Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Councillor representing the City of Waterloo and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo related to water management in the region. The material documents issues regarding water testing and quality management, consumption, supplies and shortages, rates and billing as well as lawn watering. Records include reports, correspondence, and other textual material.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Via Rail service reductions along the Sarnia-Toronto corridor. The material documents the opinions of some constituents as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in the matter. Records include correspondence, itineraries, invitations, news releases, and other textual material.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the referendum on Quebec sovereignty held on October 30, 1995. The material documents the opinions of some constituents as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in the matter including his attendance at the Unity Rally in Montreal, Quebec on October 27, 1995, and his efforts to help constituents attend the rally. The file also contains a letter written by Telegdi in November 1995 likely sent to participants in the Unity Rally thanking them for their support. In addition, the material documents his participation on various committees promoting a united Canada following the referendum such as the United Canada Committee and the Commitment Canada Committee. Records include correspondence, press clippings, news releases, and other textual material.
Clippings and ephemera related to LeRoy cars, including one purchased by Norman C. Schneider in 1956:
Original operating instruction manual [1899], missing first 4 pages. Very fragile.
Biographical newspaper story about Milton H. Good from the August 4, 1950 edition of _Wasaga Beach Weekly. Very Fragile
Clippings regarding Sandy Rider's discovery and restoration of the LeRoy car in Stratford, 1954.
Ephemera, correspondence, clippings and publicity about Norman C. Schneider's purchase of the LeRoy in 1956 and his subsequent donation to Doon Pioneer Village, 1956-1962
Norman C. Schneider's manuscript and typescript original operating instructions for the LeRoy car, ca. 1956.
Seven returned envelopes marked with reasons for no delivery to Schneider employees in the forces in World War II. Six of the envelopes contain mimeograph letters signed by Norman C. Schneider, Cyril E. Hayes and E.J. "Jack" Stone.
Material relating to Maple Leaf Foods, Smithfield Foods and the Schneider Corporation from 1997 to 2001. Includes notices of change and variation, press release and correspondence.
File consists of materials relating to an exhibit of Tony Urquhart's works at A.K. Collings Fine Art Gallery. Includes four items of correspondence for Aurelie Collings, exhibit advertising, lists of art works, financial information and a clipping.
File consists of materials relating to the exhibition of works by Tony Urquhart at Nouveau Gallery. Includes correspondence from the gallery, a list of artworks and information on works sold.
File consists of material relating to Electrohome's membership in the American Management Association (AMA). Includes correspondence and memoranda (some carbon copies and some form letters), advertising material from the AMA, membership application forms and certificates, ephemera, and other material. File probably belonged to Gary Alcock, Director of Human Resources.
File consists of the material contained in the second section of the binder Electrohome Design Lecture Series, 1973 (1), relating to the planning of the lecture series, and in particular the events and participants in Waterloo. This section is divided by the following tabs: D.P. Dempster, M.S. Hartley, Jan Kuypers, O.M. Solandt, G.N. Soulis, D.R. Steele, and General. Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence with the participants, typed meeting notes, and a schedule of events.
Contains one typed item of correspondence from McNeill to The Mail & Empire regarding an article on Sir Roger Casement. Letter is dated February 23, 1931.
File consists of correspondence sent to Catherine Taylor, including letters of reference relating to her nursing career addressed to other parties or to whom it may concern. Includes 49 letters.
Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 15, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal. He counsels her not to take too much exercise as she is not strong, and that the Exhibition will be in Montreal that week. "I would like to see my dear wife and I count the days now wishing Tuesday next to [swing?] around as at that time I hope to see you again and clasp you to my heart."
Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Guelph, Ontario, May 31, 1880 to his wife Jemima Sims, on the way to Mount Forest where he has been called suddenly. Jemima and the children are not at home; he reassures her that he has left everything locked up, that he is lonely without the family, and that he is downhearted about serious business losses.
Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Toronto, October 15, 1915 to his wife Jemima Sims: "The occasion of your birthday recalls the many happy years we have been together and it awakens the hope that the years to come will be the brightest still and full of more happiness and pleasure." Peter continues in this vein, and hopes that their new home will contribute to better health and happiness.
