File consists of material relating to a survey of association members about boating and water safety, conducted by the Recreational Safety Committee. Includes a copy of the survey, tables of results (computer output), and a summary of results.

File consists of material relating to issues of taxation in the Muskoka region. Includes newspaper clippings, a letter regarding research by economic consultants, a proposal for a study of cottage taxation, and a curriculum vitae of the proposed study director.

File consists of material relating to the MLA's response to an application by a farmer to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment to spread sewage sludge as a soil conditioner on a portion of his land near Three Mile Lake. The application was opposed by the Three Mile Lake Cottagers' Assocation and the MLA and was brought before the Environmental Assessment Board.

Includes correspondence and memoranda, newspaper clippings, photocopies of resolutions and by-laws of the Township of Muskoka Lakes, handwritten notes, a photocopy of a map, and a photocopy of the board's recommendations. Correspondents include the Township of Muskoka Lakes, the Three Mile Lake Cottagers' Association, the Engineering and Public Works Committee of the District Municipality of Mukoka, the Environmental Protection Committee of the MLA, and Michael Vaughan.

File consists of two copies of by-law 72-20 for regulating the use of land in the Township of Muskoka Lakes (consolidated for reference purposes).

File consists of the Executive Committee Annual Report, 1911, and minutes of the Executive Committee, Dec. 18, 1911.

File consists of material relating to the antique boat show held by the MLA in 1985. Includes newspaper clippings and an exhibitor ribbon. Also included are typed fact sheets (1978, 1983) relating to a boat owned by Michael Vaughan.

Series consists of ephemera relating to activities and events organized by the Muskoka Lakes Association.

Series consists of material created and accumulated by Peter Hand in his role as Chair of the Environmental Portfolio from 1997-1999 and co-chair in 2000-2001. The Environmental Portfolio was responsible for addressing issues of water quality, forest, land use, waste management and wildlife; during this period, much of the focus was on land use, especially resort development on the Muskoka lakes.

The series contains material relating to MLA responses, sometimes in partnership with other local associations, to proposed developments at the Lake Joseph Club, the Lake Rosseau Beach Resort, the Muskoka Sands Resort, and other locations. Responses include submissions to the Township of Muskoka Lakes and the District Municipality of Muskoka relating to re-zoning applications and amendments to site plans, as well as appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board.

Series includes correspondence and memoranda, reports, notices, handwritten and typed notes, photocopied newspaper clippings, meeting minutes and agendas, draft amendments and by-laws, photocopied plans and maps, and other material. Most material is faxed or photocopied.

File consists of three letters from Weir & Foulds regarding the legal counsel for the ratepayers in the case against the proposed development at the Roseneath property. Letters are photocopies sent to Michael Vaughan.

File consists of architectural drawings for the resort proposed for the Roseneath property. Plans created by Strong and Associates Architects and Planners. Includes a site plan for the property and drawings of the various buildings (administration, staff, restaurant/athletic centre, housing units, etc.).

File consists of material relating to the case before the Ontario Municipal Board regarding the development at Roseneath and zoning by-law 81-91 in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. Includes correspondence, a memorandum, and three photocopies of the OMB decision. Correspondence is among the legal council for the MLA, a consulting engineer, and Michael Vaughan.

File consists of a letter to Michael Vaughan (carbon copy) and a photocopy of a draft affidavit regarding the proposed development on the Roseneath property.

File consists of copies of a resolution of the Committee on Land Use, Taxation and Highways regarding the proposed development at Roseneath. One copy includes annotations.

File consists of material relating to the proposed development at the Roseneath property and the response by the MLA. Includes correspondence to Michael Vaughan, photocopied reports, a photocopy of an agreement, and photocopied building plans.

File consists of material relating to publicity for the decision of the MLA to oppose the development proposed for the Roseneath property on Milford Bay. Includes correspondence, letters written for MLA members and for the editors of local newspapers (including a draft), and handwritten notes.

