letters and postcards from Betty and Peg Forbes to their parents, Millicent Lyall Forbes and George Alexander Forbes, during their time at Camp Wapomeo in Algonquin Park. Includes a postcard photograph of Taylor Statten, founder of Camp Ahmek in Algonquin Provincial Park.
Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated February 20, 1937, thanking Harvey for his suggestion of Colonel H. Ballantyne as "the representative of the Second Brigade Area on the Coronation contingent" and that the Honourable Ian Mackenzie has promised to consider Ballantyne's credentials when the time comes for selecting the contingent members. Includes a postscript in Mackenzie King's handwriting concerning Florence's health. Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "Yours very sincerely, Billy [handwritten.]"
Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated March 26, 1937, sending Easter greetings to Florence and Harvey and best of wishes for Florence's continuing recovery. He regrets having missed the exhibition of Homer Watson's paintings in order to rest before beginning preparations for the Coronation and the Imperial Conference. Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "With all good wishes, Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten.]"
Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated April 13, 1937, thanking Harvey for sending him a framed photograph of Chicopee, and also for sending a copy of The Rotarian containing a picture of King and Mr. Hull. He expresses happiness at Florence's improvement but says of the Coronation: "I am well nigh terrified at what I know will be expected in this particular on the part of the Canadian delegation, and of its head in particular." Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "With every good wish, Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten.]"
Typewritten letter from A.S. Redfern, Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, replying to Harvey J. Sims on behalf of the Governor-General (John Buchan), thanking Harvey for his letter and publication sent.
Typewritten letter from Alex R. Goldie dated May 13, 1937 to Harvey J. Sims, concerning the visit of the Governor-General to Kitchener on May 19, 1937.
Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated July 15, 1937, making arrangements for the forthcoming visit of Harvey to Kingsmere. Salutation: "Dear Peter"; Signature: "Billy."
One item of personal correspondence from Emma Kaufman to her mother Mary Kaufman dated January 1, 1937. Also includes four reports relating to the activities of the Tokyo Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.). One report was written by Lena M. Ferrar and is dated to February 12, 1937. One report was written by Kato San's on the trip to Belgium, Holland, and France between May 18 and June 2, 1937. Two reports were written by Emma Kaufman; dated May 6, 1937 and September 19, 1937. The report by Emma Kaufman dated Sept. 19, 1937 discusses mobilization in Japan.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated October 16, 1937, concerning Violet Markham's book Paxton and the Bachelor Duke and the possibility of obtaining extra copies. King also mentions his pleasure at Florence's improved health and strength. Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "With affectionate remembrances to you both, Believe me, as always, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."
Typewritten letter, carbon copy, from Harvey J. Sims to William Lyon Mackenzie King dated October 22, 1937, following up on King's letter of October 16 and replying that he has ordered two copies of Violet Markham's book; also that he had spoken to "Mr. Sanderson, the Chief Librarian of the Toronto Public Library." This letter is accompanied by a carbon copy dated the same day of Harvey J. Sims' letter to Hodder & Stoughton Ltd. In London, England, requesting copies of Violet Markham's book and mentioning that it had been suggested to him by "The Rt. Hon. Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada." Salutation: "My Dear Billy [typewritten]"; Signature: "Yours very sincerely [typewritten]."
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated October 30, 1937, refusing an invitation from Harvey J. Sims to a banquet in Kitchener on the grounds of overwork: "The truth is, I am at present, once again played out. " He leaves it to Harvey to explain "to our friends" and to pass on King's appreciation of the thought. Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "Love to Florence and to yourself [handwritten], Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]." Includes handwritten corrections and insertion.
Letters from Betty and Peg Forbes to their mother, Millicent Lyall Forbes, during their time as students at Bishop Strachan School in Toronto, Ontario. Letters also include a package of test questions.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 22, 1937, thanking him for the birthday letter and greetings, expressing sympathy and concern for Florence's health, and mentioning his own busy life, including "contentious problems that I have had to meet in the last ten days." In closing he sends Christmas wishes to the family and birthday wishes to Harvey. Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "To one and all I send my good wishes [typewritten], Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten.]"
