CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Brass and Bugle Band, 109 Battalion,
Lindsay
Date of Creation 1
1916 circa
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A panoramic photograph of the 109th
Battalion's Brass and Bugle Band, Lindsay. The photograph was taken in
front of the Lindsay Armoury.
Source of Title
formal title
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
76-002
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
2nd Battalion Bulletin - CEF
Date of Creation 1
1914
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A copy of the Christmas bulletin
of the 2nd Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 1914.
Source of Title
Formal title.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
pamphlets
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
86-011
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
4th Anti-tank Battery
Date of Creation 1
1940
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A photograph of the 4th Anti-tank
Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery at Peterborough, July, 1940.
Source of Title
Formal title.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
95-038
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
50th Field Artillery Regiment,
RCA
Date of Creation 1
1969, April 17
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A photograph on board, of members
of the 50th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA (Prince of Wales Rangers), Regimental
Officers on the occassion of the visit of Roland Michener, Governor General.
Source of Title
Formal title.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
987.19.21
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
52nd Battery
Date of Creation 1
1916 circa
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
This photo was in the possession
of Albert Dryland and after his death, was donated through his estate,
to the PCMA.
Scope and Content
A group photo of members of the
52nd Battery, CEF. Albert Dryland of Peterborough is seated in front row,
far right.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
987.19.22
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
52nd Battery, B Sub-Section, Canadian
Field Artillery
Date of Creation 1
1914 circa
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A photograph of B Sub-Section,
52nd Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, taken at Milford, Surrey, England.
Soldiers are identified.
Source of Title
Formal title.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
989.19.30
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
52nd Battery
Date of Creation 1
1916 circa
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
Photograph is part of the Albert
Dryland estate. Dryland was a member of the 52nd Battery, CEF.
Scope and Content
A group photograph of the 52nd
Battery, CEF overseas.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
987.19.1
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
52nd Battery, CFA
Date of Creation 1
1916
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
This photograph was originally
in the possession of Albert Dryland of Peterborough. He was a member of
the 52nd Battery. After his death, this photograph and other material,
were donated to the PCMA by the executors of his estate.
Scope and Content
A framed photograph of the 52nd
Battery, CFA, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) at Camp Petawawa during
World War One. Albert Dryland of Peterborough was a member of this Battery.
Source of Title
formal title
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
85-032
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
57th Regiment
Date of Creation 1
1910 circa
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
This material was originally owned
by F.H. Dobbin. F.H. Dobbin was publisher of the Review newspaper and printing
business. After Dobbin's death, it was held by Dobbin's son-in-law, Frank
Pope until donated to the City Archives in 1970.
Scope and Content
A programme of the 57th Regiment
"Peterborough Rangers" Church parade order of service, ca. 1910.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
programmes
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
92-0073
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
57th Regiment - Photographs
Date of Creation 1
1890
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
This file contains two black and
white photographs of men in military uniforms. The smaller photograph,
mounted on grey paper board, is a picture of seven men sitting on the steps
of Saint Paul's Church. On the back of the board the picture is identified
as being the 57th Regimental Band Boys from Peterborough outside Chapel
of the Mohawks, (George Chambers Robert Heidman, Dick Shelton, Charles
Wesley, George Wesley, Bob Mun). The second photograph, mounted on white
paper board, is a picture of thirteen men, four of which are sitting on
horseback. On the back of the board the picture is identified as being
the 1890 Officers of 57th Regiment. (Lieutenant Colonel James Z. Rogers,
Major E.B. Edwards, Major R.W. Bell, Captian E.F. Mason, Captian W.H. Hill,
Captian J.W. Miller, Captian Max Dennistoun, Captian W.M. Langford, Captain
K.G. Lech, Lieutenant E.A. Peck, Lieutenant Schofield, Lieutenant E.B.
Clege, Captian Surgeon J.T.S. Halliday, Captian Surgeon Arthur Stevenson,
Captian Surgeon F.H. Brennan).
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
P.67.217
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
57th Regiment Band
Date of Creation 1
1901
Date of Creation 2
1902
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
See June 15, 1929 issue of Examiner
for identification of band members.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A composite Roy Studio photograph,
mounted on board, of the 57th Regiment Band under the direction of band
master Captain Rupert Gliddon.
Source of Title
Formal title.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
67-013
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
57th Regiment Chapter of Peterborough
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire - 50th anniversary, 1912-1962
Date of Creation 1
1893
Date of Creation 2
1962
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A booklet to commemorate the "57th
Regiment Chapter of Peterborough Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
- 50th anniversary, 1912-1962" by Mrs W. Gordon Hall; a memu and programme
from the annual dinner of the 57th Battalion - Peterborough Rangers held
Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1893 at the Oriental Hotel, Peterborough.
Source of Title
Formal title.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
menus / histories / programmes
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
88-013
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Prince of Wales Rangers (Peterborough
Regiment) fonds /
57th Regiment, Peterborough Rangers
fonds
Date of Creation 1
1864
Date of Creation 2
1971
Extent
3 metres of textual records /
19 boxes
Admin_Bio History
The 57th Regiment was established
about 1867 and was the result of a merging of militia units from Ashburnham,
Norwood Lakefield and Hastings. It was re-named the 57th Regiment: Peterborough
Rangers in 1900. The unit say active service during WW I under various
C.E.F. groupings. In 1920 it was re-named the Peterborough Rangers. By
1936 it was re-organized and became known as the Prince of Wales Rangers
(Peterborough Regiment). By this point, it comprised the 3rd Prince of
Wales Canadian Dragoons, 57th Regiment and C Company of the 4th Canadian
Machine Gun Battalion. In June 1940 the Regiment was ordered to mobilize
for WW II with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders. The Rangers
saw active service in WW II. Members went to the Niagara area, then British
Columbia and then Europe. After the War, most of the unit was disbanded
and it regained its original role as a local militia. In 1947 the unit
ceased to exist as an infantry unit and became part of the Royal Regiment
of Canadian Artillery. After March 1970 it was reduced to nil strength
and transferred to supplementary order of battle.
Custodial History
The majority of this material was
donated via Major David Pryde, who "rescued" the records prior to disposal.
Scope and Content
An extensive fonds consisting of
the original records of the 57th Regiment, 57th Regiment: Peterborough
Rangers and Prince of Wales Rangers (Peterborough Regiment). The fonds
s comprised of orders and minute books; registers; rolls; service records;
financial records and historical records. Specific items include: 57th
Regiment, register and service roll for enlisted men, non-commissioned
and commissioned officers (1886-1917); 57th Regiment register of non-commissioned
officers (1864-1915); 57th Regiment officer's nominal roll (1865-1900);
57th Regiment despatched letters (1890-1896); 57th Regiment shooting register
(1911-1925); 57th Regiment register of correspondence (1919-1938); 57th
Regiment Band minute book (1897-1915); pay lists; scrapbooks; Prince of
Wales register of men on active service (1939-1945); a lengthy history
of the 57th Regiment, with original photographs by F.H. Dobbin; assorted
photographs.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
military records / minutes / manuals
/ correspondence / certificates / ledgers / photographs / clippings / lists
/ registers / histories
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
yes; F.A. #15
Accruals
possible
Associated Materials
See also 68-031 (Prince of Wales
Rangers, War Diaries, 1942-1945); Trent University Archives hold some local
military records as well.
47.77.3
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Canadian Expeditionary Force, Brass
Band, 59th Battalion
Date of Creation 1
1915, September
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A framed photograph of the Brass
Band, 59th Battalion, CEF at Camp Barriefield.
Source of Title
formal title
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
93-061
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Farewell Greeting / 93rd Battalion
- CEF
Date of Creation 1
1914
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A "Farewell Greeting" brochure
handed out to the Officers, RCO's and Men of the 93rd Battalion of the
Canadian Expeditionary Force from their Chaplain, J.C. Davidson, as they
set out during the First World War (1914).
Source of Title
Formal title.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
booklets
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
P.69.34
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
93rd Overseas Battlion, C.E.F.
- Peterboro, Ont. May 19, 1916
Date of Creation 1
1916
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A large panoramic photograph of
the 93rd Battalion, C.E.F. on the grounds in front of the Peterborough
Armouries. In addition to the soldiers, the photo also shows the Armouries,
Murray Street Baptist Church, Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School
(PCVS) and other buildings on Murray and McDonnell Streets. This photograph
was taken by Roy Studio using a panoramic camera and developed by the Panoramic
Camera Company, Toronto.
Source of Title
formal title
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
986.40.4
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
93rd Battalion Band
Date of Creation 1
1916 circa
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A small framed photograph of the
93rd Battalion Band standing on the steps of Murray Street Baptist Church,
Peterborough.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
34.73.1 B
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
A Company, 93rd Overseas Battalion,
1916
Date of Creation 1
1916, May 19
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A large panoramic photograph by
Roy Studio, of A Company, 93rd Battalion, C.E.F. in front of the Peterborough
Armouries.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
988.39.1
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Lt. Arthur Ross Ackerman, M.C.
Date of Creation 1
1916 circa
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A photographic portrait of Lt.
Arthur Ross Ackerman, MC, in uniform. Lt. Ackerman was wounded at the Battle
of the Somme and died, October 11, 1916.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
89-004
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Floyd Alton fonds
Date of Creation 1
1943
Date of Creation 2
1945
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
Floyd Alton was born and raised
in Peterborough. He lived at 448 Mark Street, Ashburnham. He enlisted in
April 1942 with the Prince of Wales Rangers. While fighting with the Black
Watch Regiment at the Battle of May-Sur-Orne, July 25, 1944, Pte Alton
was reported missing in action. It was later confirmed that he had been
captured and sent to German POW camp, Stalag 4B.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A fonds consisting of photographs,
correspondence, newspaper clippings and assorted other ephemeral items
relating to Floyd Alton's military service during World War Two. Private
Alton was captured by the Germans after fighting near May-Sur-Orne in 1944
and spent time in a prisoner of war camp. In one of the letters (written
by Alton to his sisters) he describes his health after being released from
the POW camp (May 1945). Also included is a autograph book with names,
serial numbers, addresses and some comments, by members of Prince of Wales
Regiment in Alton's barracks (1944).
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs / correspondence /
autograph albums / clippings
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
981.19.2
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Unveiling Plaque and Presentation
of Ashburnham Memorial Park
Date of Creation 1
1959, June 24
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
This photograph was in the possession
of Florence Stewart Scott, a relative of one of the women in the photograph.
Scope and Content
A framed photograph of the unveiling
of Ashburnham Memorial Park and plaque to the City of Peterborough. The
Park was donated to the City by the Women's Patriotic League of Ashburnham
in memory of Peterborough men killed during World War One.
Source of Title
formal title.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
71-008
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Herbert Frank Baker fonds
Date of Creation 1
1917
Date of Creation 2
1934
Extent
6 items
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
Correspondence from the Canadian
Department of Militia Defence to Annie Jenkinson regarding the death of
her brother, Pte. Herbert Frank Baker, who was killed in action at Arras,
France during World War One (1917).
