- SCA82-GA52-3-83
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- 1948-1949
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of three items of correspondence from G. Ellis Flack, librarian at The University, Notingham.
Davis, Bertram R.
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Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of three items of correspondence from G. Ellis Flack, librarian at The University, Notingham.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Forbes family fonds.
A diary containing daily entries written by Betty Forbes in 1948. Several entries describe Betty’s work in British Columbia, family events, dances, a trip to Alaska, holidays, and Peg Forbes’s wedding to Colin Andrew (Joe) Wilson. The diary contains letters, invitations, lists, a patch, and press clippings including one titled, Girls advised to train for career and marriage published in The Globe and Mail on January 27, 1948.
Forbes, Betty
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Jean McIntyre.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Jean McIntyre, postmarked St. Andrews, Scotland., Ont. Includes stamped envelope.
Schantz Russell Family
Part of Maines Pincock Family fonds.
Maines Pincock Family
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of one item of correspondence from Christopher, Morris.
Davis, Bertram R.
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Helen M. Villanueva.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
15 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Helen M. Villanueva, British Honduras. Includes stamped envelopes and greeting cards.
Schantz Russell Family
Part of James Downey fonds.
Correspondence received and sent by James Downey to his sisters. Most letters written by Downey are under the heading “Dear Sis.” Contains photocopies of photographs and related newspaper clippings.
Also includes a published copy of UHN, Caring Together: a newsletter for and about the staff of University Health Networ, Volume 6, Number 7 (February 18, 2002) and Volume 5, Number 29 (July 23, 2001); and ephemera related to the “Opening Ceremony of Commonwealth Universities 1998 General Conference.”
Downey, James
Correspondence : Donald Innis to Anne Innis Dagg.
Part of Innis Family fonds.
File consists of correspondence from Donald Innis to Anne Innis Dagg. Also includes a small amount of correspondence signed from Donald's wife Wendy and children.
Innis family
Part of John D. Detwiler fonds.
File consists of 1 piece of correspondence.
Detwiler, John D.
Correspondence : E.J. Pratt and family and Minnie Maines.
Part of Maines Pincock Family fonds.
Maines Pincock Family
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of one item of correspondence from Earl R. Wasserman of The John Hopkins University.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of one item of correspondence from Charles Nowell, Chief Librarian of Manchester Public Libraries.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Forbes family fonds.
Letters from Betty and Peg Forbes to their mother, Millicent Lyall Forbes.
Part of Forbes family fonds.
Letters and postcards from Peg and Betty Forbes to their mother, Millicent Lyall Forbes. Letters from Betty Forbes during her time as a nurse in Vancouver are included.
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur on February 17, 1948, in response to one received. King informs Arthur that after some months of ill health, King's sister and Arthur's aunt, Jennie, has had an operation for a perforated appendix and has recovered. King describes also the "miraculous" recovery of Mr. Handy's son who, after having spent 14 months in hospital, is now at home "with his leg completely restored."
King expresses pleasure at Arthur's report of his progress at work and his advancement to a supervisory position, remarking "It means that your future is now secured."
King advises having, or moving to, living quarters with plenty of sunlight, as beneficial to health. He also agrees with Arthur that Arthur's mother has "gained a new strength and power," and asks, "How are the vitamins holding out?"
Salutation: "My dear Arthur" [handwritten; Signature: "Your loving uncle Willie."
Includes handwritten corrections.
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
Sharpe, Nellie to Kenneth Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from Nellie Sharpe, dated March 28, 1948 Winnipeg, Manitoba, thanking Kenneth for writing with information about Rella. Very difficult handwriting.
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur on March 27, 1948: "Affectionate Easter greetings dear Arthur you and Kathleen = Mackenzie King."
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Kathleen King.
Typewritten letter, marked “Personal”, from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Kathleen King on May 21, 1948, in which he expresses pleasure at seeing Arthur and Kathleen in Toronto, ascribes their good health and happiness to having their own “little house,” and sends them wedding anniversary congratulations. He adds that he is sending more vitamins.
Salutation: My dear Kathleen” [handwritten]; Signature: With love to Arthur and yourself, Yours affectionately, W.L. Mackenzie King” [handwritten].
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
Letter from Millicent Lyall Forbes to Betty Forbes.
Part of Forbes family fonds.
A letter from Millicent Lyall Forbes to her daughter, Betty Forbes.
Forbes, Betty
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Jim C.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
1 letter.
