File presents information on the economic history of the Coaticook region from 1875 to 2014. It consists of an account book for James Williamson for R.C. Baldwin’s store (1875), an invoice from Charles H. Bryan (freight delivery) for Belding-Corticelli (1917), a poster for J. H. Knapp’s ambulance and funeral service and a wedding book printed to J. H. Knapp ([192-?]), a flyer for Georges Vaillancourt's store (date unknown), three promotional posters for Cercle de Couture Pfaff, Felix I. Lajoie (Coton Wabasso) and J. B. Dionne (dates unknown), two wallpaper sample catalogues from W. E. Dionne & Fils (dates unknown), a programme for the Penman's employee picnic held at Jacques-Cartier Park (22 August 1953), a promotional brochure for Massey-Harris owned by Kenneth Walker (1953), a poster for Fernand Riendeau's ambulance service (ca. 1955), an article “Scientific fish culture in Quebec since 1945” by Louis-Roch Séguin (1957), an article “Étude d’un important projet pour la promotion touristique de la Station Piscicole du Lac Lyster” (1957), a brochure “Eastern Townships Fish Hatchery/Station piscicole des Cantons de l’Est” (1958), a brochure for Camping Piskiart at Lake Lyster (1960s), a ribbon from the Penman's employee picnic held at Crystal Beach in Magog (26 August 1961), two flyers for the Marché Suprême Benoit (1963) and Coaticook Pharmacy, a promotional poster for Michael Élias & Co. (ca. 1964), an article “Trout rearing with the minimum of fresh make-up water possible/Élévage de truites avec le minimum d’eau fraîche de compensation possible” by Louis-Roch Séguin, Benoit Dion and Raymond Charbonneau (1978), a commemorative photo album and medallion celebrating Niedner's 100 years in Coaticook (2014), a profile of H.L. Boisvert mill in "Le Meunier" (1990), and a cabinetry catalogue from Cabico (2014).
The fonds contains information on the business W.E. Dionne & Lestage in Coaticook from 1920 to 1942. It consists of professional correspondence addressed to Willie E. Dionne or Dionne & Lestage, tinsmiths, plumbers and painters, and of press clippings, which consist largely of advertisements for W.E. Dionne.
Dionne, Willie E. (1883-1961)The fonds contains information on the insurance policies issued by the Stanstead and Sherbrooke Fire Insurance Company, likely by the Coaticook insurance agent from 1875 to 1891. It consists of two application registers. The applicants are mostly residents of Coaticook but some are from Stanhope, Moe's River and surrounding areas. Notably, the applications include sketches of the buildings (dimensions and position) to be insured.
Stanstead and Sherbrooke Fire Insurance Company (Sherbrooke, Que.)Item is a photograph of the Penman's factory located in Coaticook, taken during winter. Penman's made sweatshirts.
Item is a photograph of Main Street in Coaticook, looking east.
Item is a photograph of Main Street in Coaticook, with a view of the second building of the Coaticook Methodist Church (eventually Sisco Memorial Church) in the background from around 1885. The church building pictured was constructed around 1874 and was destroyed by fire in 1923.
Item is a photograph of Child Street located in downtown Coaticook.
Item is a photograph of a downtown street in Coaticook, with a car and cafe visible.
Item is a photograph of Mr. A.G. Clough standing in front of White Cash Grocery store located in Coaticook.
Item is a photograph of the White Cash Grocery store located in Coaticook.
Item is a photograph postcard of the Noella Gift Shop in Coaticook. It was a giftshop of various hand-made items and antiques. The photo was probably taken in the 1970's.
W. Schermer (Montreal, Que.)Item is a photograph postcard of Main Street in Coaticook. There are various cars, people, and stores visible, such as "IGA," "Inglis Appliances," and "Banque Royale." The photo was probably taken in the 1970's.
UNIC (Montreal, Que.).Item is a photograph postcard of Child Street in Coaticook, Visible are various cars, people, and storefronts of various businesses such as "Hotel Child," "Rivoli," and "Firestone." The photo was probably taken in the 1960's.
UNIC (Montreal, Que.).Item is a photograph postcard of Child Street in Coaticook. There are various cars, storefronts, and people visible. The photo was probably taken in the 1980's.
UNIC Inc. (Montreal, Que.).Item is a photograph postcard of Main Street in Coaticook. A Bank of Canada is visible to the left. The photo was probably taken in the 1910's.
