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Conestogo project : roads and bridges.

Mimeograph copies of two documents: 1.) letter to Hon. J.N. Allan, Minister, Dept. of Highways, Ontario from E.F. Roberts, Secretary Treasurer, GRCC, re: "Conestogo Project, Roads and Bridges," dated May 2, 1957; 2.) Announcement by James N. Allan, May 23, 1957, with title "Re the Roads and Bridges Scheme of the Conestogo Project ... ."

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Conestogo Project : work orders 1956-1957 : C.A. Pitts, Dominion Bridge Co. and S. Morgan Smith.

File consists of material relating to work done on the Conestogo Project by general contractors. Includes correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts. Includes many reports and graphs of progress, scheduled and actual, by H.G. Acres, also reviews of claims. Includes work orders and invoices as well as ms. notes and annotations.

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Conference on river valley development.

Consists of records relating to a conference titled Conference on River Valley Development in Southern Ontario, sponsored by the Ontario Department of Planning and Development, held in London, Ontario, October 13 and 14, 1944. Includes printed conference programme, newsclipping, ts.[drafts and final?] conference paper on Grand River conservation prepared by E.F.Roberts, Secretary-Treasurer, Grand River Conservation Commission, October 13, 1944, and ts. conference resolutions.

Also present are : an advanced proof of a publication titled, Flood Control in Southwestern Ontario, containing papers presented at the annual meetings of the Institute in London, Ont., February 2, 1938; and an article from The Star Weekly, March 18, 1939, titled, "Battling Old Man River," by R.C.Reade, concerning plans to build the Shand Dam on the Grand River.

Grand River Conservation Authority

Conservation authorities : correspondence, reports, etc., 1963.

File consists of Ilmar Kao's file relating to other conservation authorities. Includes information about a tour of the Grand River watershed by members and staff of the Muskingum Conservancy district and Ohio Water Commission, hosted by the Grand Valley Conservation Authority. Includes reports, correspondence with the GVCA and Otonabee Region Conservation Authority and ephemera. Includes ms. notes.

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Conserving the waters of the Grand River : a necessary public work, June, 1936 / by Grand River Conservation Commission.

Consists of a published booklet titled, Conserving the waters of the Grand River : a necessary public work, by the Grand River Conservation Commission, June, 1936. The booklet reviews the GRCC's general plan for conservation of waters of the Grand River, particularly its proposals to establish reservoirs upon the upper reaches of the Grand River and its tributaries. Accompanying the publication is a cover letter from William Philip, Chairman, Grand River Conservation Commission to an unidentified recipient, dated August 19, 193

Inserted in the booklet are :

  • printed itinerary titled, "Route of Trip Along Grand River," by the Grand River Valley Boards of Trade, Thursday, September 24, 1931, which lists proposed dam sites from Kitchener, Ont. to Grand Valley, Ont. to be visited by the Grand River Valley Boards of Trade members;
  • ts.(photocopy) [draft?] of a periodical titled, Our Valley : Grand Valley Conservation Authority, Vol.1, no.2 (June, 1954): 1-4; and
  • Department of Planning & Development pamphlet titled Conestogo Dam and Reservoir, which includes background information and map of the proposed dam site. The words, Turning of the first sod, May 30, 1955 have been handwritten on the pamphlet.

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Correspondence.

File consists of unrelated correspondence found loose, some with the Ontario Government. Includes information about the Fort Peck Dam on the Missouri River. Includes ms. drafts by W.P.

Grand River Conservation Commission

Correspondence.

File consists of material relating to the proposed Waldemar Dam and to the Shand Dam. Includes correspondence and reports re progress on the Shand Dam, reforestation, etc. Includes correspondence and a 2 p. ts. by W.W. Breithaupt on "Grand River Conservation." Includes a ts. carbon letter from T.H. Hogg and L.V. Rorke to the Minister of lands and Forests for Ontario on the topic of Grand River Drainage, dated Feb. 11, 1932. Includes charts, reports, ms. notes and draft correspondence by Wm. Philip.

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Correspondence.

File consists of material relating primarily to drainage and drains. Includes correspondence to and from Wm. Philip and others and ms. notes.

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Correspondence.

File consists of a copy of a resolution passed by the City of Galt Council with cover letter addressed to E.F. Roberts, dated Apr. 3, 1951.

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Correspondence.

File consists of Wm. Philip's copies of two letters signed by E.F. Roberts re insurance and an agreement with the CPR re relocation of the railway in its Elora subdivision.

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Correspondence.

File consists of correspondence copies to and from E.F. Roberts re funding for Conestogo Project from provincial and federal governments. .

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Correspondence.

