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Poems and Quotes
CA ETRC P135-006-19 · Sub-series · [1863]-[1969]
Part of Henrietta Kathleen Warren Milne Collection

The file consists of poem and quotes, composed between 1863 and 1969, and collected by Leonard Auger. Authors of the compositions include: Clarisa Taylor, R.E.T. Law, A.E. Sims, Mary E. Adams, Edith M. Helstern, John Oxenham, Rose Greenlay Eliot-Smith, Leonard Auger, and E.M. McLaren.

Eastern Townships History
CA ETRC P135-006-01 · Sub-series · [175-?]-1985
Part of Henrietta Kathleen Warren Milne Collection

The file contains information on the history of the Eastern Townships collected by Leonard Auger during his research in preparation for a book on E.T. history. Among the documents are research the Abenaki, Capt. Robert Rogers, biographical sketches from prominent Townshippers as well as a outline of the book contents. Among the notable items are proces verbal for a road to the copper mine in Bolton (1865), a syndicate forward for the Canada Mines Company ([190-]), an address given by John Leonard to the Gaelic Speaking Society of Sherbrooke on gaelic settlement in the Compton County (1929), a pamphlet for Glen Villa Inn, Auger's "The St. Francis through 200 years", a programme for the opening of the St. Francis High School extension opening (1953), a pamphlet "La station piscicole des Cantons de l'Est" by Louis-Roch Séguin ([after 1956]), a copy of "History of Mount Orford Park" by E.J. Struthers, and a history of the Joyal family by Rev. Erwin C. Joyal.

Daily Reminder Book
CA ETRC P135-006-09 · Sub-series · [1932-1933?]
Part of Henrietta Kathleen Warren Milne Collection

The subseries contains primary source information on the writing interests of Leonard Auger around the 1930s. It consists of a leather-bound Daily Reminder book, compliments of the Dominion Textile Company. The book contains handwritten texts and simple sketches of building plans.

Correspondence
CA ETRC P135-006-20 · Sub-series · [194-?]-[197-?]
Part of Henrietta Kathleen Warren Milne Collection

The file primarily contains information on the research activities and community involvement of Leonard Auger from the 1940s to the 1970s. It consists of correspondence addressed to Leonard Auger, with some correspondence from Auger, largely pertaining to his research in preparation for a book about the history of the Eastern Townships, including correspondence regarding various volunteer commitments. It is also a source of information (including photographs) on the sugar beet factories in Berthierville and Coaticook, Quebec and Eddy, New Mexico.