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      Black and white postcard of the Rossport Fish Derby of 1953. This photograph depicts the awarding of the prizes for the derby winners.

      Wood form in the shape of a sock. Hole are cut out to promote faster drying. Used for drying socks so that they would stay the same size.

      Wooden box used for elections. "Ballots" are also wood, in the shape of a black cube and a light-coloured sphere. Each political candidate would be assigned to either the cube or square and constituents would vote accordingly.

      Also known as a pianola, or an autopiano, this instrument contained a pneumatic or electrical mechanism that operated the piano action via pre-programmed music perforated paper, or in rare instances, metallic rolls.

      Drinking glass commemorating the opening Schreiber Underpass (known locally as "The Subway". The glass has a gold rim and there is a black and white print of a photo of the underpass. Text reads "Township of Schreiber Schreiber Underpass Officially Opened on September 1, 1965"

      Cash register constructed mainly of solid metal and stained wood. Engraved in the metal are complex ornate designs. "National" is engraved on the front of the cash drawer.

      Wooden box that was used to ship butter. Text on the box reads "CH. NO. 3911 Canadian Butter Manitoba Date___ 56 LBS NET"

      Wooden box that was used to ship dairy products for the Delmonte company. Logo is visible on the top of the box.

      Condition: Good

      Back(L-R): Unknown, Bill Lauren, Jim Smith, Bill Scott, Barkley McCuaig, Unknown Front: Tom McCuaig, Ivan Morrow,Unknown, Unknown, Ed Sheehan

      Photo album is constructed out of leather and is quite flimsy. There is a painting of a First Nations' man's face on the cover and the text "Snap Shot Album" is carved into the leather.

      Black and white postcard of the Rossport Fish Derby of 1953. This photograph shows Lake Superior before participants began the competition.

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      Brotherhood's Relief and Compensation Fund Railroad's Men Roll of Honour given to Walter W. Wilkes. Note the American spelling of "honour". Text Reads: "On the occasion of your retirement from active railroad service, the Brotherhood's Relief and Compensation Fund extends this formal recognition of your long term of faithful service …

      Schreiber High School basketball Letterman jacket. Yellow and green were the official colours of the school, and the name of the team was the Golden Hawks. Jacket is comprised of yellow leather and a plaid, flannel lining. The name "Wayne" is on a patch on the right sleeve, with the …

      Framed black and white aerial photograph of Schreiber.

      Cardboard framed photograph of the Roman Catholic churches in Schreiber, the Guardian Angel Church on the left, and Holy Angels Church on the right. Both of these churches were torn down and only the Holy Angels Church was rebuilt.

      Charm given to A.W. Hadley, who was also a former reeve of Schreiber, for his years of service at the C.P.R.

      Cebrario's is a hardware store located in Schreiber, Ontario. Note that the phone number listed on the meter stick is a 3-digit number.

      Framed certificate commemorates the admittance of Walter Wilkes into the Schreiber Lodge. Text reads: "This souvenir, issued by the Grand Lodge of Ontario to Bro. Walter Wilkes whose signature appears on the margin here and who was admitted a member of Schreiber Lodge No.402 at Schreiber on the 1st day …