Correspondence from and to Harvey J. Sims and H.D. Smith, K.C., R.A. McLaren, and Charles C. Bell in Chatham, Ont. about sourcing and procuring seedlings of specific native trees and shrubs found at Rondeau Park and vicinity.

• Date and Place from 1936 February 8 St. Catharines, Ont. To Maines, Minnie From Conradi, Margaret Attachments Envelope, with stamp. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 November 4 London, Ont. To Maines, Minnie From Saunders, W.E. Attachments Envelope, with stamp Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 December 12 Pasadena, Ca. To Pincock, Jenny From Agnew, T.H. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 May 29 Cove, Oregon To Pincock, Jenny From Anderson, Constance Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 October 28 Batavia, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Baker, Harriet B. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 February 8 St. Catharines, Ont To Pincock, Jenny From Conradi, Margaret Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 July 21 Rochester, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Cooman, Mrs. C.C. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 September 15 Detroit, Mi. To Pincock, Jenny From Dalrymple, Edna Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 August 30 Hershy, Pa. To Pincock, Jenny From Deets, Roy W. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 August 13 Drummondville, Que. To Pincock, Jenny From Farmer, C. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 December 21 Saint Louis, M.O. To Pincock, Jenny From Fletcher, Anna Louise Attachments Envelope, with stamp Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 May 24 Washington, Pennsylvania To Pincock, Jenny From H., Esther Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 September 25 Washington, PA To Pincock, Jenny From H., Esther Notes ACs. Post card from Lily Dale Assembly, Lily Dale, N.Y.
• Date and Place from 1936 August 29 Columbus, Ohio To Pincock, Jenny From King, Irene Attachments Envelope, with stamp. Includes a business card for John H. Remmers. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 September 2 Pittsburgh, Pa. To Pincock, Jenny From Long, Florence M. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 August 26 Baldwinsville, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Miller, Nellie V. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 March 6 Coe Hill, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Milne, Beatrice Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 October 3 Lynchburg, Virginia To Pincock, Jenny From Nicholas, Mrs. H.T. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 August 27 Atlantic, Mass. To Pincock, Jenny From Nims, Louella E. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 April 29 New York, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Papa, Fidella Dinsmore Notes ALs. Author also signs herself Fidella Dario Papa.
• Date and Place from 1936 May 13 New York, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Papa, Fidella Dinsmore Notes TLs. Author also signs herself Fidella Dario Papa.
• Date and Place from 1936 June 4 Chicago, Ill. To Pincock, Jenny From Papa, Fidella Dinsmore Attachments Includes translation from the Italian of "William Cartheuser, the new medium in the direct voice," 7 ts. leaves. Envelope, with stamp. Notes ALs. Author also signs herself Fidella Dario Papa.
• Date and Place from 1936 October 17 New York, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Papa, Fidella Dinsmore Notes ALs. Author also signs herself Fidella Dario Papa.
• Date and Place from 1936 October 24 New York, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Papa, Fidella Dinsmore Notes ALs. Author also signs herself Fidella Dario Papa.
• Date and Place from 1936 September 14 Little Valley, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Reed, Carrie Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 June 30 San Diego, CA To Pincock, Jenny From Remmers, John H. Attachments Includes clipping. Includes J.H. Remmers business card. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 November 6 San Diego, Ca. To Pincock, Jenny From Remmers, John H. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 March 3 Rochester, N.H. To Pincock, Jenny From Sanborn, Lillian Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 December 19 Rochester, N.H. To Pincock, Jenny From Sanborn, Lillian Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 August 16 St. Catharines, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Spence, Ethel M. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 November 2 London, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Spence, Ethel M. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 July 8 Winnipeg, Man. To Pincock, Jenny From Wood, W.R. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1936 September 25 Holdcomb, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Wright, Harry M. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 August 13 Pennside, Penna. To Pincock, Jenny From Young, H. Meritt Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 September 2 Columbus, Ohio To Pincock, Jenny From Zeise, Hilda Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1936 November 2 Kitchener, Ont. To Papa, Fidella Dinsmore From Pincock, Jenny Notes TLs. (draft)
• Date and Place from 1936 November 12 Kitchener, Ont. To Remmers, John Henry From Pincock, Jenny Notes TLs (draft)
• Date and Place from 1936 August 4 Painesville, Ohio To Pincock, Jenny From Smith, Amanda M. Notes ALs, Rec'd while J.P. was Secretary of the Lily Dale Assembly

Three pieces of correspondence and twelve printed items.