Date and Place from: July 29, 1948 St. Andrews [Scotland] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From C., Jim Attachments: Contains an envelope with the stamp removed.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from J. Cuthbertson.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
1 letter.
Date and Place from: July 30, 1948 St. Andrews [Fife, Scotland] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Cuthbertson, J. Attachments: Contains an envelope with the stamp removed. This is a short note with Dorothy's comments on it.
Schantz Russell Family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur on August 20, 1948, describing his relationship with John D. Rockefeller Jr., and mentioning his invitation to visit Mr. Rockfeller's "summer home at Seal Harbor, Maine." King anticipates going to Europe in three weeks, and notes that he is "now relieved of the leadership of the Party. On my return, I expect to be giving up office as well."[1] King declares the "Convention" as "a great success" [Liberal leadership election] [2] and wishes that Arthur and Kathleen had been there to "witness the ovations." He expresses his pleasure at Arthur and Kathleen's new home in Leaside, although his opening of Sunnybrook Hospital prevented him from visiting in person. He remarks on the pretty names "Southvale Drive" and "Leaside."
Salutation: "My dear Arthur" [handwritten]; Signature: "With fondest love to you both, Yours affectionately, Uncle Willie" [handwritten].
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Phoebe M. Kolb.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
4 letters.
Date and Place from: September 19, 1948 Herbert [Saskatchewan] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Kolb, Phoebe M. Attachments: No envelope, stamped post card. Written on a Canada Post card.
Date and Place from: October 22, 1948 Herbert [Saskatchewan] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Kolb, Phoebe M. Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.
Date and Place from: November 15, 1948 Herbert [Saskatchewan] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Kolb, Phoebe M. Attachments: No envelope.
Date and Place from: December 3, 1948 Herbert [Saskatchewan] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Kolb, Phoebe M. Attachments: No envelope.
Schantz Russell Family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King (while at the 1948 Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference in London, England) [1] to his nephew Arthur on October 18, 1948, in reply to a letter from Arthur and Kathleen apparently expressing concern about King's health. King downplays the press reports of his "condition" and explains that he has taken medical advice to "take a complete rest instead of attempting to go on with the proceedings of the Prime Ministers' Meetings at Downing Street," and anticipates being in bed for a further week until boarding the "Queen Elizabeth" on October 29.
King expresses interest in Arthur and Kathleen's house and garden, and notes that everything is "going so well for your mother."
Salutation: "My dear Arthur" [handwritten]; Signature: "Yours affectionately, Uncle Willie" [handwritten].
Includes handwritten corrections.
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur on December 22, 1948, thanking him and his wife Kathleen for sending 74th birthday congratulations. King asks that his best wishes be extended to all members of Arthur and Kathleen's family that will be gathered at their "own" home, and expresses pleasure that Arthur's mother will be visiting them. King suggests that Arthur and Kathleen use the enclosed money order to add to the silver King gave them as a wedding present.
Salutation: "My dear Arthur" [handwritten]; Signature: "Yours affectionately Uncle Willie" [handwritten].
Includes handwritten corrections.
Includes two possible enclosures: a printed correspondence card (9 x 13 cm) sending Christmas and New year's wishes from King to all who had sent him greetings, dated December 1948. Also includes an empty envelope (7 x 10 cm) inscribed "To Arthur and Kathleen with love and all good wishes from Uncle Willie" in King's handwriting.
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur on December 28, 1948, containing effusive thanks to him and his wife Kathleen for letters and Christmas gift of hand-picked and preserved wild raspberry jam. King notes that the jam will be used for special occasions of afternoon tea at Laurier House or Kingsmere. King reminisces "I remember when Lord Athlone and Princess Alice used to come out to Kingsmere occasionally for a walk, there was nothing they enjoyed so much as some of the strawberry jam which I had there. Jam made from wild strawberries is, of course, the most delicious of all. [1]
King refers to his "little gift" to Arthur and Kathleen and says that "Nothing could give me more pleasure than that you should use the cheque toward the purchase of a rug for one of the rooms in your little home." He also extends his thanks to Arthur's mother for her letter and gift of books. King notes that is health is not good and that he was wise to have retired when he did. In closing, King mentions that he is sending Kathleen another supply of vitamins.
Salutation: "My dear Arthur" [handwritten]; Signature: "With love to you both Yours affectionately Uncle Willie" [handwritten].