21 pieces of correspondence. Includes "Notice of action for libel. William Lorne Hutton vs. Le Syndicate d'Oeuvres Sociales and Charles Gautier," Feb. 19, 1937. Includes a ts. (carbon) by Charles Gautier, "Trial of Miss Palmer," Nov. 12, 1936, and ms. notes.
Letters and postcards from Peg and Betty Forbes to their parents, Millicent Lyall Forbes and George Alexander Forbes, and Isabelle Alexandra Burt (Aunt Diddy). Letters are predominantly from Camp Wapomeo in Algonquin Park with some letters from the Lake of Bays.
15 pieces of correspondence and correspondence copies to and from F.W. Wegenast, mostly relating to borrowed or acquired books and printed material. Correspondents include Mary Hawkins, Birth Control Society of Hamilton. Also includes one unsigned, undated document: Information and complaint on oath of Constable Emile Martel.
a) Correspondence: 1 letter from John Fagan to A.W. Beament May, 27, 1937, re transcript. b) Document: "In the Supreme Court of Ontario, Rex. v. Dorothea Palmer : notice of motion, May 26, 1937."
Correspondence, telegraphs and typescript documents of and related to the notice of appeal issued by C. R. Magone, solicitor to the Attorney General for Ontario including copies of the notice of appeal, a list of particulars of the grounds of appeal, notes by F. W. Wegenast, and telegraphs sent before and after the hearing of the appeal on June 1, 1937 by people including [James] Bright, A.R. Kaufman, Wegenast. Of note is correspondence to and from Kaufman and Wegenast following the end of the trial in March 1937 about the possibility of an appeal based on the appointment of Paul LeDuc as the new Attorney General, and a telegraph from A. R. Kaufman to Dorothea Palmer congratulating her on the dismissal of the appeal and advising to "not grant newspaper interviews."
5 pieces of correspondence and newspaper clippings relating to French Canadians. Includes an item from the Totonto Star Nov. 19, 1936 by Claude Dubuc, "The Grievances of Quebec : a memorandum from the Economic Chambers of of Quebec to the Ontario Boards of Trade." Includes correspondence with Claude Dubuc.
Two pieces of correspondence between Dorothea Palmer and F.W. Wegenast about the disposition of the bag which had been entered as an exhibit. Also includes Dun & Bradstreet reports on Dorothea Palmer and F.G. Ferguson.
Includes one letter dated Sept. 29, 1930 from S.C. Tweed in Waterloo, thanking Harvey for recommending Forsey Page as architect for a new school in Waterloo. Includes eight letters from Lord Trenchard, Dancers Hill House, Barnet, Hertfordshire written between 1931 and 1937.
Correspondence from and to Harvey J. Sims and J.H. White, University of Toronto, author of Forest Trees of Ontario. Includes pencil notes and lists by Harvey, information about Tree Tanglefoot and an envelope labelled "Address – Forest Trees" containing pencilled notes by Harvey for a speech about the importance of forest trees.
16 pieces of correspondence to and from John L. Fagan, short-hand reporter, relating to trial transcripts. Correspondents include F.W. Wegenast and A.W. Beament.
Correspondence to and from W.L. Hutton, Medical Officer of Health, Brantford, Ont. and President, Eugenics Society of Canada, F.W. Wegenast, and others, mostly regarding books and printed material.
Date and Place from: December 13, 1935 Victoria [British Columbia] To Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine, 1879-1938 From Braithwaite, Jean Beddome Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.
Date and Place from: December, 1937 Victoria [British Columbia] To Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine, 1879-1938 From Braithwaite, Jean Beddome Attachments: No envelope.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated January 12, 1938, concerning his present to Harvey of an autographed copy of John Buchan's Augustus and his wishes for good health for Florence in the coming year. Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "My best of wishes again to you both [typewritten], Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten.]"
