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  • Paris Boy Scout Troup, 1912-1913: Kings Troup of Canada
    Paris Boy Scout Troup, 1912-1913: Kings Troup of Canada
    ImageTextmysterycomment       This photograph depicts the 1912-1913 troup of the Paris Boy Scouts. They were the winner of that year's Dominion scouting competition, which granted them the title of King's Troup of Canada. The leaders depicted include C.B. Robinson and Alfred Scott (third from left). Brian Stewart submitted the name of the …
    ImageTextmysterycomment     This photograph depicts the 1912-1913 troup of the Paris Boy Scouts. They were the winner of that year's Dominion scouting competition, which granted them the title of King's Troup of …
  • Paris High School Girls' Track Team, 1929
    Paris High School Girls' Track Team, 1929
    Imagecomment       This photograph depicts the Paris High School girls' track team of 1929. D.A. Smith notes that six of the women depicted are defying the dress code of long black stockings. For a list of the names of the persons in this photograph, see the inscription. This image was printed on …
    Imagecomment     This photograph depicts the Paris High School girls' track team of 1929. D.A. Smith notes that six of the women depicted are defying the dress code of long black stockings. …
  • The Paris Tennis Club, 1901
    The Paris Tennis Club, 1901
    ImageTextcomment       This photograph, taken August 1st, 1901, depicts the Paris Tennis Club. The man at the far right of the image is A.H. Baird, founder of the Wincey Mill and at one time mayor of Paris. For a complete list of the persons depicted, consult the "Inscription" field. This image was …
    ImageTextcomment     This photograph, taken August 1st, 1901, depicts the Paris Tennis Club. The man at the far right of the image is A.H. Baird, founder of the Wincey Mill and at …
  • South Ward Schools, Paris, Ontario
    South Ward Schools, Paris, Ontario
    ImageTextcomment       These photographs depict two historic South Ward schools in Paris, Ontario. The older school was built in 1868; the newer school replaced it c. 1900. The lower image was printed on the thirteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith.
    ImageTextcomment     These photographs depict two historic South Ward schools in Paris, Ontario. The older school was built in 1868; the newer school replaced it c. 1900. The lower image was printed …
  • Paris, Ontario, Grade 2 Class 1942
    Paris, Ontario, Grade 2 Class 1942
    Imagecomment       This photograph depicts the 1942 Grade 2 class of Central Public School in Paris, Ontario. The teacher is Louise O'Dell. Its year and grade were identified by Ken Phipps who appears in this photo. The image was incorrectly identified in its original source by D. A. Smith. Students in this …
    Imagecomment     This photograph depicts the 1942 Grade 2 class of Central Public School in Paris, Ontario. The teacher is Louise O'Dell. Its year and grade were identified by Ken Phipps who …
  • Passenger Car on Last Run of Lake Erie and Northern Railway, 1955
    Passenger Car on Last Run of Lake Erie and Northern Railway, 1955
    Imagecomment       This photograph depicts a passenger car from the last trip made by the Lake Erie and Northern Railway line on April 24th, 1955. This image was printed on the third page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith.
    Imagecomment     This photograph depicts a passenger car from the last trip made by the Lake Erie and Northern Railway line on April 24th, 1955. This image was printed on the third …
  • Mortgage Document between George F. Birley and William R. Baker, Paris, 1887
    Mortgage Document between George F. Birley and William R. Baker, Paris, 1887
    TextImagecomment       This 1887 document mortgages a plot of land held by George F. and Emma Birley for $2600 from William R. Baker, the mortgagee. The lot mortgaged is lots number 5 and 6 in the north side of Capron Street in Paris.
    TextImagecomment     This 1887 document mortgages a plot of land held by George F. and Emma Birley for $2600 from William R. Baker, the mortgagee. The lot mortgaged is lots number 5 …
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  • Harold Penman Smith speaking about John Penman at Paris Presbyterian Church, May 25, 1986
    Harold Penman Smith speaking about John Penman at Paris Presbyterian Church, May 25, 1986
    Audiocomment       This talk about the life of John Penman was given by his grand-nephew, Harold Penman Smith, at Paris Presbyterian Church on May 25, 1986. The full size version of the photo of John Penman used as an illustration can be seen by clicking following the link below the photo.
    Audiocomment     This talk about the life of John Penman was given by his grand-nephew, Harold Penman Smith, at Paris Presbyterian Church on May 25, 1986. The full size version of the …
  • What Penmans Offer You, 1923
    What Penmans Offer You, 1923
    TextImagecomment       This 1923 pamphlet was created in order to attract workers to Paris in order to work for the Penmans Limited knitting mill. At this time, Penmans advertised and recruited widely in order to attract workers, primarily, women, from Canada and from Great Britain, whom they would bring to Paris in …
    TextImagecomment     This 1923 pamphlet was created in order to attract workers to Paris in order to work for the Penmans Limited knitting mill. At this time, Penmans advertised and recruited widely …
  • Penmans No. 1 Employee Picnic, 1924
    Penmans No. 1 Employee Picnic, 1924
    ImageTextmysterycomment       This photograph depicts a Penmans Limited employee picnic that took place on August 9th, 1924. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo to zoom in and pan around so that you can see faces in full detail.
