- Tape # 6: Stuart Flavelle, Lindsay
Stuart Flavelle recounts to Doug Tangney the story of the Flavelle family in Lindsay. According to Mr. Flavelle, his family first came to Lindsay around 1860 when his great-uncle, J.R. Dundas came to run a store in Lindsay for Claxton’s of Peterborough. Mr. Flavelle’s father and another uncle followed. He …
Stuart Flavelle recounts to Doug Tangney the story of the Flavelle family in Lindsay. According to Mr. Flavelle, his family first came to Lindsay around 1860 when his great-uncle, J.R. …
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- Tape # 7: Leslie Miscampbell Frost, Lindsay
Broadcast announcers were Wyn McNabb (wife of Peter McNabb, owner of radio station CKLY) and Bob Eakins.
Broadcast announcers were Wyn McNabb (wife of Peter McNabb, owner of radio station CKLY) and Bob Eakins.
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- Tape # 8: Mrs. Hopkins, Somerville township
Mrs. Hopkins talks to Doug Tangney about the early years in the Burnt River area. Again, there is no introduction and a female voice, presumably Mrs. Hopkins, begins her story. Her father was a lumber buyer for the Carews and her mother kept the farm; it was near Fell’s Station. …
Mrs. Hopkins talks to Doug Tangney about the early years in the Burnt River area. Again, there is no introduction and a female voice, presumably Mrs. Hopkins, begins her story. …
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- Tape # 9: Jack Lightbody, Lindsay
Jack Lightbody talks to Doug Tangney about the history of Ontario Hydro, provincially and locally. He addresses the incorporation of Ontario Hydro and the many changes that it has undergone since 1906. He talks about the history of power generation in the town of Lindsay beginning with Needler, Sadler and …
Jack Lightbody talks to Doug Tangney about the history of Ontario Hydro, provincially and locally. He addresses the incorporation of Ontario Hydro and the many changes that it has undergone …
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- Tape # 10: Norm McConnell, Sturgeon Lake
Norm McConnell talks to Doug Tangney about life on Sturgeon Lake and McConnell’s Island. He talks about his family’s ownership of McConnell’s Island, logging and milling on the lake, the various sawmills, fishing, “Jackson” the hermit, boating and using the frozen lake for transportation in winter. This conversation only lasts …
Norm McConnell talks to Doug Tangney about life on Sturgeon Lake and McConnell’s Island. He talks about his family’s ownership of McConnell’s Island, logging and milling on the lake, the …
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- Tape # 11: Mrs. McIntosh, Fenelon Falls
Mrs. McIntosh speaks to Doug Tangney of the Rosedale/Fenelon Falls area. She talks about logging in the area and the chemical mill; her youth and schooling and being the first woman to work in a bank in Fenelon Falls. The conversation ends ½ way through the first side.
Mrs. McIntosh speaks to Doug Tangney of the Rosedale/Fenelon Falls area. She talks about logging in the area and the chemical mill; her youth and schooling and being the first …
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- Tape # 12: Mr. Nokes, Manilla
Mr. Nokes was a long-time resident of the Manilla area. He speaks knowledgably and interestingly of pioneering, farming and machinery and barn-raising in the area. Side A: 31 minutes
Mr. Nokes was a long-time resident of the Manilla area. He speaks knowledgably and interestingly of pioneering, farming and machinery and barn-raising in the area. Side A: 31 minutes
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- Tape # 13: Dr. R.M. Parker, Lindsay
Dr. Parker has written down his story (February 1977) and reads from it to Doug Tangney. He speaks of his early memories of visiting Lindsay and then coming to Lindsay to attend L.C.I.; the Depression years in Lindsay; the unsanitary conditions at local schools. He made it clear that he …
Dr. Parker has written down his story (February 1977) and reads from it to Doug Tangney. He speaks of his early memories of visiting Lindsay and then coming to Lindsay …
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- Tape # 14: Stan Pitts, Lindsay
Stan Pitts wore many hats in Lindsay over the years and he speaks to Doug Tangney about them. He speaks of the family grocery business; his involvement in the Old Home Week of 1948; the Depression; his work and ownership in the newspaper business in Lindsay; his years on the …
Stan Pitts wore many hats in Lindsay over the years and he speaks to Doug Tangney about them. He speaks of the family grocery business; his involvement in the Old …
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- Tape # 15: Mr. Reed, Reaboro