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
File consists of outgoing correspondence from E.F. Roberts to Marcel Pequegnat relating to expenses and taxes. Includes expense summaries.
Grand River Conservation Commission
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of four items of correspondence between Bertram R. Davis and J.M. Turnbull.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Forbes family fonds.
A diary containing daily entries written by Betty Forbes in 1949. Several entries describe Betty’s work as a nurse, family events, and holidays. The diary includes press clippings, postcards, notes, letters, invitations, a program from Maple Leaf Gardens, tickets, a national credit card from Imperial Oil Limited and four photographs of unknown individuals.
Forbes, Betty
International Platform Association (file 1 of 4).
Part of G. Elmore Reaman fonds.
File consists of correspondence to and from G. Elmore Reaman during his tenure as the first Canadian president of the International Platform Association, a non-profit organization for promoting to the public "high grade platform presentations." (Flyer, ca. 1950). The correspondence is mostly to and from other members and is concerned with internal affairs of the organization. Includes two letters from John Diefenbaker dated Nov. 3, 1949 and Jan. 28, 1950. Also includes a small amount of ephemera from individual artists.
Reaman, George Elmore
Correspondence : Schantz, Franklin Abram from Southall, Rhoda, Monmouth County Welfare Board.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Date and Place from: September 8, 1949 Red Bank, N.J. To Schantz, Franklin Abram, 1874-1962 From Southall, Rhoda Attachments: Letters to Frank, Austin and Sophie Schantz.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Alice Clarke.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
1 letter.
Date and Place from: January, 1949 Bolivia [South Africa] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Clarke, Alice Attachments: Contains an envelope with the stamp removed. Includes a personal note addressed to Dorothy Russell at the end of the letter.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Phoebe Kolb.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Four pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Phoebe Kolb, Elkhart, Indiana and Herbert, Sask. Includes one stamped envelope.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Harold Russell.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
25 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from her son Harold. Includes stamped envelopes.
Schantz Russell Family
Scrapbook containing loose and pasted-in clippings, as well correspondence (letters and cards), speech notes, invitations, programs, photographs, and other ephemera predominantly relating to Dr. S.F. Leavine's election as Mayor of Kitchener in 1949. Included are notes of congratulations; coverage of the mayoralty race and Leavine's activities as mayor; his participation on various city boards and commissions, including the Service Welfare Committee; and a proclamation signed by Mayor Leavine declaring that "Brotherhood Week" is to be observed in Kitchener from February 19-26, 1950, along with a photo from a related event. Also included is a typed welcoming speech made by Mayor Leavine at an unspecified event.
One of the loose photographs depicts "The Walking Mayor", as he came to be known, pictured on his daily walk to work as Mayor of Kitchener. A second photograph appears to have been taken on election day in 1955 when Dr. S.F. Leavine ran as the Progressive Conservative candidate in the Waterloo North constituency. The final photograph was taken at the official opening of the Carmicheal School Addition on March 7, 1950 which was attended by Mayor Leavine.
The loose clippings cover: Leavine's recommended changes to the Criminal Code as a means of bringing youth gang activity under control; a Waterloo North Conservative Progressive picnic at Waterloo Park in August, 1952 which was attended; and Leavine's nomination to contest the Waterloo North constituency in 1955.
Correspondence:
Leavine, Stanley Francis
Part of Elizabeth Long fonds.
Typescript letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Elizabeth Long regarding the making of a recording during her time in Canada (cities and dates listed).
Long, Elizabeth
Part of Elizabeth Long fonds.
Typescript letter from [Mrs.] J. Walter Thompson in response to Elizabeth Long regarding participation in a radio address and "Indian women who are struggling to improve conditions in their country [...]". The letter makes reference to Peter Francis being the person who originally contacted Long and includes information about Indian migration from villages to cities and the challenges presented by a lack of qualifications to secure "social welfare posts open to women today". Violet Alva, a lawyer, and her work to establish an Indian magazine for women.
Long, Elizabeth
Correspondence : Karsh, Yousuf.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of eighteen items of correspondence between the secretaries of Yousuf Karsh (Joyce Large) and Dana Porter (Margaret Saunderson) regarding portraits of Porter.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Maines Pincock Family fonds.
Maines Pincock Family
Part of Forbes family fonds.
Letters to Betty Forbes from Peg Forbes, Millicent Lyall Forbes, Ray McMurphy, and Gilmour Boa.
Forbes, Betty
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Kathleen King.
