The fonds contains primary source material on the personal, professional and military lives of the Wark family in Sherbrooke between 1911 and 2002. It consists primarily of photographs and theatre programmes. The fonds is comprised of the following series: James H. Wark, Florence (Bryant) Wark, Barbara Wark, Wark theatre, Photographs, and Miscellaneous.
The file consists of a programme for the change of command of the Sherbrooke Hussars from Lt-Col Daniel M. Braün to Lt-Col W.K. Sanderson on 6 May 2000. The document includes biographical information on Colonel Denis Belleau, Colonel Thomas Garfield Gould, Lieutenant Colonel Jack R. Garneau, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel M. Braün, and Lieutenant Colonel W.K. Sanderson.
The fonds contains source material mainly related to Minnie Hallowell Bowen's literary writings, community and political implicatons, and personal life at the turn of the 20th century. Many of her poems relate to local events, to the World Wars, and to Canadian and British politics. The fonds also provides information on the activities of Minnie's family members, including but not limited to: her husband Cecil H. Bowen, her son Lloyd H. Bowen, her daughter Rose Meredyth Bowen, Henry Bowen, Edward Bowen, Eleazar Clark, George Frederick Bowen, John Hallowell, William Bowen, Frank A. Bowen, Frederick Chamberlin Bowen, and Edward Hugh Bowen. The documents show their involvement mainly in the development of railways, in the mining industry, in the Armed Forces and Militia, in politics, in scouting, in church activities, and in social clubs and associations. Some documents are about the Fenian Raids, the Knights of Columbus, and the history of Sherbrooke.
The fonds consists of mainly manuscripts, correspondence, photocopies of press clippings, articles, publications, photographs, diaries, prospectuses, and drawings. It is comprised of the following series: Literary Works and Other Writings (1883-1941), Involvement in the Canadian Flag Issue ([1887?]-1946), Personal Life ([1863-1865]-1943), Lloyd H. Bowen (1865, 1902-1995), Cecil H. Bowen ([1866?]-1935, 1986), Other Family Members (1801-1940), and History of Sherbrooke ([1836?]-1967), Family History ([1752?-200-?]), Obituaries and Other Clippings (1836-1943, 1964-1997), Other Photographs and Graphic Material (1840-1956), Miscellaneous ([1835-1904?]).
Bowen, Minnie Hallowell, 1861-1942Item is a postcard of a boy catching a fish in a boat, with the title "Sherbrooke Quebec will help feed the army" above him.
Item is a photograph of a regiment on parade at the "Champs de Mars" located in Sherbrooke.
Item is a photograph of military horses lined in a row, drinking water from the St. Francis River near Sherbrooke, thought to be the 13th Scottish Light Dragoons (Waterloo), with Lieutenant Mathias on the white horse.
Item is a photograph of the war memorial located on King hill in Sherbrooke.
The item is a group of soldiers standing in front of the Sherbrooke Hussars armoury on Winter Street in Sherbrooke, probably taken in the 1920s. Pictured at centre is Canon H.R. Bigg. Photographer: Nakash (Sherbrooke, Que.).
The file contains primary source material on the military career of James H. Wark between 1916 and 1940 in Montreal and England. It consists primarily of James H. Wark's war memorabilia, correspondences, and photographs during World War One.
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.
The item is a postcard showing soldiers on horseback during a militia camp in Sherbrooke from 1907. Message on verso to Emma Harran (Moe's River) from L.F.S. Postcard printed by Pinnsoneault Fr�res.
The item is a photograph of soldiers on horses drinking water from the St. Francis River near Sherbrooke, thought to be the 13th Scottish Light Dragoons (Waterloo), with Lieutenant Mathias on the white horse. Message on verso addressed to Mrs. Charles Hase (Farnham) from Blanche, dated 1911. Published by Valentine & Sons.
The file contains information on the Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiment. It consists of an issue of "Checkers!", the regiment's newsletter (dated 30 August 1945) and documents (including a plan) regarding the design of a commemorative plaque.
