Advertisement trade card for Bacon, Stickney, & Co., enterprise baking powder, coffee, spices, Albany, N.Y. depicting a young woman washing clothes in a wash bucket while a man with a riding crop looks on. Caption reads "The handsomest girl in town."

Conqueror wringer advertisement showing three women and two children on washing day titled "Washing Day." The women are washing, wringing, and hanging out clothes to try while the children are playing with a boat and a doll near the wash bucket. Verso reads "The Conqueror excels all other wrings in having 1. A forged steel spring, tapered and tempered, and the temper not "drawn" by galvanizing. 2. The extension crank, which gives double power, without loss of speed. 3. Composition metal bearings, which neither rot, rust or wear out. 4. Patent solid white rubber rolls, fastened immovably to the shaft. 5. Malleable iron swivel clamps, which fit either round or stationary tubs. Foote & Gaskill dealers in hardware, agricultural implements, also stoves, hollow ware, house furnishing goods, &c. wringers repaired. Hamilton, New York." Includes illustrated depiction of the wringer.

Conqueror wringer advertisement showing three women and one young girl ironing clothes titled "Ironing Day." The young girl is seated at a stool holding up a dress in front of a Conqueror wringer. Verso reads "The Conqueror excels all other wrings in having 1. A forged steel spring, tapered and tempered, and the temper not "drawn" by galvanizing. 2. The extension crank, which gives double power, without loss of speed. 3. Composition metal bearings, which neither rot, rust or wear out. 4. Patent solid white rubber rolls, fastened immovably to the shaft. 5. Malleable iron swivel clamps, which fit either round or stationary tubs. Foote & Gaskill dealers in hardware, agricultural implements, also stoves, hollow ware, house furnishing goods, &c. wringers repaired. Hamilton, New York."

Advertisement showing three women of different generations at a water pump with a washing bucket washing clothes and holding up a box of Ivorine. In the background are two men standing looking into the distance carrying farm implements. Verso reads "Ivorine the wonderful cleanser the best and purest article for all washing purposes that it is possible to produce; also, unequaled as a disinfectant. Use it, and clothes, money, and life will last longer. We use the same care in the selection of materials and the preparation of Ivorine, which, for almost half a century has given Williams' "Genuine Yankee" shaving soaps their wide popularity. A handsome silver plate tea-sponn is given with each one-pound package of Ivorine, and, with each two-pound package, either a substantial silver plated table spoon, knife, fork, butter knife, or sugar shell as the purchaser may prefer. By this way of advertising Ivorine and inducing the housekeeper to give it a trial, we are giving to them, directly, what others spend in newspapers and other expensive advertising from which the purchaser gets no benefit. As this plated-ware is made for us by the Williams Bros. M'f'g Co., of this town, under our direct supervision, we can guarantee each article to be of good quality and to wear well. Ask your grocer for Ivorine. The J.B. Williams Co., Established 1840, Glastonbury, Conn."

Eight page booklet advertising the benefits of Pears Soap, specifically for use on women and children and in washing clothes. The cover shows a young girl holding a newspaper which reads "How to improve the complexion Soap" and the verso shows an illustration of a grandmother forcing a young boy into a bath with Pears Soap and the caption "You dirty boy."

Die cut Lenox Soap advertisement showing a woman standing next to a washing tub with a large pile of soap suds coming out of it. The advertisement reads "Lenox Soap. Lather from 1 oz in hard water. Lathers freely in hard water."

Advertisement for B.T. Babbitt's 99 soap showing a mother washing an infant with the soap while her daughter does laundry with it and her son blows soap bubbles in the kitchen. The advertisement reads "For the laundry or bath try B.T. Babbitt's 99 soap."

Pamphlet advertising L.I. Fisk & Co's Soaps. The cover shows three women washing and hanging out clothes with the caption "The suds is like velvet, I never used a soap like it. The water is settled and I find no grit in the tub. We never had such clothes they are whiter at every washing. L.I. Fisk & Co,'s Soaps for sale by all grocers who look to the interests of their customers by buying pure goods." The interior describes the qualities of the soap and gives examples of clothes washed in their soap and with others. The back cover shows a young woman and a caricature of a Japanese man holding a scroll which reads "All soaps bearing our name are warranted free from any of the many adulterations the best for economy, purity, cleanliness and washing quality of any in the world. L.I. Fisk and Co., Springfield, Mass." There are also testimonials on the back cover which read "It has cured my chapped hands. I'll use no other and keep them so. It is a delight to all in the bath. It is so soft and clean."

