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Notes written by Edward B. Littlehales.

SCA11-GA6-19
File
[18--?]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of manuscript copies of original notes and correspondence written by Edward Baker Littlehales.

Petitions re Yonge Street.

SCA11-GA6-190
File
[19--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of: one typescript of an Order in Council relative to Yonge Street regarding settlement of the street. Originally dated December 29, 1798. One typescript or return of locations on Yonge Street, originally dated January 1800. One typescript of a petition of the inhabitants of Yonge Street regarding the road to town being impassible, originally dated January 16, 1800. One typescript of return of vacant lots upon Yonge Street, originally dated October 26, 1800. One typescript report upon Yonge Street regarding a survey, originally dated July 16, 1801. One typescript recommendation of council on settlement of Yonge Street.

The public life of Joseph Willcocks.

SCA11-GA6-191
File
[19--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one typescript essay on the public life of Joseph Willcocks.

Recital programme.

SCA11-GA6-192
File
[19--?]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of a recital programme for a recital in aid of the home for incurable children.

Report of the acting surveyor general.

SCA11-GA6-193
File
[19--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one typescript of a report of the acting surveyor general on the Town of York.

Revolutionary War letters.

SCA11-GA6-194
File
[19--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of typescript transcripts of letters between important figures of the revolutionary war including Ethan Allen, Frederick Haldimand, William Marsh and more.

Rise and development of the Glengarry People.

SCA11-GA6-195
File
[19--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one typescript essay on the settlement of Glengarry. Also includes a typescript note regarding the quality of the essay.

Royal Alexandra Theatre.

SCA11-GA6-196
File
[19--?]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one piece of "ready money" advertisement for Royal Alexandra Theatre.

Settlement by Colonel Talbot.

SCA11-GA6-197
File
[19--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one typescript note on settlement by Colonel Thomas Talbot.

Settlement in Nissouri.

SCA11-GA6-198
File
[19--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one typescript essay on settlement in Nissouri.

Settlement of London Township.

SCA11-GA6-199
File
[19--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one typescript essay, with manuscript notes and corrections, on the settlement of London Township.

A brief history of the Gondor family.

SCA11-GA6-2
File
[18--?]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one manuscript essay on the history of the Gondor family, one of the settler families of the Niagara District. The original finding aid indicates that this was written by M.G. Sherk [i.e. Scherck].

The old Niagara River road.

SCA11-GA6-20
File
[18--?]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one manuscript essay on the old Niagara River road.

Settlement of Upper Canada, Detroit, Lake Huron, St. Clair etc.

SCA11-GA6-200
File
[19--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one typescript note on the settlement of Upper Canada, Detroit, Lake Huron, St. Clair etc.

The Shanghai-Low restaurant menu.

SCA11-GA6-201
File
[19--?]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one menu for the Shanghai-Low restaurant and catering co. in St. Louis, Mo.

The significance of the Loyalist settlements.

SCA11-GA6-202
File
[19--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one typescript essay by A.H. Young titled "The significance of the Loyalist settlements."

The society's place amongst the province's historical archives.

SCA11-GA6-203
File
[19--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one typescript essay on the Department of Public Records and Archives for Ontario.

Some events in the life of Capt. Joseph Brant not generally noticed.

SCA11-GA6-204
File
[19--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one typescript essay by Miss Augusta I.G. Gilkison titled "Some events in the life of Capt. Joseph Brant not generally noticed."

Special grant of land to Justice W.D. Powell.

SCA11-GA6-205
File
[19--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one typescript of a special grant of land to Justice W.D. Powell. Originally dated December 7, 1802.

Survey of Village of Coot's Paradise.

SCA11-GA6-206
File
[19--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one typescript of a letter regarding a survey of Coot's [Cootes] Paradise on Yonge Street. Originally dated April 28, 1801.

The Times weekly edition advertisement.

SCA11-GA6-207
File
[19--?]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one advertisement and order form for The Times weekly edition.

United Empire Loyalists.

SCA11-GA6-208
File
[19--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one typescript essay on United Empire Loyalists. The beginning portion of the essay is missing.

Westbrook generators.

SCA11-GA6-209
File
[19--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of advertisements for the Westbrook portable and automobile generators.

Pennsylvania Dutch history.

