This series contains primary and secondary sources pertaining to the British Royal Family between 1950 and 1960. It consists primarily of publications and photographs. It also consists of four maps of the City of Sherbrooke, dating from 1954 to around the 1980s. Finally, it consists of two sizes of promotional bridge score cards produced by Bryant's Ginger Ale in Sherbrooke.
The series consists of Loyal Orange Lodge ribbons for the lodges of Waterville (no. 1591), Sawyerville (no. 1308), East Angus, and one unnamed Lodge, only identified as “Star of the East, L.O.L. No. 236.
The series contains primary source information on the finances of the Loyal Orange Lodge (No. 3231) in Richmond from 1953 to 1971. It consists of a financial ledger and a register of dues.
Loyal Orange Lodge #3231 (Richmond)The series contains primary source materials pertaining to the Ladies Orange Benevolent Association (L.O.B.A.) Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 689 in Sawyerville from 1902 to 1999. It consists of minutes, attendance records, correspondence, and a Proclamation for the 64th Annual Session of the L.O.B.A. of Quebec, which was held in Sawyerville. It contains the following files: Minutes (1925-1994), Membership (1902-1999), Financial Documents (1925-1991), Annual Returns (1933-1934), and Correspondence (1991, 1993).
Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 689, L.O.B.A. (Sawyerville)The series contains primary source information on the administration, activities, and members of the Sherbrooke County Loyal Orange Lodge from 1926 to1984. It consists of minute books that also contain membership information. Found on one of the minute books is a transfer certificate from the Loyal Orange Institute of Ireland which was received by the Bulwer Loyal Orange Lodge 2999.
Loyal Orange Lodge (Sherbrooke County)The series contains primary source information on the administration and activities of the Loyal Orange Lodge (No. 2991) in Bury from 1925 to 1938. It consists of a membership book that lists individuals involved in the lodge, their occupations, churches, places of birth, and their application/initiation dates. The other book is a treasurer's book that includes information on receipts and disbursements.
Loyal Orange Lodge #2991 (Bury)The series contains primary source information on the administration, activities, and finances of the Loyal Orange Lodge (#1591) in Lennoxville and Sawyerville from 1893 to 1992. It consists of minutes, membership ledgers, and a financial ledger. The series is comprised of the following files: Minutes (1893-1992), Membership (1893-1951), and Financial Documents (1928-1984).
Loyal Orange Lodge #1591 (Lennoxville and Waterville)The series contains primary source information on the administration, activities, and finances of Loyal Orange Lodge (No. 1308) at Sawyerville from 1870 to 1995. It consists of a declaration of registration, certificates of incorporation, minutes, membership and attendance lists, dues registers, a receipts and disbursements ledger, correspondence between members, and an Order of Divine Service. The series is comprised of the following files: Historical and constituent documents (1881-1970), Minutes (1885-1984), and Financial Documents (1899-1952), Membership (1891-1955), and Correspondence (1919-1946).
Loyal Orange Lodge #1308 (Saywerville)The series contains primary source information on sports, recreation, and leisure in the Eastern Townships from about 1975 to 2001. It consists of minutes, reports, financial statements, and other documents pertaining to associations in the Estrie region. The series is comprised of the following files: Comité des Loisirs d'East Angus ([1975?]-1995) and Association Régionale de Patinage Artistique de l'Estrie (1975-2001).
The series contains information on the historical research compiled by Mildred Waldron from [198-?] to [199-?]. It consists of publications by Mildred Waldron and photographs. The series is comprised of the following files: Descendants of T. Waldron and M. Morse ([198-?]), The Hills of Clifton manuscript (198-?]), Sheepskin Joe, The Hills of Clifton ([199-?]), Family of Mary Cairns and Robert Cairns, Hugh E. Cairns and Sarah A. Waldron ([199-?]), High Forest Red Cross 50th Anniversary (1993), The Family of Benjamin Waters and Martha Taylor manuscript (1992), The War Years (1990), Descendants of George Matthew ([198-?]), Descendants of H. Waldron and S. Woodsworth ([198-?]).
