The fonds contains information on the operation and management of Elmwood Cemetery Inc. in Sherbrooke from 1890 to 2018. It consists primarily of correspondence, minutes, financial statements, ledgers, and plans. The fonds is comprised of the following series: History and constituent documents (1890-1923, 1978-2018), Administration (1890-2005), Cemetery management (1890-2005), Legislation ([1895], 1960-1966, 2004).
Elmwood Sherbrooke Inc.The file contains information on the administration of Elmwood Cemetery Inc. in Sherbrooke from 1890 to 2005. It consists of minutes for the Annual General Meeting, the Board of Trustees, as well as various reports and meeting notices.
The file contains information on the activities and finances of Elmwood Cemetery Inc. in Sherbrooke from around 1895 to 1984. It consists of reports, which include financial information, lots sales, and burial reports.
The file contains information on the administration of Elmwood Cemetery Inc. in Sherbrooke during its existence. It consists of lists of presidents, vice-presidents, secretaries, and board members.
The file contains information on the finances and property of Elmwood Cemetery Inc. in Sherbrooke from 1890 to 1999. It consists of a bond receipt book (1890-1891) and receipts relating to the layout, maintainance, and improvements to the cemetery property, as well as one for W.R. Bradley Undertakers and Embalmers and for the international transfer of ashes.
The file contains information on the finances of Elmwood Cemetery Inc. in Sherbrooke from 1898 to 2002. It consists of correspondence regarding grants for the cemetery’s 100th anniversary and regarding the endowment and embellishment funds.
The file contains information on the finances of Elmwood Cemetery Inc. in Sherbrooke from 1951 to 2000. It consists of correspondence and newspaper articles regarding special fundraising campaigns for the perpetual maintenance, embellishment, and capital funds.
The file contains information on the use of lots at Elmwood Cemetery from 1959 to 1984. It consists of correspondence regarding the permission or prohibition of burials from lot proprietors.
The file contains information on lot ownership at Elmwood Cemetery from around the 1920s to the 1970s. It consists of reference books for lot ownership, arranged by cemetery section.
The subseries contains information on the disinterment of graves from the Union Cemetery, situated on Belvedere Street in Sherbrooke, and their re-interment in the Elmwood Cemetery from 1917 to 1919. It consists of information on disinterment legislation, correspondence, a statement of income and expenditures, and a memorandum.
The subseries contains information on vandalism of headstones in the Elmwood Cemetery in 1995. It consists of a letter to lot owners of vandalized stones requesting financial support.
The file contains source material about the history of the Piggery Theatre from approximately the mid 1960s to 1990. It provides information on the campaign to have the Piggery theatre started, the history of the building and initial financing for the Piggery Theatre, and several written histories of the theatre written throughout the years. It includes historical sketches, newspaper clippings, correspondence, pamphlet, lists of sponsors, an obituary, lists of the productions, a brochure for the theatre's 25th anniversary and a transcribed speech.
The file contains source material concerning the letters patent for the Townships Playhouse Guild Incorporated and for the Piggery Theatre Company from 1965 to 1988. It provides information about the Townships Playhouse Guild and its members becoming incorporated and information on the rules of what would happen if the Piggery Theatre was dissolved. It consists of letters patent and correspondence.
The file contains source material on the meetings of the board of directors of the Piggery Theatre from 1964 to 1990. It includes information on the theatre's finances, publicity, productions, and structure. It consists mainly of minutes and correspondence.
The file contains source material on the administration and planning of the 1980 season. It contains one document with information on the role and function of all staff members, publicity, and organization schedule.
The file contains source material on the committee members from 1976-1990. It consists of a list of the various committees and their respective members and in some cases their activities.
The file contains source material on the activities of the building committee from 1988. It consists of a report regarding a problem with the septic tank.
The sub-subseries contains source material on the insurance coverage of the Piggery Theatre from 1965 to 1983. It consists of correspondence and the insurance file.
The file contains source material on the agreement between the Montreal International Theatre and The Piggery Theatre from 1972. It contains information on the agreement that the Montreal International Theatre would be performing plays during the 1972 season including information on productions, budget, and schedule. It contains a plan for the 1972 season, the agreement, minutes of a meeting concerning the agreement, and correspondence.
The series contains source material on the human resources of the Piggery Theatre from 1972 to [198-]. It contains the following subseries: Employee Lists (1973-1985), Employee Descriptions and Vacant Posts ([198-]), Employee Files (1972-1985) , Volunteers (1980), and Relations with Artist Management Agencies (1977).
The subseries contains source material on the vacancies of the Piggery Theatre from the 1980s. It contains the following files: Administrative and Artistic Directors ([198-]), General Business Manager ([198-?]), and Country Suppers Caterer (1983).
The file contains source material on the position of country suppers caterer at the Piggery Theatre from 1983. It consists of a letter and job application.
The subseries contains information on the employees at the Piggery theatre from 1972 to 1985.
The subseries contains source material on the funding sources of the Piggery Theatre from 1968 to 1987. It contains information primarily on donations from individuals and companies. It consists mainly of correspondence.
The file contains source material on the accounting of the Piggery Theatre from 1965 to 1977. It consists of an accounting book and sheets of expenses and revenues.
The file contains source material on the wages paid to employees at the Piggery Theatre from 1973 to 1974. It consists of a notebook used to record payroll.
The file contains source material on the activities regarding the finances of the Piggery Theatre from 1964 to 1986. The correspondence includes information regarding the finance committee, mortgage construction and maintenance and debts owed by the Townships Playhouse Guild.
The subseries contains source material on the fundraising initiatives of several seasons of the Piggery Theatre from 1967-1990. It contains information primarily on the fundraisers of auctions, the house and garden tours, Monday night movies and the solicitation of individual donations. It contains the following files: Unidentified Seasons ([between 1973-1988]), Season 1967 (1967), Season 1972 (1972), Season 1973 (1973) , Season 1974 (1974) , Season 1975 (1975) , Season 1976 (1976) , Season 1977 (1977) , Season 1978 (1978) , Season 1979 (1979), Season 1980 (1980), Season 1981 (1981), Season 1982 (1982), Season 1983 (1983), Season 1984 (1984), Season 1987 (1987), Season 1981 (1989), and Season 1990 (1990).
File contains source information on the fundraising campaigns of the Piggery Theatre in 1967. It contains information on the fundraising initiative of Monday night movies. It contains a schedule of the movies to be played each week with information about the fees.
File contains source information on the fundraising campaigns of the Piggery Theatre in 1972. It contains information on the house and garden tours, the movie nights, the productions and an auction. It consists of newspaper clippings, and a letter of information for the season.