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
military records / correspondence
/ reports - burial
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
90-014
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Marlow Banks fonds - Additions
Date of Creation 1
1945, May 7
Extent
3 newspaper pages
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A copy of the May 7, 1945 edition
of the "Peterborough Examiner" which included photographs of "Peterborough
and District Boys Killed in Army Service" during the Second World War.
Also included is a note listing the members of the YMCA Friday Night Club
that were killed in active service but not included in newspaper issue.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
newspapers
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
117.70.1
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Canadian Expeditionary Force, Base
Battalion, Barriefield Camp, 1915
Date of Creation 1
1915
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A large panoramic photograph of
the Base Battalion, Camp Barriefield, 1915.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
92-011
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
A Guide to Batoche National Historic
Park
Date of Creation 1
1885
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A "Guide to Batoche National Historic
Park" and a couple of photographs of site from W.J. Arthur Fair.
Source of Title
Formal title.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
pamphlets
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
96-004
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Lew Bell fonds
Date of Creation 1
1944
Date of Creation 2
1945
Extent
2 files
Admin_Bio History
Lew Bell joined the Royal Canadian
Navy in Saskatoon, Sask. in 1942. He took basic training there and then
was sent to St. Hyacinthe, Quebec to train in codes and ciphers. He served
aboard the HMCS Kenora, a Bangor sweep, on the triangle run, then served
at Liverpool, Nova Scotia at a refit base. In September 1944 he was drafted
to the Corvette Peterborough and sent to St John's Newfoundland, where
the ship joined mid-ocean escort group C-6. They pick up convoys at western
ocean meeting point of Newfoundland and escorted them to the Irish Sea,
which took about 14 days. After a brief stop-ver in Londonderry, Ireland,
we escorted the empties back. I lef the Peterborough in May 1945 for a
course at Cornwallis. (from cover letter with items).
Custodial History
The donor was part of HMCS Corvette
crew. He was a coder in the Communications branch.
Scope and Content
A series of three photographs of
officers and crew of the Corvette class naval ship, HMCS Peterborough.
Also, a set of radio dispatches received by the ship on VE Day. Includes
is a message from Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, surrender
orders transmitted to all German U-boats, notice to naval vessels that
some German ships may not yet be aware of surrender and that the danger
of attack is still possible, etc.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs / dispatches
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
Associated Materials
81-004
78-004
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
George Bennett fonds
Date of Creation 1
1977
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A photograph album containing 14
colour photographs relating to a military tatoo held on Armour Hill to
commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II along with a programme
and correspondence from Buckingham Palace to George Bennett, chair of the
Silver Jubilee committee (1977).
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs / correspondence /
programmes
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
94-010
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Major Charles Arkoll Boulton
Date of Creation 1
1981
Date of Creation 2
1984
Extent
2 pamphlets
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
Two pamphlets on the life of Major
Charles Arkoll Boulton (1841-1895), and his military career, his key involvment
in the Riel Rebellion of 1870, the North-West Rebellion and Battle of Batoche
in 1885, his appointment to the Senate in 1889 and his activities while
living in Cobourg and Lakefield, Ontario and in Manitoba. The phamplets
are entitled, "Major Charles Arkoll Boulton", published by the Manitoba
Department of Cultural Affairs and Historical Resources (1981) and "Charles
Arkoll Boulton", by Keith Wilson (1984).
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
publications
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Associated Materials
87-018; 92-011
73-029
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Kathleen Barclay-Bowley fonds
Date of Creation 1
1942
Date of Creation 2
1947
Extent
4 files
Admin_Bio History
Kathleen Barclay Bowley-was a petty
officer, WREN with the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service (WRCNS) during
World War Two. She joined in 1942 and served for three years. Kathleen
served as a WREN Writer/stenographer and signal operator for Long Range
Navigation. She was the only Canadian WRCN to receive the France and Germany
Star ribbon. (source: notes about Bowley with fonds).
Custodial History
This material was compiled by Kathleen
Barclay Bowley and donated to the PCMA for an exhibit in the early 1970's.
Scope and Content
The fonds consists of papers documenting
the military service of Kathleen Barclay-Bowley, who was a WREN in the
Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service (WRCNS) during World War Two. The
fonds includes correspondence, military documents including certificate
of service, applications, a map and photographs. Also included is a family
tree of the Sarah Corliss and Job Slaght families and photocopied extracts
from "Pioneer Sketches of Long Point Settlement" by E.A. Owen (1898).
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs / military maps / military
records / correspondence / genealogies
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
PG 1-139 C
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Kathleen Barclay Bowley fonds -
additions
Date of Creation 1
1943 circa
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A small framed photograph of Kathleen
Barclay-Bowley in her WREN uniform.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
84-029
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Boy Scouts fonds
Date of Creation 1
1919
Date of Creation 2
1983
Extent
3 large boxes; 3 smaller boxes
/
3.6 metres of textual records
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
Most newspaper scrapbooks were
originally compiled by George Groombridge for the Peterborough District,
Boy Scouts.
Scope and Content
The fonds consists of items relating
to the Boy Scouts in Peterborough including large scrapbooks, photographs,
correspondence, minutes of district council meetings, logs, journals and
annual reports (1919-1983). Specific items include: Peter Dominik's diary
of Rover Jamboree in Sweden (1938), extensive correspondence (in scrapbooks)
between Peterborough troop leader George Groombridge and former scouts
on active military service during World War Two (1941-45), photographs
of the demolition of scout cabin at Jackson Park (1981), log book from
Bottle Lake Camp (1970). An extensive card catalogue has been prepared
for this collection indicating references to particular individuals. For
further details, see FINDING AID # 13.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
scrapbooks / log books / clippings
/ reports / administrative records / annual reports / correspondence /
photographs / diaries / handbooks
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
yes; 14 catalogue card boxes
Accruals
scheduled
Associated Materials
93-040; 93-055; 94-006; 94-044;
94-045
74-031
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Tell My Mother That I Died Like
a Man on the Field of Battle
Date of Creation 1
1885, July 15
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
The poem was signed by the author
with a note: "For dear Mrs Edward Brown with Loving wishes from her friend
Charlotte Brown".
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A hand-written poem by Charlotte
Brown, entitled "Tell My Mother That I Died Like a Man on the Field of
Battle", in memory of Edward T. Brown who died at the Battle of Batoche,
Riel Rebellion (1885). The poem was dedicated to Edward Brown's mother.
Source of Title
formal title
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
poems / manuscripts
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
Associated Materials
92-0031
85-036
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Doris Brown Collection
Date of Creation 1
1942
Extent
2 items
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A National Registration certificate
(1942) and a brochure outlining Canada's war effort written by Walter Winchell.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
92-0031
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Edward Brown Memorial
Date of Creation 1
1885
Date of Creation 2
1985
Extent
1 pamphlet
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
Copy of pamphlet to commemorate
the Brown Memorial Rededication Ceremony, Peterborough - May 12, 1985.
Brown died at the final charge at Batoche, May 12, 1885.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
histories
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
Associated Materials
74-031
80-026
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Butcher Family fonds - additions
Date of Creation 1
1873
Date of Creation 2
1927 (predominate 1915-1919)
Extent
53 cm of textual records and other
material /
photographs
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
Material in the Butcher family
prior to donation to PCMA.
Scope and Content
The fonds includes an extensive
series of correspondence from Alex Butcher to his mother Margaret (Mrs
John Butcher) of Burnham Street, Peterborough while Alex was overseas during
the First World War (1915-1919); assorted receipts from various Peterborough
businesses (1873-1927); newspaper clippings; a series of Butcher family
photographs including: John Butcher in marching band, members of the Zaccheus
Burnham family, Pratty family, Mr Hallet, Principal of Ashburnham Public
School, Amelia Burnham and others; some unidentified photographs.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
correspondence / photographs /
clippings / receipts
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
Associated Materials
79-023 (Mary Jacques collection)
contains transcript of an oral history interview with Alex Butcher.
75-029
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Samuel Carver Collection
Date of Creation 2
1976
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A collection of assorted photocopied
items relating to Samuel Carver, postmaster of Peterborough for 32 years
and a veteran of the rebellion of 1837. The collection includes a copy
of early by-laws of Monaghan twp and assorted notes and receipts (1839-1891)
along with a brief biography of Carver who settled in Otonabee twp in 1828
as well as an honour roll of surviving veterans of the Rebellion of 1837-39
which was compiled in 1890-91.
Physcial Characteristics
photocopies
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
96-013
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Illuminated Certificate of Service
Date of Creation 1
1943 ca
Extent
1 certificate
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
An illuminated Certificate of Service
issued during the Second World War to Private C.W. Whitred of the First
Midland Regiment, Hastings. The certificate was designed in Peterborough
by F.W. Adlam, and is similar to a World War One certificate designed by
Adlam, Arthur Kingdon and William Kingdon of Peterborough.
Source of Title
formal title
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
certificates
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
Associated Materials
76-012
71-016
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Citizens' War Memorial Committee
fonds
Date of Creation 1
1920
Date of Creation 2
1932
Extent
6 files /
2 plans
Admin_Bio History
On June 30, 1929 the War Memorial
and Cenotaph was unveiled at a ceremony officiated by Canadian general,
Sir Arthur Currie. This monument is considered one of the finest such monuments
in Canada, having been designed by noted Canadian sculptor, Walter Seymour
Allward. Allward used two principle bronze figures to represent the enemy
(figure recoiled with arm over face) and the Canadian soldier (figure standing
erect, sword at his side and hand extended outward as a warning to the
enemy not to advance). Allward intended that a row of evergreens be planted
behind the memorial and receipts late in project indicate that they were
purchased. Allward also specified that no plaques be installed on the Memorial
but some have been installed over the decades since construction. (from
Randall Robertson, September 1995).
Walter Seymour Allward was born
in Toronto in 1876. His first major commission as a sculptor was the Northwest
Rebellion monument at Queens Park. Later, the South African War Memorial
(1910), Baldwin and Lafontaine monument, Parliament Hill, Ottawa (1912)
and the William Lyon Mackenzie memorial at Queens Park (1937). His most
famous commission was the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge, France.
The Vimy Memorial took 10 years to complete and was unveiled in 1936. Allward
was a member of the Royal Canadian Academy (RCA). He died in Toronto in
1955. His son, Hugh L. Allward was a noted architect who designed Sunnybrook
Hospital, Toronto and the Veterans Administration Building in Ottawa.
Some of the records in this fonds
detail a controversy between the Committee and the Red Cross Society over
use of funds.
The Citizen's War Memorial is designated
under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Custodial History
Material generated by the War Memorial
Committee between 1920-1932 and donated to PCMA.
Scope and Content
A fonds consisting of records,
photographs and plans relating to the construction of the Citizen's War
Memorial and Cenotaph, designed by noted Canadian sculptor, Walter Seymour
Allward. Specific items include: minute book of the Memorial Committee
(1920-1928); an account book; photographs of the memorial in the artist's
studio and in Confederation Park; correspondence between committee members
and Walter S. Allward and son Hugh L. Allward (site supervisor); pamphlets;
receipts; 2 blueprints for sections of bronze sculpture; specifications
and contract between Allward and committee; some financial records including
summary of expenditures (1921-1927).
