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      The map does not include a scale. This map and legend can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Princess Elizabeth Women's Institute.

      The is a black and white photo of a survey of the Thessalon Township - Dyment Mill site dated 1876. Lake Huron, The Thessalon River along with survey measurements, post locations and local landmarks are noted. The wharf, light house, boarding house and Dyment saw mill locations are all shown …

      This is a one page letter written to family members back home by Abner Ingleheart Hopkins as of October 9, 1895. It details his adventures after leaving home to seek work and a future as a farmer. It is a humorous account of his trials and travels.

      Some of the items purchased were 5 loaves of bread at .20 cents each, a 25 lb bag of flour for $2.19, 1 box of Corn Flakes for .36 cents and other items. This receipt can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Nesterville Women's Institute.

      This receipt can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Nesterville Women's Institute.

      Handwritten notes found on the page include: "E. Cameron files, Note, Note, Alg.Adv.began in - 1887 "

      A collection of local history summaries, which focus on various businesses and organizations in the Thessalon area. The majority of these summaries are less than a page in length, and highlight the date of establishments, mention the people involved, and describe where a business was located.

      This is a nine page text document, which features collection of articles about the history of the public school in Thessalon.

      "This book is a survey of those persons buried in a marked grave. Headstone or funeral marker. Compiled by the Thessalon Township Heritage Association."

      "This book is a survey of those persons buried in a marked grave. Headstone or funeral marker. Compiled by the Thessalon Township Heritage Association."

      This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Nesterville Women's Institute.

 March 28 1952     This is a newspaper clipping about the recollections of early pioneer life in the north shore area as remembered by local pioneer and historian Donald McKay. A head photo of Donald MacKay accompanies the text.

      In the back row, left to right are Robert Gray, Robert McAlpine, John Clinton, W.A. Bridges, George Shaw and Carney Hagan. In the front row, left to right, are Bill Glanville, Archie Gray, Harry Westwood, John Glanville, and Albert Roach. The only two living members of this band are Bill …

      This newspaper clipping and photo are about Stan Olmstead from the Thessalon area. The clipping is a letter he wrote to the editor of the local paper while he was stationed overseas.

      This newspaper clipping is about two local men who were stationed overseas during the Second World War. The first man is Stan Olmstead who distinguished himself for bravery. The second man is Signalman Bill Rothera, who wrote a letter to his parents regarding Stan Olmstead.

      Stan Olmstead

      Stanley Olmstead

      This is a newspaper article regarding Corporal Stan Olmstead originally of Thessalon, Ont and details some of his military career while stationed overseas. The article includes information about the wounds he received and how he chose to return to the front lines in spite of his conditon.

      This newspaper clipping is a brief note about a Thessalon man Stan Olmstead who was injured for the second time during his time in Europe during World War II.

      Mr. Allens' stone work included Thessalon's Anglican Church of the Redeemer, the O'Connor Block, the foundation of the United Church and the manufacturing of all the bricks for the Maple Ridge School. The writer of this article, Thelma Allen, is noted as Herb Allen's daughter-in-law (married to Herb's son Dean). …