File consists of material relating to the response by the MLA to a proposed resort development on the Roseneath property near Beaumaris on Lake Muskoka.

Includes correspondence and memoranda (some photocopied); handwritten and typed notes (some photocopied); photocopies of MLA resolutions and motions, an agreement between the Township of Muskoka Lakes and the Roseneath Manor Hotel, and minutes of township council meetings; newspaper clippings; copies of a draft environmental impact statement; a photocopy of the letters patent for Concerned Property Owners and Residents of The Muskoka Lakes, Inc, etc.

Correspondents include the mayor and council of the Township of Muskoka Lakes, the Beaumaris Association, J. Peter Brown & Associates (Land Planners), Michael Vaughan, and others.

File consists of material relating to a proposed resort development on the Roseneath property near Beaumaris on Lake Muskoka, the response by the MLA and other associations, and the account for services by Weir & Foulds (legal counsel). Includes handwritten notes, correspondence, photocopies of an agreement between the Euromart Investors Corporation and the Township of Muskoka Lakes, a photocopy of zoning by-law 81-91, a draft environmental impact statement, and photocopies of architectural plans for a resort.

File consists of minutes for the annual meeting, Aug 9, 1947, ts. carbon.

File consists of correspondence of Michael Vaughan relating to planning and development in Muskoka and in particular the work of the Committee on Land Use, Taxation and Highways in response to the proposed development of a resort at Roseneath. Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence and memoranda, including photocopies and carbon copies, and handwritten notes. Most of the correspondence is among various lawyers involved in Ontario Municipal Board hearing regarding this case.

Also present are photocopies of documents accompanying the correspondence, including reports, agreements, by-laws, presentations, statements, affidavits, etc.

File consists of correspondence of Michael Vaughan relating to planning and development in Muskoka and in particular the work of the Committee on Land Use, Taxation and Highways in response to the proposed development of a resort at Roseneath. Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence and memoranda, including photocopies and carbon copies, and handwritten notes. Most of the correspondence is among various lawyers involved in Ontario Municipal Board hearing regarding this case.

Also present are photocopies of documents accompanying the correspondence, including reports, agreements, by-laws, presentations, statements, affidavits, etc.

File consists of correspondence of Michael Vaughan relating to planning and development in Muskoka and in particular the work of the Committee on Land Use, Taxation and Highways in response to the proposed development of a resort at Roseneath. Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence and memoranda, including photocopies and carbon copies, and handwritten notes. Most of the correspondence is among various lawyers involved in Ontario Municipal Board hearing regarding this case.

Also present are photocopies of documents accompanying the correspondence, including reports, agreements, by-laws, presentations, statements, affidavits, etc.

Series consists of material created and accumulated by Robert Topp in his role as Chair of the Political Portfolio and its Taxation Committee (1994-1995) and member of the Political Portfolio and Chair of its Taxation Committee (1995-1996).

The Political Portfolio was involved in political and tax-related issues, and during this period was especially focused on property taxation and a group appeal of the 1992 property assessment to the Assessment Review Board launched in 1995 on behalf of over 1000 MLA members with property on Lakes Muskoka, Rosseau, and Joseph.

The appeal resulted in a decision favourable for the association that was then appealed by the Assessment Commissioner to the Ontario Municipal Board, where the association was partly successful and was granted leave to appeal to the Ontario Divisional Court.

Series includes correspondence (some drafts), reports, presentations, newspaper clippings (some photocopied), ARB and OMB notices and decisions, lists of members of the group appeal, handwritten notes, news releases, and other material.

File consists of minutes for the annual meeting, Aug. 15, 1910, mimeograph ts.

Series consists of records primarily to the production of the MLA yearbook, as well as the Association's centennial, including correspondence, clippings, draft articles, reports, advertising material, certificates, invoices, photographs, etc. Series also includes some Secretary-Treasurer and President's correspondence (1939-1956).

File consists of newspaper clippings relating mainly to the 1985 annual meeting of the MLA and the issues discussed there.