Mr. Reed talks about the Reaboro area. He talks about farming near Reaboro and the Reaboro cheese factory, among other topics. Side A: 20 minutes
Mr. Reed talks about the Reaboro area. He talks about farming near Reaboro and the Reaboro cheese factory, among other topics. Side A: 20 minutes
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- Tape # 16: Frank Weldon, Lindsay
Mr. Weldon was the Clerk/Treasurer for Victoria County from 1929 until 1969. He speaks to Doug Tangney about his youth and schooling; his duties as Clerk and the changes in his job over the many years he worked. Like some of the other individuals interviewed, Mr. Weldon is an interesting …
Mr. Weldon was the Clerk/Treasurer for Victoria County from 1929 until 1969. He speaks to Doug Tangney about his youth and schooling; his duties as Clerk and the changes in …
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- Interview - Mr. Peter White
Use the following guide to search out certain topics in the interview . 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Family history 01:00 Working for Lumber companies 01:42 Cottages at Petawawa Point 04:18 Pembroke Lumber Company 04:48 Changes in the area 06:45 Log driving on the Petawawa River and conditions of the river 11:20 …
Use the following guide to search out certain topics in the interview . 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Family history 01:00 Working for Lumber companies 01:42 Cottages at Petawawa Point 04:18 Pembroke …
Petawawa Public Library
- To Comfort or Provoke? The Necessary and Complex Role of Theater in our Chaotic World
To Comfort or Provoke? The Necessary and Complex Role of Theater in our Chaotic World. Lecture by Jackie Maxwell, director (since 2001) and artistic director (since 2003) of the Shaw Festival Theatre at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Part of series Chautauqua Lectures.
To Comfort or Provoke? The Necessary and Complex Role of Theater in our Chaotic World. Lecture by Jackie Maxwell, director (since 2001) and artistic director (since 2003) of the Shaw …
Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Large Stone House John G Irving Farm
SCOTCH BLOCK - John G. Irving farm on east half of lot 6, Concession 1. The large stone farmhouse was owned by K. Fry in 1986.
SCOTCH BLOCK - John G. Irving farm on east half of lot 6, Concession 1. The large stone farmhouse was owned by K. Fry in 1986.
Esquesing Historical Society
- Acton Fairview Cemetery, memorial to Fred Crewson
– Acton Fairview Cemetery, memorial to Fred Crewson, 1962.
– Acton Fairview Cemetery, memorial to Fred Crewson, 1962.
Esquesing Historical Society
- Worden Cemetary
Worden Pioneer cemetery at corner of Highway 7 (27 Sideroad) and 5th line. Close-up of Elizabeth Worden gravestone wife of samuel Worden
Worden Pioneer cemetery at corner of Highway 7 (27 Sideroad) and 5th line. Close-up of Elizabeth Worden gravestone wife of samuel Worden
Esquesing Historical Society
- Waterloo Park, Waterloo, Ontario
Image of group of men and a horse during winter in Waterloo Park.
Image of group of men and a horse during winter in Waterloo Park.
Waterloo Public Library
- Magentawan Central School Reunion
Hour plus video slide show of photographs from throughout the history of the Magnetawan Central School. The video was made to commemorate the centennial of the of school. The pictures come from 1909 - 2009.
Hour plus video slide show of photographs from throughout the history of the Magnetawan Central School. The video was made to commemorate the centennial of the of school. The pictures …
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- Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario
Called Waterloo Lutheran Seminary from 1911-1925; then became known as Waterloo College until 1960 when it became Waterloo Lutheran Seminary with two divisions: Waterloo University College and Waterloo Lutheran Seminary. Became Wilfrid Laurier University in 1973.
Called Waterloo Lutheran Seminary from 1911-1925; then became known as Waterloo College until 1960 when it became Waterloo Lutheran Seminary with two divisions: Waterloo University College and Waterloo Lutheran Seminary. …
Waterloo Public Library
- University of Western Ontario spring convocation 1958
Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, Ontario. It began in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada. In 1924 Waterloo College was established, providing courses in post-secondary education. In 1960 Waterloo College became Waterloo Lutheran University, and in 1973 changed its name to Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, Ontario. It began in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada. In 1924 Waterloo College was established, providing courses in post-secondary education. …
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