    ImageTextmysterycomment     This photograph depicts a Penmans Limited employee picnic that took place on August 9th, 1924. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo to zoom in and pan around …
  • Penmans "Stag Picnic", 1912
    Penmans "Stag Picnic", 1912
    ImageTextmysterycomment       This photograph depicts a Penmans Limited "stag picnic" for male employees, held in 1912. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo to zoom in and pan around so that you can see faces in full detail.
    ImageTextmysterycomment     This photograph depicts a Penmans Limited "stag picnic" for male employees, held in 1912. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo to zoom in and pan around so …
  • Penmans Machine Shop Staff outside Mill, c. late 1920s/early 1930s
    Penmans Machine Shop Staff outside Mill, c. late 1920s/early 1930s
    Imagemysterycomment       This undated photograph depicts a group of machine shop employees outside one of the Penmans Limited clothing company's mills. It was donated to the museum by Mrs. Ames. Some of the men in this photo are: Pat Cavan (second from left, top row); Roy Stevenson (far right, top row); Len …
    Imagemysterycomment     This undated photograph depicts a group of machine shop employees outside one of the Penmans Limited clothing company's mills. It was donated to the museum by Mrs. Ames. Some of …
  • Penmans Imported Help Memos
    Penmans Imported Help Memos
    Textcomment       These two memos were created by the Penmans Limited clothing company pertaining to its immigrant workers. Through much of the 20th century, Penmans solicited employees in parts of England and Canada and aided them in immigrating to Canada to work at the Paris mills. While Penmans would pay for their …
    Textcomment     These two memos were created by the Penmans Limited clothing company pertaining to its immigrant workers. Through much of the 20th century, Penmans solicited employees in parts of England and …
  • Penmans No. 2 Mill seen from Mill-Race, 1922
    Penmans No. 2 Mill seen from Mill-Race, 1922
    Imagecomment       This photograph depicts the Penmans Limited No. 2 mill, once located on Willow Street. It was taken from across the mill-race, which no longer exists. There is also a possibility that this photo was taken from across the Grand River looking east, with the mouth of the mill race visible …
    Imagecomment     This photograph depicts the Penmans Limited No. 2 mill, once located on Willow Street. It was taken from across the mill-race, which no longer exists. There is also a possibility …
  • Land Indenture between John Bray and the Department of Indian Affairs, 1848
    Land Indenture between John Bray and the Department of Indian Affairs, 1848
    TextImagecomment       This item was digitized on November 14th, 2009, during a Digitization Days event at the Paris Branch of the County of Brant Public Library.
    TextImagecomment     This item was digitized on November 14th, 2009, during a Digitization Days event at the Paris Branch of the County of Brant Public Library.
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  • Interior of Woods & Tinknell Store, Paris, ON
    Interior of Woods & Tinknell Store, Paris, ON
    Imagecomment       This item was digitized on November 14th, 2009, during a Digitization Days event at the Paris Branch of the County of Brant Public Library.
    Imagecomment     This item was digitized on November 14th, 2009, during a Digitization Days event at the Paris Branch of the County of Brant Public Library.
    County of Brant Public Library
  • Sulfur Water Fountain by Nith River Bridge, Paris, ON
    Sulfur Water Fountain by Nith River Bridge, Paris, ON
    Imagecomment       This item was digitized on November 14th, 2009, during a Digitization Days event at the Paris Branch of the County of Brant Public Library.
    Imagecomment     This item was digitized on November 14th, 2009, during a Digitization Days event at the Paris Branch of the County of Brant Public Library.
    County of Brant Public Library
  • Harriston Bonspiel Curlers, Trophy Winners, 1913
    Harriston Bonspiel Curlers, Trophy Winners, 1913
    Imagecomment       This item was digitized on November 13th, 2009, during a Digitization Days event at the Paris Branch of the County of Brant Public Library. She has also contributed a history of her family on the Our Brant website, linked to on the right. The original photograph is noticeably faded. A …
    Imagecomment     This item was digitized on November 13th, 2009, during a Digitization Days event at the Paris Branch of the County of Brant Public Library. She has also contributed a history …
    County of Brant Public Library
  • Paris Central School Class Photo, c. 1930
    Paris Central School Class Photo, c. 1930
    Imagemysterycomment       This item was digitized on November 14th, 2009, during a Digitization Days event at the Paris Branch of the County of Brant Public Library.
    Imagemysterycomment     This item was digitized on November 14th, 2009, during a Digitization Days event at the Paris Branch of the County of Brant Public Library.
    County of Brant Public Library
  • Land agreement with Great Western Railroad Company
    Land agreement with Great Western Railroad Company
    TextImagecomment       This agreement documents Capron's sale of a strip of land to allow the Great Western Railroad Company to run a track on his property. He additionally sold a plot to allow for the construction of a depot, and agreed to construct a wooden fence along the length of this track. …
    TextImagecomment     This agreement documents Capron's sale of a strip of land to allow the Great Western Railroad Company to run a track on his property. He additionally sold a plot to …
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