The fonds contains source material on the different Loyal Orange lodges of the Eastern Townships. It consists of historical and constituent documents, minutes, memberships and financial documents, and artefacts from 1870 to 1984. The fonds is comprised of the following series: Loyal Orange Lodge #1308, Sawyerville (1870-1995); Loyal Orange Lodge #1591, Lennoxville & Waterville (1893-1984); Loyal Orange Lodge, Sherbrooke County (1926-1984); Loyal Orange Lodge #2991, Bury (1925-1938); Loyal Orange Lodge #3231, Richmond (1953-1971); Artefacts ([19--]); and Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 689, L.O.B.A. (Sawyerville) (1962-1972, 1989-1993).
Sans titreThe file contains primary source material on the annual returns of Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 689, between 1933 and 1934.
The file contains primary source material on the correspondence of Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 689, between 1991 and 1993. Two letters are sent as a notice to many individuals, and one letter is a letter of thanks.
The file contains primary source material on the membership of Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 689, between 1902 and 1999. It consists of membership lists, member degree certificates and initiation certificates.
Sans titreThe file contains primary source material on the financial activities of the Maple Leaf Loadge, No. 689, between 1925 and 1991. It consists of capitation tax slips, pay books, lodge expenditures and receipts, and records of money brought into the Ladies Orange Benevolent Association.
The file contains primary source material on the minutes of the Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 689, between 1925 and 1994. It consists of minutes that document the proceedings of the meetings of the Ladies Orange Benevolent Association that typically occurred monthly or bi-monthly.
Sans titreThe 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.
Sans titreThe 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).
Sans titreThe 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.
Sans titreThe 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.
Sans titreThis file contains primary source material on the history and constituent documents of the Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 1591. It contains one incorporation certificate from May 12, 1890.
Sans titreThis file contains primary source information on the financial activities of Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 1591 from 1893 to 1984. It includes financial secretary rollbooks and a treasurer's book.
Sans titreThe file contains primary source material on the membership of the Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 1591, between 1893 and 1967. It consists of a book of officier and member lists.
Sans titreThe file contains primary source material on the minutes of the Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 1591, between 1893 and 1992. It consists of minutes that document the proceedings of the meetings of the Loyal Orange Lodge that typically occurred monthly or bimonthly.
Sans titreThe 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).
Sans titreThe file contains source material on the activities of the Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 1308, between 1919 and 1946. It consists of correspondence and contains letters sent between members, items of interest for lodge members, and organization of matters pertaining to hosting lodge activities.
Sans titreThe file contains primary source material on the membership of Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 1308, between 1878 and 1955. It consists of one degree certificate and three membership admission applications. The membership admission applications contain information on the individuals applying for the membership, such as their residence, profession/occupation, age, religious denomination, and birthplace.
Sans titreThis file contains primary source information on the financial activities of Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 1308 from 1878 to 1955. It consists of one annual return, and member dues.
Sans titreThe file contains primary source material on the minutes of the Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 1308, between July 12 1882 and March 20 1984. It consists of minutes that document the proceedings of the meetings of the Loyal Orange Lodge that typically occurred once a month.
Sans titreThis item is an incorporation certificate containing information on the incorporation/founding of the Loyal Orange Lodge #1308 in May 1890.
Sans titreThis item is an Order of Divine Service containing participant and song information on a Divine Service conducted for the 100th anniversary of the Loyal Orange Lodge #1308 at the Sawyerville United Church on April 24, 1970. The individuals listed include the conductor, assistants, individuals in attendance and their town/city of residence.
Sans titreThis item is a declaration for registration containing information on the incorporation/founding of the Loyal Orange Lodge #1308 on December 19, 1901.
Sans titreThis file contains primary source material on the history and constituent documents of the Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 1308 between 1881-1947, and 1970. It contains incorporation documents and one order of service with a handwritten attendance sheet.
Sans titreThe 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).
Sans titreLe fonds contient des données initiales principalement en lien avec les travaux littéraires de Minnie Hallowell Bowen, son implication dans les sphères communautaire et politique et sa vie personnelle au tournant du 20e siècle. Plusieurs de ses poèmes sont liés à des événements locaux, aux guerres mondiales et à la politique canadienne et britannique. Le fonds fournit aussi des informations sur les activités des membres de la famille de Minnie, incluant mais sans s’y limiter : son mari Cecil H. Bowen, son fils Lloyd H. Bowen, sa fille Rose Meredyth Bowen, Henry Bowen, Edward Bowen, Eleazar Clark, George Frederick Bowen, John Hallowell, Frank A. Bowen, Frederick Chamberlin Bowen et Edward Hugh Bowen. Les documents montrent avant tout leur implication dans la construction de la voie ferrée, dans l’industrie minière, les forces armées et la Milice, la politique, le scoutisme, les activités paroissiales, les associations et les clubs sociaux. Certains documents concernent l’invasion des féniens, les Chevaliers de Colomb et l’histoire de Sherbrooke.