One letter from Herbert J. addressed to Norman J. Schneider in Berlin, Germany, August 1936. Includes drawing and stamped envelope.

Six pieces of personal correspondence from Emma Kaufman to her mother Mary Kaufman, brother A.R. Kaufman and sister Edna (holograph, typescript, and carbons), one of which discusses the situation in Shanghai, China and another the situation in Formosa.

Also includes six reports relating to activities of the Tokyo Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.), three by Emma Kaufman, two by Margaret Hockin and one unsigned. Also contains a typed transcript with title, "The psychology of Christian personality" by Ernest M. Ligon.

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.

Six pieces of correspondence, printed items.

Eight pieces of correspondence, 3 pamphlets and ms. notes.

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.

16 pieces of correspondence to and from John L. Fagan, short-hand reporter, relating to trial transcripts. Correspondents include F.W. Wegenast and A.W. Beament.

Twelve pieces of correspondence with , one typescript, one printed item 1 p. ms. notes.

File consists of fifteen items of correspondence from Hester Pinney.

Letters and postcards from Betty and Peg Forbes to their parents, Millicent Lyall Forbes and George Alexander Forbes, during their time at Camp Wapomeo in Algonquin Park. Includes a postcard photograph of Taylor Statten, founder of Camp Ahmek in Algonquin Provincial Park.

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 23, 1935, concerning Harvey's presence in Ottawa "this week" and the semi-official functions and meetings that will prevent King from seeing Harvey until Saturday, also the "arrears of work" that have been caused by his absences in the United States. He sends sympathy to Harvey's son Kenneth whose wife has been in a car accident, Christmas greetings to the family, and thanks to Florence and Harvey for sending a copy of E. Stanley Jones' Christ's alternative to communism. He comments on the current struggle as between Christianity and materialism, "which the future will regard as one of transition accompanied by great suffering of mankind."
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]" ; Signature: "With affectionate good wishes, Believe me, as always, dear Peter, Your very sincere friend [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."

2 letters.

Date and Place from: December 13, 1935 Victoria [British Columbia] To Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine, 1879-1938 From Braithwaite, Jean Beddome Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: December, 1937 Victoria [British Columbia] To Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine, 1879-1938 From Braithwaite, Jean Beddome Attachments: No envelope.

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Florence Sims dated April 18, 1935, sending Easter wishes to Florence, "the boys", and Harvey, "if he is at home with you." King declares himself very busy, pleased with Harvey's progress, and hoping to be able to travel. In a handwritten postscript he adds: "In Harvey's letters he has spoken with great enthusiasm of yourself, of how brave you have been, and how glad he is that you are so strong and well again. He feels that you have helped him immensely to get back into good shape."
Salutation: "My dear Florence [handwritten]"; Signature: "With love to you all, Yours affectionately, Willie [handwritten]."

File consists of two items of correspondence from Dana Porter to J.W. McAree of Mail and Empire, regarding the Empire Club of Canada.

Date: 1935.05.07 Place from: Toronto, Ont. To: Catley, Elaine M. From: Garvin, John W.

Response to letter from Catley regarding her poetry. Includes praise for "a marked improvement in [her] verse" and a request to have include some of her poems in a revised edition of Canadian Poets and Humorous Verse by Canadian Authors.

Letters from Betty and Peg Forbes to their parents, Millicent Lyall Forbes and George Alexander Forbes, predominantly during their time at Camp Wapomeo in Algonquin Park. Also included are letters to Millicent Lyall Forbes from a camp counsellor at Camp Wapomeo.

a) Correspondence: 1 letter from John Fagan to A.W. Beament May, 27, 1937, re transcript.
b) Document: "In the Supreme Court of Ontario, Rex. v. Dorothea Palmer : notice of motion, May 26, 1937."

