The series contains primary source information on the history of the Citizens for Nuclear Responsibility (CFNR) from about 1984 to 1987. It consists of a programme; various drafts of their goals and objectives; a pamphlet about the organization; and photocopies of an article which appeared in the Townships Sun (vol. 14, no. 7, January 1987). The series is comprised of the following files: History ([1984?], 1987).
The file contains primary source information on the history of the Citizens for Nuclear Responsibility (CFNR) from about 1984 to 1987. It consists of a programme for "In the Shadow of the Bomb," an event held at Bishop's University from February 27 to March 1, 1984 which inspired the creation of the CFNR. It also consists of various drafts of their goals and objectives; a pamphlet about the organization; and photocopies of an article entitled "Rooting for Peace in the Townships: A primer on the peace groups of the Eastern Townships" by Tom Vandermeulen, which appeared in the Townships Sun (vol. 14, no. 7, January 1987).
The series contains primary source information on the administration of the Citizens for Nuclear Responsibility (CFNR) from 1984 to 1988. It consists of meeting agendas and minutes, membership lists, and one annual report. The series is comprised of the following files: Meetings (1984-1988), Membership (1986-1987), and Annual Reports (1985).
The item is a photograph of a group of young women and men on Academy Street in Lennoxville, taken in the 1930s. Pictured in the photograph are (L-R): unknown woman, unknown man, Wilma Campbell, Gerald Gingras, unknown man, unknown woman, Pauline Meredith, Lloyd Lane, Marion Prince, and Stuart Allen.
Print of a watercolour showing the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, standing above the city of Sherbrooke, the Saint Francis River, and Lone Pine Rock with the cross on it.
Photograph of the Massawippi River in flood in Lennoxville.
Landscape photograph of the Massawippi River in flood in Lennoxville.
Landscape photograph with the Massawippi River in flood in Lennoxville.
Landscape photograph of ice breaking up in the St. Francis River with Bishop's University in the background.
Photograph of the Massawippi River in Lennoxville, in flood.
Item is a photograph of the royal vist of His and Her Royal Highness the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (the future King George V and Queen Mary) to Sherbrooke.
The fonds contains of research done by W. Gillies Ross on the following subjects: the mines at Eustis, Capelton and Albert Mines, asbestos mining at Asbestos, the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic, the Stanstead granite industry, and covered bridges in the Eastern Townships and surrounding areas. It consists largely of research notes, research documents, photographs, and oral histories. The fonds is organized i the following series: Interviews (1944-1996), Harvard’s Baker Library Trip and Research (1887-1996), Jo Cooper (1977-1987), Newspaper Index (1971-1975), National Archive of Canada Research (1903-1921), Publications (1890-1938), Granite Project (1898-1900, 1976), Copper / Pyrite Mining Studies (1867 [Photocopied] -1996), Asbestos Mining and Landscape Research (1897 [Photocopied]-1965), Spanish Flu Research (1918 [Photocopied] -2006), Photographs (1888-1972), Maps and Plans (1767 [Photocopied] - 1979), Asbestos Mining (1950-2004), Mining Study – Correspondence (1883 [Photocopied]-2005), Book Translation (1995), Cookshire (1979), Research on covered bridges ([ca. 1990?]).
Ross, W. Gillies (1931-2019)The file primarily consists of 36 programmes for awards nights and graduations at Alexander Galt Regional High School, Lennoxville. The file provides information about the school's cultural events, performances, and student activities, such as plays, awards nights, graduation ceremonies, and reunions from 1973 to 1998. It is also a source of information on the Waterville School and includes a reunion souvenir booklet, newspaper clipping and program from 1989; a photograph of the Waterville classes of Grades 4, 5 and 6 from around 1940; a proficiency certificate awarded Evelyn Smith in 1916; two concert prorgrammes from the Mitchell school from 1948 and 1965; and a programme from a performance of "Our Hearts were Young and Gay" by the Lennoxville High School Dramatic Society in 1947.
The file consists of one invitation card to an informal dance from the Students Council of Lennoxville High School on 12 December 1935 at the Gymnasium.
Item consists of digital reproduction of a poster advertising the Sherbrooke Hussars' Centennial Guard activities in Sherbrooke in 1967. The poster features an illustration of a soldier in a 19th-century uniform, holding a musket. The activities included a program of drill and 1867 battle tactics and a concert by the Sherbrooke Hussars Band to commemorate Canada's Centennial and the 100th Anniversary of the Regiment. Activities were to take place at the Parade Grounds (Champ-de-Mars) off of Queen Street (now Boulevard Queen-Victoria) in Sherbrooke on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons.
This item is a photograph of John Bird's house at the top of Church street. There is the spire of the old Catholic church and the spire of United Church located at the foot of Church street. Bishop's University is in the background.
The file contains information on National Thread in Sherbrooke from 1941 to 1971. It consists of newspaper clippings; correspondence; small artifacts such as pins and a men's jewelry set including cufflinks and a tie clip.
The item contains information on Gilbert Hyatt's associates in Ascott. It contains the names, number of lot and commissions of the associates.
Item consists of postcard of the Lennoxville United Church, then referred to as the Methodist Church of Lennoxville Quebec in 1913.
Item is a postcard depicting The Square in Lennoxville. A horse-drawn vehicle is visible.
Item is a postcard depicting The Square in Lennoxville. Motorized vehicles and a streetcar are visible.
This item is a photograph of Ned Henry and Arthur Speid in Crestmobile in front of George Henry's Shop in the Square in Lennoxville during the summer of 1902.
This item is a photograph of Catharine and Janet Speid at Upland. They each hold a pair of skis.
This item is a photograph of the Toboggan Club in 1885. Back row: Charles White; Caroline Abbott White; missing; Margaret Abbott. Centre: Mary Abbott McKindsey (in fur neckpiece); Arthur Abbott. To left of her, Mabel Wilder Puffer (hat with tassel)/ Mr. Puffer, 3nd from left, front.
This item is a photograph of a tram wagon of Sherbrooke Street Railway co in Lennoxville. The College House is in the background. The picture was taken in the 1890's.
This item is a photograph of a flood in early 1900s.
This item is a photograph of some ice jam on St. Francis river. The picture was taken early 1900's.
This item is a photograph of college House in Lennoxville around 1895.
The item is a studio photograph of Frederick W.W. Bowen in Sherbrooke from about 1870.
The item is a photograph of the New Arts (presently Johnson) building at Bishop's University in Lennoxville from around 1910.