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Inspection tour, June 29, 1955.

File includes material relating to the GRCC Annual Inspection Tour. Includes minutes, correspondence and copies to and from E.F. Roberts, list of members and guests, ms. schedule and route, and ts. report of the tour.

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Run off Grand River watershed, 1947.

File consists of two pieces of E.F. Roberts correspondence: the first a report to W. Philip, Chairman, GRCC, dated April 28, 1947 with heading "Spring Run-Off, Grand River Watershed, 1947"; the second a letter to Marcel Pequegnat, Chairman, GRCC dated Jan 11, 1955 with heading "RE: Flood Reports", accompanied by a newspaper clipping. The clipping describes "Ontario's first organized flood warning system" as set up by the GRCC.

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W24.

File consists of routine "W" correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts. Correspondents include cottagers concerning road conditions, selection of solicitor, supplier and a farmer inquiring about construction impact on his land.

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E5.

File consists of routine "E" correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts concerning leases and blasting at the Elora Quarry.

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M13.

File consists of routine "M" correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts relating to a farm rental.

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O16.

File consists of routine "O" correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts, in this case inquiries re sale of buildings.

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Tractor : re. purchase of, 1956.

File consists of material related to the acquisition of a tractor for GRCC operations. Includes correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts and suppliers, quotations, invoices and product ephemera. Includes ms. notes.

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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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Mc14.

File consists of routine "Mc" correspondence to and from E.F. Roberts concerning leases and contractors.

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Gauge cards, 1955.

Weekly and daily gauge cards. Weekly cards: The weekly cards are titled "Observations of Water Height " and are present for the following: Conestogo River at Conestogo; Grand River at Waldemar; Nith River at Canning. Daily cards entitled "Daily Report" are present for the following: Galt Gauge Station; Brantford Gauge Station.

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Gauge cards, 1958.

Weekly and daily gauge cards. Weekly cards: The weekly cards are titled "Observations of Water Height " and are present for the following: Conestogo River at Conestogo; Grand River at Waldemar; Nith River at Canning. Daily cards entitled "Daily Report" are present for the following: Galt Gauge Station; Brantford Gauge Station.

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Gauge cards, 1967.

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, Jan. 1-Feb. 11, 1967; Nith River at Canning, Jan. 8-21, 1967; Luther Dam at Monticello, Jan. 22-Feb. 18, 1967. Cards entitled "Weekly Report" are present for the following: Brantford Gauge Station, Jan. 5-Feb. 16, 1967. Cards entitled "Daily Report" are present for the following: Conestogo Dam, Jan. 1-Feb. 23, 1967; Shand Dam, Jan. 1-Feb. 24, 1967.

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Luther Marsh management plan : maps.

Two items - an aerial image of the Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area compiled from aerial photography flown 1979-1980; it has markings in red and blue ink and is titled, "5 yr. plan." The other item is "Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area," black-line map with title: "Wildlife swamps, non-forestry priority." Includes highlighting, annotations relating to tree information.

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Operations : Conservation Areas : Luther Marsh : Wildlife Priority Woodlots.

Series consists of reports on areas of Luther Marsh . The cover page of each contains a block image taken from an air photo, with further compartment lines superimposed, labelled and highlighted. Each report contains a "Wildlife Compartment Data Record" (8. p.) and a "Wetland Evaluation Record" (3 p.).

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Maps: Two maps, one showing lands required in the Township of east Garafraxa, October 13, 1939, attached to a second map showing interference with roads, West Garafraxa Township, by the Grand River Conservation Commission for the Shand Dam, November 12, 1941.

Two oversized rolled maps attached to each other: map of interference with roads, West Garafraxa Township by the Grand River Conservation Commission for the Shand Dam, by Herbert Johnston, Ontario Land Surveyor, November 12, 1941, shows property ownership. Second attached map showing lands required in the Township of East Garafraxa, County of Dufferin, by C.C. Fairchild, Ontario Land Surveyor October 13, 1939. Includes the Belwood area.

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Maps: Two maps, one showing lands required in the Township of east Garafraxa, October 13, 1939, attached to a second map showing interference with roads, West Garafraxa Township, by the Grand River Conservation Commission for the Shand Dam, November 12, 1941

Two oversized rolled maps attached to each other: map of interference with roads, West Garafraxa Township by the Grand River Conservation Commission for the Shand Dam, by Herbert Johnston, Ontario Land Surveyor, November 12, 1941, shows property ownership, and is annotated in pencil with notes regarding incidents including an airplane crash and deaths due to drowning. Second attached map showing lands required in the Township of East Garafraxa, County of Dufferin, by C.C. Fairchild, Ontario Land Surveyor October 13, 1939. Includes the Belwood area.

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Grand River Conservation Commission fonds.

  • SCA206-GA184
  • Fonds
  • 1931-1990, predominant 1938-1966

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.

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