The item is a photograph of the Belding-Corticelli factory on Child Street in Coaticook, probably taken in the 1970s.
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.
Engraving by William H. Bartlett.
The item contains information on Jeremiah Wilbur’s professional life. It is a legal document concerning the Victoria Mining Company of Sherbrooke Canada East produced in 1873.
Item is a photograph taken in 1875 with a view of the Magog River in Sherbrooke, a dam across the river, a bridge over it, and industrial buildings on its banks.
Item is a photograph, probably taken May 1, 1876, with a view of a river (presumably the Magog river in Sherbrooke) with snow still on the ground. Industrial buildings and part of a dam are also visible.
Item is a photograph taken in 1876 with a view of the Magog river in Sherbrooke, a dam crossing it, and industrial buildings on the visible bank.
Item is a photograph taken in 1878 of the Magog river in Sherbrooke with a view of a dam and a bridge crossing the river, and industrial buildings on its banks.
The item contains information on William G. Taylor’s activities. It is an account of 5 days of June-July in 1879.
Item is a photograph of the Clarke sawmill located in Brompton Falls.
The item contains information on the Townshippers’ Association cultural activities. It depicts the sugar beet factory of Coaticook in 1880.
The item are lyrics to the "Cookshire Mill Song," composed by William Frazier around 1890.
Item is a photograph taken in 1890 with a view of the Magog river in Sherbrooke, industry along its banks, and a dam across it.
In the center: Mr. Arthur Groleau
North Shore
Interesting to notice: The old chimney in the center