The series contains primary source information on the personal collections of F.S. Coburn from 1828 to the 1960s. It consists mainly of illustrations and publications that either were collected by Coburn for inspiration, feature his work, or mention his name. There are two original works of art included in this series as well as a scrapbook and postcards. The series is comprised of the following files: Unsigned Original Artwork ([18--?]-[19-?], Illustrations ([1872?]-[1960?]), Books (1828, 1862), Magazines (1923-1938), Postcard Collection ([19--?]), Scrapbook (1898-1969), Engravings ([18--?]-[1960?]), Portraits ([18--?]-[1960?]), Other Reproductions of Artworks ([1898-1941?]).
The series contains primary source information on the professional and literary life Bernard Epps from 1965 to the 1990s. It consists of drafts and manuscripts of his literary works, research notes, press clippings, correspondence, adaptations, and published works. The series is comprised of the following sub-series: Pilgarlic the Death (1965-[197-]), Rib of Eve (1968-1974, 1992), Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers (1968-1970), Dropping out (1968-1969), The Queen’s Hat (1968), The Outlaw of Megantic (1973-1989; predominant 1973-1979), The Ballad of Johnny True (1971-1975), Kebec! (1973-1975), Bull (1975-1983), Henry II and the Potato (1981), Bareknuckle Boys (1981-1989), Second Blessing (1972-1988; predominant ([198?]), Pioneers! O Pioneers! (1992), The Murderess from Inverness ([198-?]), Eastern Townships Traces (1993), A History of the English Speaking People of the E.T. of Quebec (1977-[198-?]), BC! A Folk History of British Columbia (1974), Miscellaneous newspaper articles ([197-?] - [199-?]), The Fenian Battles ([197-?] - [198-?]), GAT: History of Arthur “Gatling Gun” Howard ([199-?]), and The Eastern Townships Adventure, Vol. 2 ([199-]). The subseries on The Fenian Battles includes reproductions of photographs taken following the Battle of Eccles Hill.
The series contains notes and letters associated with the Snowdon family ownership of their cottage at Sally's pond in Inglis Island. It consists of notes on their neighbors at the time written by Helen Mikasen in 2010 and a letter from 1971 mentioning the enclosure of a marriage document for the sale of the cottage property.
Mikasen, Helen Louise (1927-2019)The series contains various photographs of the Snowdon family and friends' daily activities and celebrations. It consists of one photo album containing 54 photographs of various members of the Snowdon/Maffre family and friends in Montreal, Bolton, Inglis Isalnd, and the Snowdon cottage at Sally's pond, as well as some photos of the areas and cottage itself.
The series contains audiovisual materials relating to the Snowdon family's celebrations and daily lives. It consists of one film reel showing scenes from family celebrations and the Snowdon and Mikasen families' daily activities in Montreal, Chicago, and at Sally's Pond near Knowlton.
Snowdon, James Clifford (1895-1983)The series contains biographical source material on Doris Snowdon's life as an artist. It consists of a biographical brochure written by Marjorie L. Mikasen in 2001.
Mikasen, Marjorie L., 1959-The series contains primary source materials documenting Doris Snowdon's life as an artist. It consists of a sketchbook containing five sketches of her cottage on Sally's Pond near Bolton Pass and the surrounding scenery, and one still-life sketch.
Snowdon, Doris, 1897-1996The series contains primary source information on the events and special activities hosted and attended by the Lennoxville Curling Club from 1949 to 2017. It consists of records created during the club's processes of planning, organizing, and hosting events. The series is comprised of the following subseries: Anniversaries (1972-1973, 1997-1999), Media Nights (1981-1982), Spring Flings (1992-1996), Downs Trophy Bonspiels (1988-1993), Out of Town Bonspiels (1949-1960), Hosted Championships (1998-2017), President's--Vice-President's Competition ([199-?]), Sweetheart Bonspiel (1990-1996), Tournament Brackets (1972-2018), Men's Invitational Bonspiel (1966 -[?]), Mixed Bonspiel (1991-[201-?]), Borough Bonspiel (2005-2012), Mayor's--President's Bonspiel (1996-2003), Mardi Gras Bonspiel (2008-2011), Quebec Challenge Cup (1997-1998), Mary Simms Trophy ([1987?]), Sticks and Stones Bonspirl (2011-2014), Closing Bonspiel (2011-[?]), Dominion Regional Playdown (2011), Turkey Bonspiel (2017), Sign-Up Sheets (1979-[201-?]), Wheelchair Curling (2008-2016).