Soapona trade card advertisement featuring an elephant looking on while two women hang laundry on a line. Verso reads "Saves times, expense and labor. Makes hard water soft. Does not injure the hands or clothes. Makes linen perfectly white. Is a great disinfectant. Each package contains a set of handsome picture cards. Manufactured only by R.W. Bell & Co. 77 to 89 Washington St., and 8 to 20 Beaver St., Buffalo, N.Y."

Universal Clothes Wringer puzzle advertisement showing a young woman using a clothes wringer while a man looks in from the window. When the advertisement is held up to the light you can see that the man is looking in with a gun while the young woman leans in to kiss a young man and an older woman comes towards them brandishing a broom. As well, a caption on the advertisement becomes clear which reads "Buy the universal clothes wringer."

David's Prize Soap advertisement trade card showing a vital looking woman washing laundry in a washing bucket with David's Prize Soap while a young girl looks in. Looking in through the door way is a sallow looking older woman. The caption reads "Get David's Prize Soap if you want to avoid hard labor and save your health and strength in washing besides you may get a small fortune as a prize into the bargain." "Verso explains that prizes can be won by purchasing David's Prize Soap, including 2 grand pianos."

David's Prize Soap advertisement trade card showing an older woman standing at a washing bucket with a bar of David's Soap while two young women play the piano in another room. It reads "All got by using David's Prize Soap besides the excellent washing it does" as well as a caption under the women at the piano which reads "The prize pianoforte." Verso outlines details regarding incentives to try David's Prize products where users can exchange product wrappers for tickets that can be put toward a list of presents.

French Laundry and Soapine advertisement trade card illustrated by Charlotte Perkins Gilman showing a young woman standing in a frame holding a washing board and a box of soap. The frame is held up on either side by two young men standing on upside down washing buckets that read Soapine. "Verso reads ""French Laundry is the best soap ever made for all purposes. It is the oldest popular soap, having outlived all its rivals. It has won its way into public favor solely on its merits, and thousands of families who are now using it would not be without it. One trial with convince you. Soapine is the best article known for the laundry and general household use. Use no soap, sal soda, borax, washing crystals or other preparations with it. For washing dishes, glassware, silverware, milk cans, dairy utensils, windows, marble, paint or oil cloth, and house cleaning, use Soapine. Kendall Mfg. Co. Established 1827 Providence, R.I."""

Advertisement trade card showing a woman seated using a clothes wringer while a man stands next to her holding a tennis racket and a cat stands at her feet. The caption reads "George: Come into the garden Maud. Maud: Wait George until I finish these clothes it won't take three minutes with this new Empire Wringer. "Verso reads ""You can do twice the work! And no more labor required. Our ""purchase gear"" reduces the labor one-half! By giving added power, and the strength thus saved every week is worth much more than the small additional cost. The gears and bearings of rolls need no oil, so cannot soil or grease the clothes the crank is not attached to either roll, as in other wringers, thus saving wear or rolls and cost of repairs. The rolls are solid white rubber. Empire wears longest and is warranted against defects. Look for brass bushing on the crank journal: our latest improvement. Use the Empire Wringer - will pay for itself. For sale by S.A. Ball, Le Roy, N.Y."""

Tree Ball Washing crystal advertisement trade card showing an illustration of three women washing, hanging out, and ironing laundry. The women are accompanied by a dog and a bird in a cage. Verso reads "Nellie - mama, shall I go for the washerwoman, as you have been sick lately and are not able to do the washing? Mother - Oh no, my dear child, you just go to our grocer and get me a large 5 cents package of the Three Ball Washing Crystal, it makes washing so easy that no washwoman is required. Manufactured by C.H. Fischer & Co., New York"

Advertisement featuring illustration of young girl holding a dust pan, broom and bucket with a box of James Pyle's Pearline Washing Compound in it titled "My Busy Day." Verso reads "James Pyle's Pearline washing compound the great invention for saving toil & expense without injury to the texture, color, or hands. New York. Front of every package of Pearline should look exactly like this cut, or it is an imitation. Don't use an imitation of anything, much less an imitation of Pyle's Pearline. Peddlers and some unscrupulous grocers will tell you the stuff they offer is "Pearline," "same as Pearline," "or as good as Pearline." IT'S FALSE; Pearline is the Original Washing Compount - has no rival - no equal - never peddled - gives no prizes - but stands on the foundation on which it was reared – MERIT."

Advertisement trade card for Soapine by Kendall Manufacturing Company of Providence Rhode Island and illustrated by Charlotte Perkins Gilman showing a woman from behind dusting figurines that spell out Soapine on a mantel piece. Verso reads "Cleanliness in the house, laundry, kitchen and workshop is best secured by the use of Soapine. All wise people continue to use it after one trial. Kendall Mfg. Co. Established 1827. Providence, R.I."