One piece of personal correspondence from Emma Kaufman to her sister Edna. Also includes one report relating to activities of the Tokyo Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.) by Emma Kaufman and a report by Margaret Hockin on the ceremonies relating to the 25th anniversary of Emma Kaufman's arrival in Japan. Additionally contains a leaflet memorializing Hedwig Dora Hobrecker, a pamphlet on the Airindan Settlement in Nippori, Arakawa Ku, Tokyo, Japan and an annual report of the Tokyo Y.W.C.A. for 1938.
Typewritten letter marked "Personal, Private" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated March 23, 1938, commenting on Harvey's report of Florence's increased good health and on Harvey's opinion of John Buchan, Lord Tweedsmuir's biography of the Roman Emperor Augustus. King offers to send Buchan Harvey's comments. King is sending Harvey the Hansard he requested, "containing my speech on the Export of Power Bill. The communications from the United States, recently received, make it pretty clear that I have not been far wrong in my estimate of what the attitude of the United States would be, toward the attitude taken by the government of Ontario, and not far wrong in the strategy I have employed in not permitting Hepburn's behaviour either to embarrass me or Members of the Party in the Federal Parliament. He has only himself to thank for the door of the United States being shut so completely in his face." King comments that his own health is better due to his own determination not to take on more in a day than he can handle without fatigue. Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "With kindest remembrances and best of wishes to Florence and yourself, Believe me, as always, dear Peter [typewritten], Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten]."
Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated June 4, 1938, mentioning the "Grand River conservation matter" and also looking forward to seeing Harvey in Queenston on June 18. He mentions that due to fatigue he has given up attending sittings of the House. Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "I do hope Florence is regaining her strength. With affectionate good wishes to you both, Billy [handwritten]." This letter is accompanied by material relating to the opening of the Memorial Arch at Niagara Falls by Mackenzie King on June 18, 1938: official invitations to Harvey and Florence Sims to attend the opening ceremony, a luncheon, and a dinner, as well as a two-page typescript carbon itinerary.
Handwritten letter from C. Ellison Kaumeyer, Chairman of the Niagara Parks Commission, to Harvey J. Sims dated June 6, 1938, inviting Harvey to stay overnight in Niagara Falls as his guest after the ceremony opening the Memorial Arch. He has made reservations at the Brock Hotel for Mackenzie King and his party as well. Salutation: "My Dear Mr. Sims [handwritten]"; Signature: "Faithfully yours, C. Ellison Kaumeyer [handwritten.]"
Typewritten letter, carbon, to Mr. C. Ellison Kaumeyer dated June 8, 1938, accepting his invitation to stay overnight in Niagara Falls and expressing pleasure at being able to visit with Mackenzie King and his sister whom he has not seen for some time. Salutation: "Dear Mr. Kaumeyer [typewritten]" ; Signature: "Yours sincerely [typewritten]."
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated June 11, 1938, looking forward to seeing Harvey in Niagara on June 18, hoping that his sister Jennie will be well enough to be there also, and expressing regret that Florence will not be attending. He extends an invitation to Harvey to join him in visiting the William Lyon Mackenzie homestead on the same day. Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten]."
Letters from Betty and Peg Forbes to their parents, Millicent Lyall Forbes and George Alexander Forbes, during their time as students at Bishop Strachan School in Toronto, Ontario.
Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims (who is a passenger on the Letitia, en route to Scotland) dated August 3, 1938, in which he thanks Harvey for his visit to Kingsmere and relates that a "vision" had led him to listen to a radio story about the composer of the music for "The Sweet by and by," who felt he was guided by his deceased wife. King states "When I see you again, I shall tell you more in the way of evidence of Florence's continued existence, and her power to continue to share your life." King describes the Army Corps Reunion and his day in Kingston where he spoke at the official opening of Fort Henry. He gives Harvey advice on how to structure his life on the trip to Scotland, and ends: "Continue to think of nature as the garment of the invisible, and to commune with the spiritual reality which lies behind the things we see." Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "With every good wish, Yours affectionately, WLM Billy [handwritten]."