• Date and Place from 1935 June 28 Gansevoort, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Albright, Helen G. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 February 25 [New York ?] To Pincock, Jenny From Candler, Beatrice Post Attachments Envelope, with stamps Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 September 9 Rochester, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Cooman, Mrs. Carl C. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1935 September 16 Rochester, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Cooman, Mrs. Carl C. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1935 August 14 Toronto, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Dyer, W.E. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from [1935?] September 4 Chicago, Illinois To Pincock, Jenny From Harvey, Mary Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 September 20 Toronto, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Holden, Amelia Attachments Attached is draft of Jenny's reply, on Trails of Truth letterhead. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 September 9 Toronto, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Jenkins, C.C. Attachments Includes a fill in the blank poem. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1935 January 31 [?] To Pincock, Jenny From Miholich, Marie Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1935 February 13 Coe Hill, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Milne, Beatrice Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 September 12 Coe Hill, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Milne, Beatrice Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1935 March 18 Millburn, N.J. To Pincock, Jenny From Minot, Elizabeth G. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 August 12 Atlantic, Mass. To Pincock, Jenny From Nims, Louella E. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from [1935?] Atlantic, Mass. To Pincock, Jenny From Profit, Mrs. William M. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 August 29 Toronto, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Ross, W.E. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 May 7 Ottawa, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Sanson, Bertha Notes ALs
• Date and Place from [1935?] New York, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Tack, George D. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from [1935 or 1936] Syracuse, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Thurston, Edna Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 February 22 Tillsonburg, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Tillson, George D. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 January 22 Prattsburgh, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Wheeler, Delia S.S. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 March 30 Holcomb, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Wright, Harry M. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1935 May 3 Holcomb, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Wright, Harry M. Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1935 September 12 Madoc, Ont. To W.E. Ross and Mrs. Ross From Pincock, Jenny O'Hara Notes TLs
• Date and Place from 1935? Calgary, Alta. To Pincock, Jenny From Garrad, Rev. Ada Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 February 21 Coe Hill, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Milne, Beatrice Attachments Envelope, with stamp. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 April 29 Ottawa, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Sanson, Bertha Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1935 Feb. 26 St Catharines, Ont. To Maines, Rev. Fred From Wise, Andrew. Attachments Envelope, with Stamp. Notes TLs, for Board of Directors, Church of Divine Revelation.

Partial letter, unsigned, from Florence Schantz recounting her mother's death. Possibly unfinished and never sent.

File consists of one item of correspondence from William John Motz to his wife Rose Huck Motz. Includes a small sample of black wool.

Series consists of correspondence to and from Dana Porter regarding a variety of topics in his personal and professional life. Includes approximately three hundred and thirty-six items. Correspondents are listed at the file level. Note that where applicable items of correspondence have been left in their original file and subsequently correspondence can also be found in :

• Series 2. Dana Porter and Dorothy Parker Family ;
• Series 4. Ephemera ;
• Series 5. Political and Legal Career ;
• Series 6. Scrapbooks and Clippings ;
• Series 7. Shakespeare ;
• Series 8. Speeches and Addresses ;
• Series 9. Visual Materials.

File consists of one item of correspondence from Rose P. Parsons of the National Council of Women of the United States to James B. Orrick, Chief of the Section for Non-Governmental Organizations, Department of Public Information, United Nations. The typescript carbon copy letter introduces Russell to Orrick.

Handwritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Florence Sims dated December 23, 1934, affirming Florence's decision to stay home at Christmas but to let her two sons travel to Hartford, CT, where Harvey is in hospital. King offers to help in any way and offers to see Florence should she wish to come to Ottawa and talk: "If you thought a chaperone necessary, it would be well to bring one of the boys along, or Madge Gibson, or Mrs. Patteson would I am sure be glad to make a second or have you stay with her."
Salutation: "My dear Florence [handwritten]" ; Signature: "With every affectionate good wish to yourself, Believe me, as always, Very sincerely yours, Willie [handwritten]."

1 letter.

Date and Place from: November 25, 1934 Chilliwack [British Columbia] To Russell, Jennie, 1877-1948 and Russell, Ernest, 1874-1943 From White, Ward Malott, 1870-1948 Attachments: No envelope.

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur King on July 27, 1934. King advises Arthur, having heard that he had to give up on a course because of chicken-pox, to put his health ahead of everything else in order to fully recuperate. King reports on the “gratifying” election results in Ontario and Saskatchewan, and anticipates a general election. King reports that the past winter’s arthritis has disappeared, also that he has been to Williamsburg to see Dr. Locke[1] and is wearing Locke shoes [for fallen arches]. In regard to his nephews’ chosen professions of medicine and engineering, King says “The service which can be rendered the world through electrical development has become more apparent in our age than in all the centuries of the past, and I believe that we are only at the beginning of discoveries in that field which will revolutionize the thought, as well as the daily life and habits of the people. “
Salutation: “My dear Arthur”; Signature: none [all after p. 4 missing].