SCA11-GA6-21
File
[18--?]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one manuscript essay on the history of the Pennsylvania Dutch.

Where La Salle met Joliet.

SCA11-GA6-210
File
[19--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one typescript essay by John Brown titled "Where La Salle met Joliet" which details the meeting of the two explorers and the settlement of Otinawattawa. Also includes three photographs of the settlement. [Settlement believed to be a Neutral Nation settlement North of what is now Hamilton].

Women's college hospital.

SCA11-GA6-211
File
[19--?]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of an appeal for funding for a women's college hospital in connection with the Ontario Medical College for Women.

Mr. Robertson of Strowan to Lord Mar.

SCA11-GA6-212
File
1716

Part of Ontario history collection.

One letter address to My Lord [Lord Mar] from Mr. Robertson of Strowan dated December 15, 1716. The letter gives an account of the journey through France that Robertson has taken to meet Lord Mar as well as news of his traveling companions. Also includes a later copy of the letter. Lord Mar was a major figure in the Jacobite uprising of 1715 and and fled to France shortly thereafter.

The rebellion of 1176.

SCA11-GA6-213
File
1783

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of manuscript notes on the rebellion of 1776 [The American Revolution].

Map of Grand River area.

SCA11-GA6-214
File
1794

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one map of the Grand River area showing locations of Indigenous communities.

Upper Canada land grant to Alexander Grant.

SCA11-GA6-215
File
September 29, 1797

Part of Ontario history collection.

Upper Canada land grant awarded to Alexander Grant for 1250 acres of land in the Township of Alderborough. Dated September 29, 1797.

Upper Canada land grant to Alexander Grant.

SCA11-GA6-216
File
September 29, 1797

Part of Ontario history collection.

Upper Canada land grant awarded to Alexander Grant for 1750 acres of land in the Township of Alderborough. Dated September 29, 1797.

Ulster County Gazette, Kingston.

SCA11-GA6-217
File
1800

Part of Ontario history collection.

Issues of the Ulster County Gazette, Kingston for January 4, 1800 and January 14, 1800.

Upper Canada land grant to John Snyder.

SCA11-GA6-218
File
September 17, 1801

Part of Ontario history collection.

Upper Canada land grant awarded to John Snyder for 100 acres of land in the Township of Ernestown. Dated September 17, 1801.

Traveling in early times.

SCA11-GA6-219
File
1804

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one manuscript essay on traveling in early times.

Province of Upper Canada Militia Pension Agent's Office reciept.

SCA11-GA6-22
File
[18--]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one blank reciept form for the Province of Upper Canada Militia Pension Agent's Office.

[Kingston Gazette].

SCA11-GA6-220
File
1815

Part of Ontario history collection.

Fragment of possibly the Kingston Gazette.

Anton Kaiser discharge certification.

SCA11-GA6-221
File
June 15, 1816

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one document certifying that Anton Kaiser served in De Watteville's regiment in Captain Sturter's Grenadiers during the War of 1812. Dated June 15, 1816.

Upper Canada indenture for lease of a ferry to Claudius Christie.

SCA11-GA6-222
File
June 10, 1826

Part of Ontario history collection.

Upper Canada indenture regarding the lease of a ferry to take passengers across the River Trent, given to Claudius Christie. Dated June 10, 1826.

George Gordon to George, Earl of Dalhousie.

SCA11-GA6-223
File
August 27, 1827

Part of Ontario history collection.

One letter addressed to George, Earl of Dalhousie from George Gordon dated August 27, 1827.

Receipt R.J. Hopkins to Adam Stubbs.

SCA11-GA6-224
File
February 25, 1827

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one receipt for 95.0.6 recieved by R.J. Hopkins from Adam Stubbs. Dated February 25, 1827.

Probate of will of Alexander Grant.

SCA11-GA6-225
File
1829

Part of Ontario history collection.

Probate of the will for Alexander Grant. Includes original wax seal and seal of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Receipt Isaac Garratt to Thomas Garratt.

SCA11-GA6-226
File
1831

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one receipt for 25 pounds recieved by Isaac Garratt from Thomas Garratt.

Appointment of Thomas Carfrae to be collector of duties and customs for the Port of Toronto.

SCA11-GA6-227
File
1835

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one document appointing Thomas Carfrae to be collector of duties and customs for the Port of Toronto as well as one item of correspondence informing Thomas of the appointment.