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated October 31, 1938. King is returning from just having visited Bermuda, Jamaica, and Cuba. He mentions talking and visiting, approves of Harvey having started a journal, congratulates Harvey on another grandson, and, writing of Harvey's living alone, re-iterates that "attitude and belief account for what is most real and enduring in our happiness." Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "With every good wish, Yours affectionately, WK Billy [handwritten]."
Letters from Betty and Peg Forbes to their mother, Millicent Lyall Forbes, during their time as students at Bishop Strachan School in Toronto, Ontario.
Correspondence from and to Harvey J. Sims and H.D. Smith, K.C., R.A. McLaren, and Charles C. Bell in Chatham, Ont. about sourcing and procuring seedlings of specific native trees and shrubs found at Rondeau Park and vicinity.
Includes correspondence to and from Harvey J. Sims concerning placing his son at a law firm, also a letter from Florence M. Austin, Nov. 30, 1938, Dousman, Wis., on the genealogy of the Cook family and their mutual relationship.
Correspondents include C.E. Fischer offering an income plan, Forsey Page enclosing a letter from Bruce C. Matson, who photographed the Sims property in 1933, W. Sherwood Fox, and T.H. Noble.
Correspondence from F.S. Newman at the Department of Lands and Forests, Forestry Branch in St. Williams, Ontario to Harvey J. Sims regarding Harvey's requests for seedlings, also purchase orders made on his behalf from Herbst Brothers in New York. Includes lists and invoices, as well as a hand-drawn planting plan for evergreens at the south fence line of Chicopee.
Date and Place from 1938 November 20 Washington, D.C. To Pincock, Jenny From Mitchell, Paul Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1938 June 7 London, Ont. To Maines, Rev. Fred J.T. From Saunders, W.E. Attachments Envelope, with stamp Notes : Receipt
Date and Place from 1938 April 1 New York, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Dario, Fidella Dinsmore Attachments Attached is typescript of a letter to Dario from John J. O'Neill. Notes ALs. Author also signs herself Fidella Dario.
Date and Place from 1938 July 9 [n.l.] To Maines, Rev. Fred J.T. From Bristol, ?. Notes ALs.
Date and Place from 1938 [Dec.] [n.l.] To Pincock, Jenny From John H. Remmers Notes Christmas card.
75 letters. Correspondents include: friend Dorothy, J.M. Moyer, Jennie Moyer, Levi Nash Moyer, Lizzie [Moyer?], Louise and Emma Moyer, Sarah, Arthur Schantz, Austin Schantz, Carrie Schantz, Etta Schantz, Frank Schantz, uncle Josiah K. Schantz, Mary Schantz, Orpheus Schantz, Tobias Schantz. One folder contains single letters from a number of friends.
Date: 1938.11.02 Place from: Toronto, Ont. To: Catley, Elaine M. From: Priestley, F.E.L.
Response to letter from Catley expressing appreciate for book of poems and a request for 7 copies. Includes Priestley's thoughts about living in Toronto versus Edmonton.
Letters from Betty and Peg Forbes to their mother, Millicent Lyall Forbes, predominantly during their time as students at Bishop Strachan School in Toronto, Ontario.
Typewritten letter Marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated August 17, 1939, regretting not having seen him after "the banquet in Toronto." Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "Believe me, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten."Billy [handwritten]."
Letters from Betty and Peg Forbes to their mother, Millicent Lyall Forbes, during their time as students at Bishop Strachan School in Toronto, Ontario.
Printed circular reply card from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 22, 1939 with thank you for birthday greetings sent to him. He adds a handwritten note to Harvey. Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "My affectionate good wishes to you both, and my best of wishes for your own birthday. I hope and pray [4 words illegible] Billy [handwritten]."
Correspondence from and to Harvey J. Sims and Alfred Rehder, Curator of the Herbarium at The Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plains, New York, attempting to identify specimens Harvey is sending.
