Manual for use of gate operators at GRCA parks.

File consists of oversized chart, folded.

File consists of large map of the County of Grey.

Fonds consists primarily of records relating to the operation and activities of the Grand River Conservation Commission from 1938 to 1966, mostly records maintained by successive secretary-treasurers, but including some chairman's files (William Philip), and operations files. Includes a wide range of documentation, including correspondence, financial records, minutes, personnel records, reports, maps and plans and environmental monitoring records. Documentation includes construction of the Shand and Conestogo Dams, property acquisition and management, relations and interactions with municipalities and government departments at the provincial and federal levels, flood management and monitoring, implementation and management of health care, unemployment insurance, provincial and federal taxes, rental and leasing of cottage lots and other properties, reforestation and nursery operations, management of motor vehicles and other equipment.

Series consists of two pieces of correspondence relating to weather reporting equipment found loose, and material dating from 1971-1990 not obviously related to the other series in the fonds, including maintenance and operating manuals and information about the Water Management Division.

Folder contains three reports:
Luther Marsh, Management Block 5, Compartment B-1, BP-1, B-2.

Series consists of material created and maintained by Hugh A. Cameron from 1942-1973, consisting primarily of daily journals recording details of work done by the writer and others, in the office, on GRCC property and at other locations: construction, repairs, machinery, inspections, incidents, weather conditions, etc. Also includes correspondence, reports, maps and plans, etc. relating to construction, repairs, equipment, forestry and logging and roads.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Series consists of environmental monitoring raw data in the form of anemograph charts (1955-1970), gauge cards (1955-1967), rainfall charts (1955-1959, 1971) and snow surveys (1963-1964). An anemograph chart is a paper record of the direction and force of the wind; gauge cards contain data recorded manually by gauge readers at gauge stations along the Grand River; rainfall charts contain daily entries recording rainfall; snow surveys consist of booklets containing pre-printed pages for entering snow data. Although this data is not complete it is nonetheless important for providing a means whereby climatic and environmental change over time can be analyzed.

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.

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.

File consists of precipitation gauge forms recorded at the Fergus Shand Dam station, most by observer H.A. Cameron.

File consists of lists of buildings owned by the GRCC, prepared for insurance purposes. Includes correspondence and annotated draft. File was begun by E.F. Roberts.

File consists of ms. sketch map by I. Kao.

File consists of ts. lists of drawings, annotated and with ms additions in Ilmar Kao's hand.

File consists of ts. lists of drawings of Conestogo Dam, in numerical order.

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.

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.

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.

File consists of correspondence (E.F. Roberts), contract and elevator inspections reports.

File consists of memo and completed consent form with sketch : re extending hydro to one cottage lot.

File consists of copies of documents assembled by I. Kao relating to administrative changes necessitated by amalgamation with the GVCA.

Series consists of records created and maintained by Ilmar Kao in his position as Secretary Treasurer of the Grand River Conservation Commission, with some overlap to his previous position as Manager and Assistant Secretary. Includes material relating to the Ayr and Montrose Dams proposal, to assessment costs and notices, insurance, personnel, relations with municipalities and government departments, operations including dam, forestry, maintenance, land acquisition and management, cottage lots and rentals, etc. Contains correspondence, financial records, reports, memoranda, blueprints, ms. notes and calculations.

File consists of correspondence and "Private Property Owners Consent" forms with sketches, signed by Ilmar Kao, authorizing Ontario Hydro to enter properties owned by the Commission.

File consists of copies of the GRCC's annual "Return of information and particulars" forms submitted to the provincial secretary, with accompanying correspondence. These forms contain the names of all commissioners and the dates elected and resigned. The file begins with returns submitted by E.F. Roberts.

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.

File consists of agenda, supporting documents, minutes and related correspondence to and from Ilmar J. Kao.

File consists of agenda, supporting documents, minutes and related correspondence to and from Ilmar Kao and municipal and provincial government officials. This special meeting concerned the amalgamation proposal for the GRCC and the Grand Valley Conservation Authority.

File consists of material maintained by Ilmar Kao relating to personnel. Includes correspondence, organizational charts, regulations, position descriptions, salaries, job applications, etc. Includes ms. notes and calculations.

File consists of agenda, supporting documents, minutes and related correspondence to and from Ilmar J. Kao. This was a special meeting relating to the Brief on Resource Management and Administration, Grand River Watershed prepared by the Grand Valley Conservation Authority.

Series consists of incomplete financial records of the Grand River Conservation Commission from 1936 to 1965. Includes bank books, cash journals, journals, cheque registers, ledgers and cost studies.

File consists of quarterly financial statement for Shand operating accounts for the fourth quarter of 1964, accompanied by correspondence, receipts, and invoices.