Lennoxville Curling Club (Lennoxville, Que.)This series contains primary source information about the Canadian Johns-Manville Company activities, mostly centering around Val-Des-Source (formerly Asbestos), Quebec. The photographs are dated from 1890 to 1970, and include pictures of the asbestos mining and refining process, machinery, the mine itself, workers, buildings in Val-Des-Sources, leisure activities, company workers, mine out buildings, and trains. The series is divided into two subseries, Canadian John-Manville Co. Albums (1890-1970), and Group Photographs (1900-1904).
This series contains primary and secondary source information about the life of William G. Clark, dated from around 1970 to 2003. The documents include architectural drawings, town maps, Asbestos town histories, and information about the Asbestos Mineral Museum.
The series contains source material on the lives of several individuals with Celtic ancestry from the Eastern Townships from 1982 to 1985. It contains transcripts and audio cassettes of oral history interviews with several individuals regarding their immigration from Scotland to the Eastern Townships.
This series contains the administrative documents related to various school committees, school boards, schools, and teachers that Donald MacMillan was involved in from 1961-1972, including meeting minutes, reports, regulations, agreements, newsletters, and financial documents. The series contains the following sub-series: Eastern Townships Regional School Board (1961-1972), Compton County Protestant Central School Board (1957-1972), Lennoxville School Board Provisional Council (1971-1972), Alexander Galt Regional High School (1970-1972), Correspondence with parents/guardians (1971-1972), Quebec Association of Protestant School Boards (1966-1972), and School boards and teachers (1965-1970).
The series contains source material regarding the history of Richmond County and other areas in the Eastern Townships from the 19th century to 1927. It contains the following files: Floods in Richmond (1906), Railroad in Drummondville ([18-?]), Railroad in Kingsey (1927), Village of Richmond ([1906?]), Village of Melbourne ([ca. 1900]), Bridges in Richmond ([188-?]-[1903?]), Jos. Bedard Store and St. Francis Hotel in Richmond ([18-?]), Dragoon Regiment in Waterloo (1908), and St. Francis College in Richmond ([18-?]).
This series contains artifacts related to the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles which date from around 1910 to 1940. The artefacts include the tag from a gas mask, a cap badge, a ribbon, a plaque, and a leather folder.
The series contains information on the history of the celts in Compton County compiled approximately 1979. It includes information on the Celtic Research Group, the Isle of Lewis, resources for the research of the Celts of Lewis, the settlement of the Celts of Lewis to the Eastern Townships, and the future out-migration of these Celts. It contains a copy of the four volume work entitled, "Celts of Compton County" assembled by the Celtic Research Group.
The series contains primary source material on the Sherbrooke & District University Women's Club Scholarship Foundation from 1993 to 2019. It is also a source of information on the Lampe Foundation from 2009 to 2018. The file consists primarily of minutes, correspondence, reports, budgets, fundraising activities, speech texts, and photographs. It is comprised of the following files: History and constituent documents (1993-2003), Minutes (1996-2010), Correspondence (1998-2016), Reports (1995-2013), Financial resources (1994-2009), Fundraising ([1994?]-2008), Scholarships ([2002?]-2019), Mentors and personnel (2007-2008), Public relations (1999-[2010?]), and Lampe Foundation (2009-2021).
Sherbrooke and District University Women’s Scholarship FoundationThe series contains primary source material on the One-Room Schoolhouse Project undertaken by the Sherbrooke and District University Women's Club. It consists of interviews, photographs, transcripts, lesson plans, meeting minutes, correspondence and press clippings. It is comprised of the following files: Interviews (1994-2007), Research (1831-2006), Administration (2006-2009), Photographs ([192-?] - [200-?] Press Clippings (1996-2009), Minutes (2007-2010), and Guestbook (2007).
The series contains primary source material on the Sherbrooke and District University Women's Club. It consists of photographs, reports, contact sheets for other districts, a proposed amendment for mothers after giving birth, notes, instructions on how to write a press release, a list of local women's groups, letterhead, a program for The Seigneury Quartet, job descriptions for different roles within the CFUW, mailing lists, a questionnaire, CFUW instructions for club archivists and nomination forms.