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 Edith Cameron, The Sault Star, June 9, 1973     This is a newspaper clipping about the closure of the Forestry Prison Farm. The Prison Farm was located at McCreight's Dam north of Thessalon, and was operated by the Ontario Ministry of Corrections. The article outlines what might happen to the buildings following the closure of the prison.

 Margi Turner, The Sault Star, 07-Jan-91, Section B, p.7     This is a clipping describing a major fire in downtown Thessalon that was caused by a faulty chimney located in Davey and Sons Marine in 1991.

      The Head, Clara and Maria Veterans Project is seeking photographs of the following veterans: Edward Chamberlain a world war II veteran.

      The Head, Clara and Maria Veterans Project is seeking photographs of the following veterans: Laporte, Charles; Latour, Réné.

      The Head, Clara and Maria Veterans Project is seeking photographs of the following veterans: Beaudry, Arthur; Cotnam, Gerald; Dunlop, Edward; Kitts, Gerald; Kitts, Roy; Ladourceur, Elmer; LeClair, Harold; LeClair, Herbert; McConnell, Alex; McConnell, David; McConnell, John; Turcotte, Edward.

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      Photograph and brief bio of George Ellis, for which Ellisville was named.

 Pembroke Daily Observer, Unknown     This news clipping documents the life of Alfred Gutzman. It specifically focuses on memories of him as an expert ice cream maker and relies on the recollections of his wife, Lena. There are descriptions of life in Petawawa and how it has changed over the years.

      This certificate can be found in the Gardiner/Allen scrapbook, 1700's - 1954.

      Survey map and description of William Hamilton Merritt's land created by The Welland Canal Company. Included is a written description of the land along with a drawing of the land. The drawing also includes John Hainer's Land. Noteable features include; saw mill, salt works, line between Hainer's and Merritt's land,line …

      Survey map and description of John Hanier's land created by The Welland Canal Company. Included is a written description of the land. The drawing for the land can be found in William Hamilton Merritt's record and their land bordered one another. Noteable features include; line between Gould's and Hanier's land, …

      A detailed description of land purchased by the Welland Canal Company from Jacob I. Ball for the construction of the first Welland Canal. Noteable features include; line between Ker and Shaver properties, canal, road. Surveyor notes are seen in pencil on the map.

      Survey map and description of George Keefer's land created by The Welland Canal Company. Included is a written description of the land along with a drawing of the land. Noteable features include; road, road allowance, line between Black and Keefer's land, township line, reservoir, bridges, lock no's. 32, 33, 34, …

      Black and white newspaper clipping with picture of the old industry in Sundridge. The buildings in the image were formerly owned by George Kent of Pevensky.

 Mrs Carl Price, North Renfrew Times, Unknown     The early history of Renfrew County is traced via the First Post offices and the railway.

      This article originally appeared in the "North Bay Nugget."

      Certificate of Participation and ribbon presented to Pat Pollard (chief librarian of the Petawawa Public Library, in appreciation for participation in the Baby Picture contest.

      Article described a fall contest at the Petawawa Public Library held during Ontario Public Library Week in October, open to children 8-12 years old.

 Petawawa Guardian, 19 June 1990, p. 1     Photo of library staff participating in the annual Civic Centre Days parade.

      Handwritten notes found on the page include: "E. Cameron files, Note, Note, Alg.Adv.began in - 1887 "