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated May 14, 1934, in reply to Harvey's letter of May 12 outlining the difficulties in the way of digging up plants at Woodside. King replies that he will try to settle the matter himself on a future visit to Kitchener. He notes that Kingsmere is looking lovely and commends Harvey for travelling to England on holiday: "There will be plenty of time to rest and reflect, and recall the past, when you get your new library into shape!"
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "With kindest remembrances and regards, and very many thanks, Believe me, as always, dear Peter, Yours affectionately [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."

Typewritten letter, green carbon copy, from Harvey J. Sims to William Lyon Mackenzie King dated May 12, 1934, in reply to King's letter of May 10 requesting plants and shrubs from Woodside. Harvey replies that he was unable to make the request due to the health of the owner and says he will let King know when it might be possible.
Salutation: "My dear Billy"; Signature: "With the kindest regards from the both of us, I am, Yours most sincerely."

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated May 10, 1934, in which he passes thanks to Mr. Burden for a clipping sent through Harvey, and expressing interest in obtaining plants and shrubs from his old home Woodside to re-plant at Kingsmere. He asks Harvey to be his middle-man in finding a way to accomplish this while also releasing him from any feeling of obligation. King notes that Kingsmere is looking beautiful and that he has a good gardener, and adds a handwritten postscript emphasizing that Harvey need not take any trouble unless he knows "just the person."
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]" ; Signature: "With affectionate remembrances to you both, Believe me, as always, dear Peter, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]." Includes corrections and postscript in Mackenzie King's handwriting.

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Florence Sims dated April 25, 1934, thanking her for her hospitality on his most recent visit to Chicopee, expressing satisfaction with the by-election results in South Oxford, and hoping that Florence and Harvey will be able to visit Kingsmere in return: "There are no friends like the old friends, and the talks which I have of the old days when I meet you both always awaken memories that are precious and life-giving as well."
Salutation: "My dear Florence [handwritten]"; Signature: "Yours very sincerely [typewritten], W.L. Mackenzie King [handwritten]." Includes handwritten corrections.

Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated April 16, 1934: "The memories of Kitchener visit and South Oxford campaign more delightful than ever, never mind the IOU, I can never repay all your kindness to me."
Salutation: none; Signature: "Affectionate remembrance to all, Billy."

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."

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated April 6, 1934, concerning King's travels in the South Oxford by-election, allowing him to consider visiting Homer Watson again, with whom he has "one or two matters" to discuss. He refers to his previous visit in Harvey's company and reiterates that he wants to see Harvey again on the same visit. The bulk of the letter concerns organizing the trip to suit King's wishes.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "With kindest regards, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]." Includes handwritten insertion and handwritten P.S.: "Please do not think of this above for a moment if you have other engagements or should it not be wholly convenient. This is just a [illegible] shot. K."

1 letter.

Date and Place from: January 8, 1934 Chatham [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Russell, Tilly Attachments: No envelope.

File consists of correspondence to and from G. Elmore Reaman on a variety of topics. Includes a lettter from B. Mabel Dunham concerning her royalties from Macmillan and Co. and one from Ida Costain.