File consists of 2 pieces of correspondence, one from H.G.Acres to Wm. Philip dated 1953; one undated from Philip Breithaupt. Includes Wm. Philip's ms. notes.

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Correspondence : A.

File consists of "A" correspondence to and from Frank P. Adams, Secretary, Grand River Conservation Commission on a variety of topics, including bids and tenders for construction of the Shand Dam, employment inquiries and land purchases from individuals.

Includes an article by S.W. Archibald, Consulting Engineer, "Ontario stream control : an investigation of the application of the drainage acts of the Province of Ontario to the problem of flood control and damage prevention" (no publication information).

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Creager, William P.

File consists of correspondence between F.P. Adams and Mr. William P. Creager, Hydraulic Engineer, Buffalo, N.Y. re consulting. Includes mention of W.H. Breithaupt.

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D miscellaneous folder.

File consists of "D" correspondence to and from F.P. Adams. Correspondents include Dominion Bridge Co. re sluice gates, Dominion Engineering Co. and others re tenders, also correspondence re information requests and property purchases.

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D4.

File consists of "D" correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts, including the Dept. of Northern Affairs and National Resources, Engineering and Water Branch, concerning gauge charts and gauge recorder sites.

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D4.

File consists of "D" correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts, including the Departments of Health, Planning and Development and Public Works.

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D4.

File consists of "D" correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts, including the Dept. of Lands and Forests. Includes ms. notes and calculations.

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D4.

File consists of routine "D" correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts. Includes one clipping relating to West Garafraxa drain and one letter to W. Philip concerning an incident at Belwood Lake, with ms. reply.

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D4.

File consists of "D" correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts, and correspondence replied to by I. Kao. Correspondents include government departments, suppliers and individuals.

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D4.

File consists of "D" correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts, primarily relating to C.J. Drexel's farm lease. Other correspondents include the Dept. of Public Works and the Town of Drayton.

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D4.

File consists of "D" correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts, and others, primarily with the Village of Drayton and several government departments. Includes ms. correspondence written by Wm. Philip.

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D4.

File consists of "D" correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts: one letter to the Dominion Bureau of Statistics; one receipt from the Dept. of Public Works.,

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D4.

File consists of "D" correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts, including the Department of Resources and Development, Dept. of Lands and Forests re Wilson Dam, Dept. of Highways re river crossings and the Dept. of Public Printing.

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Daily Journal 1960.

File consists of Brownline Daily Journal for 1960 belonging to H.A. Cameron. Daily entries are used to record climactic information such as lake level, temperature, wind, precipitation, incidents, etc. Also recorded are details of work done by the writer and others, in the office and on the property: construction, lumber mill, machinery, incidents, etc. Includes a list of vehicles. Not all days have entries; information recorded varies.

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Daily Journal 1961.

File consists of Brownline Daily Journal for 1961 belonging to H.A. Cameron. Daily entries are used to record climactic information, but less so than in 1960. Also recorded are details of work done by the writer and others, in the office and on the property: construction, lumber mill, machinery, incidents, etc. Not all days have entries; information recorded varies.

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Daily Journal 1962.

File consists of Brownline Daily Journal for 1962 belonging to H.A. Cameron, working from the Shand Dam station. Daily entries are used to record some climactic information such as snowfall and ice. The diary is primarily used to record details of work done by the writer and others, in the office, on the property and elsewhere : construction, repairs, inspections, incidents, etc. Not all days have entries; information recorded varies.

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Daily Journal 1963.

File consists of Brownline Daily Journal for 1963 belonging to H.A. Cameron, working from the Shand Dam station. Daily entries are used to record some climactic information such as snowfall and ice. Also recorded are details of work done by the writer and others, in the office on the property and at other locations: construction, repairs, machinery, inspections, incidents, etc. Not all days have entries; information recorded varies.

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Daily Journal 1964.

File consists of Brownline Daily Journal for 1964 belonging to H.A. Cameron, working from the Shand Dam station. Daily entries are used primarily to record details of work done by the writer and others, in the office on the property and at other locations: construction, repairs, machinery, inspections, incidents, etc. Not all days have entries; information recorded varies.

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Daily Journal 1965.

File consists of Brownline Daily Journal for 1965 belonging to H.A. Cameron, working from the Shand Dam station. Includes some weather observations. Daily entries are used primarily to record details of work done by the writer and others, in the office on the property and at other locations: construction, repairs, machinery, inspections, incidents, etc. Not all days have entries; information recorded varies.

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Daily Journal 1966.