File consists of weekly and daily gauge cards. Weekly cards: The weekly cards are titled "Gauge and Weather Report" and are present for the following: Grand River at Waldemar; Nith River at Canning. Cards entitled "Weekly Report" are present for the following: Brantford Gauge Station. Cards entitled "Daily Report" are present for the following: Galt Gauge Station, 10 cards dated April 1965; Conestogo Dam, Janb. 1-Dec. 31, 1965; Shand Dam, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1965.

File consists of Shand operating accounts for four quarters, 1965.

File consists of P.M. Rogers "Forestry department Report, Year 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.

Series consists of successive Secretary-Treasurer's copies of GRCC minutes and supporting documentation. Files contain in addition to minutes all pertinent correspondence sent and received by the Secretary-Treasurer, some copies of executive minutes, ms. notes and drafts of correspondence and documents. Annual meeting files contain lists of commission members for the year commencing, also correspondence form the various municipalities re attendance, members, etc.

File consists of correspondence between Ilmar Kao and the Ontario Water Resources Commission. Includes ms. notes and ephemera.

File consists of correspondence to and from Ilmar Kao and government literature.

File consists of correspondence to and from I. Kao relating to the proposed Ayr and Montrose Dams.

File consists of correspondence and blueline maps relating to Bell telephone cable. Includes ms. notes.

File consists of material relating to meetings of the Committee of Chairmen of Conservation Authorities. Includes minutes and correspondence. Some minutes are annotated with notes from G. Fisher, Chairman GRCC, to Ilmar Kao. Includes ms. notes and drafts.

File consists of material relating to the preparation for and settling of an insurance claim for repairs done at Conestogo Dam. Includes correspondence to and from Ilmar Kao; Ballachey, Moore and Hart, Barristers, Solicitors and Notaries and others. Includes a report by H.G. Acres: "Subsidence at chainage 7+75: report on investigations and proposed remedial work, Nov. 1963", copies of "Proof loss", releases and invoices . Includes ms. notes from G. Fisher (Chairman, GRCC) to Ilmar Kao.

File consists of correspondence to and from I. Kao, H.G,. Acres & Co., Bunnell, Hitchon Ltd. (Insurance) and others concerning an insurance claim for repairs made to the Conestogo Dam. Includes legal correspondence and opinions. Includes ms. notes by Ilmar Kao and from G. Fisher (Chairman GRCC) to I. Kao.

File consists of one bundle of balance ledger sheets, with budget estimates information added, the whole compiled by Ilmar Kao.

File consists of weekly and daily gauge cards. Weekly cards: The weekly cards are titled "Gauge and Weather Report" and are present for the following: Grand River at Waldemar; Nith River at Canning. Cards entitled "Weekly Report" are present for the following: Brantford Gauge Station. Cards entitled "Daily Report" are present for the following: Conestogo Dam, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1964; Shand Dam, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1964.

File consists of annotated agenda, supporting documents and related correspondence. Includes original correspondence to the Commission from Geo. E. Fisher, Chairman. Includes ms. notes and calculations by Ilmar Kao..

File consists of material relating to the GRCC Annual Inspection Tour. Includes timetables, related correspondence and signatures.

File consists of agenda, supporting documents, minutes and related correspondence to and from Ilmar J. Kao, government officials and others. This meeting was called to discuss and act upon the executive "Report on the resources management, present & future, in the Grand River watershed," Nov. 24, 1964, concerning amalgamation of the GRCC and the Grand Valley Conservation Authority. This file also contains minutes of executive and general meetings from June to November 1964. Contains ms. draft correspondence and ms. notes.

File consists of one bundle of balance ledger sheets, the whole compiled by Ilmar Kao.

File consists of financial statement for Ayr and Montrose accounts for the Sept. 26, 1963 to June 30, 1964, accompanied by receipts and invoices.

File consists of quarterly financial statement for Shand operating accounts for the first quarter of 1964, accompanied by correspondence, receipts, and invoices.

File consists of dated account summaries prepared for executive meetings. Includes pencil markings.

File consists of five loose blueprints.

File consists of GRCC "Secretary Treasurer's Report for the Year Ending Dec. 31, 1963," by Ilmar Kao. Includes working papers.

File consists of correspondence to and from I. Kao, the GRCC and individuals regarding cottage lots, leases and payments. Includes lists of cottage lots and names, labels, invoices and receipts. Includes ms. notes and stamped envelopes.

File consists of lists of material relating to farm leases, including short form land leases with attached drawings, correspondence and list of lessees.

File consists of quarterly financial statement for the Conestogo operating accounts for the third quarter of 1964, accompanied by correspondence, receipts, and invoices. Includes tax notices for the Township of Maryborough.

File consists of correspondence between Ilmar Kao and the Department of Lands and Forests. Includes ms. notes.

File consists of correspondence first from E.F. Robert and then from Ilmar Kao to G.F. Fisher, Chairman, GRCC, as well as correspondence to and from G.F. Fisher and others.