• Date and Place from 1934 April 24 Lily Dale, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From "Aunt Alice" Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 October 22 New York, N.Y To Pincock, Jenny From Baillie, Ellen S. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from [1934?] Stratford, Conn. To Pincock, Jenny From Black, Flora L. Notes ALs: Request to renew membership to Radiant Healing Center
• Date and Place from [1934?] December Aurora, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Blochin, Elizabeth Notes ACs: Christmas card.
• Date and Place from 1934 July 31 Toronto, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Campbell, Ethel Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 August 9 [Corpus Christi, Texas ?] To Pincock, Jenny From Campbell, Ethel Notes ALs
• Date and Place from [1934?] November 9 [New York ?] To Pincock, Jenny From Candler, Beatrice Post Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 July 27 Corpus Christi, Texas To Pincock, Jenny From Dawson, Bessie Vredenburgh Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 August 6 Corpus Christi, Texas To Pincock, Jenny From Dawson, Bessie V. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 June 16 South River, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Edwards, Ross Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 December 18 San Diego, Calif To Pincock, Jenny From Fredericks, Mary Cahoon Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 December 27 San Diego, Calif. To Pincock, Jenny From Fredericks, Mary Cahoon Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 August 13 Baltimore, N.H. To Pincock, Jenny From Mother Hilgartner Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 June 11 Philadelphia, Penna. To Pincock, Jenny From Lykens, Warren D. Notes ALs Subject Re: Trails of Truth
• Date and Place from 1934 January 26 Aspinwall, Pa. To Pincock, Jenny From McKee, Bertha C. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 July 30 Buffalo, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From McKenzie, Elizabeth Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 January 9 Bancroft, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Muffitt, C.E. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 June 12 Montreal, Que. To Pincock, Jenny From Nicol, Elizabeth H. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 October 22 Trenton, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Nugent, Virginia C. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 November 4 Trenton, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Nugent, Virginia C. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 July 25 Sterlington, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Pierson, Virginia Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 October 19 Aldershot, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Poole, Mrs. Charles Notes ALs
• Date and Place from [1934?] December 18 Toronto, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Ross, W.E. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 January 1 Rochester, N.H. To Pincock, Jenny From Sanborn, Lillian Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 April 20 Rochester, N.H. To Pincock, Jenny From Sanborn, Lillian Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 September 10 Aldershot, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Swartz, L. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 December 10 Millington, N.J. To Pincock, Jenny From Toff, Anna [?] Nash Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 August 22 [?] To Pincock, Jenny From Tomkins, J.E. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 April 2 Austin, Man. To Pincock, Jenny From Wood, W.R. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 July 16 Calgary, Alta. To Pincock, Jenny From Garrad, A. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1934 December 27 Baltimore, M.D. To Maines, Rev. Fred J.T. From Jenkins, Alexander F. Attachments Envelope, with stamp Notes : TLs

24 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from her husband Clarke. Includes stamped envelopes.

File consists of eight items of correspondence between J.M. Murray and others. Correspondents include:

• J.W. Curran,
• H. Walton-Ball,
• Florence E. Forsey,
• W.H. Breithaupt,
• C.H. Hale and
• F.C.C. Lynch.

Correspondence to and from Harvey J. Sims and Carl A. Borgstrom, landscape architect mostly concerning trees and shrubs for Harvey's property.

Two letters and a drawing from Forsey Page, Architect, concerning a possible addition to Florence's bedroom:
1935 December 5: Forsey Page to Florence describing a sleeping porch or covered balcony off her bedroom
1936 May 13: Forsey Page is disappointed that she has decided against a sun room.
Includes a drawing in pencil dated January 23, 1934: "Sketch showing new door and porch off bed room #1."

Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated November 9, 1933, concerning publication of the proceedings of the Port Hope Conference as The Liberal Way and the picture of King that appears in it. King submitted to the publication committee a picture that had been taken at Chicopee, not at the conference. He is asking, after the fact, for permission and thanks to the actual photographer.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]" ; Signature: "With all good wishes, believe me, as always, dear Peter, Yours affectionately [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."

Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated November 6, 1933, expressing satisfaction at by-election results for Liberal candidates, but concerned that Bennett might call an election too soon. He comments on his own health and that of his dog Pat, and on bringing his sister Jennie and family to Kitchener. King's plan for visiting Kitchener before the end of the year is partly because he wants to talk to Homer Watson: "I am also most anxious to see Homer Watson again, as I am hoping it is going to be possible for me to be of some assistance to him. We have had a quite a little correspondence together. He has asked me if I would come up and spend a night in his home." King is pleased that Mr. Coleman has been appointed Under-Secretary of State, and also pleased at recent negative publicity about R.B. Bennett.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "Believe me, as always, dear Peter, Yours affectionately [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."

File consists of 5 letters between John Walter, the Kitchener Daily Record and William Daum Euler regarding Walter's request for a public debate with Euler over capitalism and the economy following comments made by Euler about private profit at an address in London, Ontario.

Included in the file:

• John Walter to the Kitchener Daily Record Oct. 18, 1933 (2 copies);
• John Walter to William Daum Euler, Kitchener Oct. 21, 1933;
• William Daum Euler to John Walter, Kitchener Oct. 24, 1933;
• John Walter to William Daum Euler, Kitchener Oct. 28, 1933;
• William Daum Euler to John Walter, Kitchener Nov. 14, 1933;

Series documents John Walter’s correspondence with William Daum Euler and the Kitchener Daily Record. The correspondence focus on Walter’s request for a public debate with Euler over capitalism and the economy. Other correspondence and newspaper clippings cover the Record’s refusal to publish, in their newspaper, the letters Walter sent about challenging Euler. There are also clippings of Euler's speech which Walter references in his letters.