Clippings : Toronto.

SCA11-GA6-228
File
1837-1901

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of clippings relating to Toronto.

The Sun, London.

SCA11-GA6-229
File
June 28, 1838

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of the June 28, 1838 edition of the The Sun, London. This edition reports on the coronation of Queen Victoria.

Queen Victoria and Princess Beatrice.

SCA11-GA6-23
File
1882

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of one photograph of Queen Victoria and her daughter Princess Beatrice.

A general council held at Credit settlement near Hagersville, Ont.

SCA11-GA6-230
File
1840

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one manuscript report on a meeting between settlers and First Nations groups in Credit Mission, Upper Canada in 1840.

Cheques signed by D. Bethune.

SCA11-GA6-231
File
1848

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of three cheques signed by D. Bethune.

SCA11-GA6-232
File
1848

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of manuscript notes on pioneers, particularly United Empire Loyalists.

London Gazette.

SCA11-GA6-233
File
April 6, 1849

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of the Friday April 6, 1849 edition of the London Gazette.

Militia general order.

SCA11-GA6-234
File
February 7, 1856

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one militia general order. Dated February 7, 1856.

Queen's messages to the Hon. President of the United States.

SCA11-GA6-235
File
1858

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one manuscript copy of a set of correspondence between Queen Victoria and James Buchanan.

Clippings : education.

SCA11-GA6-236
File
1861

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of clippings relating to education.

The original Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States and miniature sketches of the signers.

SCA11-GA6-237
File
1861

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one facsimile of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States and miniature sketches of the signers.

Morning Herald, New York.

SCA11-GA6-238
File
1865

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of the Morning Herald, New York, from May 6, 1935.

New York Herald.

SCA11-GA6-239
File
April 15, 1865

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of the April 15, 1865 edition of the New York Herald. This edition reports on the assassination of Lincoln.

Religion and morality among the early settlers.

SCA11-GA6-24
File
[18--?]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one manuscript essay on religion and morality among the early settlers of America.

The Patriot, Toronto.

SCA11-GA6-240
File
1865

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of the December 8, 1835 edition of The Patriot, Toronto.

Clippings : Fenian Raid.

SCA11-GA6-241
File
1866

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of clippings relating to the Fenian Raids.

Clippings : Canadian history.

SCA11-GA6-242
File
1867-1925

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of clippings relating to Canadian history.

Joseph Carter to Dr. [William] Canniff.

SCA11-GA6-243
File
March 10, 1874

Part of Ontario history collection.

One letter addressed to Dr. Canniff from Joseph Carter of Elora, dated March 10, 1874. Carter writes to Canniff to praise him for his book on the history of Upper Canada.

Clippings : churches in Canada.

SCA11-GA6-244
File
1874-1904

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of clippings relating to churches in Canada.

Clippings : St. Catharines.

SCA11-GA6-245
File
1876-1906

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of clippings relating to St. Catharines.

Clippings : Port Hope.

SCA11-GA6-246
File
1877

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of clippings relating to Port Hope.

Sample newspaper : The Inter Dream, Chicago.

SCA11-GA6-247
File
1877

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one sample newspaper for The Inter Dream, Chicago.

Clippings : Brantford.

SCA11-GA6-248
File
1877-1921

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of clippings relating to the city of Brantford.

Copy of editorial article from the Jaum Jahanomah of Calcutta.

SCA11-GA6-249
File
1878

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one copy of editorial article from the Jaum Jahanomah of Calcutta.

Rev. John Doty.

SCA11-GA6-25
File
[18--?]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of manuscript and typescript notes on the Rev. John Doty including excerpts from, and copies of, his letters. Doty was involved in the establishment of the Anglican Church of Sorel, Quebec.

John Carroll to Dr. [William] Canniff.

SCA11-GA6-250
File
1878

Part of Ontario history collection.

Three items of correspondence addressed to Dr. [William] Canniff from John Carroll. Items are dated November 19, 1878 and November 11, 1878. The letters discuss genealogy.

Joseph M. Sanders to Dr. [William] Canniff.

SCA11-GA6-251
File
December 19, 1878

Part of Ontario history collection.

One item of correspondence addressed to Dr. [William] Canniff from Joseph M. Sanders dated December 19, 1878.

Burt's Among the Clouds, Mount Washington.