File consists of newspaper clippings relating to the development at the Roseneath property, the response by the MLA, and the hearings before the Ontario Municipal Board.

File consists of newspaper clippings relating to the development at the Roseneath property, the response by the MLA, and the hearings before the Ontario Municipal Board.

File consists of minutes for the annual meeting, Aug. 2, 1944, pamphlet.

File consists of a petition by the Beaumaris Land Company, the Beaumaris Association, Concerned Property Owners and Residents of the Muskoka Lakes Inc., and the Muskoka Lakes Association to the Lieutenant-Governor-In-Council requesting the decision of the Ontario Municipal Board regarding zoning by-law 81-91 in the Township of Muskoka Lakes be recinded or varied. Document includes appendices separated by tabs.

File consists of minutes for the annual meeting, Aug. 7, 1943, pamphlet.

File consists of material relating to the activities of the Political Action Committee for the "Your Muskoka" campaign regarding municipal elections in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. Includes clippings (some photocopied), a typed strategy and budget for the campaign, typed notes and questions for electoral candidates, handwritten notes, etc.

File consists of material relating to the activities of the Political Action Committee of the MLA during the 1978 and 1980 municipal elections in the District of Muskoka. Includes typed lists of electoral areas and previous election results, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, the mandate of the committee, a letter to Michael Vaughan, a map of the Township of Muskoka Lakes, etc.

File consists of material relating to the official plan of the District Municipaly of Mukoka. Includes a working draft summary of the plan, the secondary plan, amendment number 19 to the official plan ("Muskoka Holiday Village," Roseneath), and the appendicies to this amendment.

File consists of minutes for the annual meeting, August 9, 1941. Pamphlet.

File consists of newspaper clippings relating to the MLA annual meeting in 1977. Material probably collected by Michael Vaughan.

File consists of 7 t-shirts, various colours and messages.

File consists of issues of the Muskoka Lakes Association newsletter. handwritten notes have been added to some issues.

File consists of minutes for the annual meeting, August 10, 1940, pamphlet.

File consists of 2 sweatshirts, one navy 100th Anniversary, one undated grey.

File consists of 1 paper sign or poster re: water speed limits.

File consists of 2 metal signs, one "Area Representative", one "Restricted Waters".

File consists of 2 cloth "$100.00 Reward" signs.

File consists of ribbons: black on yellow "Muskoka Lakes Association"; red on white "Member Family"; many of each.

File consists of a green "participant" ribbon.

File consists of a ribbon marked "Muskoka Lakes Association, 1897 Starter."

File consists of a plaque, probably meant to be mounted on a trophy.

File consists of 2 plastic pins with names.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of minutes for the annual meeting, Aug. 20, 1938, pamphlet.

File consists of newspaper clippings related to the activities of and issues of interest to the MLA. Includes some photocopies. Some clippings are annontated. File also includes a notice of application by the Township of Muskoka Lakes to the Ontario Municipal Board for the approval of a by-law to regulate land use.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of minutes for the annual meeting, Aug. 9, 1937, pamphlet.

File consists of material relating to letters to newspaper editors written by Michael Vaughan. Includes clippings of letters to the editor and editorials about the MLA, an handwritten draft letter to the editor, handwritten notes, and several copies of a letter from Vaughan to members of the council of the Township of Muskoka Lakes.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of a medallion.

File consists of 5 medallions, not inscribed: 3 different silver medallions for MLA Children's Regatta 1929, 1933, 1934; 2 identical bronze medallions, undated, with white flag and green leaf.

File consists of 1 fabric flag with "100" and MLA logo.

File consists of 1 fabric flag: "MLA 34."

File consists of material regarding the possiblity of citizens invoking a referendum about a development at Roseneath approved by local governments but opposed by seasonal residents. Includes handwritten notes, a memorandum, an unrelated meeting agenda with handwritten notes, and photocopies of reports and decisions of the Ontario Municipal Board relating to a downtown redevelopment project by the City of Kitchener.