File consists of Brownline Daily Journal for 1966 belonging to H.A. Cameron, working from the Shand Dam station. Includes some weather observations. Daily entries are used primarily to record details of work done by the writer and others, in the office on the property and at other locations: construction, repairs, machinery, inspections, incidents, etc. Not all days have entries; information recorded varies.

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Daily Journal 1967.

File consists of Brownline Daily Journal for 1967 belonging to H.A. Cameron, working from the Shand Dam station. Includes some weather observations. Daily entries are used primarily to record details of work done by the writer and others, in the office on the property and at other locations: construction, repairs, machinery, inspections, incidents, etc. Not all days have entries; information recorded varies.

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Daily Journal 1968.

File consists of Brownline Daily Journal for 1968 belonging to H.A. Cameron, working from the Shand Dam station. Includes some weather observations. Daily entries are used primarily to record details of work done by the writer and others, in the office on the property and at other locations: construction, repairs, machinery, inspections, incidents, etc. Not all days have entries; information recorded varies.

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Daily Journal 1969.

File consists of Perpetual Desk Calendar and Diary for 1969 belonging to H.A. Cameron, working from the Shand Dam station. Includes some weather observations. Daily entries are used primarily to record details of work done by the writer and others, in the office on the property and at other locations: construction, repairs, machinery, inspections, incidents, etc. Not all days have entries; information recorded varies.

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Daily Journal 1970.

File consists of Brownline Daily Journal for 1970 belonging to H.A. Cameron, working from the Shand Dam station. Daily entries are used primarily to record details of work done by the writer and others, in the office on the property and at other locations: construction, repairs, machinery, inspections, incidents, etc. Includes list of appointments at front. Not all days have entries; information recorded varies.

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Daily Journal 1970.

File consists of Brownline Daily Journal for 1970 containing entries in several hands, primarily assistant superintendent Fred Fackham. Includes weather observations. Daily entries are used primarily to record details of work done by several employees, in the office on the property and at other locations: construction, repairs, machinery, inspections, incidents, etc. Includes list of appointments at front. Not all days have entries; information recorded varies.

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Daily Journal 1971.

File consists of Brownline Daily Journal for 1971 belonging to assistant superintendent Fred Fackham. Includes weather observations. Daily entries are used primarily to record details of work done by several employees, in the office on the property and at other locations: construction, repairs, machinery, inspections, incidents, etc. Not all days have entries; information recorded varies.

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Daily Journal 1971.

File consists of Brownline Daily Journal for 1971 belonging to H.A. Cameron, working from the Shand Dam station. Includes some weather observations. Daily entries are used primarily to record details of work done by the writer and others, in the office on the property and at other locations: construction, repairs, machinery, inspections, incidents, etc. Not all days have entries; information recorded varies.

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Daily Journal 1972.

File consists of Brownline Daily Journal for 1972 belonging to H.A. Cameron, working from the Shand Dam station. Includes some weather observations. Daily entries are used primarily to record details of work done by the writer and others, in the office on the property and at other locations: construction, repairs, machinery, inspections, incidents, etc. Not all days have entries; information recorded varies.

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Daily Journal 1973.

File consists of Brownline Daily Journal for 1973 belonging to H.A. Cameron, working from the Shand Dam station. Includes some weather observations. Daily entries are used primarily to record details of work done by the writer and others, in the office on the property and at other locations: construction, repairs, machinery, inspections, incidents, etc. Not all days have entries; information recorded varies.

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Darling, E. H., Consulting Engineer.

File consists of correspondence between F.P. Adams and E.H. Darling concerning the latter's application for a position as consulting engineer.. Includes newspaper article by E.H. Darling and one severely damaged photograph.

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Department of Lands and Forests : Grand River Conservation Act, 1938.

File consists of correspondence between the GRCC and the Ontario Dept. of Lands and Forests Conservation Authorities Branch. The correspondence concerns amending the Grand River Conservation Act for the purposes of receiving grants from the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council, and with the mechanics of transferring the Conservation Authorities Branch from the Dept. of Commerce and Development to the Dept. of Lands and Forests.

Correspondents include J.W. Spooner and A. Kelso Roberts, Ministers of Lands and Forests in 1961 and 1963 respectively and G.E. Fisher, Chairman GRCC. Includes ms. notes; Ilmar Kao's file

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Department of Lands and Forests : Hon. Peter Heenan and Dr. J.L. Morris.

File consists of correspondence between F.P. Adams, Secretary, Grand River Conservation Commission and Dr. J.L. Morris of the Surveys Branch of the Ontario Dept. of Lands and Forests concerning the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board from municipalities concerning costs assessed against them by the GRCC. Morris was one of the authors of the original report or 1934 and of the revised report done in 1939. Includes one letter to the Minister of Lands & Forests, Hon. Peter Heenan.

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