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      The Wilfrid Laurier University Permanent Art Collection cares for approximately 400 pieces by Woldemar Neufeld. Woldemar Neufeld (1909 - 2002) Born of German-speaking Mennonites in Waldheim, Russia, Woldemar Neufeld immigrated to Canada in 1924, arriving with hope that the "new world" would welcome him with opportunity. At age 15 Neufeld …

      The Wilfrid Laurier University Permanent Art Collection cares for approximately 400 pieces by Woldemar Neufeld. Woldemar Neufeld (1909 - 2002) Born of German-speaking Mennonites in Waldheim, Russia, Woldemar Neufeld immigrated to Canada in 1924, arriving with hope that the "new world" would welcome him with opportunity. At age 15 Neufeld …

      This trophy was awarded to Kenneth Black at the County of Brant Plowing Match in 1941. The original item was provided by Ian and Mary Black during a Scan & Share Day event held at the Onondaga Hall on February 11, 2012.

      Framed Grand Lodge regalia (District Deputy Grand Master) of Right Worshipful Brother G. W. Irvine, District Deputy Grand Master, Niagara District 'A', 1941-1942, Niagara Lodge, No. 2. Masonic grand master's apron in dark blue and gold; hand-embroidered with golden fringe around apron and flap; two gold medallions with masonic symbols.

      John “Jack” Chapple Tate was the youngest of three children of George R. and Gertrude Louise [Chapple] Tate, born in Paris, Ontario on 19 January 1911. He grew up at 79 Walnut Street, and attended Paris Central Public School, Paris District High School, and St. James Anglican Church. His sister …

      Reports between 1930 and 1939 missing.

      Receipt to Mary Kumpf from the Dominion Securities Corporation for her purchase of a Dominion of Canada War bond.

      Statement of Sale to Mary Kumpf of $1000 Dominion of Canada War bond from the Dominion Securities Corporation.

      The Brooklin Spring Fair was initiated by the South Ontario County Agricultural Association, a group of farmers and businessmen in the Township of Whitby that also operated the Oshawa Fair. The first fair, lasting one day, was held at Grass Park on 24 May 1911. By 1915, the Brooklin Spring …

      An assessment roll is a public record of taxable property. The headings for each column on a page is listed under full text.

 Renison, Right Reverend Robert J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1942), 6 Nov 1941, 117-129     The speaker's recent trip to Britain. The contrast between the trip there and return journey. The experience of flying the Atlantic in these days. A day in Bermuda. The speaker's impression of Britain. A description of London and how life has carried on. The British people. The character and sacrifice …

 Reade, John Collingwood, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1942), 20 Nov 1941, 142-155     A brief review of the current and recent war situation. What we were talking about at the beginning of this past summer. What has happened since then. The German move eastward towards Russia. The elation when we learned that the Russians were prepared to fight. Our best expectations realized. An …

 Ball, Max W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1941), 27 Mar 1941, 438-455     A review of a generation of Anglo-American relationships and a consideration of the joint responsibility of the English-thinking peoples in the years to come after the war. The speaker's conviction that the spirit of freedom is unquenchable, and that no combination of powers will be able to rout it from …

 Rosengren, Captain Roswell P., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1942), 16 Oct 1941, 70-86     Canada and the United States: two nations one by mutuality of free choice. Elements of the speaker's relationship with Canada and Canadians. The views expressed those of the speaker, not of the U.S. War Department. Similarities between Canada and the U.S., in particular with regard to war. The failure of …

 Johnson, Edwin S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1941), 9 Jan 1941, 266-279     The recent bombing experienced by the people of the British Isles. The wanton destruction that is still going on. The British people and their courage, tenacity and calm determination. Resignation to a war of long duration. The speaker's recent experience in Britain where he has been bombed out of his …

 Philipps, Tracy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1941), 30 Jan 1941, 309-321     The war as it touches the British nations in their relations with the Arabic peoples, leading us to an understanding of how each regards the freedom for which we are fighting. Fighting for one's rights rather than for freedom; for liberties, not liberty. The price of such rights and liberties. …

 His Royal Highness Prince Olav of Norway, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1941), 13 Jan 1941, 280-297     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club. The development of war in Norway. What happened after it was necessary for the speaker, his father, and the Government to leave Norway. The speaker's arrival in Canada to inspect the Norwegian Air Force in training in …

 Drew, Lieutenant-Colonel George A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1941), 6 Mar 1941, 385-401     Reference to previous addresses by the speaker. Canada today. The almost limitless resources at our disposal. Development in all directions. Few limits to the opportunities open to the youth of Canada if we only organize efficiently for the future. Sir Frederick Banting as an example of the heights to which …

 Masaryk, Jan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1942), 3 Dec 1941, 169-184     The speaker now as an emigrant, a refugee, of his country. The latest murders in Czechoslovakia. The hostages in France. Speaking as a citizen of Europe. A war that is everybody's. The hate that Hitler has managed to generate. The last 12-15 months that the speaker spent in Britain. Seeing …

 James, F. Cyril, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1941), 6 Feb 1941, 322-341     Reference to the Savings Campaign. The dangers of an inflationary policy to finance the war, as shown through some of the experiences that some other nations have had with these policies. The demands that are being made for an inflationary policy in Canada. Remembering the "New Era" in the United …