Series consists of documents of a legal and incorporative nature essential to the operation of the Muskoka Lakes Association as a legal entity. Includes the Association's constitution, letters patent, by-laws, and correspondence.

Series consists of material created and accumulated by William F. Clark in his role as president of the MLA from 1988-1990.

Includes material related to the various committees of the association, meetings of the board of directors, and issues of importance in the Muskoka region. Includes photocopied documents: correspondence, memoranda, reports, newspaper clippings, typed notes, lists of members and terms of reference for committees, official plan amendments and by-laws, financial reports, meeting agendas and minutes, an application for the incorporation of the association, and other material.

File consists of minutes for the annual meeting, Aug. 16, 1909, mimeograph ts.

File consists of material relating to acid rain and pollution in Ontario. Includes reports, studies, conference presentations, pamphlets and fact sheets produced by Environment Canada and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, photocopied and reprinted newspaper clippings, and correspondence to Michael Vaughan and to Canadian Coalition on Acid Rain members from coalition coordinators Adele Hurley and Michael Perley.

File consists of 1 videocassette.

File consists of 3 col. snapshots.

File consists of 1 envelope of col. snapshots and negatives (includes duplicates).

File consists of 82 photographs and three postcards intended for use in the 1984 90th anniversary yearbook. All except postcards are copies.

File consists of 11 envelopes of 35 mm. col. negatives and 9 contact sheets.

File consists of 7 snapshots.

File consists of 7 snapshots and 3 slides.

File consists of 7 unidentified, undated colour snapshots of swimming and diving events.

File consists of 1 snapshot dated 1962, 9 colour snapshots, and 2 slides of "$500 Reward" sign dated 1981.

File consists of 3 contact sheets from Gravenhurst News.

File consists of a photocopy of the MLA constitution and by-laws, with a typed list of changes to be made and a memorandum to the Long Range Planning Committee. File also includes a photocopy of the application for incorporation of the association.

File consists of material probably accumulated by Michael Vaughan relating to various issues and activities of the MLA, including: land use and planning, committee work, elections, water quality, the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations, the MLA yearbook, the MLA Bonspiel, and other issues. Includes correspondence, memoranda, reports, presentations, minutes for a meeting of the Environment Protection Committee and a meeting of MLA area representatives, typed notes and information, etc. Some material was sent to Vaughan as a carbon copy.

File consists of maps of the Muskoka region. Includes maps of Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, and Lake Joseph by the Canadian Hydrographic Service, Department of the Environment, Ottawa; the road system in the District Municipality of Muskoka by A.R. Ferguson, Gravenhurst; and 6 blueline prints of topographical maps of the Humphrey, Medora, Wood, Muskoka, Monck, and Watt townships in Muskoka by the Ontario Forestry Branch, Perry Sound (1933-1942). Material probably collected by Michael Vaughan.

File consists of minutes for the annual meeting, Aug. 13, 1933, pamphlet.

File consists of material relating to the activities of the Long Range Planning Committee. Includes notices and agendas of meetings, minutes, memoranda to the committee from association members, recommendations for amendments to the constitution and by-laws, handwritten notes, a draft press release, and the results of and report on a survey of association members by Gordon Lusty Survey Research (Don Mills, ON).

File consists of minutes for the annual meeting, Aug. 8, 1932, pamphlet.

File consists of material relating to relations between the MLA and the Township of Muskoka Lakes, including a private meeting held for the association directors and the council. Includes handwritten notes, clippings (one photocopied), and a letter to Michael Vaughan from the mayor.

File consists of minutes for the annual meeting, Aug. 10, 1931, pamphlet.

File consists of material relating to the activities of the Committee on Land Use, Taxation, and Highways in 1978, and in partiular a critique of the Secondary Plan for the Township of Muskoka Lakes, as well as some material relating to the Political Action Committee. Includes correspondence (some photocopied), typed notes, minutes of a Land Use Committee meeting, a list of the MLA executive for 1978-1979, photocopied newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, etc.