Clippings from The Weekly Advertiser from October and November 1933 regarding the Kitchener Record's refusal to publish a letter by Walter requesting a public debate with William Daum Euler following his comments regarding private profit at an address in London, Ontario.

Clippings from the Kitchener Record and two unidentified newspapers from October 1933 regarding an address given by William Daum Euler to the Kiwanis Club in London, Ontario. During the address Euler spoke about the economy, private profit, and made reference to socialism. Included is a published letter to the editor written by John Walter.

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated August 23, 1933, with thanks for the issue of Canadian Homes and Gardens containing an article about Chicopee. He reports that he has been on a speaking tour of the prairies, and that at Swan River, Manitoba he met a cousin of Harvey named Mr. William Sims.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."

Handwritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Florence Sims dated June 22, 1933 containing effusive gratitude for and memories of the visit he has just made to Chicopee. He writes lyrically and at length about the changes he has seen, "the glimpses of old Berlin hidden away amid the city of Kitchener which proclaims so much of growth prosperity," also "All these things touched my heart very deeply and stirred as you remarked, my very soul." King describes his trip home and his arrival at Kingsmere at midnight: "As I looked out of my window the heaven was lighted across its entire width with a display of aurora borealis such as I have never seen before. It was like a crown of eternal [illegible] set upon a vision of another world – the world of memory, of imagination, of delight in which I lived from the moment of departure to the moment of return." King finishes the letter with possible arrangements for Florence and Peter's visit to Kingsmere.
Salutation: "My dear Florence [handwritten]"; Signature: "Again my warmest wishes to Peter and yourself, for all your generous hospitality and for the joy you gave me, Believe me, dear Florence, Yours affectionately, Willie [handwritten]."

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]."

1 letter.

Date and Place from: February 10, 1933 Kitchener [Ontario] To Russell, Donald Richard, 1929-1989 From Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine, 1879-1938 Attachments: No envelope. This letter was mailed in the same envelope as a letter to Clarke and Dorothy Russell.

File consists of materials relating to the life and death of Elizabeth (Betty) Clement Stewart and husband Peter Stewart. Includes clippings on Betty's schooling, achievements, and death as well as obituaries for Peter and marriage announcements for the two. Also includes correspondence between Betty and William Pope Clement. As well, the file includes materials on Betty and Peter's daughter Janet including a programme from the 1978 Five Outstanding Young Londoners Awards Banquet at which she was honoured and correspondence between her and Beatrice Hagey.

Correspondence and press clippings related to E Palmer Patterson's research on Andrew (Andy) Paull. Also includes typescript transcripts of documents written by Andy Paull.

File consists of thirteen items of correspondence from Frank Thone.

Series consists of 174 pieces of correspondence to and from writers other than John D. Detwiler.

Typescript of letters and newspaper articles regarding a letter from John Walter the Kitchener Record refused to publish requesting a public debate with William Daum Euler following comments made by Euler about private profit at an address in London, Ontario.

Correspondence to Norman C. Schneider in 1933 regarding Legion mortgage. Also includes a list of 118th Battalion members attending a reunion in 1955.