The item is a photograph of the officers of the 27th Canadian Armoured Regiment, Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiment, overseas, in 1942. Pictured are: (back row, l-r: Lt. P. Gingues, Lt. B. Veilleux, Lt. H. Trenholme, Lt. E.V. Walters, Lt. M.H. Bateman, Lt. D. McCallum, Lt. S. Radley-Walters, Lt. G.W. C�t�, Lt. J. Coristine, (front row, l-r) Lt. H. Belton, Lt. R.S.S. Grier, Maj. D.W. Beaudry, Maj. B.D. Lyon, Lt-Col M.W. MacA'Nulty, Capt. F.H. Baldwin, Maj. L. Baldwin, Maj. L. Tomkins, Lt. D. Bradley, Lt. N. Welsh.
The file contains information on the Sherbrooke Hussars from 1839 to 1991. It consists of a certificate of appointment of Nelson Cleveland (Sherbrooke) to Lieutenant, reproductions of correpondence, notes by Herbert Derick, a newpaper clipping, and regimental histories. The photograph a reunion of the Sherbrooke Regiment (12th Armoured) in1958.
The item is a photograph of a historical demonstration of the Sherbrooke Regiment on the occasion of their centennial anniversary, celebrated by the Sherbrooke Hussars in Sherbrooke on 28 May 1967.
The item is a photograph of a historical demonstration of the Sherbrooke Regiment on the occasion of their centennial anniversary, celebrated by the Sherbrooke Hussars in Sherbrooke on 28 May 1967.
The item is a photograph of the centennial celebrations of the Sherbrooke Regiment at the William Street Armoury celebrated by the Sherbrooke Hussars in Sherbrooke on 28 May 1967.
The item is a photograph of a historical demonstration of the Sherbrooke Regiment at the William Street Armoury on the occasion of their centennial anniversary, celebrated by the Sherbrooke Hussars in Sherbrooke on 28 May 1967.
Item is a photograph of Lt-Col. A. Penhale at the (maple) tree-planting at the Sherbrooke Hussars armoury (William Street) during their centennial celebrations in Sherbrooke on 28 May 1967.
The item is a photograph of the centennial celebrations of the Sherbrooke Regiment at the William Street Armoury celebrated by the Sherbrooke Hussars in Sherbrooke on 28 May 1967.
The item is a photograph of the centennial celebrations of the Sherbrooke Regiment on the Champ-de-Mars (Queen-Victoria Street) celebrated by the Sherbrooke Hussars in Sherbrooke on 28 May 1967. Front, centre: Lt-Col. James M. Strickland.
The item is a photograph of the centennial celebrations of the Sherbrooke Regiment on the Champ-de-Mars (Queen-Victoria Street) celebrated by the Sherbrooke Hussars in Sherbrooke on 28 May 1967.
The item is a photograph of a presentation during the centennial celebrations of the Sherbrooke Regiment on the Champ-de-Mars (Queen-Victoria Street) celebrated by the Sherbrooke Hussars in Sherbrooke on 28 May 1967. Those pictured are unknown but may include Brig. J.N. Wood, Sherbrooke Mayor Armand Nadeau, and Lt-Col. Earle P. Hall.
The item is a photograph of the centennial celebrations of the Sherbrooke Regiment on the Champ-de-Mars (Queen-Victoria Street) celebrated by the Sherbrooke Hussars in Sherbrooke on 28 May 1967.
Item is a photograph of a military parade featuring what apears to be Royal Canadian Mounted Police on Wellington N, Sherbrooke.
Item is a photograph of a military parade featuring a canon on Wellington N, Sherbrooke.
Item is a photograph of a military parade on Wellington N, Sherbrooke.
The subseries contains information on the personal; professional and military life of Lt- Col. Earle P. Hall from 1939 to 1967. It consists of photographs; programmes; a cup; and a ribbon.
Hall, Earle Parsons (1907-1993)The item is a postcard showing the 53rd Sherbrooke Regiment band parading in Sherbrooke from 1905.