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      This item is a letter and envelope addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Darnley from a Mr. and Mrs. Milton McAllister. Milton McAllister occupied a farm across the road, south from the Darnley farm, located on Lot 4, Concession 2. No other content in the envelope. The date the letter …

      The contents of the letter are illegible.

      This item is a double-sided letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy living in Canada, from “Sister Nancie” of the National Children’s Home and Orphanage in York where he grew up. Nancie writes to confirm that she had received his first correspondence, and updating him on the happenings …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from James Tate, the technical editor at the Popular Mechanics Magazine. His letter was made in response to Wiliam's interest in the model shipbuilding contest, and the …

      This item consists of a Christmas card sent to William Clarke from a "J. Lovett." The card image shows children sledding in a winter setting. Size 8x4.5”.

      Most of the letter is illegible.

      The central branch of the County of Brant system is located in Paris, Ontario. In 1999 Paris and its surrounding areas amalgamated to form the County of Brant. Before that time each community was served by its own separate library: Paris Branch In 1841 Hiram Capron—founder of Paris, Ontario—and 25 …

      This item consists of the remnants of a letter sent from Arthur Darnley to an unknown person. The letter discusses everyday details of school, and how he is looking forward to the Christmas Holidays. The first newspaper clipping consists of a death notice for James Henry, the third son of …

      Writing is mostly illegible.

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from Eveline Hills, representing the National Children’s Home and Orphanage's Immigration Branch in Hamilton. The contents of this letter regard William's request for a trip to visit …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from Eveline Hills, representing the National Children’s Home and Orphanage's Immigration Branch in Hamilton. Her letter mentions that the Home received a letter from Mr. Brooks, offering …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from Ben Johnson, Governor of the National Children’s Home and Orphanage's Immigration Branch in Hamilton. He sends holiday wishes and hopes William will have a "Merry Christmas …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for a few years, from his Uncle Bernard and Aunt Ada, who are living in Sheffield, England. Uncle Bernard writes of emigrating to Canada to farm in 12 months, but …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from his elder sister Florence Clarke, who is living in Sheffield, England. Her letter mentions that she will be soon turning 19, and wonders about William's happiness …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from his elder sister Florence Clarke, who is living in Sheffield, England. Her letter concerns a visit she recently had with their younger sisters Elizabeth & Vera …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, likely from his younger sister Elizabeth from the Cherry Tree Orphanage. Her letter thanks William for the gifts he had sent to her. She also mentions that …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from his uncle Jack, Aunt Ethel, and cousin Ethel back in Sheffield. Uncle Jack says that their family is doing well and was excited to receive William's …

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy living in Paris, Ontario, from his elder sister Florence Clarke, who is living in Sheffield, England. Her letter mentions that it will have been 3 years next Tuesday since their mother died, and that she believes Vera’s …

      Pages 1, 2, 4 and 5 are missing from this letter.

      This item is a letter sent to William Clarke, a teenage English boy who had been living in Paris, Ontario for two years, from his elder sister Florence Clarke, who is living in Sheffield, England. Her letter mentions that she has moved to a new address since the “general” at …