The file contains primary source information on the Association Régionale de Patinage Artistique de l'Estrie from 1975 to 2001. It consists primarily of by-laws, minutes, reports, financial statements, newsletters, press releases, correspondence, directories, and schedules.
The file contains primary source information on the Comité des Loisirs d'East Angus from about 1975 to 1995. It consists of lists of associations and agents responsible for their activities; criteria for affiliation; a budget policy; a description of expenses; an agreement between the Comité de Coordination des Loisirs de la Ville d'East Angus and the town of East Angus; meeting minutes; a financial statement; and an invitation and agenda for the 1995 annual general meeting.
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 file consists of two postcards to Alice Schoolcraft of Hatley, written to her from Gordon and Margaret in 1912 and 1919, including references to school, teachers, and Santa.
The subseries contains information on everyday life in the Townships.
The file consists of a typed manuscript titled "Hatley Tales" by Garth E. Morrisette. Included within the table of contents are: Tales from the Backwoods of Hatley Township as told by Charlotte Little 1813-1897, The Scouts 1795, The Bear 1805, Xmas [Christmas] on the North Road 1821, Nervous 1937, A Mean Turkey 1938, Merry Christmas 1993, An Apple a Day 1910, Just a Little Green Frog, A Load Both Ways 1939, Gramp- Benjamin Franklin Fowler, The Voice- A biography of Zelda Humphrey Bowen, Hannad Lavers Fowler 1884-1949.
The file consists of a published copy of Reminiscenses of Student Life and Practice by E.D. Worthington, dated 1897, which addresses his experiences as a medical student and a doctor in the Sherbrooke area in the mid-1800s.
File consists of a published copy of Reminiscent and Otherwise: Life in the Eastern Townships of the Province of Quebec, Canada Fifty Years Ago by Dr. George McAleer dated 1901, which addresses the challenges of early settlement of the area in the mid-1800s.
The file consists of the diary of a young teacher named Mabel during the time of the settlements in the Eastern Townships. The diary is titled "Leaves from the Diary of a Canadian Teacher in 1836". It follows the twelve-week period in which Mabel travels to a town or village to be a teacher (maybe Bondville, Knowlton). It contains information on everyday life, such as the way the houses were built in that area, the accommodations where Mabel was boarding, the type of food she ate and the way religion was celebrated and perceived by some. The author also gives information on many families such as the Furniss', the Burtons, the Carnes, the Murrays and the Wests. She also speaks of a Mr. Gardner, who is later arrested and thrown in the Sherbrooke jail and of a "brother Clifton" who owns a small grist mill. There is also a passage on the economy of the region, in which Mabel explains the process of making "Salts" (a.k.a. potash and pearlash). She mentions some of her students and their academic background, but all in all, there is little information on school life.
The sub-series consists of writings that inform about everyday life in the Eastern Townships. It contains the following files : Diary of a Canadian Teacher (1836), Reminiscent and Otherwise by Dr. George McAleer (1901), Reminiscenses of Student Life and Practice by E.D. Worthington (1897), and Hatley Tales by Garth E. Morrisette ([200-?]).
The series consists of primary source material on everyday life in the Eastern Townships. The series contains the following sub-series: Writings (1836, 1897-1901, ([200-?]), and Correspondence (1912-1919).
Item is the programme for the festival Hommage aux premiers arrivants écossais / Honor to the first Scottish Settlers which took place in Lake Megantic in 1996.
The file contains information on heritage festivals from 1996. It consists of a pamphlet and programme for a festival "Hommage aux premiers arrivants écossais / Honor to the first Scottish Settlers" in Lac-Mégantic in August 1996.
The file consists of a historical walking tour for the area of Bishopton, Marbleton, and Dudswell, including a map and architectural and historical details on various buildings, from around the 1990s.
The file consists of a programme for Bury's sesquicentennial (150th) celebrations in 1986.
The file consists of the programme of the Victoria Day celebrations in Richmond in 1900 and includes information of the concert, parade, and sports and games planned as part of the activities, which was organized by the Citizens Committee and the 54th Battalion.
The file contains primary source information on Golden Rule Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, in Stanstead from 1989 to 1992. It consists of treasurer's reports for 1989 to 1990 and 1991 to 1992.
The file contains primary source information on Victoria Lodge, no.16 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (A.F.A.M.) in Sherbrooke, in 1878 and in 1918. It consists of one membership certificate for Alexander McKinnon and one programme for the Past Masters' Night held on May 6, 1918 at the Lodge.
The file contains primary source information on Excelsior Council no. 8 of the Royal Templars of Temperance in Sawyerville, in1887. It consists of their charter certificate, which includes a list of charter members.
The file contains primary source information on St. Francis Lodge No. 15 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (A.F.A.M.) in Richmond in 1949. It consists of an order of service for the Lodge's annual church service held at St. Anne's Church in Richmond on June 12, 1949. It also consists of financial statements for 1990 and 1992.
The file contains primary source information on the women's institutes of the Eastern Townships in 1989. It consists of a transcript of a talk entitled “The Women’s Institutes of the Eastern Townships Laying the Foundations for Social Programs,” given by Gwen Parker on November 2, 1989 at Bishop's University as the annual Fall Lecture of the Eastern Townships Research (now Resource) Centre.
The file contains primary source information on the Lennoxville Knitting and Crocheting Club from 1985 to 1988. It consists of an attendance book for the Club's weekly meetings.
The file contains primary source information on the administration and activities of the Bulwer Golden Age Club from 1983 to 2008. It consists of two minute books (1983-1986 and 1986-2008), two treasurer's books (1983-1988 and 1988-1999), and two attendance books (1983-2008).
The file contains information on the Scotstown Women's Institute (organized April 1934) and the village of Scotstown from 1948. It consists of a reproduction of a history of the village of Scotsown, compiled by the Scotstown W.I. in 1948.
The file consists of a recipe book compiled by the Cookshire Women's Institute from before 1949. It also includes brief historical notes on the town and region.
The file contains information on the Brome Lake Lodge chapter, No. 35, Freemasons in Knowlton from 1970. It consists of officers, committees and past masters.
The file consists of a custom-printed Christmas card from F.L. Pearson on behalf of the Sherbrooke Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in 1920.
The file consists of a collection of "favorite recipes" assembled by the Lennoxville Women's League in 1954.