Advertisement trade card showing a group of children playing including a young girl preparing sausages for the other children. Caption reads: "compliments of the Domestic Sewing Machine Co." Stamp on verso reads "H.C. Palmer dealer in sewing machines, 7 West Street, Danbury, Conn."

Advertisement trade card for Armour's Mince Meat and Canned Meats showing an older woman teaching a group of younger women how to cook. Verso reads "It is admitted by every prudent housekeeper, that our Condensed Mince Meat is equal in every respect to the old-fashioned home-made article. Our well known connection with the beef industry, enables us, to put a Mince Meat on the market second to none. We use only the best and purest ingredients, and it is the universal verdict that our product retains its sweetness longer and goes farther than any other brand. Packaged in 12 oz. (net) cardboard cartons. Enough for two large pies. 2 packages for 25 cents. At all first-class grocery stores. Armour and Company, Chicago."

Advertisement trade card for Mt. Penn Stove Works featuring decorative floral illustration surrounding a woman cooking on a range with a caption reading "a complete kitchen always contains a pretty cook and a Penn Esther range." A large line of sizes and a great variety of styles. For sale by G.W. Rinesmith & Sons 114 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA. Made by Mt. Penn Stove Works, Reading, Pa."

French advertisement for J. Calvet & Co. winery showing a woman holding a French flag and stirring a pot.

File consists of clippings about Donald Innis. Includes biographical material, clippings on his work, book reviews, and short articles.

File consists of biographical information on the life of Mary Quayle Innis. Includes correspondence to researchers from both Anne Innis Dagg and Mary Cates as well as a draft article by David Burns.

File consists of posthumous materials relating to the life of Donald Innis, including obituaries, a funerary programme, and an invitation to a memorial dinner.

Series consists of clippings from newspapers, some containing articles or editorials by John D. Detwiler, some about him and/or his work and some collected by him as of subject interest.

File consists of an article from the Imprint on the 2015 Trans* march at Toronto Pride.

File consists of three bookmarks advertising Glow's sapphic get together night. The event is billed as a casual get-together of queer women and transpeople.

One handbill advertising a concert of the Boston Rivals. The Boston Rivals were made up of Miss Hamlin, Mrs. Southwick, Mr. Winternitz, and Mr. Conant.

Clippings in English and French, most relating to the trial. Includes cartoons.

Clippings relating to the appeal as well as clippings relating to birth control in other countries.

Three pieces of correspondence, eight "Notice of Action", Notice of Motion & drafts, newspaper clippings.

5 pieces of correspondence and newspaper clippings relating to French Canadians. Includes an item from the Totonto Star Nov. 19, 1936 by Claude Dubuc, "The Grievances of Quebec : a memorandum from the Economic Chambers of of Quebec to the Ontario Boards of Trade." Includes correspondence with Claude Dubuc.

File consists of one typescript, one manuscript and one clipping of the poem which was published in a newspaper.

File consists of obituary clippings from newspapers regarding the death of Isabel Mackay.

File consists of various clippings from newspapers and magazines on the life and works of Isabel Mackay.

File consists of advertising and advertising information for various Dominion Tire products. Includes brochures, handbills, and examples of print advertising along with lists of newspaper advertising runs.

Obituary for Ruth E. Ratz written by Lilian I. Coburn.

Personal material relating to the life of Emma Louise Ratz including a record of driver re-examination, receipts and an account book.

Material relating to the planning and preparation of Ratz family reunions including handwritten genealogy notes, invitations, correspondence, poems, bank passbooks, ledgers and receipts.

One handbill from the National American Woman Suffrage Association on voting rights.

Three handmade greeting cards made by Glenn Bolender that were sent to his Aunt Betty and Uncle Jack to celebrate Easter. Glenn Bolender was Gordon Bolender's brother.

Two handmade New Year cards. It is not known who made these cards. One card is signed by Gwendoline and the other is signed by Olga.

One birthday card sent to Gordon Bolender by Mrs. W.J. Morley to celebrate Gordon's first birthday.

One press clipping from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record regarding the death of King George V of Great Britain published in 1936. File also includes two press clippings about the death of John F. Kennedy from an unknown publication with handwritten notes by Judith Collier (nee Ball), age 10. Judith Collier is Joshua Bolender's mother.

One memorial card.

A memorial card announcing the death of Isaac Lucius Bowman on Feb. 3, 1893.

Library and lecture cards, sketch, Literary Society items, print of building, YMCA card.

File consists primarily of newspaper and other clippings and ephemera by and about Alice Riggs Hunt, concerning suffrage.