SCA11-GA6-252
File
July 17, 1880

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of Burt's Among the Clouds, Mount Washington for July 17, 1880.

Sample newspaper : The Gazette, Montreal.

SCA11-GA6-253
File
1881

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one sample newspaper for The Gazette, Montreal.

The late Mr. Hamilton of the senate.

SCA11-GA6-254
File
1882

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one article on the late Mr. Hamilton of Kingston.

The Higgins family greate concerte.

SCA11-GA6-255
File
1883

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one apparently humourous programme for a concert in Picton.

Sample newspaper : The Coral.

SCA11-GA6-256
File
1883

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one sample newspaper for The Coral.

Sample newspaper : Weekly Magnet, Chicago.

SCA11-GA6-257
File
1883

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one sample newspaper for Weekly Magnet.

Clippings : Hamilton.

SCA11-GA6-258
File
1883-1913

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of clippings relating to Hamilton.

Canadian Institute, Toronto.

SCA11-GA6-259
File
1885

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of a circular on the Canadian Institute.

SCA11-GA6-26
File
[18--?]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one manuscript essay on the settlement of Richmond Hill.

Grand Union Hotel menu.

SCA11-GA6-260
File
1885

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one menu for a New Year dinner held January 1, 1885 at the Grand Union Hotel in Ottawa.

Blood and Peigan Native Chiefs on their visit to Brantford.

SCA11-GA6-261
File
1886

Part of Ontario history collection.

One photograph of Blood [Kaniai] and Peiikani (formerly Piegan) Indigenous Chiefs of the Blackfoot Confederacy in Brantford for the unveiling of the Brant Memorial. The chiefs are identified as One Spot, Red Crow, and North Axe.

Sample newspaper : Toronto Daily Mail.

SCA11-GA6-262
File
1887

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one sample newspaper for the Toronto Daily Mail.

Colgate and Co. advertising calendar.

SCA11-GA6-263
File
1888

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of one pocket sized Colgate and Co. advertising calendar for the year 1888.

Clippings : London.

SCA11-GA6-264
File
1889

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of clippings relating to London.

Cussons, May and Co. advertising calendar.

SCA11-GA6-265
File
1889

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of one pocket advertising calendar for Cussons, May and Co.

Sample newspaper : The Nut-Shell, Trenton.

SCA11-GA6-266
File
1889

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one sample newspaper for The Nut-Shell, Trenton.

Clippings : settlement of Niagara Township.

SCA11-GA6-267
File
1890

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of clippings relating to the settlement of Niagara Township.

Ontario College of Pharmacy, junior examinations.

SCA11-GA6-268
File
1890

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of manuscript exams for botany and materia medica.

Supplement to the Railway age and Northwestern Railway facsimile of a Japanese railroad timetable.

SCA11-GA6-269
File
1891

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one facsimile of a Japanese railroad timetable.

Sara Hannah Sherk biography.

SCA11-GA6-27
File
[18--?]

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one manuscript biographical note on Sarah Hannah Sherk.

Clippings : Methodists in Canada.

SCA11-GA6-270
File
1892

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of clippings relating to Methodists in Canada.

Clippings : Cornwall.

SCA11-GA6-271
File
1893

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of clippings relating to Cornwall.

Clippings : Coburg.

SCA11-GA6-272
File
1894

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of clippings relating to Coburg.

Railway tickets.

SCA11-GA6-273
File
1894

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of six tickets for the Toronto railway, and one for the Montreal railway.

Clippings : Victorian Order of Nurses.

SCA11-GA6-274
File
1897

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of clippings relating to the Victorian Order of Nurses.

The Diamond Jubilee, Toronto.

SCA11-GA6-275
File
1897

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of The Diamond Jubilee, Toronto, published specially for the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria.

SCA11-GA6-276
File
1898

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one prospectus for a translation and new edition of Heliand, published by J. Maisonneuve.

Clippings : Ontario history.

SCA11-GA6-277
File
1898-1905

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of clippings relating to Ontario history.

The Chelsea tophet.

SCA11-GA6-278
File
1899

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consists of one broadside by Frances Power Cobbe on the Chelsea Institute.

Clippings : First Nations.

SCA11-GA6-279
File
1899

Part of Ontario history collection.

File consist of clippings relating to First Nations.

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