File consists of correspondence to and from Ilmar Kao regarding insurance policies, coverage schedules, payments. Includes tables of policies.

File consists of a variety of insurance policies. Includes ts. carbon lists of buildings and structures owned by the GRCC.

File consists of one property entry permission form, two undated ms. lists re Belwood cottage lot assessments.

File consists of correspondence relating to the joint Peel-Mayborough town-line road, its maintenance and status [probably filed here in error?]. Includes notice of assessment to I. Kao for repair of the Loughran Drain and by-law concerning same.

File consists of correspondence from and copies to D. N. McMullen, hydrometeorologist with the Dept. of Lands and Forests, Conservation Authorities Branch, relating to distribution and collection of wind charts.

File consists of correspondence to and from I. Kao relating to the Motor Pool, including vehicle purchases, supervision and maintenance charges, rates, vehicle permit copies, etc. Includes a document by Ilmar Kao entitled "Motor Pool" listing the vehicles and procedures to be followed for allocation, maintenance and drivers.. Includes interoffice memoranda from L. Dunn to I. Kao.

File consists of completed "Vehicle Maintenance Report" forms. Includes ms. notes and summaries, some by I. Kao.

File consists of correspondence to and from I. Kao, the Elmira Area Office of the Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commission and lessees, relating primarily to hydro service to Belwood cottage lots. Includes envelopes with stamps. Includes ms. notes.

File consists of correspondence to and from I. Kao, the Listowel Area Office of the Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commission and lessees, relating primarily to hydro service to Conestogo cottage lots. Includes ms. notes.

File consists of correspondence and GRCC monthly remittance forms.

File consists of completed payroll and benefits sheets and completed summary sheet with title "Work report".

File consists of ephemera and circular notices to group subscribers as well as an ms. list of individuals covered.

File consists of correspondence to and from I. Kao and suppliers.

File consists of ms. table, notes by Ilmar Kao.

File consists of tax assessments for properties owned by the GRCC and I. Kao's ts. carbon list of taxes payable..

File consists of ms. and ts. "Trial balances" for accounting purposes. Includes GRCC minutes, ms. notes and calculations.

File consists of correspondence and completed forms. Includes ms. notes.

File consists of correspondence to and from Ilmar Kao, H.G. Acres & Co. and others, relating primarily to the investigation of and remedial work for a "hole" in the crest of the Conestogo Dam. Includes copies of "Monthly Progress estimate" sheets and invoices.

File Consists of daily charts recording wind speed and direction.

File consists of agenda, supporting documents, minutes and related correspondence. Includes extensive ms. notes and signatures. Includes 13 p. ts. carbon "Address by M.A. MacKrell at G.R.C.C. information meeting, March 20, 1964," a 5 p. ts. mimeograph GRCC information package. Includes a resolution to allow members of the Grand Valley Conservation Authority to attend all general meetings of the GRCA.

File consists of summaries of salvage account amounts passed at executive meetings, accompanied by receipts and invoices.

File consists of summaries of salvage account amounts passed at executive meetings, accompanied by receipts and invoices.

File consists of weekly and daily gauge cards. Weekly cards: The weekly cards are titled "Gauge and Weather Report" and are present for the following: Grand River at Waldemar; Nith River at Canning. Cards entitled "Weekly Report" are present for the following: Brantford Gauge Station. Cards entitled "Daily Report" are present for the following: Galt Gauge Station, 9 cards dated March and April 1963; Conestogo Dam, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1963; Shand Dam, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1963.

File Consists of two booklets containing pre-printed pages for entering snow data. One is filled in as an ms. draft; the other is the final ts. copy, with data recorded intermittently for several locations by H.A. Cameron.

File consists of minutes, agenda.

File consists of four loose blueprints.

File consists of five loose blueprints.

File consists of I. Kao's file relating to A. Stanners, Conestogo Area Supervisor. Includes correspondence and inter-office memoranda, ms. notes and calculations.

File consists of cottage lot rental records entered on oversize ledger pages.

File consists of correspondence to and from I. Kao regarding gauge reading at Canning gauge station, including outlining duties for gauge reading. Includes ms. charts relating to distribution and pick-up of gauge reading cards and charts for all station.

File consists of correspondence to and from I. Kao, ephemera and conference information.

File consists of a general information file for office use. Includes ms. notes.

File consists of R. Pinola's study : "A benefit-cost analysis of Grand River watershed multiple-purpose development projects," Feb. 1, 1964. Includes also a submission from H.G. Acres & Co.

File consists of communications between A. Ridzins, area operator for Luther, and Ilmar Kao. Includes correspondence to others relating to services for and use of facilities. Includes ts. information report with title: "Memorandum re: Luther Dam and Reservoir" by Ilmar Kao, May 5, 1964. Includes drawing for vegetation "study areas".