Letter at least partially from Rosie Bricker postmarked Salem, December 1, 1868 to her sister Jemima Cook, about Christmas. Most of the letter seems to be written by another (younger?) sister about social life or lack of it in Elora and Salem with some speculation about the future (includes envelope).
Letter from Clara Oberholtzer dated Alanson, [Michigan], December 10, 1890 to her aunt Jemima Sims reporting on the death of her aunt Angelina Dunham (nee Cook), the grief of Mr. Dunham, and the effect on other family members.
Correspondence and agreements relating to a U.S. patent issued to Peter H. Sims and Philip Hohmeier of Waterloo for improvements to a hot air furnace and the transfer of manufacturing rights to Henry B. Weaver of Blue Ball, Pennsylvania. In the first letter of May 6, 1886, A.M. Weaver asks about the "Balm of Life receipt" sent to her by Peter, but wants to know how many ounces of "oil of origanum" are needed.
Correspondence to Peter H. Sims from A. Millar, legal documents, and receipts all relating to action brought against Peter by creditors John Travers and Milton Cushing Schofield.
Letter from George Davidson in Berlin, Ont. Dated 9 ½ o'clock, May 5, 1863 to his wife Margaret who is in Toronto: "The children have gone to bed, and so I sit down – all alone – to write you the promised letter – you will be enjoying yourself with Mrs. Manning over Schedam Sch[illegible] while I poor unfortunate am enjoying myself in thinking how comfortable it will be to go up to a cold bed, and nobody in it. I have just been up stairs Bob & Sandy are in bed the former at the front the latter at the back with space and an extra pillow between for Lizzie who has been managing the children and the affairs of the household at a great rate." He gives Margaret a list of cash payments to make – boys' board, clothes, but also ask her to bring home seed catalogues and stock. A postscript the next morning describes the state of affairs: "Wednesday morning 7 ½ O.C. we have slept and waked – thank God – Lizzie was up about ½ hour ago went down and put [kettle on], is however still in her nightgown sitting on the floor with Sandy playing Jackstones or something of that sort – Bob is up and takes this to the P.O. Very cold rainy morning GD."
Letter from George Davidson at 100-West 53 St., New York dated May 7, 1880 to his wife Margaret, thanking her for letters received: "I am glad you are well and more than glad that Lizzie has got those ugly teeth out & hope she will now be free from that horrid disease neuralgia." He is having treatments of various sorts for his legs in the hope that he can walk without crutches, treatments that he describes in great detail and mentions that he is rooming with his son Sandy, who adds a page at the end of the letter.
Letter from Maggie Kempt dated Glasgow, April 28, 1881 to her mother Margaret Davidson written after she had received her mother's telegram reporting George Davidson's death the day before: "Your telegram telling us of dear Papa's death, came this morning about eight-o'clock when Irvine and I were dressing, and has made us all very downcast." She expresses her sorrow and sympathy, and also the effects of the technology of the telegram on her feelings: "This is the first telegram I have received across the Atlantic and somehow it seems to bring me nearer home than I have ever felt before. To think that I know today what happened with you yesterday and though the message brought sad news we are pleased you thought of telegraphing."
Letter from Maggie Kempt dated Forest-Hill, Glasgow, December 22, 1886 to her mother Margaret Davidson, containing news of the family, her son George's impressions of Canada and that his health has improved (includes envelope).
Letter from William Davidson dated Toronto, December 23, 1925 to his sister Elizabeth Roos, sending Christmas wishes and fond memories (includes stamped envelope)
Letter from Margaret Davidson dated Toronto, November 19, 1886 to her granddaughter Florence Roos, sending the news of family doings in Toronto (includes envelope).
Letter from Margaret Davidson dated Toronto, June 30, 1890 to her granddaughter Florence Roos, sending the news of family doings in Toronto. She says she received and encloses a letter from Mrs. Argo for Florence's mother to read, and that if she is well she will be there on Tuesday (includes envelope).
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).
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).
Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Toronto, November 7, 1915 to his grandson Kenneth Sims, congratulating him on passing first in his class (includes envelope).
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.
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.
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."
Handwritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Florence Sims dated "New Year's Eve" 1930, expressing gratitude for the hand-made cushions she had sent him for Christmas, and apologizing for not being able to contact her sooner. Salutation: "My dear Florence"; Signature: "With all good wishes, Yours very sincerely, W.L. Mackenzie King."
