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- Lingo Of The Woods (from The Mississaugi Country: A Study In Logging History), 1974This excerpt from a report written by Graham A. MacDonald for the Ministry of Natural Resources - Division of Parks provides a glimpse of the colorful vocabulary particular to the loggers, such as ``Bang Juice - (Dynamite) or ``Pay-Cheater`` (a timekeeper).This excerpt from a report written by Graham A. MacDonald for the Ministry of Natural Resources - Division of Parks provides a glimpse of the colorful vocabulary particular to the …Blind River Public Library
- Grace White Recalls Battle Point Association History, Blind River, Circa 1974Membership was restricted to Wesleyan University faculty members.Membership was restricted to Wesleyan University faculty members.Blind River Public Library
- Battle Point, Lake Duborne Memories by Dick Gauthier, Blind River, Circa 1974Land was leased for 99 years to cottagers by the Battle Point Wesleyan Association. Mr. Gauthier was told that Battle Point got its' name because there was a battle between two native tribes on the water near the point.Land was leased for 99 years to cottagers by the Battle Point Wesleyan Association. Mr. Gauthier was told that Battle Point got its' name because there was a battle between …Blind River Public Library
- Battle Point Lake Duborne Interview with Albert Suthers, Blind River, Circa 1974This two page interview summary with 90 year-old Albert Suthers contains his memories of early days at Battle Point starting in 1923. He recalls first living in tents, buying milk from the Abernot's and square dances on Sunday evenings at Dufours.This two page interview summary with 90 year-old Albert Suthers contains his memories of early days at Battle Point starting in 1923. He recalls first living in tents, buying milk …Blind River Public Library
- Bill Rice's History of Battle Point Association, Blind River, Circa 1974Mr.Rice relays that Association meetings were first held at Counsel Rock near the point and later at the Community House built in 1949.Mr.Rice relays that Association meetings were first held at Counsel Rock near the point and later at the Community House built in 1949.Blind River Public Library
- David Lewis' Memories of Legends of Battle Point, Blind River, Circa 1974Mr. Lewis recalled that Indian names including the Huron, Ojibway, Chippewa and Iroquois were part of the stories he had heard.Mr. Lewis recalled that Indian names including the Huron, Ojibway, Chippewa and Iroquois were part of the stories he had heard.Blind River Public Library
- Blind River History Told By Bill and Mrs. Floss Spiessman, Circa 1974Mr. Speissman describes various transportation methods including taking a tugboat up the Blind River,a steel train to Lake Matinenda and then an alligator (skow) to 68 Bay where he cooked in a lumber camp.Mr. Speissman describes various transportation methods including taking a tugboat up the Blind River,a steel train to Lake Matinenda and then an alligator (skow) to 68 Bay where he cooked …Blind River Public Library
- Blind River History by Mr. and Mrs. John Gray, Circa 1974Mrs. Gray arrived in Blind River in 1914 as a young teacher. The first car, a Buick owned by Mr. Hemstead appeared before 1914. John is referred to as "Jack" throughout the interview.Mrs. Gray arrived in Blind River in 1914 as a young teacher. The first car, a Buick owned by Mr. Hemstead appeared before 1914. John is referred to as "Jack" …Blind River Public Library
- Blind River History by Harold Godson, Circa 1974This is a three page summary of Harold Godson's memories of early life in Blind River. Mr. Godson recalls life in the lumber camps, manning the Lake Duborne fire tower, working in a clothespin factory in Algoma Mills and Blind River's four hotels.This is a three page summary of Harold Godson's memories of early life in Blind River. Mr. Godson recalls life in the lumber camps, manning the Lake Duborne fire tower, …Blind River Public Library
- Battle Point Interview With Dr. Morris, Algoma Mills, Circa 1974.This is a three page summary of Dr. Morris' hearsay understanding of the history regarding native tribes, battles and settlement on the north shore.This is a three page summary of Dr. Morris' hearsay understanding of the history regarding native tribes, battles and settlement on the north shore.Blind River Public Library
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