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- 1911 pamphlet advertising Penmans Union Suit with Closed CrotchThis small pamphlet is advertising the Penmans Limited union suit, patented in early 1911. Its apparent innovation was the introduction of a closed crotch.This small pamphlet is advertising the Penmans Limited union suit, patented in early 1911. Its apparent innovation was the introduction of a closed crotch.
- Penmans Retirement Banquet Card for Charles Moodie Heddle, 1920This is the card for the retirement banquet held on May 13, 1920 when Charles Moodie Heddle retired from Penmans Limited. It includes a list of the food and order of events, including the text of the two toasts, as well as the head office staff and superintendents in attendance.This is the card for the retirement banquet held on May 13, 1920 when Charles Moodie Heddle retired from Penmans Limited. It includes a list of the food and order …
- Penmans Christmas Bonus Announcement Card, 1919This small card was given to a Penmans Limited employee to announce their Christmas bonus for that year. It was donated by Eileen Ada Tincknell, and may have been for her father who was a "fixer" at the Penmans #2 mill.This small card was given to a Penmans Limited employee to announce their Christmas bonus for that year. It was donated by Eileen Ada Tincknell, and may have been for …
- View East out William St on Grand RiverThis photograph depicts William Street opening out onto Grand River Street, with a view of the Gore Hotel and a bookstore. A cow and a public pump are visible on William Street. This image was printed on page 110 of At the Forks of the Grand: Volume I by D. …This photograph depicts William Street opening out onto Grand River Street, with a view of the Gore Hotel and a bookstore. A cow and a public pump are visible on …
- Looking Down Broadway St. from Station HillThis photograph, taken near the railway station at the top of Broadway Street, depicts the road going down the hill. Two horse-carts can be seen, along with a cart at the side of the road. The original print of this photograph is badly faded. A contrast-enhanced black and white version …This photograph, taken near the railway station at the top of Broadway Street, depicts the road going down the hill. Two horse-carts can be seen, along with a cart at …
- View of Paris, Ont. from King St.This photograph depicts a wide view Paris as seen from King Street. It shows the downtown Grand River Street area, with the office of the Paris Star visible, along with the Grand River and the bridges crossing it.This photograph depicts a wide view Paris as seen from King Street. It shows the downtown Grand River Street area, with the office of the Paris Star visible, along with …
- Dominion Telegraph Office in Robert White Shoe Store, Location of First Long-Distance Telephone CallThis 19th century photograph shows the location of the Dominion Telegraph Company office, which was in the shoe store of Robert White. This store was the location of the first long distance telephone call, selected by Alexander Graham Bell for its proximity to Brantford. The store is the second door …This 19th century photograph shows the location of the Dominion Telegraph Company office, which was in the shoe store of Robert White. This store was the location of the first …
- View of Paris c. 1875This photograph depicts Grand River Street in Paris, Ontario, in the mid 1870s. The Grand River Street bridge is visible at the bottom.This photograph depicts Grand River Street in Paris, Ontario, in the mid 1870s. The Grand River Street bridge is visible at the bottom.