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
administrative records / plans
/ account books / correspondence / pamphlets / photographs / minutes /
notes
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
69-011
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
R.E. Clarke - collector
Date of Creation 1
1823
Date of Creation 2
1916
Extent
2 files
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a biography
and official sympathy cards dealing with the death of Major G.W. Bennett
in the First World War (1915); genealogical information relating to the
Alexander Scott family of Smith, including the marriage certificate of
Robert Scott and Sarah Milburn (1874).
Physcial Characteristics
originals /
photocopies
Physical Characteristics
histories / biographies / marriage
certificates / memorial cards
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
yes;
MG 1-47, MG 1-128
58.74.4
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Cloth Halls of Ypres, 1914
Date of Creation 1
1914
Extent
1 sketch
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A framed pen and ink sketch entitled,
"Cloth Halls of Ypres" rendered in 1914. The sketch depicts a bomb damaged
church and other buildings. A note on the reverse states that the frame
was made from wood of Cloth Hall, Ypres, by members of 10th Bn. Railway
Troop, CEF under the command of Lt. Col. Walter McConnell, DSO.
Source of Title
formal title
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
paintings / visual works / sketches
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
81-007
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Jack Craig Collection
Date of Creation 1
1981
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A copy of a poem by Jack Craig
in memoriam of Capt. Don Weese who was killed in action in Italy in December,
1944.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
photocopies
Physical Characteristics
poems
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
73-006
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Joseph Crowe Collection
Date of Creation 1
1915
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
The collection consists of Joseph
Crowe's personal account of the North-West Rebellion of 1885 as a member
of the Peterborough Company that was sent out to the North-West. The collection
also includes some biographical information about Joseph Crowe and his
family.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
photocopies
Physical Characteristics
histories
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
60.75.1
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Lt. John Romeyn Dennistoun
Date of Creation 1
1915
Extent
2 items
Admin_Bio History
The painting was done at Bournmouth,
England in 1915, while Dennistoun was on leave from service at the French
front during World War One. John Romeyn Dennistoun was killed in action
on May 4, 1916. He was son of Robert Maxwell Dennistoun and Mildred Beck
Dennistoun of Peterborough.
Custodial History
The subject of this material was
the brother of the donor. Other Dennistoun material was included with this
donation.
Scope and Content
A watercolour portrait of Lieutenant
John Romeyn Dennistoun (1895-1916) in military uniform of the 1st Canadian
Cyclist Corps, World War One; a framed display commemorating the death
of John R. Dennistoun, consisting of medals, a letter from King George
V and a photograph of Dennistoun. John R. Dennistoun was killed in action
on May 4, 1916.
Source of Title
Formal title.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
visual works / paintings / photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
99-014
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
F.H. Dobbin fonds - additions
Date of Creation 1
1920
Extent
1 volume
Custodial History
This volume was created by F.H.
Dobbin as secretary of the Peterborough Patriotic Fund and Soldiers Aid
Commission. After his death the volume was in the possession of other family
members until donated to the City Archives.
Scope and Content
A report compiled by F.H. Dobbin
entitled, "Peterborough: City and County, War Service Record, 1914-1919".
The report was compiled by the Peterborough Branch of the Canadian Patriotic
Fund and Soldier's Aid Commission. It lists the name, serial number, local
address, original job, battle site (eg. Vimy Ridge, Hill 70, etc) and cause
of death or wounds for over 400 Peterborough soldiers killed or wounded
overseas. It also lists biographical data for over 3000 returning officers,
nursing sisters, non-commissioned soldiers, war widows and widowed mothers.
Also included is a statistical summary and an explanatory note indicating
sources and methodology used to compile the report.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
reports / lists
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no; priority for development; database
listing of contents is in development
Accruals
not likely
Associated Materials
See 71-017 (F.H. Dobbin fonds).
93-037
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Dr Campbell Douglas
Date of Creation 1
1890
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A photograph of Dr Campbell Douglas
who was awarded the Victoria Cross for rescuing a number of soldiers at
a battle on Adamon Island in the Bay of Bengal and later moved to Lakefield
in 1885.
Physcial Characteristics
reproductions
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Associated Materials
See story about Douglas in the
Lakefield Chronicle, Feb. 22, 1984
92-0061
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Douglas, Keith
Date of Creation 1
1914 circa
Extent
1 File
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
The file contains Keith Douglas'
Officer's Record of Services book. Also included is a black and white wallet
sized photograph of three persons, two women and a male in a military unifrom.
On the back of the photograph one of the women is identified as Nursing
Sister Mabel Keith Douglas.
Physcial Characteristics
Originals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
987.19.19
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Unveiling Memorial Plaque - 52nd
Battery, CEF
Date of Creation 1
1959, April 19
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A memorial plaque unveiling for
members of the 52nd Battery, CEF who went overseas during World War One.
Albert Dryland of Peterborough is performing the unveiling.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
87-016
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Albert E. Dryland fonds
Date of Creation 1
1870
Date of Creation 2
1956
Extent
15 cm of textual records and other
material.
Admin_Bio History
Albert Dryland was born in Peterborough.
He served in World War One with the 52nd Battery, CEF. He was employed
in the accounts office with Canada Packers for most of his life. Dryland
lived at 121 Romaine Street with his wife Helen.
Custodial History
This material was donated through
the estate of Albert Dryland by the Hinton family (executors). The Hintons
and Drylands were close friends throughout their lives.
Scope and Content
A fonds consisting of assorted
photographs from the estate of Albert E. Dryland. Included are several
photos relating to the 52nd Battery, CEF and subsequent reunions of the
52nd Battery; newspaper clippings and other ephemeral items; a number of
unidentified photographs of people (1860-1900).
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
97-033
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Albert E. Dryland fonds - additions
Date of Creation 1
1916
Date of Creation 2
1962
Extent
1 file /
7 photographs
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
This material was in possession
of donor since death of A.E. Dryland. The donor's family served as executors
to the Dryland estate. This material was only recently discovered while
the donor was packing for a move.
Scope and Content
An addition to the Dryland fonds
consisting of a Roy Studio portrait of Albert Dryland in uniform of the
52nd Battery, CEF (1916); a reunion photograph of members of the 52nd Battery
(1960); several photographs of Canada Packers Quarter Century Club banquets
and staff picnic (1943 to mid 1950's); Dryland's First World War discharge
certificate (March 1919); letter from Canada Packers Manager, L. Browne,
announcing the closing of the Peterborough plant (1962).
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs / military records
/ newsletters / correspondence
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
Associated Materials
87-016
78-010
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Oliver Duncan collection
Date of Creation 1
1956
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
The military service record of
Oliver Duncan with the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World
War.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
military records
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
82-013
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
L. Victoria Eastwood fonds
Date of Creation 1
1919
Date of Creation 2
1921
Extent
4 items
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
Four certificates presented to
L. Victoria Eastwood who served with the Nursing sisters, Canadian Expeditionary
Force (CEF) during the First World War.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
certificates
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
95-082
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Peterborough Examiner, World War
Two Issues
Date of Creation 1
1939
Date of Creation 2
1945
Extent
9 issues
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
Issues of the Peterborough Examiner
newspaper covering key events during World War Two with local coverage.
Events include: declaration of war (1939); Rudolf Hess escape to Britain
(1941); Allied invasion of Sicily (1943); Nazi surrender, plus photographic
spread on local soldiers killed overseas (1945, May); Japanese surrender
(1945, August).
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
newspapers
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
70-007
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
J.J.H. Fee
Date of Creation 1
1906
Date of Creation 2
1909
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
Four certificates of Military Instruction
(1906-09) from the military career of J.J.H. Fee of the 45th Victoria Regiment.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
yes;
MG 1-17
86-015
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
First World War Photograph Series
Date of Creation 1
1914
Date of Creation 2
1918
Extent
97 photographs
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A collection of 97 black and white
photographs depicting scenes of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF)
in the First World War (1914-18).
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
99-041
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Charles Wallis Forbes fonds
Date of Creation 1
1890
Date of Creation 2
1893
Extent
1 sketchbook
Admin_Bio History
Charles Wallis Forbes is listed
as a clerk with the Grand Trunk Railway (GTR), boarding at 273 Charlotte
Street, Peterborough (1888-1889 City Directory). Forbes identifies himself
as Assistant on construction of Hasting Bridge over the Trent River, for
the Grand Trunk Railway. Forbes was also associated with the 57th Regiment.
The 57th nominal roll (88-013/ box 3) and the 57th register and service
roll (88-013/ Box17/ page 7) indicate that Forbes was born in 1865, was
single, was an engineer working for the GTR and that he volunteered for
the 57th on July 1, 1886. He eventually reached the rank of 2nd Lieutanant
and served as quarter master before resigning in May 1892. Forbes appears
to have made a voyage to Britain and Europe about 1893, since some of the
sketches document his travels. Forbes writes his name as C. Wallis Forbes
on one page inside the sketchbook.
Custodial History
This sketchbook was used by Charles
Wallis Forbes in the early 1890's. At some point it was acquired by the
Peterborough Public Library and was added to the Peterborough Collection.
In November 1999 it was culled from this collection and transferred to
the City Archives as a preservation measure.
Scope and Content
A sketchbook containing several
fine pen/ink, pencil and watercolour sketches of Peterborough and area,
rendered in the early 1890's by Charles Wallis Forbes, an employee of the
Grand Trunk Railway (GTR). Sketches include: a pen/ink and watercolour
sketch of the Grand Trunk Railway Swing Bridge, built 1888-1889, over the
Trent River at Hastings. Forbes identifies himself as assistant and Frank
L. Somerville, C.E. as resident engineer; a sketch of 57th Regiment - Peterborough
Rangers at Toronto (July 1890); River Otonabee in winter; a pioneer man
with musket, standing in front of a primitive log cabin; portrait a bearded
man identified as 'The Doctor' (1891); unfinished pencil sketch of a train
derailment off a wooden trestle bridge; front view of #4 steam locomotive;
a winter view of a steam locomotive and waiting passengers at the Peterborough
Railway Station, (35 below zero, January 4, 1893); watercolour sketch of
the steamship S.S. Mohawk, in the mid Atlantic Ocean (February 1893); pen/ink
detail of Spanish cathedral at Gibraltar; sketch of a woman reclining on
a sofa, possibly of Edith Wainright Davies, New York City, January 28,
1893; watercolour and pen/ink "original sketch of grandfather Forbes" in
blue Royal Navy dress uniform; ink sketch of John L. Sullivan from a photograph;
assorted pencil caricatures and architectural detail studies.The first
page of the sketchbook is decorated with an ornately painted nameplate
- Charles W. Forbes, Canada and presumably, the Forbes family crest.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
sketchbooks / sketches / paintings
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
P.67.13
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Captain Adam Fowlis
Date of Creation 1
1870 circa
Extent
1 framed print
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A print depicting Captain Adam
Fowlis. The color photograhic print appears to be inhanced by the addition
of color with a type of pastel medium on the hair and clothing sections
of the print. The uniform overcoat is red with yellow collar and button
accents. Clothing details include shoulder epalets, white button; double
breasted details, and a white shoulder to waist belt the extends from the
left shoulder to the right side of the waist area.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
prints
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
85-030
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Charles Lowell Gall fonds
Date of Creation 1
1915
Date of Creation 2
1968
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
Items relating to Charles Lowell
Gall's service with the Royal Air Force including instructional booklets
for aeroplanes (c. 1914-18); 42 post cards depicting war scenes in World
War One in France; the War Birds of the Royal Air Force record book and
reunion booklets (1937-68) along with assorted other military ephemera.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
military records / ration cards
/ photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
59-016
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
George A Grover
Date of Creation 1
1852
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
Certificate of appointment of George
Alexander Grover as Lieutenant in the 4th battalion of the Peterborough
militia, 1852.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
74-021
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment
Date of Creation 1
1972
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A programme from the "Trooping
the Colour" ceremony by the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment in Peterborough
(1972) which also includes a regimental history.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
92-0091
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Hastings - Prince Edward Regiment
Date of Creation 1
1972
Extent
1
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
Brochure presented by The Hastings
And Prince Edward Regiment, Canada on Trooping The Colour, 1972.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
73-028
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
T.A.S. Hay fonds
Date of Creation 1
1819
Date of Creation 2
1917
Extent
6 files
Admin_Bio History
T.A.S. Hay was a civil engineer.