Typewritten and handwritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Kathleen King on January 8, 1949, acknowledging one received from Kathleen with news that the vitamins had arrived safely. He comments on Arthur’s mother’s visit. [typewritten].In an added handwritten paragraph King writes: “Your wild strawberry jam is awfully delicious. Mr & Mrs Guthrie of Paris, France, were the first to sample it at tea, a few days ago. [illegible word word word word word word word word] for Ottawa’s future as Canada’s capital. Today the Prime Minister of New Zealand Mr Fraser, and the High Commissioner, had a taste. They were all delighted. [illegible word] never tasted anything as good. Love again to you and Arthur.”
Salutation: “My dear Kathleen” [handwritten]; Signature: “Yours affectionately, W.L. Mackenzie King” [handwritten].
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur on March 22, 1949, relaying information from Arthur's friend Wilmot Gordon that his father had died, and encouraging Arthur to contact him.
Salutation: "My dear Arthur" [handwritten]; Signature: "With fondest love Yours affectionately Uncle Willie" [handwritten].
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur on March 29, 1949, in reply to his of March 28. King notes that Arthur has written to Wilmot Gordon and has also acquired a dog. King cautions Arthur against being overworked.
Salutation: "My dear Arthur" [typewritten]; Signature: "Fondest love to you and Kathleen, Affectionately yours, Uncle Willie" [handwritten].
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur on April 17, 1949: "A Happy Easter with love to you and Kathleen=Uncle Willie."
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur on June 14, 1949, expressing pleasure that Arthur and his wife Kathleen are going on holiday to Denver to see Arthur's mother. King cautions Arthur not to drive too fast or to far. He announces that he is now at Kingsmere for the summer, and that Arthur's Aunt Jennie and Rosabel will be staying with him in July.
Salutation: Dear Arthur [typewritten]; Signature: With fondest love and all good wishes to you both, Yours affectionately, Uncle Willie." [Handwritten].
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
Correspondence to Frank Schantz from Mrs. Monroe Schantz.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
1 letter.
Date and Place from: August 9, 1949 Connaut [Ontario] To Schantz, Frank, 1874-1962 From Schantz, Monroe, Mrs. Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.
Schantz Russell Family
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from Adam Strohm dated October 21, 1949, Kensington, MD, reporting to Kenneth Sims that Fred Burden had died "two weeks ago" at the age of 86.
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur on December 20, 1949, thanking Arthur and his wife Kathleen for 75th birthday congratulations. King notes that because he can't keep track of family birthdays, he is more appreciative when people remember his. He explains that he is enclosing a bank draft to be used, he hopes, on something for their home as a gift from him. King notes that he has just written to Arthur's mother, and closes by sending Christmas and New Year's wishes to Arthur and Kathleen. Salutation: "My dear Arthur" [handwritten]; Signature: "With fondest love to you both, Yours affectionately, Uncle Willie" [handwritten].
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur and his wife Kathleen on December 31, 1949, with New Years greetings.
Salutation: none; Signature: "Uncle Willie" [all printed in block capitals].
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
Correspondence, 1950, August to December.
Part of Maines Pincock Family fonds.
Maines Pincock Family
Correspondence : unidentified to Minnie Maines re Hidden Springs.
Part of Maines Pincock Family fonds.
Maines Pincock Family
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of forty seven items of correspondence from Wylie Sypher as well as one joke poem written by Wylie Sypher about E.H.W. Meyerstein.
Davis, Bertram R.
Part of Bertram R. Davis collection.
File consists of two items of correspondence from Robert Waller of the British Broadcasting Company.
Davis, Bertram R.
Letters and postcards from Betty and Peg.
Part of Forbes family fonds.
Letters and postcards from Betty and Peg Forbes to their mother, Millicent Lyall Forbes.
Part of Forbes family fonds.
Letters, cards, and postcards written to Betty Forbes and Bill Land from Millicent Lyall Forbes, Helene, Isabelle Alexandra Burt (Aunt Diddy), and Uncle Art. File also includes letters from Ray McMurphy to Betty Forbes, an account with Smuck's China and Gift Shop in Kitchener, and a wedding program for Thomas Land and Sylvia Wink.
Forbes, Betty
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Vi Chapman.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Vi Chapman, New Zealand. Includes stamped envelopes, photographs and a variety of postage stamps.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence of R.N. McCollum, Pla-mor Sports Shop.
Part of John D. Detwiler fonds.