- The Paris Tennis Club, 1901This photograph, taken August 1st, 1901, depicts the Paris Tennis Club. The man at the far right of the image is A.H. Baird, founder of the Wincey Mill and at one time mayor of Paris. For a complete list of the persons depicted, consult the "Inscription" field. This image was …This photograph, taken August 1st, 1901, depicts the Paris Tennis Club. The man at the far right of the image is A.H. Baird, founder of the Wincey Mill and at …
- South Ward Schools, Paris, OntarioThese photographs depict two historic South Ward schools in Paris, Ontario. The older school was built in 1868; the newer school replaced it c. 1900. The lower image was printed on the thirteenth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith.These photographs depict two historic South Ward schools in Paris, Ontario. The older school was built in 1868; the newer school replaced it c. 1900. The lower image was printed …
- Paris Telephone Exchange and Operators, 1913This 1909 photograph depicts the telephone exchange and telephone operators in Paris, Ontario. The persons depicted in this photograph are, from left to right: Miss Bessie Birley, Mrs. L.L. Belyea, Mrs. Agnes Emerson, Miss Millie Arnold, Miss Maud McCall, Mr. C.B. Barker (the manager), and Miss Vera Elkington. This image …This 1909 photograph depicts the telephone exchange and telephone operators in Paris, Ontario. The persons depicted in this photograph are, from left to right: Miss Bessie Birley, Mrs. L.L. Belyea, …
- Paris High School Grade 12 Class Touring School Grounds by Car, 1941This photograph depicts the Paris High School grade 12 class of 1941 preparing to tour the school grounds by car. For a complete list of students, consult the inscription. This image was printed on the twenty-first page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. …This photograph depicts the Paris High School grade 12 class of 1941 preparing to tour the school grounds by car. For a complete list of students, consult the inscription. This …
- Paris Boy Scout Troup, 1912-1913: Kings Troup of CanadaThis photograph depicts the 1912-1913 troup of the Paris Boy Scouts. They were the winner of that year's Dominion scouting competition, which granted them the title of King's Troup of Canada. The leaders depicted include C.B. Robinson and Alfred Scott (third from left). Brian Stewart submitted the name of the …This photograph depicts the 1912-1913 troup of the Paris Boy Scouts. They were the winner of that year's Dominion scouting competition, which granted them the title of King's Troup of …
- Horace Capron's Farm House, Paris, OntarioThis photograph depicts Horace Capron's farm house in Paris, Ontario, as it was during the 19th century. Today it is the site of the Telfer Place retirement home. This is one of two photos of Horace's farm house in this collection. The other is linked to on the right. This …This photograph depicts Horace Capron's farm house in Paris, Ontario, as it was during the 19th century. Today it is the site of the Telfer Place retirement home. This is …County of Brant Public Library
- Horace Capron's Farm House, Paris, OntarioThis photograph depicts Horace Capron's farm house in Paris, Ontario, as it was during the 19th century. Today it is the site of the Telfer Place retirement home. This is one of two photos of Horace's farm house in this collection. The other is linked to on the right. This …This photograph depicts Horace Capron's farm house in Paris, Ontario, as it was during the 19th century. Today it is the site of the Telfer Place retirement home. This is …County of Brant Public Library
- Penmans No. 1 Mill from the Broadway St. W Hill, late 19th centuryThis photograph depicts the Penmans No. 1 mill and the surrounding areas on West River St., as taken from the hill nearby on Broadway St. W. The wooden fence that then existed is visible, and past it a man driving a horse-cart. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the …This photograph depicts the Penmans No. 1 mill and the surrounding areas on West River St., as taken from the hill nearby on Broadway St. W. The wooden fence that …
- Penmans Employees, c. 1940sThis undated photograph depicts a group of Penmans employees, c. 1940s.This undated photograph depicts a group of Penmans employees, c. 1940s.
- Mel Boyce at PenmansThis undated photograph depicts Mel Boyce at one of the Penmans Limited clothing company's mills.This undated photograph depicts Mel Boyce at one of the Penmans Limited clothing company's mills.
- Penmans No. 1 Employee Picnic, 1924This photograph depicts a Penmans Limited employee picnic that took place on August 9th, 1924. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo to zoom in and pan around so that you can see faces in full detail.This photograph depicts a Penmans Limited employee picnic that took place on August 9th, 1924. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo to zoom in and pan around …
- Penmans "Stag Picnic", 1912This photograph depicts a Penmans Limited "stag picnic" for male employees, held in 1912. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo to zoom in and pan around so that you can see faces in full detail.This photograph depicts a Penmans Limited "stag picnic" for male employees, held in 1912. This photo is Zoomify enabled! Click on the photo to zoom in and pan around so …