File consists primarily of newspaper and other clippings and ephemera relating to the struggle for women's suffrage in the United States. Includes a typescript (1 leaf, carbon) about Alice Riggs Hunt and a hand-drawn map of part of West Virginia for the purposes of distribution of suffrage literature.

File consists of clippings accumulated by Alice Riggs Hunt on various topics of personal interest, including opera, religion and philosophy.

File consists of magazine and newspaper clippings pertaining to Indigenous peoples in Canada, with particular focus on northern communities. Many of the clippings are from the Winnipeg Free Press. Also in the file is a Canadian Indian Workshop (July 4th - August 12th, 1966) pamphlet and an envelope containing Birch bark bite photographs by Mrs. [Angelique?] Merasty, a Cree woman from Beaver Lake, Saskatchewan and clippings regarding birch bark biting.

Series consists of subject clipping files created and maintained by Long. The subjects are varied but in general relate to women's interests.

Clippings of reviews of biographies about English novelist Charlotte Yonge.

Clipping of Globe and Mail article "Florence Wyle: Human anatomy classes turned her from medicine to sculpture" about American-Canadian artist and poet Florence Wyle.

Clippings of two Globe and Mail articles about Canadian sculptor Elizabeth Wyn Wood.

Clipping of [Telegram?] article "Elbow Grease Is Profitable As Cinderella's Luck" about Grace Wilson, advertising and sales promotion manager of Brantford's Johnson Wax Company.

Clippings from various publications about career and death of Cairine Wilson, Canada's first woman senator.

Clipping of The Fergus News Record column "That Inside Page" featuring an item titled "Fergus Won't Be the Same Without Mrs. Tom Wilkie" about the death of Fergus, Ontario "character" Mark Wilkie.

Clippings about and holiday greeting cards signed by Charlotte Whitton, former Mayor of Ottawa.

Clippings of The Observer columns written by English journalist Katharine Whitehorn.

Clippings of reviews from various publications of books by English author Rebecca West and a clipping of The Observer Weekend Review article "Authors in Edinburgh" that makes reference to West.

Clipping of The Leader-Post article "Novelist to Speak to Canadian Club" about a talk being given by author Frances Shelley Wees to the Women's Canadian club at the Kitchener Hotel in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Copy photograph of a portrait of Kate Deadman Watson, who served as National President of the Women's Christian Temperance Union (1960-1962) and a typescript about a brief biographical sketch. Included on the typescript is a confidential note from Elizabeth Long about whether or not the photo should be kept due to a lack of information about Watson.

Clipping of Chatelaine article "Winnipeg's Afraid of Sally" about Canadian Sally Warnock who managed the Winnipeg Humane Society.

Clippings of reviews from various publications about books written by English economist and author Barbara Ward.

Clipping from unknown publication about the appointment of Marjorie Grace Wambolt as Chairman of the Committee on Resolutions for the Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Woman's Clubs, 1948-1950.

Clippings of the two-part Chatelaine article series "I Got Here The Hard Way" written by Canadian journalist Claire Wallace.

Clipping of The Globe and Mail column "A Gallery of Women" about Canadian Dr. Norma Ford Walker, professor of human genetics at the University of Toronto.

Clipping of Ottawa Journal article "Oldest Lady Lawyer at Conference" by Janet Lucas about Canadian Mary E.G. Waddell, the oldest practicing woman lawyer attending the Second Commonwealth and Empire Law Conference.

Clipping of Independent Woman article "Big Woman In A Little Country" by Edna Greer Redner about Anni Voipio-Juvas, president of the Finnish Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs.

Clipping from undated and unidentified publication about Mrs. H.W. Vautelet following her election as President of the Canadian Association of Consumers.

Clippings from various publications related to Pauline Vanier.

Clipping of The Globe and Mail column "A Gallery of Women" about Toronto barrister M.M. Van Camp, president of the Women's Law Association of Ontario and a member of the Council of the Canadian Bar Association.

Undated clipping and partial manuscript copy of Independent Woman article "Her Specialty Is Better Living By Community Planning" by Ruth Beeler White about English planner and educator Jacqueline Tyrwhitt [sic] who designed a town planning exhibit as part of Festival of Britain.

Clippings of two Winnipeg Free Press articles about Lady Tweedsmuir, former undersecretary of state for Scotland, and a typescript letter from Tweedsmuir, writing in Oxford, to a Mrs. Coleman sending thanks for a parcel of "things we most need here".

Typescript biographical sketch for Helen Tucker including early life, education, family, professional experience and community service. Born in the United States, at the time of writing, Tucker was the Special Activities Director for the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews and a lecturer at the University of Toronto.