File consists of 28 pieces of correspondence to and from R.N. McCollum.
Detwiler, John D.
Correspondence, 1950, January to April.
Part of Maines Pincock Family fonds.
Maines Pincock Family
Part of Maines Pincock Family fonds.
Maines Pincock Family
Part of Forbes family fonds.
Letters to Betty Forbes from Millicent Lyall Forbes, Peg Forbes, Gilmour Boa, and Sealye.
Forbes, Betty
Part of Forbes family fonds.
A diary containing daily entries written by Betty Forbes in 1950. Several entries describe Betty’s work as a nurse, family events, and holidays. The diary includes press clippings, invitations, telegrams, postcards, two photographs of unknown individuals, a certificate for a rare blend of Crown Royal whiskey from the House of Seagram, and a registration card from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.
Forbes, Betty
Part of Anne Innis Dagg fonds.
File consists of correspondence, ephemera, articles, and more from the 1950's. Includes wedding announcement regarding marriage to Ian Dagg and letters to her mother, Mary Quayle Innis.
Dagg, Anne Innis
Part of Donna Jean MacKinnon fonds.
Research notes and materials created or accumulated by Donna Jean MacKinnon about Marilyn Dunlop. Includes original and photocopied articles by and about Dunlop, correspondence between Dunlop and MacKinnon, handwritten notes and other documentation accumulated by MacKinnon, database searches, photocopies of photographs of Dunlop’s professional career, and drafts of Dunlop's chapter in Newsgirls.
Also contains two articles by Joan Hollobon.
MacKinnon, Donna Jean
Part of Maines Pincock Family fonds.
Maines Pincock Family
Part of Maines Pincock Family fonds.
Maines Pincock Family
Part of Anne Innis Dagg fonds.
Contains material relating to Anne Innis Dagg's book The giraffe. Includes correspondence to and from Anne Innis Dagg, notes and editorial feedback, a chapter index, book jacket, documents relating to the publication, royalty receipts, and reviews. Includes 7 slides, 2 photographs.
Incoming correspondents include:
Dagg, Anne Innis
Fonds consists of materials created and accumulated by members of the Innis family including by Anne Innis Dagg, Donald Innis and Harold Innis. Includes essays, photographs, clippings, and materials relating to the Mary Quayle Innis Foundation.
Innis family
Part of Donna Jean MacKinnon fonds.
Research notes and materials created or accumulated by Donna Jean MacKinnon about Kay Kritzwiser. Includes photographs of Kritzwiser’s personal life, newspaper articles by and about Kritzwiser, correspondence between Kritzwiser and MacKinnon, handwritten notes and other documentation accumulated by MacKinnon (such as correspondence with artists profiled by Kritzwiser and correspondence received by Kritzwiser about the awarding of the Commemorative Medal). Also includes drafts of Kritzwiser's chapter and end notes in Newsgirls.
MacKinnon, Donna Jean
Part of Robert Shipley fonds.
Correspondence sent and received by Robert Shipley between 1984 and 1986 from different persons and institutions. Includes letters, postcards, cards, ephemera, and newspaper clippings received with the correspondence from family and friends. Also contains letters and drawings made by Shipley as a child in 1950s.
Shipley, Robert
Correspondence to Mary Quayle Innis.
Part of Anne Innis Dagg fonds.
File consists of one item of correspondence from Anne Innis Dagg to her mother Mary Quayle Innis.
Dagg, Anne Innis
Correspondence received, 1950-1955.
6 pieces of correspondence.
Montgomery, Frances Kathleen
Correspondence : to Motz family in Germany (1 of 2).
Part of Motz family fonds.
File consists of items of correspondence between the Motz family living in Waterloo and relatives living in Germany. The correspondence is mostly general and gives details on each family, but also talks about restrictions posed on those living in East Germany post WWII, and attempts to immigrate to Canada.
Motz Family
Correspondence : to Motz family in Germany (2 of 2).
Part of Motz family fonds.
Motz Family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur on January 6, 1950, containing belated thanks for their Christmas letters and gift of the book Cry The Beloved Country. King finds it "extraordinary" that three books recommended to him by Violet Markham were given to him by three separate family members that Christmas. The other two were Schweitzer's Out of My Life and Thought and Lead, Kindly Light. [1] King describes his poor health, commiserates with Arthur's disappointment at not seeing his mother at Christmas, and approves of Arthur and Kathleen's plans to use his Christmas cheque to buy a set of nesting tables. King reiterates his pleasure at receiving letters from Arthur and Kathleen, and ends with concern that Kathleen's vitamins might have run out and that he is sending more.
