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      Announcing the death of Susan B. Greeley, and stating the funeral information. Source: Unknown Acquired: Unknown

      Bio of Aaron Greeley, Jr. Source: The Saturday Morning Post, October 7, 1989. Part of Percy L. Climo’s Golden Memories series. Acquired: Unknown

      Obituary for Susan Burnham Greeley. Source: The Colborne Express, Thursday September 22, 1904. Newspaper belongs to Mr. Gordon Rutherford, R.R. # 5, Colborne. Acquired: January 16, 1991

      Pamphlet listing some historical buildings in the Grafton area. Includes a map with the different locations marked out. Source: Prepared by the Cobourg & District Chamber of Commerce Acquired: Unknown

      Updated pamphlet listing historical buildings & locations in the Grafton area. Includes a map with the different locations marked out. Source: Prepared by the Cobourg & District Chamber of Commerce Acquired: Unknown

      Pamphlet with photos of Historical buildings and locations, with captions explaining the significance Source: Prepared by the Haldimand Township Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Acquired: Unknown

      Legal document declaring Henry Ruttan as Sheriff of the District of Newcastle, in the Village of Grafton. Source: Unknown Acquired: February 3, 1994

      Article about the development of the Grafton Harbour as a result of increased immigration and the need for more shipping outlets. Source: The Cobourg World, Friday, May 18, 1934, Grafton Historical Notes (1) Acquired: April 13, 1992

      Article written from “Homewood” a home just west of what would become Grafton. Written by General R.H. Sheaffe about the loss of York to the Americans. Source: The Cobourg World, Friday, May 25, 1934, Grafton Historical Notes (2) Acquired: April 13, 1992

      A letter from John Taylor, James G. Rogers, and E. Barnum to a Mr. Chatterton regarding the formation of Grafton. The significance of this letter lies in the age of Grafton being at the time 102 years old. Source: The Cobourg World, June 1, 1934, Grafton Historical Notes (3) Acquired: …

      Article about the Grafton and Haldimand Moral Society for the Suppression of Vice, etc. which was formed as a response to what is described as excessive drinking, profanity, and disregard for the Sabbath. Source: The Cobourg World, Friday, June 15, 1934, Grafton Historical Notes (4) Acquired: April 13, 1992

      Article about the Cobourg and Grafton Plank Road Company. Source: The Cobourg World, Friday June 22, 1934, Grafton Historical Notes (5) Acquired: April 13, 1992

      Article about the early Inns of Grafton and the surrounding area. Source: The Cobourg World, Friday July 6, 1934, Grafton Historical Notes (6) Acquired: April 13, 1992

      Article and photo on the unveiling of the plaque at Barnum House Source: Cobourg Daily Star, September 13, 1984 Acquired: August 28, 2003

      Article on the unveiling of a plaque at Barnum House in 1984. Source: Independent, September 12, 1984 Acquired: August 28, 2003

      Article on Barnum House, its history, the family and the restoration. Source: Globe & Mail, July 25, 1987 Acquired: August 28, 2003

      Article entitled “ Curator taken with history” regarding Curator Cyndie Paul-Girdwood and her new position at Barnum House. Includes on the back of the photocopy another article entitled “ Barnum House metamorphosis to be total” from the Port Hope Evening guide, dated May 1, 1990. Source: Peterborough Examiner, April 9, …

      Article on the architecture of Barnum House on pg. 59 and also mentions Keeler House in Colborne. Source: Canada CenturyHome, May 1983, Summer No.2 Acquired: May 1983

      Business card for Curator of Barnum House from 1991. Source: unknown Acquired: June 24, 1991

      Article regarding the reopening of Barnum House in 1991. Source: Heritage Dimensions Newsletter of Ontario Heritage Foundation, Vol.4 Issue 2, Fall/Winter 1990 Acquired: June 8, 1992