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Item type(s): Pamphlets; Clippings
New Dundee Women's Institute
City of Kawartha Lakes Public Library

1992,
City of Kawartha Lakes Public Library


1993 Invitation pamphlet from the Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee to celebrate Agnes Macphail on the 103rd anniversary of her birth.The Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee and Gary Malkowski, MPP York East invite you to An Evening with Agnes Macphail Readings by Diane Gordon March 24, 1993 - 8:00...
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Grey Highlands Public Library

1925 The first paper in the publication discusses the United Empire Loyalists and their flight to Britain or East Florida. It also mentions how and why they might have settled where they did.
The Read family were settlers from the U.S. that came to Niagara. This paper examines their early settlement...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1927 This publication consists of a collection of letters and documents relating to the first settlement of Niagara, during the years 1778 to 1783. It also includes a map of the first Niagara River portage route.
This is one of forty-four Niagara Historical Society publications, created between the...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1897 The publication is centered on the first anniversary of the Niagara Historical Society's formation, including a preface explaining the event. The poem and the paper on Fort Niagara were both presented at the celebration on Sept. 17, 1896.
The poem was written by Sarah Anne Curzon, President of...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1917 This paper is described as the sequel to the Society's first publication, "The Battle of Fort George". It provides a detailed account of the military events of the Niagara region from the evacuation of Fort George, to the retreat to Beaver Dams and Burlington to the end of the blockade of Fort...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1898 This publication consists of four different papers, some of which were presented at the second anniversary of the formation of the Niagara Historical Society in September 1897.
The 'Memorial to U. E. Loyalists' is a brief history of Niagara-on-the-Lake. In particular the paper focuses on the...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1914 The publication includes a sermon read by Rev. Robert Addison, the first minister of St. Mark's Church. It is believed to have been read shortly after the close of the War of 1812.
The 'History of Mrs. Jean Baptiste Rousseaux' begins with her capture by 'Indians' and her eventual discovery and...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

The publication consists of two papers which discuss the Niagara Library from 1800 to 1820 and the early schools of the town. The Niagara Library paper contains a record of individuals from across the city, and some from Fort Niagara, that loaned books from the facility. It also discusses book...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1900 This is a continuation of the 'Historic Houses' section of the Niagara Historical Society's fifth publication. It begins with a "Centennial" poem and an address about Fort Chambly, a military post on the River Richelieu in 1665, by Rev. J.C. Garrett. It continues with the history of various...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1901 This pamphlet includes the history of families and individuals who were apart of the United Empire Loyalists that came to Canada following the American Revolution. In addition, there is a paper on letters written by William Jarvis, the Secretary of Upper Canada, from 1792 to 1800.
This is one of...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1902 The publication includes a personal narrative by Captain W.H. Merrit who came to Upper Canada in 1796 and served in the War of 1812. The narrative, which begins with the declaration of war by the United States, was written while Merrit was a prisoner of war in the US.
There is also an account of...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

This publication discusses the various graves, and their descriptions, found in Niagara. The following list provides the grave sites mentioned.
The Butler Family Graveyard, Servos Family Burial Ground, Ball Family Burial Ground, Field, Brown, Brooman; Bellinger Family Burying Ground, St. Marks...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

The publication consists of accounts of some of the earliest settlers in Niagara, the years ranging from 1800 to 1888. The papers include the reminiscences of Andrew Kemp, Rev. John Oakley (journal extracts), Elizabeth Quade (nee Henry), Rev. John McEwan, Daniel Field, and Jas. A. Davidson. It...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1916 The 'Canadian Heroine' paper discusses Maria Wait from Niagara who saved her husband's life and helped to get a full pardon of his sufferings during his imprisonment at Van Dieman's Land (Australia).
The 'Historic House' paper describes the history of the court house and jail that were built in...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1896 This pamphlet is a reprint of the Society's first publication of the same title. This version, however, has a division of events by subheadings. Through the use of primary research, it provides a comprehensive description of the Battle of Fort George in May 1813. It begins with a complete...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1913 The publication contains a paper on the history of Sir Isaac Brock. The author tried to focus more on Brock as a statesman rather than a man of war. It discusses his early life, his death and the memorials held in his honour.
There is also a paper discussing the Count de Puisaye who fled France...
Niagara Historical Society Museum

1919 The publication is a detailed description of the opening of the Niagara Historical Society's Memorial Hall on June 4th, 1907. It provides a copy of the programme that was distributed at the opening ceremonies and the speeches that were made on that day. In addition, there is a list of those who...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1908 This publication offers a detailed history of Niagara between the years of 1780 to 1790. It focuses on the arrival of loyalists from the United States and the effect they had on the area. There are four appendices which consist of a survey of the settlement of Niagara in 1782, a list of the...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1909 This publication consists of papers describing the local history of Niagara. The first discusses the debate of when St. Mark's Church originally opened in town. The subsequent papers examine the history of previous inhabitants of Niagara including: John M. Clement, Soldier Pensioners, Thomas...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