He designed the Inverlea Bridge at the turn of the century. Hay was city
engineer and once associated with the Grand Trunk and Midland Railways.
He was also a grandson of Thomas A. and Frances Stewart. Hay was an early
figure in the Peterborough Historical Society and was first curator of
the Victoria Museum in Peterborough.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
Material relating to civil engineer,
T.A.S. Hay including admission cards to the University of Edinburgh (1819);
a letter from T.A.S. Hay to his children (1895); blue-print plan for a
section of the Otonabee bridge (1912); plan on linen, showing government
reservations at one of the locks along the Otonabee River near Monaghan
twp; examples of T.A.S. Hay's business letterhead; hand-written paper (68
pgs) on metal and non-metal minerals; specifications document for construction
of Inverlea bridge (12 pgs); T.A.S. Hay's sketch book showing pencil and
watercolour details of architectural elements and buildings; some material
relating to Hay's daughter Isabel, including art school drawing books,
reports from Isabel Hay on behalf of the knitting committee of the I.O.D.E.
to the 57th Battalion regarding socks donated during the First World War
(1916-17); newspaper clipping regarding Elnore Pousette; handwritten book
of poetry belonging to Elise Rouse.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
correspondence / personal letters
/ specifications / certificates / cards / drawing books / visual works
Arrangement Note
On January 31, 1995 the material
in this collection was arranged under three series: architecture/engineering,
Isabel Hay/57th Regiment knitting campaign, Hay family.
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
yes;
MG 1-110
Accruals
not likely
Associated Materials
94-031 - photographic portrait.
/ L.59.116 - architectural plan for Inverlea Bridge.
93-006
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Francis Henderson collection
Date of Creation 1
1848
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A certificate appointing Francis
Henderson to the rank of Major in the 4th Battalion of Peterborough (1848).
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
75-035
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
J. Albert Hill - collector
Date of Creation 1
1811
Date of Creation 2
1886
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
The information on Bethune's 'Red
Store' was provided on September 10, 1997 by Jim Messacar who has been
writing a history of Bethune.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of several
interesting original documents relating to early citizens of Peterborough.
Of particular note are: pay list of Captain Samuel Strickland for members
of the Upper Canada Militia Service (1838); by-laws and proceedings from
the first meeting of the Peterborough Horticultural Society, originally
owned by its first president, Rev. Vincent Clementi (1861); financial records
relating to postal service in Haldimand Township (1811-18); legal documents
of Doctor John Hutchison (1836), Richard Birdsall, Burnham family; also
indentures relating to purchase and later sale of the James G. Bethune
lot where he built the "Red Store" -a general store on the corner of George
and Charlotte Streets (1832, 1843). The property had previously been owned
by T.A. Stewart for his store.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
proceedings / legislative records
/ bylaws / military records / pay lists / legal documents / deeds / mortgates
/ indentures
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
81-004
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Jack Raine fonds (HMCS Peterborough)
Date of Creation 1
1944
Date of Creation 2
1945
Extent
12 photographs
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
The donor was the commander of
the HMCS Peterborough.
Scope and Content
A series of 12 photographs relating
to the HMCS "Peterborough", K-342, a corvette class naval ship which was
built in 1944. It operated as a convoy escort ship before being decommissioned
in 1945. It was under the command of Captain Jack Raine. Photographs show
the ship being christened in Kingston (May 1944) with Peterboorugh mayor
James Hamilton in attendance; HMCS Peterborough at sea; crew of on-board
communications branch; officers; crew on parade in Peterborough and on
review at East City Bowl in Ashburnham, etc.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
Associated Materials
96-004
93-045
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
H.M.C.S. Peterborough
Date of Creation 1
1993
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
Acquired as part of the background
to the museum exhibit "Grant Macdonald's Navy, September 1993.
Scope and Content
Articles by Ken Armstrong relating
to Peterborugh and the Second World War including "The Greatest Adventure
of Their Lives", which provides a detailed history of the H.M.C.S. Peterborough,
and the "First Unit in Peterborough" which deals with the 4th Canadian
Anti-Tank Battery which was the first unit to be mobilized in Peterborough
during the Second World War. There are also a couple of other articles
and notes dealing with the H.M.C.S. Peterborough and the contributions
of the WRENs.
Physcial Characteristics
photocopies
Physical Characteristics
histories
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
85-033
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Gordon Holnbeck Collection
Date of Creation 1
1945, June 12
Extent
1 file; 2 items
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A letter and an invitation card
presenting the Honorary Freedom of the City of London, England to General
of the Army, Dwight D. Eisenhower (1945).
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
certificates / invitations
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
83-003
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Joseph Edwin Howes fonds
Date of Creation 1
1942
Date of Creation 2
1982
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
This small fonds consists of military
discharge papers, newspaper clippings and a brief biographical sketch of
Joseph Edwin Howes who served as a surgeon during the Second World War
and then returned to practice medicine in Peterborough until 1980.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
military records
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
982.14.1
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
In Flanders Field
Date of Creation 1
1918
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
A note on the reverse of the framed
item states: "Aunt Nel always kept this. An old girl friend of Uncle Mac's
sent him this maple leaf in a letter while he was in France in 1st World
War. It made him so lonesome for Canada that he always kept it and Aunt
Nel (his wife) kept it too till the day she died although she never knew
the girl and Uncle Mac never saw her after he came back from the war".
Scope and Content
A framed copy of "In Flanders Field"
by Lt Col. John McCrae. The item includes a press maple leaf and a pressed
poppy. Also included is R.W. Lilliard's "answer" to McCrae work.
Source of Title
formal title
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
poems
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
71-025
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Kaisers Telegram
Date of Creation 1
1914
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A copy of the telegram sent from
Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany to the President of the United States, Woodrow
Wilson on August 10, 1914 announcing the declaration of the First World
War.
Physcial Characteristics
photocopies
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
92-0284
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Thomas Knox - collector
Date of Creation 1
1890
Date of Creation 2
1929
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
Assorted items primarily relating
to the First World War including "Militia Orders # 40 (1917); newspaper
clippings; a booklet on "The War Graves of the British Empire - The Englebelmer
Group of Cemeteries, France" (1929) along with a map of Europe (1929);
as well as a deed for a plot in the Toronto General Burying Grounds to
Thomas Knox (1890).
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
clippings / deeds / pamphlets
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
79-021
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Otto Laderach fonds
Date of Creation 1
1943
Date of Creation 2
1969
Extent
15 cm of textual material /
1 box
Admin_Bio History
Even as the war against Germany
drew to a close, the battle of the Atlantic went grimly on. In the last
5 months of the war, German U-Boats sank a half million tons of Allied
shipping. The continuing danger of submarine attack meant that Canadian
anti-submarine sea and air forces were still required in European and Canadian
waters even towards the end of the war. (adapted from "Valour Remembered",
Veterans Affairs, 1994).
Otto Laderach stated in notes with
accession file: "I had the opportunity to translate many German documents
and signals originating from the German Naval High Command during my service
in the Second World War." Laderach was born in Switzerland as so was fluent
in German. This may explain why he had German technical manuals, etc.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
This fonds consists of correspondence,
photographs and other material relating to Laderach service in the Royal
Canadian Navy, including mechanical drawings rendered by Laderach for HMCS
"Warrior", Canada's first aircraft carrier; material relating to his career
as a draftsman with Canadian General Electric, Peterborough (CGE); also
technical journals from German U-boat 190 that were turned over to Lt.
Cdr. Otto Laderach following the surrender of the submarine to the Royal
Canadian Navy, off Newfoundland in May 1945.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
correspondence / military records
/ reports / tables / technical manuals / photographs / plans / mechanical
drawings
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
Associated Materials
A badge and medal relating to U-boat
1-190 transferred to museum collection. See also 82-003 and 92-0122
82-003
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Otto Laderach fonds - additions
Date of Creation 1
1940
Date of Creation 2
1941
Extent
2 items
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A submarine technical manual and
textbook retrieved by Laderach from German U-Boat U-190 which was captured
off the coast of Newfoundland in 1945.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
technical manuals / military records
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
Associated Materials
79-021, 92-0122
92-0122
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Otto Laderach fonds - additions
Date of Creation 1
1945
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A two page outline of Lt. Commander
Otto W. Laderach's career in the Royal Canadian Navy; also a very detailed
report, compiled by Laderach, about the H.M.C.S. "Warrior" complete with
formulas, diagrams and charts titled "Notes On Ships Stability" from 1945.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
reports / biographies
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
Associated Materials
79-021; 82-003
74-036
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Reginald V. Leggett fonds
Date of Creation 1
1944
Date of Creation 2
1963
Extent
2 files
Admin_Bio History
Reginald Leggett was born in Montreal.
During the Second World War, Leggett was involved in Murmansk Convoy. He
was a Leading Stoker aboard the HMCS "Athabaskan" when it was torpedoed
in 1944 in the English Channel. The HMCS "Haida", also on the scene, then
sunk the U-Boat. He was declared 'missing in action' until it was determined
that he had survived the attack and was captured by the Nazis. He spent
the rest of the war in a German Prisoner of War camp. He lived in Montreal
for 22 years after WWII, with his wife Elizabeth Ann Horstall ("war bride").
They later moved to Peterborough.
Custodial History
In the Leggett family private collection
prior to donation. Mrs Elizabeth Leggett still holds personal letters,
detailed log, other photographs in her possesion (as of November 8, 1995).
Scope and Content
A fonds relating to sailor, Reginald
V. Leggett, First Class Stoker aboard the "HMCS Athabaskan" during World
War Two. In 1944 the ship was torpedoed in English Channel and sunk. Mr
Leggett was taken prisoner of war. The fonds includes his "War Time Log"
which tells the story of his experiences as a POW with original correspondence;
Department of National Defense telegrams and documents; striking watercolour
and pen and ink sketches rendered by fellow prisoners that depict naval
ships and life in the POW camp; photographs; an account by Leggett of his
life in the camp; some postcards and clippings.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
diaries / photographs / visual
works / sketches / dispatches / telegrams
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
Associated Materials
95-070
95-070
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Reginald V. Leggett fonds - additions
Date of Creation 1
1944
Date of Creation 2
1945
Extent
2 files
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
In the possession of Reginald Leggett's
wife Elizabeth, prior to donation.