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated March 28, 1931, in which he reports on the health of his dog Pat, who had been treated by doctors at "The Health of Animals Branch." He reports on an accidental fall suffered by Godfroy Patteson, husband of King's good friend Joan Patteson, and says in closing "I am glad, despite the length of the speech, that its reading created the favourable impression which your letter mentions." Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "With kindest regards, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."
Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated February 25, 1933, sending congratulations on the birth of a grandson. Salutation: none; Signature: "W L Mackenzie King." The telegram is initialed "WLK [handwritten]."
Handwritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Florence Sims dated June 22, 1933 containing effusive gratitude for and memories of the visit he has just made to Chicopee. He writes lyrically and at length about the changes he has seen, "the glimpses of old Berlin hidden away amid the city of Kitchener which proclaims so much of growth prosperity," also "All these things touched my heart very deeply and stirred as you remarked, my very soul." King describes his trip home and his arrival at Kingsmere at midnight: "As I looked out of my window the heaven was lighted across its entire width with a display of aurora borealis such as I have never seen before. It was like a crown of eternal [illegible] set upon a vision of another world – the world of memory, of imagination, of delight in which I lived from the moment of departure to the moment of return." King finishes the letter with possible arrangements for Florence and Peter's visit to Kingsmere. Salutation: "My dear Florence [handwritten]"; Signature: "Again my warmest wishes to Peter and yourself, for all your generous hospitality and for the joy you gave me, Believe me, dear Florence, Yours affectionately, Willie [handwritten]."
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Florence Sims dated April 18, 1935, sending Easter wishes to Florence, "the boys", and Harvey, "if he is at home with you." King declares himself very busy, pleased with Harvey's progress, and hoping to be able to travel. In a handwritten postscript he adds: "In Harvey's letters he has spoken with great enthusiasm of yourself, of how brave you have been, and how glad he is that you are so strong and well again. He feels that you have helped him immensely to get back into good shape." Salutation: "My dear Florence [handwritten]"; Signature: "With love to you all, Yours affectionately, Willie [handwritten]."
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.
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]."
File consists of 22 pieces of correspondence (primarily Christmas cards) addressed to Florence Grace Clement as well as one blank card. Correspondents include:
In this letter Marjory Shantz expresses her appreciation for Margaret Schreiter's "untiring efforts on behalf of our campers" in her role as "Camp Mother" at Camp Tinawatawa on Paradise Lake.
This letter relates to Margaret Schreiter's impending visit to Sydney and to the Triennial Convention of the Y.W.C.A. of Australia which will take place in Sydney during Margaret Schreiter's visit. Joyce McMillan asks that Margaret Schreiter contact her to let her know whether she will be attending this event. Joyce McMillan also mentions that the World President of the association, Hon. Miss Isabel Catto will be at this Convention.
Material related to Donald Cowan's professional activities that may have been gathered to prepare a curriculum vitae. Includes documents related to a sabbatical leave request, a letter of appointment to the rank of professor, an outline of current research interests, and correspondence related to publications, committee work and job prospects. Also includes a copy of Donald Cowan's curriculum vitae.
Records related to the activities of several academic units at the University of Waterloo including the Department of Pure Mathematics, the Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science and the Faculty of Mathematics that were sent to Donald Cowan. Includes four memoranda, one letter, minutes of the Computer Science Committee from September 8, 1972, a Faculty of Mathematics Council agenda, and two seminar abstracts.
Material created or accumulated by Donald Cowan during his participation in the National Research Council of Canada's Grant Selection Committee for Computing and Information Science. Includes correspondence, grant committee records, a schedule of meetings, an application for an operating grant, and applications for grants from the National Research Council of Canada.
A copy of a proposal titled, "Negotiated development grant proposal, research in computational tools for mathematics" submitted by W.F. Forbes, Dean, Faculty of Mathematics, and Donald Cowan, Chairman, Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science, to the National Research Council of Canada. File also includes notes, and a related item of correspondence to Dr. H.E. Petch (President pro tem, University of Waterloo) from B.A. Gingras (Director, National Research Council of Canada).
