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      This object is a seal embosser, used to create embossed seals in paper to note official documents. It was used by the police for the Village of Scotland, incorporated April 12th, 1907. In addition to photos of the embosser itself, a photo of the seal it produces is also available. …

      This photo from the 1940s shows a group of Scotland students. People in this photo include Gordon Birdsel (far right centre row), Lawrence Smith (4th from right centre row), Harold O'Reilly (second from left, second row from front), and A.J. Kaufman (by the board). This photograph was provided by Neil …

      This early 20th century photo shows the intersection of Simcoe St. and Talbot St., with the bandstand visible. The bandstand was a landmark of this intersection until 1941, when it was removed. This photograph was provided by Neil O'Reilly during a Digitization Day event held by the County of Brant …

      This photo shows Sam King on his bicycle in front of the S C King coal company truck. The company was owned by his father, Cliff King. This photograph was provided by Neil O'Reilly during a Digitization Day event held by the County of Brant Public Library. Do you have …

      This photo depicts the old Scotland public school, on Church St. The school depicted was opened November 1, 1867, and used until 1924 when it was replaced with the Scotland Continuation School. The original Public School was moved further back on the property to a new foundation and continued to …

      This class photo shows the 1943 class of the Scotland Continuation School. The people in this photo are: Back row: Allison Burbidge, Gordon Serles, Lorne Graves, Bob Bannister, Ed Mitchell Second row: Miss. Brayley, Margaret Burbidge, Wilma Clark, Mabel Stratford, Enid Horning, Miss. Barrie Third row: Joan Birdsell, Amy McCutcheon, …

      This photo shows three young Oakland men in front of the VanDusen Block department store. The men are Donald Smith, Ed Mitchell, and Earl "Pru" Shellington. The VanDusen Block was a department store which was well known among residents. It was demolished around 1980. Among the products being advertised by …

      The Scotland Sun once served the community of Scotland, Ontario, in the late 19th century. This issue, volume I number 27, dates from Thursday, December 28th, 1893. It provides a snapshot of notable local events in the community at that time, along with many vintage advertisements that show the businesses …

      This photograph shows a group of students from Scotland School S. S. No 2. The picture was taken in 1904. Back row: Arthur Rock, Nellie Knox, Ern Vivian, Robert Swears, Gertie Giles. Maud Swears. Third row: Lottie Knox, Eva Wheeler, Alice Rammage, Flossie Vivian, Clarence Martin, Stanley Pursall, Harold Fisher, …

      This item is a reproduction of an 1894 map depicting the village of Scotland in the Townships of Burford and Oakland, County of Brant. It was produced by Jones & Fairchild, Ontario Land Surveyors. This map is Zoomify enabled! Click on the map to zoom in and pan around so …

      This item is a loan agreement between Eleanor Flock of Burford Township and the Trust and Loan Company of Upper Canada. The agreement is dated January 8th, 1862 and was for the sum of $1400 to be paid by April 1st 1867. If the amount was not paid in full …

      This item is a mortgage agreement for land in Burford Township (210 acres consisting of parts of lots 4, 5, and 6 Concession 11 and parts of lots 4 and 5 Concession 12) from the Canada Landed Credit Company to John and Mary Jane Smith. The agreement is dated February …

      This item is a land deed transferring land in Burford Township (50 acres consisting of part of lot 3 concession 12) from John Vivyan to Philip Flock. The deed is dated October 23, 1855 and the land was purchased for 300 pounds.

      This item is a note written by William Smith acknowledging payment by John Smith of a loan for the sum of 200 pounds which he had provided in late April or Early May 1846. The note is dated September 18, 1852.

      This item is a land deed transferring land in Burford Township (210 acres consisting of parts of lots 4, 5, and 6 Concession 11 and parts of lots 4 and 5 Concession 12) from William Smith and his wife, Charity, of Ancaster Township and John Smith of Burford Township. The …

      This item is a land deed transferring land in Burford Township (50 acres on part of lot 3 concession 12) from Philip Flock to John Smith. The deed is dated January 11, 1856 and the land was purchased for the sum of 450 pounds.

      This item is a land deed transferring land in Burford Township (the northern 50 acres of lot 3 concession 12) from John Paul Smith and his wife, Sarah Esther, to John Smith. The deed is dated June 22, 1847 and the land was purchased for the sum of 275 pounds.

      This item is a land deed transferring land in Burford Township (89 acres of lot 3, concession 12 and the southwest quarter of lot 6, concession 12) from Eleanor Flock and her late husband, Philip Flock, to Thomas [Perrin] of Brantford Township. The deed is dated December 18, 1858 and …

      This is a certificate issued to Pearl Agnes Owen attesting that she complied with the requirements of the Department of Education for admission to a Collegiate Institute, High School or Continuation School. Dated at Paris, ON. The original document was provided by Edward Chamberlain of London, ON.

      This is a Scotland Continuation School monthly report card issued to Pearl Owen in June 1919. The original document was provided by Edward Chamberlain of London, ON.