Scope and Content
Additions to the Reginald Leggett
fonds consisting of telegrams, Department of National Defense correspondence
related to the 1944 sinking by torpedeo, of the HMCS "Athabaskan" in the
English Channel and Mr Leggett's subsequent capture as a German POW. Also,
a copy of Westmount (Montreal) "Examiner" relating to Leggett's return
to Canada (July 6, 1945). Leggett was a Leading Stoker aboard the Athabaskan.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
telegrams / correspondence / clippings
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
68-056
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
"The Listening Post"
Date of Creation 1
1916
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A copy of "The Listening Post",
December 10, 1916 - a newspaper of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during
the First World War.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
newspapers
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
67-021
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Herbert W. Lovell
Date of Creation 1
1918
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
The pay book of Herbert W. Lovell
who served with the No. 8 Canadian Field Ambulance service during the First
World War.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
95-020
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Doctor Russell Kneale Magee fonds
Date of Creation 1
1920 circa
Date of Creation 2
1972
Extent
79 cm of textual records and other
material /
3 boxes
Admin_Bio History
Dr Magee was born in Hamilton,
Ontario in 1906. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a BA
in biology then a medical degree in 1930. While at university Magee earned
his athletic letter in boxing. He took surgical training in Toronto and
spent two years in England where he wrote his FRCSE. In 1936 he and his
wife Doctor Agnes King Moffat joined the staff at Peterborough Clinic.
He was president of the medical staff of Nichols Hospital in the 1940's
and in 1954 was Chief of Staff at Civic Hospital. In 1942 he joined the
CAMC and saw service overseas with the 20th Canadian General Hospital in
England, France, Belgium and Holland. Doctor Magee studied several experimental
surgical techniques while overseas, particularly on German POW's. In Holland
he studied the use of the Kuntscher Pin on fractured femurs. He brought
this innovative K-Pin to Canada after the war. Dr Magee was an innovative
surgeon, and he wrote several papers on surgical techniques. He died in
Peterborough on November 26, 1972 and is buried in Little Lake Cemetery.
Dr Anges King Moffat died August 8, 1998 at age 93.
Custodial History
This material was generated over
several decades by Doctor Russell K. Magee and his wife Doctor Agnes King
Moffat. The entire fonds was kept in the Magee family home in Peterborough.
The material was reviewed by Dr Moffat prior to donation to the PCMA.
Scope and Content
An extensive fonds consisting of
correspondence, photographs, diaries, reports, journal reprints and other
material covering the professional and personal life of Doctor Russell
Kneale Magee (1906-1972) and to some extent, his wife Doctor Agnes King
Moffat (1905-1998). Included in the fonds are papers documenting Dr Magee's
medical career in the Canadian Army during World War Two, war surgery,
Dr Magee's studies of experimental surgical techniques including the Kuntscher
Pin and work with German POW's (1942-1946); the Peterborough Clinic (1936-1972);
professional activities and contacts with medical colleagues; family and
social activities; Dr Magee's diaries for the years 1945-1972 inclusive.
Some restrictions apply to this fonds.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
correspondence / photographs /
reports / diaries / pamphlets / financial records / medical records / journals
/ lists / black and white photographs / laboratory notes / personal papers
/ telegrams / passports
Arrangement Note
The original order and file headings
established by Dr Magee and Moffat have been used to guide arrangement
of this fonds. Magee carefully filed his records by broad sub-groups such
as "Civic Hospital", "Military", "Personal" and then by related file headings
- copied verbatum to new acid-free file folders.
Restrictions
yes; personal privacy restrictions
imposed by archivist on doctor-patient surgical information and Peterborough
Clinic correspondence relating to Clinic staff. The restricted material
is located in files 10, 11, 16 in box 2. The Archivist must be consulted
prior to allowing access to these files.
Finding Aids
yes; in development
Accruals
possible
95-015
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Grace Sumbler fonds
Date of Creation 1
1995 (reproductions)
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
Stuart Allan Marshall was the eldest
son of Mr and Mrs Fred Marshall of Peterborough and brother of Grace Sumbler
(nee Marshall). He was a Canadian champion and record holding swimmer,
highly decorated and distingushed fighter pilot in the RCAF and CF-100
pilot after World War Two. Marshall was killed when a CF-100 he was flying,
crashed during a Michigan air show on May 19, 1956. The swimming pool at
the Trent University Athletic Complex is named in Allan Marshall's honour.
Custodial History
This material was copied from a
album compiled and owned by Grace Sumbler on the life of her brother Allan
Marshall. Mrs Sumbler loaned the album to the PCMA for copying and retains
the original album. Selected photographs from the album were reproduced
in-house.
Scope and Content
Photographs, press clippings and
copies of correspondence, telegrams and other materials on the life of
Stuart Allan Marshall of Peterborough. Marshall was a champion swimmer
and decorated Spitfire pilot during World War Two and distinguished CF-100
pilot after the War. Photographs include Marshall meeting King George VI,
Princess Margaret, Princess Elizabeth and other members of the Royal Family
at Balmoral (1940's), meeting actor Gary Cooper during a Royal Command
Film Premier (1953) and from swimming championships. Other material relate
to Marshall's swimming championships, career in the air force and the 1956
air crash in which he was killed. The material roughly covers the years
1940 to 1957 and was compiled by Marshall's sister, Grace Sumbler.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
reproductions /
photocopies
Physical Characteristics
photographs / negatives / clippings
Arrangement Note
The photocopied material was sorted
to match arrangement in original album: swimming championships; RCAF; post
war; airshow accident.
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
81-015
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Herb Mason - collector
Date of Creation 1
1885
Extent
4 photographs
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
Four reprint photographs relating
to the Midland Battalion and their involvement in the Northwest (Riel)
Rebellion, 1885; includes photograph of Captain "Gat" Howard posing with
a gatling gun; Midland Battalion arriving in Winnipeg (March 1885); 3rd
Prince of Wales Canadian Dragoons on parade in Confederation Park (1878
circa).
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
reproductions
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
69-034
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Mathias fonds
Date of Creation 1
1900
Date of Creation 2
1920
Extent
2 albums
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
An album of assorted classical
and romantic prints and a post card album which inludes some cards relating
to the First World War and various scenes of England and Scotland.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
postcards / photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
86-025
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Ross Matthews Collection
Date of Creation 1
1943
Extent
2 items
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A cloth map of North Africa given
to paratroopers during the Second World War; some greeting cards.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
maps
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
82-002
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Gladys McAllister Collection
Date of Creation 1
1914
Date of Creation 2
1918
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A collection of assorted song sheet
music from the First World War era, 1914-18.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
75-009
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Duncan McIntyre
Date of Creation 1
1799, April 18
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
The discharge paper of Duncan McIntyre
from the 4th Regiment of the Fencible Infantry (1799).
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
discharge papers
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
76-015
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Major Medd fonds
Date of Creation 1
1915
Date of Creation 2
1916
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
In the Medd family immediately
prior to donation to the PCMA. A considerable collection of military related
artifacts and uniforms were donation with this acquisition.
Scope and Content
The "Order Book" of Major Medd,
8th CMR of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) during the First World
War. The handwritten notebook contains notes and diagrams on weapons (including
Ross Rifle, grenades), discipline, strategies, drills, tactics, trench
warfare and exercises.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
military records
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
95-079
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Midland Field Battery, Peterborough
Section
Date of Creation 1
1905
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A composite photograph showing
officers and men in the Midland Field Battery, Peterborough Section. The
photograph also shows trophies and cups won by the military unit in competitions,
including the Lansdowne, Oswald, Montizambert and Minto cups. All soldiers
are identified.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
PG 10-54 B
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Military Band
Date of Creation 1
1915 circa
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A photograph of a military band.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
68-031
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Peterborough Military History -
collection
Date of Creation 1
1812
Date of Creation 2
1945 (predominate, 1942-1945)
Extent
25 cm of textual records /
3 boxes
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
At some point, several years ago,
assorted military material was merged into one "collection", thus destroying
original order and respect des fonds.
Scope and Content
This artificial collection consists
primarily of original documents relating to the military heritage of the
Peterborough area. Items include: records of the Lakefield Volunteer Militia
Rifle Company (1862-1866); W.H. Kennedy general order book from Fenian
Raids (1866, October); General Orders (1899-1900); Durham Militia (1812-1856);
Register of Some Officers of the Upper Canada Militia (1812-1856); Militia
Register for Upper Canada (photocopies 1812-1815, 1824, 1827); Victoria
Militia (photocopies 1847-1858); 1st Battalion of Peterborough Militia
(photocopies 1847-1865); Otonabee Militia (1857); 57th Regiment, Peterborough
Rangers (1866-1868, 1904); "A History of the First Battalion: The Prince
of Wales Rangers" by Lt. Col. RJ Boulton (1939-1945); Prince of Wales Rangers
Official War Diaries, Second World War (1942-1945); City of Peterborough
Casualty lists for the First World War (1914-1918).
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals /
photocopies
Physical Characteristics
military records / histories /
registers / order books / diaries
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
yes; MG 5-1 to MG 5-9
Accruals
closed
Associated Materials
88-013
86-034
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Military Historical Diary, Peterborough
and Surrounding Area
Date of Creation 1
1985 (photocopied)
Extent
2 bound volumes
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
Material compiled by Major David
Pryde.
Scope and Content
The "Military Historical Diary,
Peterborough and Surrounding Area" was compiled by Major David Pryde in
two bound volumes and covers roughly the 1830's to the 1970's. This publication
includes notes relating to the history of the military in Peterborough
and the surrounding area including sections dealing with the 7th Provisional
Battalion, the Militia Volunteer Rifle Company, Home Guards, the 57th Regiment
- Peterborough Rangers, the 3rd Prince of Wales Dragoons, 4th Canadian
Machine Gun Battalion, Prince of Wales Rangers, 10th Brigade Canadian Field
Artillery, 14th Field Battery, 2nd Heavy Battery, 24th Field Battery, 4th
Reserve Field Brigade Canadian Field Artillery, 43rd Regiment Royal Canadian
Artillery, 45th Battery, 4th Anti-Tank Battery of Canadian Field Artillery,
Midland Battalion, Canadian Voyageurs, 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion,
and the 50th Artillery Regiment.
Physcial Characteristics
photocopies
Physical Characteristics
histories
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
92-0137
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Military Uniforms
Date of Creation 1
1987
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
Detailed notes concerning the various
changes in dress of the British Army from 1796 to 1865. This information
was taken from the notebook of the Reverend Percy Sumner which dates from
the 1920's and 30's. The file also contains a photocopy of a letter to
David Blanchard from Rod Robinson.
Physcial Characteristics
photocopies
Physical Characteristics
histories / notes
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
98-032
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Mills Family fonds
Date of Creation 1
1938, June 27
Date of Creation 2
1945, May 30
Extent
2 boxes
Admin_Bio History
Bartlett Thomas Mills (1870-1939)
and Matilda "Tilly" Hooper Mills (1876-1975) were born in Pontypridd, southern
Wales. They emigrated to Canada, settling in Peterborough around 1911.
