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- Maria Township ca. 1886Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different range. The instruments were calibrated against a distance measured with a surveyors chain (also known as Gunter’s chain). One chain …Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Maria Township ca. 1866Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different range. The instruments were calibrated against a distance measured with a surveyors chain (also known as Gunter’s chain). One chain …Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Maria Township ca.1869Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different range. The instruments were calibrated against a distance measured with a surveyors chain (also known as Gunter’s chain). One chain …Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Clara Township Map ca.1885Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different range. The instruments were calibrated against a distance measured with a surveyors chain (also known as Gunter’s chain). One chain …Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Map of Clara TownshipEarly surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different range. The instruments were calibrated against a distance measured with a surveyors chain (also known as Gunter’s chain). One chain …Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Plan of the township of Clara, Renfrew County
ca. 1888The Map came from Andre Boissonneault, a contractor. The map is hand written on an oil cloth, and covers a total area of 63922 (unit of measure unknown). Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope …The Map came from Andre Boissonneault, a contractor. The map is hand written on an oil cloth, and covers a total area of 63922 (unit of measure unknown). Early surveyors, …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Head Township ca.1859Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different range. The instruments were calibrated against a distance measured with a surveyors chain (also known as Gunter’s chain). One chain …Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Map of Head TownshipEarly surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different range. The instruments were calibrated against a distance measured with a surveyors chain (also known as Gunter’s chain). One chain …Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Spencer Family, Bissett CreekBack Row: Joe and Edith Spence with Nina, Bill Tooley with Vivian, Mrs. Tooley, Elaine Spencer, Bill McIsaac, Mrs. Louos Spencer, Louis Specer, Hazel McIsaac. Middle Row: Raymond Spencer, Mac Spencer, Walter Tooley, Emery Toooley; One person unidentified in middle row. Front Row: James Spencer,, (Joe's son), Lornie Spencer, Frank …Back Row: Joe and Edith Spence with Nina, Bill Tooley with Vivian, Mrs. Tooley, Elaine Spencer, Bill McIsaac, Mrs. Louos Spencer, Louis Specer, Hazel McIsaac. Middle Row: Raymond Spencer, Mac …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Spencer Family, Bissett Creek c.1918Back Row, Teacher Miss M. Donner, Raymond Spencer, Frank Spencer, Mrs. Loui(s) Spencer. Front Row: McCarthy (Mac) Spencer, Elaine Spencer (m. Ferrill), Louise Spencer.Back Row, Teacher Miss M. Donner, Raymond Spencer, Frank Spencer, Mrs. Loui(s) Spencer. Front Row: McCarthy (Mac) Spencer, Elaine Spencer (m. Ferrill), Louise Spencer.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Tooley's House on Bissett RoadThis picture was likely taken in August or September. This time of year is indicated by the height of the corn on the right side of the picture.This picture was likely taken in August or September. This time of year is indicated by the height of the corn on the right side of the picture.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Woman and Child From Bissett CreekPeople believed to be Madelyn and Dwight Thomas.People believed to be Madelyn and Dwight Thomas.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Fire Tower at Bissett CreekThe three individuals in the photograph are unknown, but it is believed they may be the Lands and Forestry employees who built the tower. The Fire Tower was believed to be 50 feet high. Stanley McIsaac recalls building a Fire Tower on the Quebec side of Bissett Creek around 1949. …The three individuals in the photograph are unknown, but it is believed they may be the Lands and Forestry employees who built the tower. The Fire Tower was believed to …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Bill McIsaac's Three DaughtersLeft to right: Vivial Tooley (Bill's adopted daughter), Elsie McIsaac (bill's daughter) and Irene Tooley (Bill's adopted daughter).Left to right: Vivial Tooley (Bill's adopted daughter), Elsie McIsaac (bill's daughter) and Irene Tooley (Bill's adopted daughter).Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Bridges at Bissett CreekThis is a unique spot because four different levels of transportation (boat, car, train and plane) could be in this spot at once.This is a unique spot because four different levels of transportation (boat, car, train and plane) could be in this spot at once.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Sheedy Family Service Station (c.1967)This is the third building erected (1959-1969) by Clarence Vincent Sheedy [1905-1977] for this Service Station. The former station was expropriated to accommodate the relocation of highway 17. The business was sold in 1969.This is the third building erected (1959-1969) by Clarence Vincent Sheedy [1905-1977] for this Service Station. The former station was expropriated to accommodate the relocation of highway 17. The business …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- The Hobo KingThis Gypsie is said to have driven across the country, wore all the badges on his lapel and promoted himself as the "Hobo King".This Gypsie is said to have driven across the country, wore all the badges on his lapel and promoted himself as the "Hobo King".Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Workers Employed by the Building of the Swisha DamThese men were in charge of cutting all the timber in preparation for the rising water levels caused by the building of the Swisha dam at Les Rapides Des Joachims. Left hand Corner of Photograph: Lucien CôteThese men were in charge of cutting all the timber in preparation for the rising water levels caused by the building of the Swisha dam at Les Rapides Des Joachims. …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- McQuestion Family c.1910Ben and Anna McQuestion and son Victor. According to records, the McQuestion family was in the Upper Ottawa Valley as early as 1845. William E.Logan mentions a Mr. McQuestion while on his survey of Upper Canada in 1845. Ben McQuestion (McQuestein) appears in the 1871 census for the United Townships …Ben and Anna McQuestion and son Victor. According to records, the McQuestion family was in the Upper Ottawa Valley as early as 1845. William E.Logan mentions a Mr. McQuestion while …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Boissonneault Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary c.1959Father Brown, Loretta and André Boissonneault.Father Brown, Loretta and André Boissonneault.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library