Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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- July 19, 1888
Part of Sims Family collection.
Waterloo, Berlin: "Band and Fireman's Tournament," caution concerning conduct away from home.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Waterloo, Berlin: "Band and Fireman's Tournament," caution concerning conduct away from home.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Toronto: advice on beginning independent life (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Toronto: about proposed European trip and possible consequences for Harvey's position at work (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Toronto: advice about Harvey asking for leave to go on trip.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Response to Harvey concerning wedding invitations: "I do not like however the idea of your practically ignoring your relatives and asking outsiders" (includes envelope and enclosed list of invitees, with additional list by P.H. Sims).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Stern criticism of Harvey's financial situation, debt incurred by spending money on his new home: "You are just in the condition I expected you would be. You started out with too big ideas and now you find you have gone steeper in than you should and loaded yourself with a heavy debt … but you always were an extravagant boy." He continues with advice on getting and staying out of debt and living within his means (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England: Postcard depicting the Savoy Hotel.
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England: Peter H. Sims to Harvey: "We are having a most wretched and depressing time" (includes envelope).
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Family news (includes envelope).
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Jemima advises Harvey not to accept a judgeship "with such a small salary" so early in his career. She is lonely "way up here" and it is too cold to run the car.
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Stewart, J. Ross to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Hartford, Conn.: concerning Rella's investments.
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Sims, Harvey J. to Peter and J. Ross Stewart.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Kitchener: carbon typescript concerning J. Ross Stewart's disability insurance.
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Sims, William Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from William Harvey Sims dated April 7, [1930?], Toronto to his father Harvey J. Sims, concerning financial matters and his Osgoode Hall graduating banquet the night before.
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Sharpe, Nellie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from Nellie Sharpe dated July 27, 1930, Winnipeg, Manitoba to her cousin Harvey J. Sims, conveying the news that their mutual uncle, William Andrew Sims, had died in New Westminster, B.C. on July 21 or 22. She says of him, "he was a harder man than your father [Peter H. Sims] or mine [James C. Sims], not the genial temperament they had."
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Sims, Harvey J. : poem "A trip to the Pan-Am."
Part of Sims Family collection.
Long poem of 22 stanzas by Harvey J. Sims on the occasion of travelling to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, N.Y. in 1900 with "Mrs. Roos, 3 girls."
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Sims, Harvey J. : agreement with Rella May Stewart.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Agreement (carbon) between Harvey J. Sims and his sister Rella May Stewart dated January 2, 1923, concerning possession and ownership of silver and gold items from their parents' estate.
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Sims, Harvey J. : football ephemera.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Membership cards signed by Harvey J. Sims for the Rangers Football Club dated 1890 and 1899, listing officers and executive, club grounds and colours. In 1890, Harvey J. Sims is listed as on the Committee of Management; in 1899, he is on the executive committee. The 1899 card includes the W.F.A (Western Football Association) schedule for the spring season. These cards are in addition to a copy of the Western Football Association Annual for 1900, edited by D. Forsyth, Secretary Western Football Association and printed in Berlin. This volume contains the constitution and rules, hints for referees and players, as well as detailed lists of champion teams from 1880 to 1899. The pages for 1900, printed in red, appear to have been pasted in at the front and end of the 1899.
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Sims, Harvey J. : trip ephemera : Canadian Bar Association to London England, July 1924.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Ephemera including lists of names, invitations, menus, itineraries relating to a special meeting of the British, Canadian, and American Bar Associations held in London, England, July 1924.
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Sims, Harvey J. : ephemera : Scots Fusiliers.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Christmas card from the Scots Fusiliers of Canada with photograph (printed on coated paper) tipped in: "Their Majesties at Kitchener, June 6th, 1939." Left to right: William Lyon Mackenzie King, Queen Elizabeth, King George VI, standing on the reception platform at the Kitchener railway station.
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated March 28, 1931, in which he reports on the health of his dog Pat, who had been treated by doctors at "The Health of Animals Branch." He reports on an accidental fall suffered by Godfroy Patteson, husband of King's good friend Joan Patteson, and says in closing "I am glad, despite the length of the speech, that its reading created the favourable impression which your letter mentions."