Le fonds contient plusieurs objets tels que des manuscrits, des correspondances, des photocopies de coupures de presse, des articles, des publications, des photographies, des journaux intimes, des prospectus et des dessins. Il est organisé selon les séries suivantes : Œuvres littéraires et autres écrits (1883-1941), Implication dans le débat sur le drapeau canadien [1887?]-1946), Vie personnelle ([1863-1865]-1943), Lloyd H. Bowen (1865, 1902-1995), Cecil H. Bowen ([1866?]-1935, 1986), Autres membres de la famille (1801-1940), Histoire de Sherbrooke [1836?]-1967), Histoire familiale ([1752?-200-?]), Nécrologies et autres coupures de presse (1836-1943, 1964-1997), Autres photos et matériel graphique (1840-1956), Divers [1835-1904?]).
Item is a recording of one of Sam Hopper and the Hoedowners performances, likely from around 1960, which includes square dances, waltzes, and jiggs, and two-steps, among others. The following songs are included:
- Irish Washer Women
- He Will Have To Go - Kevin Harding
- Peek-A-Boo Waltz - Ronnie Haselton
- A Year Of Jubilee - Jimmy Piper (caller)
- With This Ring I Thee Wed - Jimmy Piper
- Harvest Hornpipe
- Downhomers Breakdown - Albert Nutbrown & The Western Swingers (next 6)
- Second Fiddle - Isabell Nutbrown
- Happy Acre Two-Step
- Here's To The Ladies - Harold Smith (caller)
- Fish City - Elaine Morse & Isabell Nutbrown
- London Dairy Hornpipe
- San Diego - Kevin Harding
- Country Waltz
- Uncle Jim - Bill Donaldson (caller)
- I've Got Stripes - Larry Harding
- Paddy Whack
- Earl Mittens Special
- City Lights - Kevin Harding
- Red Wing
- Suzies Jigg - Bill Donaldson (caller)
- Dumb Blonde - Larry Dougherty
- St. Ann's Reel
- Sam's Place - Elaine Morse & Eva Mae Sarrisan
- Union Jack - Arthur Lowery (fife)
- Cannon Ball - Jimmy Piper (caller)
- All My Friends Are Going To Be Strangers - Dave Bessant
- Old Time Breakdown - Eddie Custeau (violin)
- Once A Day - Judy & Isabell Nutbrown
- Wild Wood Flower
- My Love Is But A Lassie Yet - Stewart Deacon (caller)
- Do What You Do , Do Well - Francis Sayers
- Cecil McKetchens Breakdown
Item is a recording of one of Sam Hopper and the Hoedowners performances, likely from the mid- to late-1960s at Christmastime, which includes square dances, waltzes, and jiggs, and two-steps, among others. The following songs are included:
- Five Mile Chase
- You Are My Sunshine - Kevin Harding
- The Wreck Of The Old 97 - Bill Donaldson
- I Can't Stop Loving You - Elaine & Harvey Morse
- Winnipeg Reel
- Christmas Jigg
- Blue Christmas - Stewart Deacon
- Jingle Bells
- Gatesman Reel - Stewart Deacon (caller)
- Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer - Jimmy Piper
- Blue Violet Hornpipe
- Act Naturally - Stewart Deacon
- Year End Two-Step
- Northern Lights - Stewart Deacon (caller)
- Almost Persuaded - Jimmy Piper
- Frank Ryans Hornpipe
- Mountain Dew - Stewart Deacon & Jimmy Piper
- There Is A Tavern In Our Town
- Year Of Jubilee - Stewart Deacon (caller)
- Mona Lisa - Terry Howell
- Mc Donalds Reel
- Hudson Bay Breakdown - Albert Nutbrown & The Western Swingers (next 6)
- Cotton Jennie - Isabell Nutbrown
- Shannon Waltz
- Wabash Cannon Ball
- Love Is Going To Live Here Again - Elaine & Elymer Morse
- Military Shautise
Cowboy Reel - Bruce Patton (caller)
Wabash Cannon Ball - Larry Dougherty
La pièce est une photographie du char du défilé du Canadian Johns-Manville, Asbestos (actuellement Val-des-Sources), Fête du Canada, 1929, montrant : Alfred Lefebvre, Bob Grimard, Nova Blais, Alphonse Poirier, Joseph Lalancette (à droite, appuyé sur le char), Edmond Bergeron et Bertrand Poirier, ainsi que le studio de photographie Dubois à l'arrière-plan.
Le fonds présente de l'information sur la fondation de Joujouthéque de Coaticook Inc. en 1985. Il s'agit du procès-verbal de l'assemblée de fondation de Joujouthéque de Coaticook, de documents de demande d'incorporation, d'un livre de jeux achetés et d'instructions aux parents.
Joujouthèque de Coaticook Inc.