Bartlett Mills worked as a painter/decorator in Peterborough, specializing
in marbelling and graining. He grained the doors and pillars inside St
Paul's Presbyterian Church. He died suddenly in October 1939. Matilida
Mills returned to Wales for a short visit just prior to the Second World
War, (her children: Ethel, Vivian, Arthur, Alfred, Lillian and Gladys remained
in Peterborough). Once war was declared Matilda Mills was not allowed to
make a return voyage since all ships were taken for the war effort. After
the War she returned to Peterborough and remained in the City for the rest
of her life. Her daughter Ethel Mills (born 1911 in Ashburnham) married
Harold Lancaster, August 26, 1944. They lived on his farm in Otonabee Township.
Ethel Mills Lancaster worked as deputy registrar and court clerk for the
Peterborough County Court for some 41 years until she retired in 1976.
Custodial History
These letters have been preserved
intact by the donor (Ethel Mills-Lancaster) from the early 1940's. The
donor contacted the City Archivist while she was cleaning out some trunks
in July 1998.
Scope and Content
An extensive fonds consisting of
several hundred letters from Matilda Mills, living in Pontypridd, southern
Wales during World War Two to her children Ethel, Gladys and Lillian living
in Peterborough. Mrs Mills had been in Wales visiting family, when war
was declared. She was unable to make the return voyage until the end of
the War in 1945. The correspondence (written on a weekly basis from 1939
to mid 1945) chronicle the lives Matilda Mills and her family as they live
through the War, separated by a great distance. The letters contain extensive
references to family, daily life and work. Most letters also contain detailed
personal impressions of key events in the War (e.g. Battle of Britain,
Russian front, D-Day, surrender of Nazi Germany, rationing, Battle of the
Atlantic, Canadian war news, etc). Also, a large wall map, entitled, "CBC
World War Map", issued by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 1942.
The global map shows the distribution of allied, axis and neutral countries,
supply lines, etc in the early years of the War. Also included are immigration
documents of Matilida Mills (1945) and a detailed Mills family history
written Ethel Mills Lancaster.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
correspondence / personal correspondence
/ maps
Arrangement Note
The letters were sorted in chronological
order and this standard filing system has been preserved.
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no; priority for development
Accruals
possible
Associated Materials
See also 989.26 for a civilian
gas mask used by Matilda Mills during her years in Wales.
79-027
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Gordon Monkman fonds
Date of Creation 1
1930 circa
Date of Creation 2
1950 circa
Extent
8 motion picture reels /
1 VHS videotape
Admin_Bio History
Gordon Monkman was active in the
Prince of Wales Rangers in the 1930's and 1940's. He was pay-master and
retired as Major. Monkman was supplied with a 16mm motion picture camera
and served as Regiment cinematographer. (info supplied by Cy Monkman, February
27, 1996).
Gordon Monkman was born in Yorkshire,
England. He came to Peterborough in 1920 to open a branch of the British
firm, G. Whittaker Wool Company. He managed the company until retiring
in 1958. During the First World War, Monkman was awarded the military cross
for bravery. He was in the British Army from 1914 to 1919, earning the
rank of Lieutenant. After arriving in Peterborough, he joined the Prince
of Wales Rangers and served the local militia for 20 years. Monkman was
a Rotarian, a member of Civic Hospital board, Humane Society, Cancer Society
and YMCA. He was president of the Dominion Wool Dealers Association and
the Canadian Allied Textile Trades Association. During World War Two he
was a consultant to the Wool Bureau of Canada. For seven years, Monkman
served on City Council and served on the PUC for two years. In 1950, he
bought the first mayor's chain of office and presented it to Peterborough
mayor, Max Swanston, when the new City Hall was opened. In 1962 Monkman
served on a special committee looking at purchasing the Canada Packers
site along the Otonabee River for development. Today, Holiday Inn is at
this location. Gordon Monkman died in 1977. (information supplied by Peterborough
Examiner, August 20, 1999).
Custodial History
Donor's father was official cinematographer
for Prince of Wales Rangers.
Scope and Content
A series of 8 motion pictures primarily
related to the Prince of Wales Rangers and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Regiment in Peterborough. Films include military parade down George Street
and Charlotte Street (1930's), views of the Peterborough Armoury, military
inspections, training, officers of Prince of Wales Regiment, visits to
Peterborough by dignitaries; other local scenes include Chemong Bridge,
Jackson Park, Peterborough streets in winter, Nassau ski hill; other activities
include people playing golf, skiing, Peterborough Whitakers playing cricket,
baseball games, skating, hockey and Cub and Boy Scout activities. These
films were copied to VHS videotape in October 1998.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals /
audio visual
Physical Characteristics
visual works / motion pictures
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
Associated Materials
96-023
96-023
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Gordon Monkman fonds - additions
Date of Creation 1
1931
Date of Creation 2
1939
Extent
3 16mm films /
2 in colour; 1 in black and white
/
1 VHS videotape /
1 file (notes)
Admin_Bio History
Gordon Monkman was active in the
Prince of Wales Rangers in the 1930's and 1940's. He was pay-master and
retired as Major. Monkman was supplied with a 16mm motion picture camera
and served as Regiment cinematographer. (info supplied by Cy Monkman, February
27, 1996).
Gordon Monkman was born in Yorkshire,
England. He came to Peterborough in 1920 to open a branch of the British
firm, G. Whittaker Wool Company. He managed the company until retiring
in 1958. During the First World War, Monkman was awarded the military cross
for bravery. He was in the British Army from 1914 to 1919, earning the
rank of Lieutenant. After arriving in Peterborough, he joined the Prince
of Wales Rangers and served the local militia for 20 years. Monkman was
a Rotarian, a member of Civic Hospital board, Humane Society, Cancer Society
and YMCA. He was president of the Dominion Wool Dealers Association and
the Canadian Allied Textile Trades Association. During World War Two he
was a consultant to the Wool Bureau of Canada. For seven years, Monkman
served on City Council and served on the PUC for two years. In 1950, he
bought the first mayor's chain of office and presented it to Peterborough
mayor, Max Swanston, when the new City Hall was opened. In 1962 Monkman
served on a special committee looking at purchasing the Canada Packers
site along the Otonabee River for development. Today, Holiday Inn is at
this location. Gordon Monkman died in 1977. (information supplied by Peterborough
Examiner, August 20, 1999).
Custodial History
The films were produced by Gordon
Monkman, of the Prince of Wales Rangers, in the war years and kept by his
son Cyril Monkman prior to donation to the PCMA.
Scope and Content
Three 16mm films of the Prince
of Wales Rangers between 1931 and 1939. The films were produced by Gordon
Monkman of Peterborough. They depict a variety of activities including:
formal inspections, informal activities in training camp, the Rifle Range
off old Norwood Road, War Veterans parades from Peterborough Armouries
through downtown, visit of Governor General Tweedsmuir to Peterborough
(May 1938), plus views of the Cobourg-Rochester Car Ferry in Cobourg harbour
and more. Several local landmarks appear in the films such as the Armouries,
PCVS, Citizens War Memorial in Confederation Park, Carnegie Library, Murray
Street Baptist Church, CPR Railway Station, Dales Meat Market, B and A
Gas Station and downtown buildings; also, hand-written notes created by
Monkman to document contents of each reel. These films have been converted
to VHS videotape format.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
motion pictures
Arrangement Note
Films arranged by year.
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
Associated Materials
79-027
92-0144
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Col. Agnes Neill
Date of Creation 1
1950's
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
Short biographical account of Col.
Agnes Neill from c. 1950.
Physcial Characteristics
photocopies
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
59-015
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Ivan O'Bierne
Date of Creation 1
1852
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
Certificate of appointment of Ivan
O'Bierne as Lieutenant in the 4th Battalion of the Peterborough Militia
(1852).
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
yes;
MG 1-36
90-100
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
The Khaki Call
Date of Creation 1
1890
Date of Creation 2
1945
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
An open file of assorted items
including a copy of a First World War newspaper - "The Khaki Call" (1917)
which includes a sketch relating to the right of women to vote for the
first time as well as sheet music, promotional cards for Victory War Bonds,
during World War Two; promotional card for Peter Hamilton Company; unidentified
photographs by local photographers include R.M. Roy, G.B. Sproule, W. McFadden,
P.H. Green.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
brochures / magazines / cards /
sheet music
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
99-035
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Parks Studio fonds
Date of Creation 1
1937
Date of Creation 2
1980 (predominate: 1940-1970)
Extent
70,000 negatives
Admin_Bio History
The Parks Studio was in operation
from around 1918 until 1980 under both Lewis R. and Gordon Parks, two prominent
professional photographers working in Peterborough. Lewis R. Parks (1899-1993)
was a self-taught photographer who had worked for the Air Force during
World War I installing aerial cameras. His first business opened up in
1918 or 1919 on Townsend street, but he shortly moved to Park street right
in front of General Electric. Lewis at first only did photo-developing
and printing, until 1927 when he added a photographic studio. He moved
again to 208 Charlotte street in 1938. He did his own aerial photography,
having purchased an aerial camera at a war- surplus store. He also produced
postcards for local business and resorts. The Examiner used the Parks Studio
for a number of years until they got their own darkroom.
Gordon Parks (1929- ) first worked for his father as a child in the studio's darkroom on Saturdays. He also used the studio to process photographs for his high school's yearbook. He joined his father's studio in 1951 after graduating from Shaw Business College (business administration) and Ryerson (photography) both in Toronto. Gordon and Lewis worked well together as a father and son studio until his father retired in 1966. Under Gordon's influence Parks Studio was greatly expanded and a camera shop was added. When color photography came in, he convinced his father to send away for the photo-finishing and focus on professional photography. The studio's last location until 1980, when the studio closed, was at the corner of Brock and Aylmer Streets.
Custodial History
First created by Lewis Parks, ownership
of the negatives passed to his son Gordon, upon his father's retirement
in 1966. Gordon Parks sold the negatives to the Peterborough Centennial
Museum & Archives over the winter of 1999. The negatives are broken
down into those produced by Lewis Parks (approximately 1937-1951); by both
Lewis and Gordon Parks (1951-1966); then solely by Gordon Parks (1966-1980).
The Parks Studio was established in 1918 and these early negatives survived
until the early 1950's, when they were disposed of by the Studio. At the
same time, the original negatives from Cripps and Morris Duke studios were
disposed of also.
Scope and Content
The fonds comprises of approximately
70,000 negatives, representing the surviving body of work of two of Peterborough's
best known professional photographers. They document daily life, local
business and industry, urban development, and key events in the history
of Peterborough from the late 1930's to 1980. Over 40% of the fonds consists
of historical subject matter, including special events, aerial photography,
postcard photography, downtown Peterborough, commercial contracts and photo
documentation of major construction projects (i.e. Trent University and
Peterborough Square). Of particular interest is the series on the Military
Training Centre that operated at Morrow Park during World War II. The remaining
60% are made up of portraiture (i.e. family and wedding portraits, studio
portraits for commercial clients, high school graduation and yearbook photographs).