International Fine Art Co., Ltd. (Montreal, Que.).Item is a photograph postcard of Child Street in Coaticook. The photo was probably taken in the early 1900's.
The Heliotype Co., Ltd. (Ottawa, Ont.).Item is a photograph postcard of Child Street in Coaticook, looking south. There are various cars and horse wagons parked on the road. The photo was probably taken in the 1930's.
International Fine Art Co., Ltd. (Montreal, Que.)Item is a photograph postcard of Main Street in Coaticook. To the right was the Silouhette Shoppe and F. Lajoie store, which are now Brunelle Electronics and Boutik Électrik. The photo was probably taken around 1913.
Valentine & Son's Publishing Co., Ltd. (Montreal, Que. and Toronto, Ont.).Item is a photograph postcard of the Eastern Township Bank and the Post Office in Coaticook. The photo was probably taken around 1905.
Item is a photograph postcard of Child Street in Coaticook. There are various cars and storefronts visible such as a jeweller, a hotel, and a restaurant. The photo was probably taken in the 1920's.
Photogelatine Engraving Co., Limited (Toronto, Ont.).Item is a photograph postcard of the Eastern Township Bank in Coaticook. The photo was probably created in the early 1900's.
Valentine & Son's Publishing Co., Ltd (Montreal, Que. and Toronto, Ont.).Item is a photograph postcard of Main Street in Coaticook. Visible are people crossing the street, and horses and wagons. There is the "Coaticook House" to the left. The photo was probably taken around 1913.
Valentine & Son's Publishing Co., Ltd.Item is a photograph postcard of Child Street in Coaticook. There are various stores visible, such as "Peinture Martin-Senour," "Hotel Child, and "Rivoli." The photo was probably taken in the 1950's.
Item is a photograph postcard of Child street in Coaticook. There are multiple cars on the road and some people on the sidewalks. The photo was probably taken in the 1920's.
Novelty Mfg. & Art Co., Ltd. (Montreal, Que.).Item is a photograph postcard of 169 Main Street in Coaticook. The photo was probably taken in the 1920's.
Pinsonneault Frères (Sherbrooke, Que.)Item is a photograph postcard of Main Street in Coaticook, looking East. Visible elements include horses and wagons on the road, and storefronts. The photo was probably taken around 1910.
Valentine & Son's Publishing Co., Ltd. (Montreal, Que. and Toronto, Ont.).The fonds consists of primary source material on the Woodman family. It contains photographs, correspondence, wills, financial receipts, press clippings, autograph books and medals from the First and Second World War. It contains the following series: Joshua Woodman (1864), Albert Alonzo Woodman (1853-1896), Albert Alonzo Woodman Jr. (1882-1921), Milton A. Woodman (1900-[194--]), John Woodman (1917, 1947), The McKee Family (1898-1921), Murray A. Milton Woodman (1960-1972), Peter A. Woodman (1945-2010), Keith Woodman (2009), Woodman Family Photos ([19--]-[20--]), Other Family Photos ([18--?]-[19--?]), Woodman Genealogy ([19--] -[20--?]), Miscellaneous (1875-2010) and Dorothy Jane Neill Woodman (2005).
Woodman FamilyThe fonds contains primary source information on the family life; social, religious and economic activities; and education of various members of the Baldwin family, May family and other relatives and friends during the 18th to 21st centuries. It also contains historical information on the Stanstead County and Barnston Township areas, as well as genealogy. The majority of the records were produced in the Eastern Townships, many come from the New England states as well as across Canada and worldwide. It consists primarily of personal and business correspondence, postcards and photographs, maps, historical notes and family history. The fonds is comprised of the following series: Baldwin family ([1783 - photocopied ca. 1999]-2005), May family (1863-[1988, photocopied 2022]), Other Correspondence ([18--]-1970), Genealogy (1832-1999), Photographs ([185-?]-1995), Subject Files and Historical Research (1842-2002), Ferrin Family (1811-1974), Mead Family (1832-1853, 1917, [1934-1948?]), and Stevens Family (1910-1961).
Elvyn M. Baldwin (family)Collection presents information on business and commerce in the Coaticook area from 1851 to 1934. It consists of photocopies of invoices and newspaper clippings.
Item consists of photograph of the Woodman grocery store situated in Coaticook, Que. Included in the photograph are: Alice Brunet, Matthieu, Helen Woodman, Roméo St. Louis, Mrs. Cartwright, Milton A. Woodman and Mr. Léon Drolet.