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      George Neshevich discusses his life in Vaughan since 1973 as well as his education at the University of Toronto and other aspects of his personal history.

      Use the following guide to search out certain topics in the interview. 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Schools (SS #3 Black Bay Road) 02:03 Local families 02:29 Village of Petawawa, life in 03:09 Farming 04:02 Family and life after schooling 04:20 Military Camp circa 1921 - 1954 05:34 World War I 05:52 …

      Audio of an interview done with Vivian Pichette, a long time resident of Bissett Creek, on December 9 2005.

      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.

      Nick Catricala describes his experience settling in the Toronto area after immigrating from Italy in 1964.

      The piano music is available from the Music for the Nation: American Sheet Music collection in the American Memory collection at the Library of Congress.

      NORMAL BIAS HF 90 Tommy cummings Memories of Lorne Fraser, Bill Kingshott Aunt Jose, Wilson and Grace, Summit House and the Frasers.

      DYNAMIC CASSETTE LOW NOISE HIGH OUTPUT

      The following comment was submitted in October 2015: "My friend Harold has gone to his well deserved reward, and I miss him greatly. Just to hear him reminisce, his love of our local history, causes a lump in the throat. Thank you for this Mary Norton and Felicity Reid. At …

      This type of ammunition, known as a grapeshot, was used in artillery during the War of 1812. A round black ball of iron with a pitted surface, this grapeshot has a circumference of 4 1/8 inches. Grapeshot was made up of canvas bags that held a large number of iron …

      Referred to "The Military Arms of Canada" by The Upper Canada Historical Arms Society and "The British Military Longarms 1715-1815' by D.W. Bailey.

      This is a brass belt buckle that was found in the town of Niagara. It is believed to have belonged to a member of the British light infantry or regular troops because of the lion’s head decoration. Further research in 2010 suggests it may be a whistle hook.

      This is a leaf-shaped plate with a dark brown glaze. It is also decorated with a grape leaf pattern. The artist was Joseph Thomas, Wooden Box Pottery, Derbyshire. The plate is reported to have belonged to Mrs. G. Lawe, a United Empire Loyalist, during the War of 1812. .

      This musket, circa 1812, is a 3rd Model “Brown Bess” 1790 with an “India Pattern” design. It was a British regulation issue flintlock musket. There are various engravings on the musket that include: “Tower” which stands for the Tower of London. This means it was most likely approved by the …

      This bayonet is of an officer’s fusil musket design. It has a triangular blade and is date circa 1812. A bayonet is a steel blade that is designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would have been …

      This cotton flag features a colonial Union Jack design and a stamp that reads "War of 1812". Although the flag is hand-stitched, it is not clear whether the flag was used during the War of 1812 or not, or if it was only ceremonial.

      This triangular bayonet is dated circa 1812 and has the distinctive markings “S. Chambers” and “46 (Crown)” on the blade. A bayonet was designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would have been on arguably every soldier’s …

      This is a bayonet socket with a small portion of the blade attached that was discovered in the Niagara River. A bayonet is a steel blade that is designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would have …

      Original donated and identified as a clay musket ball with a circumference of 5cm. It is highly doubtful that such an item would ever be used effectively as a musket ball and is more likely a marble or other such item.

      A lead bucket and metal ladle that are believed by some to have been used for making bullets. The ladle has a copper scoop and measures 35 cm long with a hook on the end. The bucket, with a metal handle, is stamped with what looks to be an A …