Each negative was identified and dated by Parks Studio staff. This fonds
was designated as Canadian Cultural Property of "Outstanding Significance
and National Importance" by the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review
Board in September 1999.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
negatives / photographs / postcards
/ colour slides / registers / ephemera
Arrangement Note
The original filing system of the
negatives has been preserved. They are sorted in alphabetical order and
sub-sorted chronologically.
Restrictions
yes; copyright restrictions apply
Finding Aids
yes; in development
Accruals
not likely
67-019
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Passchendaele Station - map
Date of Creation 1
1917
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A map of German trenches near Passchendaele,
France (1917) during the First World War.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
PG 10-50 A, B
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Peterborough Rangers, Officers
LVII Battalion
Date of Creation 1
1899
Extent
2 photographs
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
Tow large composite photographs
of the officers of the LVII Battalion of the Peterborough Rangers. Some
officers have been identified. The Byers Studio produced this photograph.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
P.67.218
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Members of the First Regiment of
Peterborough
Date of Creation 1
1880 circa
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
This photograph was donated in
1967 by a relative of Colonel Edwin Poole, commander of this regiment.
Scope and Content
A framed photograph of the members
of the first Peterborough Regiment (57th Regiment), under the command of
Lt. Col. Edwin Poole.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
99-043
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Peterborough Rifle Association
fonds
Date of Creation 1
1866
Date of Creation 2
1899
Extent
1 ledger
Admin_Bio History
On June 9, 1868, the Peterborough
Rifle Association was organized. Its first president was Vincent Clementi.
Other members included Lt. Col. Poole, J. Carnegie, W.N. Kennedy and D.S.
Eastwood.
Custodial History
This ledger was originally created
and used by the Peterborough Rifle Association. After the association folded
in 1899, its membership were absorbed by the 57th Regimental Rifle Association.
Scope and Content
A ledger containing the minutes,
financial statements, newspaper clippings, notices, prize lists, reports
and other material of the Peterborough Rifle Association.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
minutes / administrative records
/ reports
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
Associated Materials
See also: 57th Regiment / Peterborough
Rangers fonds.
72-010
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Peterborough War Services and Community
Fund fonds
Date of Creation 1
1941
Date of Creation 2
1958
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
The small fonds includes the constitution
of the Peterborough War Service and Community Fund along with agreements
with the Knights of Columbus, YWCA, Canadian Legion, Peterborough Visitors
Homemaker's Service, St. John's Ambulance, Peterborough Humane Society;
the by-laws and constitution of the Peterborough Red Cross and Community
Fund (1941-1958).
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
constitutions / bylaws
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
yes;
MG 4 B
Accruals
closed
97-030
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Peterborough Women Service Corp
Band
Date of Creation 1
1940 circa
Extent
4 photographs
Admin_Bio History
About 1940, Miss Florence Mitchell,
a clerk at the Peterborough branch of the Bank of Montreal formed the Peterborough
Women Service Corp Band - an all women drum and bugle corp that marched
in Victory Loan parades and other events. The band members were trained
in drum and bugle at the Armouries. The PWSC Band folded after the War.
Custodial History
The donor and her sister Lois,
were members of the PWSC Band during the War. The photographs, along with
the donor's drumsticks, cap and drum strap, remained in the donors possession
prior to acquisition by the PCMA.
Scope and Content
A series of photographs relating
the Peterborough Women Service Corp Band, an all women drum and bugle corp
that operated in Peterborough during the Second World War. Included is
a group photograph of the band members at the Peterborough Armouries, plus
portraits of band members, Ruth McBride (Boyer) and her sister Lois McBride
(Bertram).
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
Associated Materials
96-027
49.78.2
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Portrait
Date of Creation 1
1917
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
Found in house at Lansdowne and
Ashburnham Road, after house purchased by the donor.
Scope and Content
An unidentified photographic portrait
of a young man in World War One army uniform.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
49.78.1
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
portrait
Date of Creation 1
1917
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
Found in house at Ashburnham Road
and Lansdowne after donor purchased the house.
Scope and Content
A photographic portrait of an unidentified
young man in World War One army uniform.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
PG 10-69 A, B, C
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Prince of Wales Rangers fonds -
additions
Date of Creation 1
1939
Date of Creation 2
1941 circa
Extent
3 photograph albums /
91 photographs
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
These albums were in the possession
of Col. R.J. Bolton, of the Prince of Wales Rangers prior to acquisition
in 1972.
Scope and Content
An addition to the Prince of Wales
Rangers fonds consisting of three photograph albums by Parks Stuidio that
documents: training at Morrow Park and Connaught Camp, marching and parades,
civil defence drills, recruiting, rifle range near Peterborough, camp life,
inspections, canteen, first aid practise; recreational activities such
as bingo.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
72-011
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Peterborough Red Cross Society
Blood Donor Service fonds
Date of Creation 1
1941
Date of Creation 2
1945
Extent
2 ledgers
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
This small fonds consists of a
membership book and the minutes of meetings of the Red Cross Blood Donor
Service (1941-1945).
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
membership lists / minutes / administrative
records
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
96-015
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
David Rogers fonds
Date of Creation 1
1944
Date of Creation 2
1947
Extent
5 files
Admin_Bio History
Lt. Commander David Rogers, RCNVR
(Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve), was born in Peterborough. He served
in the Canadian Navy during World War Two and was transferred to Royal
Navy - Combined Operations under Lord Mountbatten. He returned to Peterborough
after the War and worked with the family business, the Peterborough Canoe
Company. He later became a contractor. David Rogers died in 1955.
Custodial History
These papers were in possession
of donor (wife of David Rogers) prior to donation to PCMA.
Scope and Content
A fonds consisting of photographs,
some correspondence, clippings and ephemera related to Lt. Commander David
Rogers, RCNVR, and his work in Combined Operations during World War Two.
Of particular note is a series of black and white snapshots of the 2nd
flotilla (262nd RN) preparing for the D-Day invasion at Portsmouth Naval
Yard, crossing the English Channel and finally at the Normandy Beaches.
These unpublished photographs represent a visual counterpoint to a series
of famous photographs taken by Lt. Gilbert Milne, an official photographer
with the Royal Canadian Navy.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs / correspondence /
clippings / pamphlets
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
99-015
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
David Rogers fonds
Date of Creation 1
1944 circa
Extent
1 notebook
Admin_Bio History
Lt. Commander David Rogers, RCNVR
(Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve) was born in Peterborough. He served
in the Canadian Navy during World War Two and was transferred to Royal
Navy - Combined Operations under Lord Mountbatten. He returned to Peterborough
after the War and worked with the family business, the Peterborough Canoe
Company. He later became a contractor. David Rogers died in 1955.
Custodial History
These papers were in possession
of donor (wife of David Rogers) prior to donation to PCMA.
Scope and Content
A notebook maintained by David
B. Rogers, RCNVR, starting with his stay on the H.M.C.S. "Quebec" (K-242).
Rogers was using the notebook to assist with briefings, training and preparations
for D-Day landing, (June 1944). The notebook contains instructional data
on Luftwaffe aircraft, pencil recon drawings of German bombers, notes listing
battle field first aid instructions, 'pep talk' notes, personnel lists
for the 80th Canadian LCM (D-Day landing craft)
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
notebooks / instructional materials
/ lecture notes
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
possible
Associated Materials
96-015
69-020
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Rogers Family fonds
Date of Creation 1
1889
Date of Creation 2
1972
Extent
5 folders
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A fonds consisting of items relating
to Robert David Rogers and his descendants including R.B. Rogers. Specific
items include: a family tree; a memorium published for George Charles Rogers
(1883) and for Alan Stanley Clark Rogers (1915) who was killed in the First
World War; information relating to Rogers Rangers and the Loyalists including
a paper by Walter Rogers delivered in 1899 and a photograph of R. D. Rogers;
material relating to R.B. Rogers and the construction of the Lift Locks
including, "Richard Birdsall Rogers and the History of Engineering" by
Ian Finnigan (1972); an indenture involving the Dominion Bridge Company,
Montreal for construction of Hydraulic Lift Lock #1 (1898); original specifications
for the Hydraulic Lift Lock No. 1, Peterborough (1899); invitation to Mr
and Mrs R.B. Rogers to attend the July 1904 Official Opening of the Liftlock
aboard the "Lotus"; a typed account of a Rogers family boat trip through
the Kawartha Lakes and Trent Canal (August 1921); extensive Rogers family
photographs (PG 1-20); Lt. Col. James Rogers and the Peterborough Canoe
Company; assorted deeds and mortgages involving the Rogers and Albert Rose,
Harold Fitch, Patrick Kennedy, Alice Mills, Jane Girvan, Alexander Anderson
and Edward Armour Peck; assorted newspaper clippings; an official promotional
invitation to attend Peterborough "Old Home Week", 1927; two cassette tapes
with the proceedings from a seminar about the Rogers family including sections
by Alicia Perry, John Fisher, Kay Cunnliffe and Rhoda Thornton.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals /
audio visual /
photocopies
Physical Characteristics
specifications / invitations /
clippings / legal documents / deeds / indentures / photographs / oral histories
/ audio tapes / genealogies / histories
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
yes; F.A. MG 1-1
Accruals
not likely
Associated Materials
92-0224, PG 1-20
68-044
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Eddie Roy
Date of Creation 1
1885
Extent
1 folder
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A detailed account of the Battle
of Batoche of the North-West Rebellion of 1885 by Eddie Roy.
Physcial Characteristics
photocopies
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
95-004
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Kidd Collection (Roy Studio Military
Portraits)
Date of Creation 1
1939
Date of Creation 2
1945
Extent
711 photographic prints (8 x 10
primarily) /
4 archival bankers boxes /
1 standard archival box /
15 panoramic photographs /
1 small photograph album /
2 envelopes of negatives
Admin_Bio History
The Roy Studio collection represents
the work of three generations of professional photographers (Robert M.
Roy, Fred Roy and Rob Roy) covering the period 1896 to 1992. The majority
of images were captured on either glass plate negatives or safety film.
Between 1939 and 1945 over 700 young enlisted men and women posed for a
formal portrait (in uniform) at the Roy Studio. According to members of
the Roy family, there might weel have been over 30 portrait sittings each
day.
Edwin Curtin, was an instructor
at the Military Training Centre, located at the Peterborough Exhibition
Grounds, Morrow Park from October 9, 1940 to December 31, 1941. He received
an honourable discharge but re-enlisted in mid 1942. Sergeant Curtin had
a heart murmur so could not participate in combat. The drill hall located
at the Training Centre, housed a rifle range, entertainment centre. The
Centre likely processed as many as 2000 people at any single time. Mr Curtin
noted that many trainees came from very rural areas and had to be taught
virtually everything. Many had not seen two storey buildings or cars prior
to enlistment. In September 1944 Edwin Curtin went overseas first to England,
then later to Holland and Belgium. In later years Curtin was a member of
Peterborough City Council. Irene Kidd-Curtin was an Air Force wireless
operator, stationed at Rockcliffe, near Ottawa, then Montreal and then
Rivers, Manitoba with the Central Navigation School. Irene was in the LAW
(Leading Air Women) Service. She remained in Manitoba for the duration
of the war. Irene's brother Earl Kidd was killed in a bombing raid over
Germany and is buried in a military cemetery in Germany.