Material related to Donald Cowan's participation in the IBM Education Executive Conference held in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida between April 5-7, 1982. Includes correspondence, airplane tickets, hotel receipts, conference program, list of travel expenses, memoranda, a settlement claim, and a short abstract of Donald Cowan's presentation. Also includes one group portrait likely of the attendees of the IBM Asia/Pacific Education Executive Conference held in Tokyo, Japan in August 1986.
Dot matrix printouts of student grades for the undergraduate course, CS 250: Fundamentals of computers and computer systems, taught at the University of Waterloo in 1983. Also includes a student's verification of illness, notes, and related correspondence.
Dot matrix printouts of students grades for the undergraduate course, CS 438: Computer applications in business: data bases, taught at the University of Waterloo in 1984. Also includes notes, correspondence, student assignments, a class lists, and classroom seating assignments.
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]."
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims, dated May 13, 1941, concerning Angus Macdonald who relayed a message from Harvey, also mentioning his own intention to visit Kitchener in the summer. Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "With all good wishes, Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten]."
Typewritten letter, green carbon copy, from Harvey J. Sims to William Lyon Mackenzie King dated May 11, 1942, asking on behalf of Louis Lang that King use his influence to "induce" the American Ambassador from Russia to speak at the Canadian Manufacturers Association Annual Meeting in Toronto. Further, Harvey explains that Louis Lang is a close personal friend and that if Mr. Litvinoff cannot speak, King could perhaps suggest someone who would. This letter is accompanied by a carbon copy of Louis Lang's letter to Mackenzie King on the same subject, dated May 9, 1942. Salutation: "My dear Billy" ; Signature: "Yours most sincerely."
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to J. Kenneth Sims dated September 22, 1947, thanking Kenneth for having him to tea at Chicopee. He mentions the library and says of Harvey J. Sims, who had died two years previously, "I am glad to think that he now knows that I have seen it." He also mentions preservation of Woodside. Salutation and signature in Mackenzie King's handwriting.
Correspondence from Harvey Sims' old friend Fred C. Burden, also a friend of Adam Strohm, from whom there are several letters mixed in this file. Places written from range from Detroit, Michigan, where Fred lived for some time, to California.
Correspondents include Lieut. L.K. Harrison (Director of Music, Royal Canadian Regiment), Sir A. Wilson Hungerford, Belfast (fellow bowler), Elizabeth M. Harper (Fellow of the Royal Empire Society and Men of the Trees), Homer Heard (to and from concerning work done at Chicopee), Allison Heasley, and "Harry."
Letter from "Maude" dated Toronto, January 18, 1940 to Harvey J. Sims with information taken from The Wissler Family Record concerning the Robertson-Sims genealogy, and confusion caused by Harvey's grandmother having been married twice.
Includes several letters from Violet Patton, a lawn bowling connection from Belfast, who includes clippings and photographs of her children; a letter from James K. Pickett in 1930 concerning a Metropolitan Life policy; one from C.D. Pequegnat calling for a meeting on Dec. 5, 1933 of the shareholders of the Waterloo County Grand River Parks Co. Ltd., to discuss creating Cressman's Woods as a permanent Waterloo County Park. One letter from William Philip of the Grand River Conservation Commission is present but torn into several pieces.
Correspondents include P.H. Roos about Harvey's investments; Newton W. Rowell in 1931 congratulating Harvey on his re-election as a bencher; also George Royle and "Lady Royle" May 23, 1928 and April 25, 1928 about arriving for a visit.
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.
Letters from Harvey J. Sims to horticulturists at the Department of Agriculture Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, with replies from M.B. Davis, Dominion Horticulturist, T.F. Ritchie, Chief Assistant, and R.W. Oliver, Assistant (ornamental horticulture) as well as to Leonard S. McLaine at the Destructive Pest and Insect Advisory Board. The correspondence relates primarily to Harvey's collection of shrubs and trees, and his pursuit of adding more species to his collection. He mentions that he has collected 76 of the 82 native trees listed in Forest trees of Ontario, also that he has between 500 and 600 different varieties of trees and shrubs. He requests specimens for testing hardiness, also sends an unknown specimen for identification, and requests information on permits necessary to import nursery specimens from the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plains, New York.
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.
