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      This scrapbook contains various newspaper clippings that discuss the War of 1812-1814. It focuses mainly on the centennial events and memorials of the War, particularly those relating to Sir Isaac Brock. There are also a few articles that discuss the Native Canadian (First Nations) participation in these ceremonies and their …

      The Lansdowne Women's Institute's Tweedsmuir History, book I. Containing a record of churches, schools, doctors and community affairs of the greater Lansdowne area.

      This is a Tweedsmuir History compiled by the Nesterville Women's Institute. This books has been compiled in a scrapbook fashion and includes photographs, text, clippings, and hand written notations. Topics covered in the book include: history of the Women's Institute, local families, community events, and the history of the area.

      A Tweedsmuir history scrapbook compiled by the Sunnyside Women's institute. This scrapbook contains photographs, written histories, brochures, pamphlets, and miscellaneous documents. The majority of the material in the binder is from the 1980s.

      A Tweedsmuir History compiled by the Sunnyside Women's Institute. This scrapbook contains a number of photos, handwritten notes, newspaper clippings, and various other paper based media.

      Collected by Janet Carnochan while she was curator of the Niagara Historical Museum, this scrapbook contains various newspaper articles concerning events in Canada in 1813. Most articles are narratives of various battles that occurred in Canada during the War of 1812. However, there are a few articles that contain “eye …

      This is a Tweedsmuir history (scrapbook) of the Burk's Falls area, collected by the Chalmers Women's Institute. The scrapbook is comprised of newspaper clippings taken from local newspapers. It also has both black and colour photographs of local personalities. The topics covered include local politics, business, religion, schools, prominent residents, …

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      A photocopied version of this Tweedsmuir History is held by the Thessalon Public Library. Various handwritten notes are found throughout the document.

      For information on conscription/enlistment & propaganda, see pg. 8 For information on soldiers including letters, see pg. 20

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      The cover of the scrapbook was not scanned due to preservation concerns.

      2 newspapers included, articles not marked as to which paper, some dates handwritten. Many articles are not dated.

      For information on soldiers, including personal experiences & letters, see pages: 3-9,12-18,20-23,26,30,31,33,37,43,48. For information on Vimy Ridge, see pages: 12,15-18,26,27,30,35; Passchendaele, pg 25, Ypres, pg. 42. For information on enlistment/conscription & propaganda, see pages: 2,34-38,41,51 For information on women in war, see page 24.

      2 newspapers included, articles not marked as to which paper, some dates handwritten. Many articles are not dated.

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      For information on soldiers including letters, see pages: 2,3,6,14,15,19,22,24,26,27,31,35,36,42. For information on Vimy Ridge, see pg.3 For information on conscription/enlistment & propaganda, see pages 10, 16,18,19,22,33. For information on women in war, see pages 6,25, 36.

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      Black and white photograph of a scrapbook photograph. This picture has a man, identified as Mr. Christian one of the first librarians in South River, sitting behind a table with books on it. Behind the man are four book shelves filled with books.