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "With kindest regards, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated February 25, 1933, sending congratulations on the birth of a grandson.
Salutation: none; Signature: "W L Mackenzie King." The telegram is initialed "WLK [handwritten]."
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Goldie, Alex R. to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from Alex R. Goldie dated May 13, 1937 to Harvey J. Sims, concerning the visit of the Governor-General to Kitchener on May 19, 1937.
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Sims, Harvey J. to C. Ellison Kaumeyer.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter, carbon, to Mr. C. Ellison Kaumeyer dated June 8, 1938, accepting his invitation to stay overnight in Niagara Falls and expressing pleasure at being able to visit with Mackenzie King and his sister whom he has not seen for some time.
Salutation: "Dear Mr. Kaumeyer [typewritten]" ; Signature: "Yours sincerely [typewritten]."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Printed circular reply card from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 22, 1939 with thank you for birthday greetings sent to him. He adds a handwritten note to Harvey.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "My affectionate good wishes to you both, and my best of wishes for your own birthday. I hope and pray [4 words illegible] Billy [handwritten]."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims, dated May 13, 1941, concerning Angus Macdonald who relayed a message from Harvey, also mentioning his own intention to visit Kitchener in the summer.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "With all good wishes, Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten]."
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Sims, Harvey J. to William Lyon Mackenzie King.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter, green carbon copy, from Harvey J. Sims to William Lyon Mackenzie King dated May 11, 1942, asking on behalf of Louis Lang that King use his influence to "induce" the American Ambassador from Russia to speak at the Canadian Manufacturers Association Annual Meeting in Toronto. Further, Harvey explains that Louis Lang is a close personal friend and that if Mr. Litvinoff cannot speak, King could perhaps suggest someone who would. This letter is accompanied by a carbon copy of Louis Lang's letter to Mackenzie King on the same subject, dated May 9, 1942.
Salutation: "My dear Billy" ; Signature: "Yours most sincerely."
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Burden, Fred C. to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondence from Harvey Sims' old friend Fred C. Burden, also a friend of Adam Strohm, from whom there are several letters mixed in this file. Places written from range from Detroit, Michigan, where Fred lived for some time, to California.
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Correspondents include Lieut. L.K. Harrison (Director of Music, Royal Canadian Regiment), Sir A. Wilson Hungerford, Belfast (fellow bowler), Elizabeth M. Harper (Fellow of the Royal Empire Society and Men of the Trees), Homer Heard (to and from concerning work done at Chicopee), Allison Heasley, and "Harry."
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Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from "Maude" dated Toronto, January 18, 1940 to Harvey J. Sims with information taken from The Wissler Family Record concerning the Robertson-Sims genealogy, and confusion caused by Harvey's grandmother having been married twice.
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Part of Sims Family collection.
Includes several letters from Violet Patton, a lawn bowling connection from Belfast, who includes clippings and photographs of her children; a letter from James K. Pickett in 1930 concerning a Metropolitan Life policy; one from C.D. Pequegnat calling for a meeting on Dec. 5, 1933 of the shareholders of the Waterloo County Grand River Parks Co. Ltd., to discuss creating Cressman's Woods as a permanent Waterloo County Park. One letter from William Philip of the Grand River Conservation Commission is present but torn into several pieces.
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Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondents include P.H. Roos about Harvey's investments; Newton W. Rowell in 1931 congratulating Harvey on his re-election as a bencher; also George Royle and "Lady Royle" May 23, 1928 and April 25, 1928 about arriving for a visit.
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Includes one letter dated Sept. 29, 1930 from S.C. Tweed in Waterloo, thanking Harvey for recommending Forsey Page as architect for a new school in Waterloo.
Includes eight letters from Lord Trenchard, Dancers Hill House, Barnet, Hertfordshire written between 1931 and 1937.