This photographic collection was
acquired by the City Archives in 1995 through the generosity of Edwin and
Irene (Kidd) Curtin, in memory of Elmo Kidd and family.
Custodial History
These photographs were produced
by the Roy Studio between 1939-1945. Until purchased by the donors, they
were stored in the Roy-Lyon Archives, Amora Portrait Studio (formerly Roy
Studio) on Hunter Street. Other similar photos of other soldiers are likely
among the remaining Roy collection of glass and safety film negatives.
In June 1994, some of these portraits were displayed at a special D-Day
anniversary exhibit at Lansdowne Mall. Later in 1994 Edwin and Irene Kidd-Curtin
offered to purchase all of these portraits from the Roy-Lyon Archives and
donate them to the PCMA in memory of Elmo Kidd and family. Elmo Kidd is
Irene's father. Irene's brother Earl Kidd was killed in action during World
War Two. Earl Kidd was in the RCAF.
Scope and Content
Over 700 photographic portraits
produced by the Roy Studio of Peterborough and area men and women who enlisted
in the Canadian armed services during World War Two. Additional material
include: several panoramic photographs of staff and recruits at the Military
Training Centre, located at Peterborough Exhibition Grounds; photographs
of members of the Kidd family. The Kidd Collection is the single largest
photographic acquisition in the City Archives. It was donated in memory
of the Elmo Kidd family by Edwin and Irene (Kidd) Curtin. A permanent exhibit
of prints from this collection is on display in the front foyer, Peterborough
City Hall. Prints from the collection will be displayed on a rotating basis
so that the entire collection can be viewed by the public.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs / positives / negatives
Arrangement Note
Each print has been sorted by branch
of the armed services (eg. army, navy, air force) and then individually
numbered (eg. 95-004/236).
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
yes; biographical database finding
aid.
Accruals
not likely
92-0227
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Royal Canadian Air Force Association,
Peterborough Wing
Date of Creation 1
1974
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A monthly publication of the RCAF
called "Count Down" from May of 1974.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
92-0228
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Royal Canadian Legion
Date of Creation 1
1975
Date of Creation 2
1982
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A programme for the Remembrance
Day Service held by the Royal Canadian Legion, Peterborough Branch, in
1982 and a photocopy of an article about the Legion from 1975.
Physcial Characteristics
originals /
photocopies
Physical Characteristics
programmes / clippings
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
75-022
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Royal Canadian Navy - Signal Card
Date of Creation 1
1944
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A copy of the Royal Canadian Navy
Signal Card book (1944) with a guide to the use of signal flags and morse
code.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
89-012
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Ormond Sharpe Collection
Date of Creation 1
1898
Date of Creation 2
1914
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A copy of "Peterborough: The Electric
City" booklet (1914) and a certificate from the Canadian Military Rifle
League (1898) presented to W. Sharpe (1898).
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
certificates
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
86-031
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Harry Sherin Collection
Date of Creation 1
1887
Date of Creation 2
1969
Extent
25 cm
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A collection of assorted items
including a comprehensive history of the Fee family by Col. Ralph Pearson
(1969) along with a brief diary (1916) that belonged to Lieut. Harry Knox,
Orillia, in which he records his enlistment and mobilization to England
along with newspaper clippings relating to the First and Second World Wars;
numerous ephemeral items relating to Harry Sherin and his career with the
Canadian Ticket Agents Association including business and personal cards,
tickets, travel brochures from the Atlantic Provinces, US and Carribean
as well as menus and sheet music (1887-1940).
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
P.67.36
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Portrait of Private Dan Spencer
Date of Creation 1
1900 circa
Extent
1 platinum print
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A platinum photograpic print enhanced
with pastels, of Private Dan Spencer, killed in the Boer War. Private Spencer
is in uniform.
Source of Title
Formal title.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
platinum prints
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
81-021
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Mary Staples fonds
Date of Creation 1
1900
Date of Creation 2
1960
Extent
30 cm of textual records /
2 boxes
Admin_Bio History
Mary Staples graduated as a teacher
from the Peterborough Normal School in 1911 (see PG 9B-39 C, a composite
graduation photograph for her portrait)
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
The fonds consists of assorted
items relating to the Apsley area including a notebook used by the Women's
Auxiliary to the Red Cross Society of Apsley (1914-18); photographs; post
cards and some scrapbooks of assorted newspaper items relating to handicrafts,
poetry, bits of wisdom, the First and Second World Wars and the Royal Family,
along with some scattered marriage notices and obituaries.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
scrapbooks / photographs / pamphlets
/ notebooks
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
90-095
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Henry Sturmer Collection
Date of Creation 1
1890
Date of Creation 2
1910
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A collection of assorted items
from the estate of Henry Sturmer including insurance forms and papers relating
to his service with the 34th Ontario Regiment militia (1890-1910).
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
83-009
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Irene Teeter - collector
Date of Creation 1
1900
Date of Creation 2
1970
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
An assorted collection of newspaper
clippings, music book and a photograph of 57th Battalion cadets.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
73-003
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
James Thompson fonds
Date of Creation 1
1885
Extent
2 items
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A notice asking for volunteers
of the #6 Company of the 57th Battalion to prepare for active service in
the North-West (Riel) Rebellion (1885); a certificate of discharge from
active militia service issued to James Thompson of Asphodel, who served
in G Company, Midland Regiment of Infantry.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
posters
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
82-011
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Militia Register of Upper Canada
Date of Creation 1
1815
Date of Creation 2
1839 (predominate 1838-1839)
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
The 1839 militia register was originally
part of Victoria Museum collection. It was donated by Mr F.J. Jamieson
of the Peterborough Examiner, in 1901 (Peterborough Review, February 22,
1901; page 2).
Scope and Content
The original "Militia Register
of Upper Canada" (1838) and the British Army list (1815).
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
military records / lists / registers
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
73-001
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Back to Civil Life
Date of Creation 1
1944
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
"Back to Civil Life" (1944) was
a guide prepared by the Ministry of Pensions and National Health designed
to aid returning veterans readjust to civilian life after the Second World
War.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
92-033
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Victory Loan
Date of Creation 1
1919
Extent
1 file /
2 items
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A card and portfolio relating to
the World War One, Victory Loan drive of 1919.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
posters
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
74-014
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Volunteer Auxiliary Drivers Corps
Date of Creation 1
1940 circa
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A manual prepared by General Motors
for the Volunteer Auxiliary Drivers Corps, c. 1940's.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
manuals
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
68-008
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
James Wallace fonds
Date of Creation 1
1852
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A certificate appointing James
Wallace to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the 4th Battalion of the Peterborough
Militia, 1852.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
certificates
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
yes;
MG 1-37
Accruals
closed
Associated Materials
71-027
4.79.2
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Street Scene - Bomb Damage
Date of Creation 1
1918 circa
Extent
1 sketch
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A framed pen and ink sketch of
a street scene (likely in France) with bomb damage.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
paintings / visual works / sketches
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
986.40.3
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Welcome Home the Heros
Date of Creation 1
1918
Extent
1 photograph
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A framed photograph of the first
soldiers to return to Peterborough after World War One. The photograph
was taken on Murray Street while the men are in a motorcade procession
to the Peterborough Armouries.
Source of Title
formal title
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
photographs
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
not likely
95-009
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Overseas War Brides, Peterborough
Area
Date of Creation 1
1994
Extent
1 binder
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
This record was compiled by Peggie
and Merrill Bailey in 1994 to mark the 50th anniversary of the beginning
of the war brides arrival in Canada. Copies have been deposited with the
Ontario Genealogical Society and Peterborough Public Library.
Scope and Content
A three ring binder containing
a biographical record (with indexes) of British war brides who married
Canadian men during World War Two and later settled in the Peterborough
area. Biographical information includes: bride's maiden name, where and
when married, information about military service, name of ship the couple
travelled to Canada on, first home in Canada, date when arrived in Peterborough,
number of children, current address and comments.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
biographies / indexes
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
86-009
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Peterborough War Memorial
Date of Creation 1
1929
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A programme from the unveiling
and dedication ceremony for the Peterborough War Memorial in Confederation
Park (1929).
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
programmes
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
92-0278
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
E.J. Waterman
Date of Creation 1
1992 (photocopied)
Extent
1 file
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A copy of a statement by E.J. Waterman
(from Campbellford) about his experiences in the Northwest (Riel) Rebellion
of 1885 and later with the 139th Battalion during the First World War.
Physcial Characteristics
photocopies
Physical Characteristics
histories
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
76-012
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
Arthur Earl Webster fonds
Date of Creation 1
1917
Date of Creation 2
1919
Extent
2 files /
1 certificate
Admin_Bio History
Webster entered military service
on April 17, 1917 and was discharged in 1919 after serving in Canada and
Siberia. Webster was a bugler with C.C. 1st Battalion, 1st E.O.R. then
a machine gunner in the Infantry, 4th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corp,
CEF.
The Illuminated Certificate was
designed by Arthur Kingdon, William Kingdon and F.W. Adlam of Peterborough.
They applied for copyright registration in 1915. Local issues of the "Peterborough
Examiner" include advertisements for the certificate by June 1916: Get
the Original Patriotic Certificate/Our Certificates are a pleasing reminder
of the brave ones you love so dearly and furnish an Historic Record of
their enlistment/Remember we have the only ORIGINAL Certificate/Your choice
of either the Litho-graphic or Sepia designs/A. Kingdon, 174 Dublin St./phone
1140 and Our Agent will call; (Examiner, June 26, 1916). See accession
file (76-012) for more details.
Custodial History
A.E. Webster was the donor's husband.
They married in Lakefield in 1932.
Scope and Content
A fonds consisting of correspondence
written by Arthur Earl Webster of Lakefield, to his parents. The correspondence
describes his experiences as a member of the 259th Canadian Rifles, Canadian
Siberian Expedition, which was stationed in Vladivostok following the Russian
Revolution (1918-1919). One of the letters describes how a "mob of Bolsheviks"
held up a train. Also assorted materials related to Webster's service during
World War One. These items include: Certificate of Military Qualification;
Pay Book; Discharge Certificate; a postcard. Also included in an illuminated
Certificate of Service with a photograph of Webster, designed in 1915 by
Arthur Kingdon and F. W. Adlam of Peterborough.
Source of Title
Title based on contents of the
fonds.
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
correspondence / military records
/ certificates / photographs / postcards
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no
Accruals
closed
Associated Materials
96-013
71-013
CITY ARCHIVES - PETERBOROUGH / PCMA
Title
William B. Wilson
Date of Creation 1
1876
Extent
1 item
Admin_Bio History
note: biographical sketch/administrative
history either in development or not applicable in this record.
Custodial History
unknown
Scope and Content
A certificate of discharge issued
to William Wilson from the 57th Battalion, Peterborough (1876).
Physcial Characteristics
originals
Physical Characteristics
certificates / military records
Restrictions
open access
Finding Aids
no