This pamphlet is a reprint of the Society's tenth publication of the same title. It discusses the various graves, and their descriptions, found in Niagara. The following list provides the grave sites mentioned.
Allanburg; Ancaster Anglican; Ancaster Presbyterian; Ball Family Graveyard; Barton;...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1911 The publication begins with a paper made up of three parts that provides a soldier's account of the Fenian Raid in 1866.
The second paper is of Mrs. Currie's memories of the local area from schools to local people to the town itself.
The third essay discusses Confederation and the events that...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1923 This pamphlet is a reprint of the Society's seventh publication of the same name. It begins with a "Centennial" poem and an address about Fort Chambly, a military post on the River Richelieu in 1665, by Rev. J.C. Garrett. It continues with the history of various buildings around Niagara, such as...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

This publication discusses the history of the Lundy's Lane cemetery beginning with the burials following the Battle of Lundy's Lane. The grave sites discussed are Cecil Bishop, One Night's Work, Royal Artillery, Glengarry Light Infantry, the Incorporated Militia, 1st Lincoln Militia, 1st Royal...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

The publication discusses a variety of topics relating to the Niagara area. The first paper is on Fort Niagara and examines its occupation by the Indians, French, British and the U.S. up until the War of 1812.
The second section includes various documents addressed to Col. Daniel MacDougall of...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1911 This publication consists of a list of the Niagara Historical Society's artefact collection up until 1911. The articles had been collected since May 1896 and were placed in Memorial Hall after the building was opened in 1906.
This is one of forty-four Niagara Historical Society publications,...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1913 The first paper on Laura Secord discusses her history prior to the War of 1812 and a detailed description of her journey to Beaverdams. It also includes her narrative as found in the Anglo American Magazine in 1853 and a copy of the certificate note by Lieut. James Fitzgibbon.
The Monument paper...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1914 This publication provides a detailed history of Niagara during the years 1791-1793, which was during Niagara's time as the Capital of Upper Canada.
This is one of forty-four Niagara Historical Society publications, created between the years 1896 and 1939. The collection, written by a variety of...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

The "Names Only but much more" section of the publication is comprised of 40 lists from 1782 to 1865. The subject of these lists include censuses, the Muster Roll of Butler's Rangers, farm land, town lots, parliament of Newark, various church subscribers, town meetings, the library, pensioners for...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

The aim of this publication was to gather various accounts of early settlers of the town. The first section is the correspondence between Honourable William Dickson and General Dearborn in 1813. Dickson was a prisoner of war and, in the letters, he discussed the US troop's violation of a promise...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

This publication contains the official correspondence of Alexander Hamilton, the Sheriff of Niagara during this time. It mostly focuses on the Mackenzie Rebellion and reflects the anxiety of the authorities along the Niagara River that wished to maintain order. The headings within the book are...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

The first paper within this publication was a lecture given by A.F. MacGregor B.A. in the Niagara Town Hall. He discusses the following topics from the First World War: the Belgium Resistance against the Germans, Unity in Britain, voluntary reinforcements sent by Canada, Russia, women involved in...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

This publication includes a variety of papers that illustrate Niagara-on-the-Lake's unique history. The first section consists of military letters by Sir Isaac Brock, Major Green, and Lieutenant Colonel Shaw. There are also the Nova Scotia State papers, which discuss the Battle of Queenston...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1920 "Notes on Niagara 1759-1860" includes extracts from the following Niagara newspapers during this time: the Niagara Times, the Mail, the Chronicle and Reporter, the Gleaner, the Telegraph, the Spectator, the Herald, the Argus, the Spirit of the Times, and the Upper Canada Gazette.
The extracts...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1921 The publication consists of transcriptions of documents from the letter-books of Major General Jacob Brown who commanded a United States Army attack on the Niagara region during the War of 1812.
This is one of forty-four Niagara Historical Society publications, created between the years 1896 and...
Niagara Historical Society Museum

1923 The author of this publication was a teacher at the Niagara High School and kept a list of her ex-pupils who enlisted in the army during the First World War. This list was continuously updated and letters written by herself and her students were sent to these men during the war. The publication...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

1923 The first paper in the publication discusses Capt. James M. Hamilton who participated in the British army and settle in Canada with the land grants that were offered to war veterans. It also discusses his marriage which took place in Niagara.
The following section discusses the Polish Army...
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Niagara Historical Society Museum

This publication discusses various topics relating to Niagara's history. The first paper discusses the emergence of commercial peach growing and its effects on the town.
There are also papers that discuss John Graves Simcoe and his wife Elizabeth; their lives before and after arriving in Canada....
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Niagara Historical Society Museum