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Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondence to and from Harvey J. Sims and Carl A. Borgstrom, landscape architect mostly concerning trees and shrubs for Harvey's property.
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Correspondence with the Dominion of Canada Department of Agriculture.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letters from Harvey J. Sims to horticulturists at the Department of Agriculture Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, with replies from M.B. Davis, Dominion Horticulturist, T.F. Ritchie, Chief Assistant, and R.W. Oliver, Assistant (ornamental horticulture) as well as to Leonard S. McLaine at the Destructive Pest and Insect Advisory Board. The correspondence relates primarily to Harvey's collection of shrubs and trees, and his pursuit of adding more species to his collection. He mentions that he has collected 76 of the 82 native trees listed in Forest trees of Ontario, also that he has between 500 and 600 different varieties of trees and shrubs. He requests specimens for testing hardiness, also sends an unknown specimen for identification, and requests information on permits necessary to import nursery specimens from the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plains, New York.
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Correspondence with J.H. White.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondence from and to Harvey J. Sims and J.H. White, University of Toronto, author of Forest Trees of Ontario. Includes pencil notes and lists by Harvey, information about Tree Tanglefoot and an envelope labelled "Address – Forest Trees" containing pencilled notes by Harvey for a speech about the importance of forest trees.
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Correspondence with book dealers and publishers.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondence from and to Harvey J. Sims and various book dealers and publishers relating to Harvey's efforts to build his library collection: Albert Britnell Book Shop (Toronto), The Book Society, World Books, Old Authors Shop (Ottawa), The Narrator (January 1942), Toronto Book Fair, Creasser's Book Shop (Toronto), T. Eaton Co. and the John Hardwick Co. (The Book House for Children). Includes invoices, catalogues, book lists, reviews, periodical issues and ephemera.
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Personal business, 1927-1928 : E-F.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1927-1928 : K.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1927-1928 : P-Q.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1927-1928 : T.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1929-1930 : A.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1930-1931 : D.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1930-1931 : K.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1930-1931 : N.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1930-1931 : O.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1930-1931 : P-Q.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1930-1931 : U-V-W.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1931-1932 : A.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1931-1932 : B.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1931-1932 : K.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1933-1934 : G.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1933-1934 : O.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1936-1937 : A.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1936-1937 : F.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1936-1937 : M.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1936-1937 : Y.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1938-1939 : A.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1938-1939 : B.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1938-1939 : C.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1938-1939 : E-F.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1938-1939 : W.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1940-1942 : D.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1940-1942 : P-Q-R.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Personal business, 1940-1942 : S.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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Part of Sims Family collection.
Images of Harvey J. Sims, groups of people and dogs, and house and grounds at Chicopee.
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Sims, Harvey J. to Peter Harvey Sims
Part of Sims Family collection.
From Kettle Point: letter to Peter H. Sims.
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Sims, Peter Harvey : Salem Woolen Works advertisement.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter to Harvey J. Sims dated August 4, 1930 from John R. Connon of Elora, enclosing advertisements for what he describes as "relating to your father's unfortunate venture in the Salem Woollen Mill." Includes an original manuscript copy of an advertisement for the Sims Bros. Salem Woollen Works, and the advertisement as published in the Elora Observer, no. 39 Friday April 17, 1868.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
St. John NB: "I saw the sea today for the first time" (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
New York (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Toronto: nervousness concerning Harvey's arranged yachting trip with "the boys": "You are a daring venturesome boy with not any too much precaution or forethought" (includes envelope and enclosed letter from Mr. Ruby).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Toronto: trip arrangements (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Step by step instructions for preparing Harvey's new house for occupancy, starting with liming the cellar and ending with papering and decorations (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Congratulates Harvey on being elected president of the Berlin Board of Trade: "Enter upon your duties with modesty knowing that there is much to learn and act as one putting on armour and not boasting as one taking it off after victory." He reminds Harvey of his "paramount duty to home and family and that Florence and the baby have the first claim on your time and thoughts."
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Postcard, colour photo showing Cawston Ostrich Farm, South Pasadena.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Postcard, colour photo showing New Bath House, Ocean Park, California, with handwritten note "Had a swim there Monday, PHS."
