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Media Types: Objects- Media Types: Publications
- Media Types: Newspapers
- Geographic Location: Port Colborne
- Geographic Location: Port Dover
- "Tina Louise Bomberry as 'Marianna'"
"Tina Louise Bomberry, who plays Marianne the frustrated employee at the band office in The Bootlegger Blues at Lighthouse Festival Theatre, grew up on the Six Nations reserve." "Tina Louise Bomberry, who plays Marianne the frustrated employee at the band office in The Bootlegger Blues at Lighthouse Festival Theatre, grew up on the Six Nations reserve."Six Nations Public Library - "Bootlegger Blues" "Playwright Drew Hayden Taylor expresses incredulity when he speaks about the response to his play The Bootlegger Blues." "Playwright Drew Hayden Taylor expresses incredulity when he speaks about the response to his play The Bootlegger Blues."Six Nations Public Library
- Abraham Laing's Lead Bucket and Metal Ladle
A lead bucket and metal ladle that are believed by some to have been used for making bullets. The ladle has a copper scoop and measures 35 cm long with a hook on the end. The bucket, with a metal handle, is stamped with what looks to be an A … A lead bucket and metal ladle that are believed by some to have been used for making bullets. The ladle has a copper scoop and measures 35 cm long with … - Powder flask & stopper
A hand-made powder horn, dated approximately 1800, that is believed to have existed since 1790. Both the flask and the stopper are made wood. For more information, read “‘Scruples of Conscience’: The War of 1812 in the Sugarloaf Settlement” by Donald G. Anger, the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum. … A hand-made powder horn, dated approximately 1800, that is believed to have existed since 1790. Both the flask and the stopper are made wood. For more information, read “‘Scruples of … - Large Copper Powder Flask
This large copper powder flask has a brass rim and spout at the top. Below the spout is marked "Dixon & Sons", the Manufacturer. The spout is marked: "DRAMS 4 1/2 4 1/2 4 3 3/4 3 1/2. Below the spout is a lever to open. There are also four … This large copper powder flask has a brass rim and spout at the top. Below the spout is marked "Dixon & Sons", the Manufacturer. The spout is marked: "DRAMS 4 … - Powder flask
A small copper flask that was presumably used for gun powder. There is a brass rim at the opening and a metal lever to open it. The design on the face is the same on both sides: Trees, a hunter and a dog. For more information, read “‘Scruples of Conscience’: … A small copper flask that was presumably used for gun powder. There is a brass rim at the opening and a metal lever to open it. The design on the … - Zavitz Mill Stone
A mill stone from the Zavitz Mill located near the Eagle Marsh Drain (western end of Tennessee Avenue and Lakeshore Road in Port Colborne). The Zavitz Mill was one of the first mills in the southern end of the Niagara Peninsula. Another stone is located near the Port Colborne Hospital … A mill stone from the Zavitz Mill located near the Eagle Marsh Drain (western end of Tennessee Avenue and Lakeshore Road in Port Colborne). The Zavitz Mill was one of … - Cannonballs- C.1812
This set of four cannonballs were found at Gravelly Bay in Port Colborne. It is believed that the cannonballs were found here because of their proximity to Zavitz Mill. During the war, the mill would most likely have been protected with one or more cannons against possible marine attacks or … This set of four cannonballs were found at Gravelly Bay in Port Colborne. It is believed that the cannonballs were found here because of their proximity to Zavitz Mill. During … - Cannonball- C. 1812
Cannonball that was found at the south end of Elm Street, near the lake, in Port Colborne. It is believed that military stores and munitions were often kept in the Sugar Loaf area and would be quickly buried or secreted to prevent their seizure by advancing American troops. This was … Cannonball that was found at the south end of Elm Street, near the lake, in Port Colborne. It is believed that military stores and munitions were often kept in the … - Cannonballs- C. 1812
Two cannonballs, one smaller and lopsided was found in a backyard on Catharine Street in Port Colborne and the other larger one was found elsewhere in the city. It is believed that military stores and munitions were often kept in the Sugar Loaf area and would be quickly buried or … Two cannonballs, one smaller and lopsided was found in a backyard on Catharine Street in Port Colborne and the other larger one was found elsewhere in the city. It is … - Musket Balls- c. 1812
These five musket balls were found on Nickel beach at a home on Lakeshore Road East, Port Colborne Ontario. It is believed that during the War of 1812 many military stores and munitions were secreted or buried in haste to prevent their seizure by advancing American troops. This would most … These five musket balls were found on Nickel beach at a home on Lakeshore Road East, Port Colborne Ontario. It is believed that during the War of 1812 many military … - Stamp of Steamer MAYFLOWER Montreal
Property stamp from the steamboat MAYFLOWER of Montreal. Property stamp from the steamboat MAYFLOWER of Montreal.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Davis, Ronald Allan
... ...Six Nations Public Library - "Native stereotypes still alive with many young people"
Ruby, Michelle, Ontario Reformer, 26 Nov 1992 Six Nations woman dispells myths Native stereotypes still alive with many young people By Michelle Ruby, Reformer Staff Writer PORT DOVER - Sharon VanEvery wants children to stop thinking of today's Native people walking around in feather ... Ruby, Michelle, Ontario Reformer, 26 Nov 1992 Six Nations woman dispells myths Native stereotypes still alive with many young people By Michelle Ruby, Reformer Staff Writer PORT DOVER - Sharon VanEvery wants children to stop thinking of …Six Nations Public Library - Waucoma (Schooner), U26357, aground, 9 Oct 1877
Reason: aground Lives: nil Reason: aground Lives: nilMaritime History of the Great Lakes - Ruth L. (Motor Vessel), U213006., fire, 27 Aug 1928 Reason: fire Lives: nil Remarks: Total loss Reason: fire Lives: nil Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Caroline Ames (Schooner), aground, 24 Jun 1853 Reason: aground Lives: nil Freight: salt Remarks: Got off Reason: aground Lives: nil Freight: salt Remarks: Got offMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Susanna (Schooner), burnt, 30 Nov 1853 Reason: burnt Lives: nil Freight: flour Remarks: Total loss Reason: burnt Lives: nil Freight: flour Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Roscius (Schooner), U21182, leak, 1 Sep 1860 Reason: leak Lives: nil Hull damage: $100 Cargo: $200 Freight: salt Remarks: Repaired Reason: leak Lives: nil Hull damage: $100 Cargo: $200 Freight: salt Remarks: RepairedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- (yacht), capsized, 1 Sep 1857 Reason: capsized Lives: 3 Reason: capsized Lives: 3Maritime History of the Great Lakes