• Date and Place from 1933 December 2 Los Angeles, Calif. To Maines, Minnie From Austin, Alma H. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from [1933?] [?] To Pincock, Jenny From "Uncle [?] and Aunt Alice" Notes ACs. A small card with a note.
• Date and Place from 1933 November 8 Aurora, Ont To Pincock, Jenny From Blochin, Anne Elizabeth Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1933 November 30 Aurora, Ont To Pincock, Jenny From Blochin, Anne Elizabeth Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1933 May 15 Corpus Christi, Texas To Pincock, Jenny From Dawson, Charles W. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1933 June 25 To Pincock, Jenny From Charles W. Dawson Notes ALs. Miss Jones, possibly secretary at Lily Dale[?]
• Date and Place from 1933 November 9 Corpus Christi, Texas To Pincock, Jenny From Dawson, Charles Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1933 May 9 Newton, Mass To Pincock, Jenny From Drake, Laura B. Notes ALs. Letter included a one dollar membership fee to The Radiant Healing Center.
• Date and Place from 1933 September 11 Fossmill, Ont To Pincock, Jenny From Edwards, Ross Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1933 July 17 Wynnewood, P.A. To Pincock, Jenny From Harding, Frederic Notes TLs
• Date and Place from [1933?] July 23 Baltimore, MD. To Pincock, Jenny From Mother Hilgartner Attachments Includes another letter to "My dear all", possibly on the same Date. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1933 November 13 Dinsmore, Sask. To Pincock, Jenny From Thrasher, Nellie Attachments Envelope, with stamp Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1933 November 26 Connecticut, U.S.A. To Pincock, Jenny From Perry, Marie Ozilda Attachments Includes news paper clipping, advertising Marie Ozilda Perry as a Spiritualist. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1933 July 31 Toronto, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Ross, W.E. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1933 October 12 Buffalo, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Roth, Emma E. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1933 October 3 Buffalo, N.Y. To Pincock, Jenny From Roth, Emma E. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1933 November 27 [New York?] To Pincock, Jenny From Tack, George D. Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1933 October 6 McDonald, Penna. To Pincock, Jenny From Tillinghast, Mrs. Barrett D. Notes ALs. Letter enclosed $1 for membership in the Radiant Healing Center.
• Date and Place from 1933 December 10 Dinsmore, Sask To Pincock, Jenny From Thrasher, Nellie Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1933 September 1 Tillsonburg, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Tillson, George Notes ALs
• Date and Place from [1933?] Millington, N.J. To Pincock, Jenny From Toff, Anna [?] Nash Notes ALs
• Date and Place from 1933 January 5 Los Angeles, Calif. To Maines, Rev. Fred J.T. From Austin Publishing Co. Attachments Envelope, with stamps. Notes Invoice
• Date and Place from 1933 February 13 Madoc, Ont. To Maines, Minnie From Miller, Lill Attachments Envelope, with stamp. Notes ALs. Envelope has a note written on the back.
• Date and Place from 1933 April 26 Corpus Christi, Texas To Pincock, Jenny From Dawson, Charles W. Attachments Includes 5 leaves, ts. re "Form of Service". Also attached is letter of same date to Evelyn Jones. Includes envelope with stamps. Notes TLs.
• Date and Place from 1933 April 26 Corpus Christi, Texas To Jones, Evelyn, Secretary, Radiant Healing Centre From Dawson, Charles W. Notes TLs. Enclosed with letter of same Date to Jenny Pincock.

Letters and postcards from Betty and Peg Forbes to their parents, Millicent Lyall Forbes and George Alexander Forbes. Postcards feature illustrations and photographs of the Bigwin Inn in Lake of Bays, Ontario and Huntsville, Ontario.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: August 30, 1933 September 9, 1933 To [unknown] From Coleman, Mrs. J.H. Attachments: No envelope. This is an introductory letter for Frank Schantz and Geo Ambrose to fish in Mrs. Coleman's creek. The letter is for two different days, and is folded over with a note for August 30th on one side, and a note for September 9th on the other.

Telegram sent to an unknown correspondent stating that Irene Hancock left Canada on August 20, 1932 and is due to arrive in Waterloo, England on August 26, 1932.

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]."

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated March 8, 1932, thanking Harvey for sending him a copy of the history of Osgoode Hall issued by the Law Society of Upper Canada on its one hundredth anniversary. King expresses his personal interest because of his father's life and career, and his own childhood memories of visiting Osgoode Hall. King expresses interest in exchanging visits with the Sims in the coming year.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "With all good wishes, believe me, as always, dear Peter, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."

Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur King on February 15, 1932, with congratulations on his results in the first quarter of university. He expands on the necessity of knowing one’s subject thoroughly, even if it takes longer. He references his brother Dougall Macdougall King's book on Nerves and Personal Power, and advises “Nature has no short cuts in anything; she never hastens, but also she never rests. It is the steady careful work which counts for most in the end.” King advises Arthur to concentrate on doing his best to complete his first year before thinking of any other possible activities.
Salutation: “My dear Arthur”; Signature: “Yours Affectionately, Uncle Willie.” [“Uncle Willie handwritten.]

Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated January 32, 1932, offering to "get up" a book of photographs of Kingsmere and exchange it for one of Chicopee, after having seen one that had been received by someone else.
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "With kindest regards, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], W.L. Mackenzie King [handwritten]."

File consists of one item of correspondence from E.J. Morley.

File consists of 44 pieces of correspondence from writers with last names beginning with the letters "B" to "M" to other recipients.