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England: describing "Continental trip" (includes envelope).
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Jemima's Christmas present from Peter H. Sims is a sedan motor car, also sends Christmas wishes to all.
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Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Hartford, Conn.: congratulations concerning bencher election results.
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Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Winchester VA.: reporting that she has found the Wissler Farm.
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Wanless, Alice to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Waterloo: concerning bible class.
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Gowdy, J.M. To Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Bingen, Germany: postcard of the Burg Rheinstein. It is a Thiele postcard, illustration by Carl Jander
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Sims, Harvey J. : agreement with Gay Estill Robb, James Kenneth, and William Harvey Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Memorandum of agreement made June 22, 1944 respecting the will and assets of Harvey J. Sims in light of his impending marriage with Gay Estill Robb. This agreement is signed and sealed by all parties and witnessed; the attached will of the same date is signed and witnessed, two other notarized documents also signed and witnessed.
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Sims, Harvey J. : ephemera : W.L. Mackenzie King clippings.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Clippings about William Lyon Mackenzie King, some dated but most not.
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey James Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Handwritten telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey James Sims in Berlin, Ont. on October 29, 1902, sending congratulations on their wedding day.
Salutation: none; Signature: W.L. Mackenzie King.
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Handwritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 23, 1923, thanking him for his generous birthday gift, thanking him for "devout friendship … begotten of a love that even David might have envied." He presses Harvey to visit and to bring Florence; also Madge and Minnie Gibson. He closes by saying that he has had a wonderful year, and that "of the Conferences, I have a lot to tell you. So come soon."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Handwritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated January 20, 1924 regarding arrangements for a visit to Ottawa by Harvey and his wife Florence.
Salutation: "My dear Peter"; Signature: "Yours ever sincerely, Billy."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated May 23, 1925, replying to an invitation to attend a luncheon in his honour in Kitchener and to visit Harvey.
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "Believe me, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], W.L. Mackenzie King [handwritten]."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Handwritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 30, 1926, thanking him for a birthday gift and letter. King says he is fatigued and lists the many political activities of the past year.
Salutation: "My dear Peter"; Signature: "With true affection, Believe me as always devotedly your friend, Billy."
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Rogers, Norman McLeod to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from Norman McLeod Rogers, Secretary to President of the Privy Council, dated August 20, 1928, responding in Mackenzie King's absence to a letter and clipping sent by Harvey J. Sims. Salutation: "Dear Sir"; Signature: "Norman McL. Rogers" [handwritten].
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Florence and Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Florence and Harvey J. Sims dated June 6, 1930, declining an invitation to their son Kenneth's wedding on June 28, 1930, due to the pressures of the "present campaign."
Salutation: "My dear Florence & Peter" [handwritten]; Signature: "As ever, Yours very sincerely & affectionately, Billy" [handwritten].
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated April 6, 1931, written on behalf of his dog Pat, thanking Sims for having sent him biscuits for Easter. King then reports that Pat's recovery has been "well nigh a miracle," and that they have been out to Kingsmere walking.
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "With affectionate remembrances to one and all, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 24, 1934, sending birthday and Christmas greetings.
Salutation: none; Signature: "Billy."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated March 11, 1932, with further congratulations on the birth of a grandson, also repeating the desire to exchange visits, and concern about Florence's health. He also thanks Harvey for approving of the speech made by King on February 28, 1933 "on the Woodsworth resolution."
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "With affectionate remembrances to you both, believe me, as ever, dear Peter, Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten]."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated April 9, 1934, in response to one from Harvey, confirming meeting.
Salutation: none; Signature: "W L Mackenzie King."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 22, 1936, thanking Harvey for his birthday letter and for sending a copy of his "most recent treatise on life insurance legislation," which King confesses he has not attempted to read. He expresses delight that Harvey has changed his billiard room into a library. He sends birthday and Christmas wishes to the family.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "Your old friend, Billy [handwritten]."
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