Salutation: "My dear Arthur" [handwritten]; Signature: "With fondest love and all good wishes to Kathleen and yourself. [Illegible, possibly Again as?] always, Yours affectionately, Uncle Willie" [handwritten].
Includes handwritten corrections.
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
Kempt, Nigel to Mabel and Kenneth Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from Nigel Kempt, cousin of Kenneth Sims, dated January 6, 1950, thanking Mabel and Kenneth Sims for the "lovely piece of beef" sent at Christmas. "New Year is usually rather a wearisome time with us as our staff always have to get off, leaving us to feed the hens & do the cooking and so on."
Sims family
Part of Sommer family fonds.
Correspondence primarily between members of the Sommer family. Includes letters interspersed with details about family life such as Ulrich Sommer and his wife Gisela Sommer’s immigration to Canada with their two children Cornelius Sommer and Angelika Sommer in 1954. Also contains letters confirming Ulrich and Gisela Sommer passed an exam designed for new Canadians that was established by the Government of Ontario’s Department of Education Information Branch. Records include letters, greeting cards, postcards, children’s drawings, pamphlets, hand-drawn floor plans, wallpaper samples, a cross-stitch sampler, and photographs of family members.
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Kathleen King.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Kathleen King on January 18, 1950, on the topic of her vitamin supply. King notes that he is pleased that Arthur and Kathleen have decided to use his gift of money to purchase nesting tables.
Salutation: “My dear Kathleen:” [typewritten]; Signature: “Yours affectionately [typewritten], 'Uncle Willie.” [handwritten].
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur and his wife Kathleen on April 7, 1950, with Easter greetings.
Salutation: none; Signature: "Uncle Willie"
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1950 in which he describes his own poor health and expresses concern for Arthur's. King asks for all the details about the oil burner that Arthur has acquired for his furnace and notes that the cost of oil makes heating almost as expensive as coal.
King thanks Arthur for congratulations on "the Royal Honours recently received, the Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion and the Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold from Belgium," the which he notes belong to the nation and not to him personally. He goes on to quote from a letter from Churchill to himself published on p. 739 of Churchill's most recent work, The Grand Alliance, in which Churchill writes: " ムWhat a pleasure it is to see the whole empire pulling as one man, and believe me, my friend, I understand the reasons for your success in marshalling the grand war effort of Canada.' It is a nice tribute from the one who, more than any other, had to do with the direction of affairs at the time of the war." King expresses hope that he will soon be able to start work on his memoirs. He has still not ever visited Arthur and Kathleen's "little home in Toronto", and intends to do so "the first time I am in the city."
Salutation: "My dear Arthur" [typewritten]; Signature: "Yours very affectionately" [typewritten] "Uncle Willie" [handwritten].
Includes handwritten corrections.
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
William Lyon Mackenzie Homestead Foundation to Arthur King.
Printed invitations from the William Lyon Mackenzie Homestead Foundation to Arthur King and his wife Kathleen on May 8, 1950, one inviting them to attend the official opening of Mackenzie House in Toronto on May 9, 1950, and the other inviting them to attend the dinner to be held afterwards.
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur on May 17, 1950 in reply to one from Arthur commenting on the official opening of Mackenzie House in Toronto on May 9, 1950.[1] King notes that the premier of the Province [Leslie Frost] and the mayor of the City of Toronto [Herbert E. McCallum], both Conservatives, took part in the ceremonies: "To my mind, that disclosed a fine spirit, and one which would have brought great happiness to Mackenzie's heart." King expresses concern that Arthur has not reported on a dinner at which Leonard W. Brockington was to speak: "I thought I had made it clear to Kathleen and yourself that I not only would have liked you both to be present to hear Mr. Brockington speak, but that I would be happy to make that part of the proceeding ムmy treat'. King describes the speech [about William Lyon Mackenzie] in superlatives.
In a handwritten added paragraph King wonders if he has not mixed up the Royal York and the King Edward hotels as the dinner location, "or if by any chance, you happen to be minus a dinner jacket or dress suit. Please let me know if you have the latter."
Salutation: "My dear Arthur" [handwritten]; Signature: "Once again my fondest love to you and Kathleen,Yours affectionately, Uncle Willie" [handwritten].
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
Letters received by Mary Ham from family and friends during her trip to Europe including Edna Louise Augustine, Emma Kaufman, Loraine Augustine and Grace Augustine, among others. From June to September in 1950, Mary travelled with her friend Marion Gellatly (nee Eckel) to the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
Letters sent by Mary Ham to her family during her trip to Europe. From June to September in 1950, Mary travelled with her friend Marion Gellatly (nee Eckel) to the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
Ham, Mary
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur on June 19, 1950, hoping that Arthur and his wife Kathleen had spent a pleasant day in Buffalo with Arthur's mother, that he is enclosing a cheque that he had promised to send for her, and that he is happy she is having a "delightful little holiday."
Salutation: "My dear Arthur" [handwritten]; Signature: "Yours affectionately, Uncle Willie" [handwritten].
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
King, May to William Lyon Mackenzie King.
Handwritten Air Letter from May King in England to William Lyon Mackenzie King on June 28, 1950, describing her trip to England and thanking him for his gift.
Salutation: "My dear Willie" [handwritten]; Signature: "ever affectionately May" [handwritten].
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
Letters received by Edna Louise Augustine and Emma Ratz Kaufman.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur on July 5, 1950, enclosing a letter that King has just received from Arthur's mother, who is on holiday in England. He says that she acknowledges the cheque King send to her through Arthur, and adds that Arthur might like to keep the letter "as a receipt."
Salutation: "My dear Arthur" [typewritten; Signature: "With every good wish, Yours sincerely," [all typewritten] "McKenzie King" [handwritten].
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
Telegram from Arthur King to May Macdougall King on July 23, 1950 reporting the death of William Lyon Mackenzie King the night before: “Uncle Willie died quietly peacefully last night with John Harry and myself in attendance. I am representing father here and will detail full account subsequently. Fondest love to you all.
Salutation: none; Signature: “Arthur.”
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
Typewritten letter from an unidentified person at Laurier House to Arthur King on August 8, 1950, who encloses a mimeograph copy of William Lyon Mackenzie’s King’s will and who promises to send a copy of Leonard Brockington’s broadcast.
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
File consists of material relating to the administration and activities of the Five Counties Art Association for 1960. Includes a bulletin, an exhibitors' list, newspaper clippings, ts. notes regarding the teachers' council, etc.
Couling, Gordon
Letters to Peggy and Betty Forbes.
Part of Forbes family fonds.
Letters to Peg and Betty Forbes from their mother, Millicent Lyall Forbes.
Forbes, Betty
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Marjorie (Mrs. Lee N.) Duncan.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Three pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Marjorie and Lee N. Duncan postmarked Florida, Illinois and California. Includes stamped envelopes and photographs.
Schantz Russell Family
Part of Forbes family fonds.
Letters to Betty Forbes from Millicent Lyall Forbes, George Alexander Forbes, and Ian Beaton.
Forbes, Betty
Part of Forbes family fonds.
Letters to Betty Forbes from Millicent Lyall Forbes and Ian Beaton.
Forbes, Betty
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of three items of correspondence regarding speeches given by Dana Porter. These items do not correspond with a speech in the collection.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Maines Pincock Family fonds.
Maines Pincock Family
File consists of material accumulated by Gordon Couling relating to the administration and events by the Five Counties Art Association and material accumulated and created by him relating to art. Includes handwritten and typed draft papers about art, handwritten notes, incoming and outgoing correspondence, a meeting agenda, a newspaper clipping, etc.
Couling, Gordon
Part of Forbes family fonds.
A diary containing daily entries written by Betty Forbes in 1951. Several entries describe Betty’s work as a nurse, family events, and holidays. The diary includes press clippings, invitations, telegrams, letters, and a photograph of an unknown individual.
Forbes, Betty
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from E.G. Barrie dated June 18, 1951, Kitchener, to Mabel Sims, thanking her for taking care of table arrangements for an annual celebration, possible of the Chicopee Tennis Club. The letter is written on The Barrie Glove & Knitting Co. Limited, Kitchener, Ontario letterhead with a drawing of the factory.
Sims family
Don Jail escape : exhibit photo album.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of an album of photographs used as evidence in the case of the 1952 jail break of the Boyd Gang at the Don Jail. The photographs are listed in the front of the album, but they have been left in original order in the album itself (not chronological). The photographs were taken by Det. Sergt. Maurice Inglis of the Toronto Police. Also includes a clipping from 1990 on the break out.
Porter, Dana Harris