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- A View of Col. Johnson's Engagement with the Savages (commanded by Tecumseh) near the Moravian Town, October 5, 1812.Hand-coloured woodcut illustration from: "History of the Discovery of America" by Henry Trumbull. The print gives a vivid account of the war between the Native Americans led by Tecumseh (1768?-1813), chief of the Shawnee, and the U.S. cavalry led by Colonel Richard M. Johnson (1780 or 81-1850). These same three …Hand-coloured woodcut illustration from: "History of the Discovery of America" by Henry Trumbull. The print gives a vivid account of the war between the Native Americans led by Tecumseh (1768?-1813), …
- Portrait of Laura SecordBlack and white woodcut ink portrait of Laura SecordBlack and white woodcut ink portrait of Laura Secord
- Death of Tecumseh: Battle of the Thames Oct. 18, 1813Print shows Col. R.M. Johnson using a pistol to kill Tecumseh during the War of 1812, at the battle of the Thames in Ontario, Canada. 1 print: lithograph, hand-colored.Print shows Col. R.M. Johnson using a pistol to kill Tecumseh during the War of 1812, at the battle of the Thames in Ontario, Canada. 1 print: lithograph, hand-colored.
- General Hull surrenders For DetroitIllustration (woodcut) showing American General Hull (right) surrendering Fort Detroit to General Brock (left).Illustration (woodcut) showing American General Hull (right) surrendering Fort Detroit to General Brock (left).
- Kingston (Ontario) from the Harbour.Wood-engraving on wove paper. Laid down on cardboardWood-engraving on wove paper. Laid down on cardboardAssociation for Great Lakes Maritime History
- Upper entrance, Sault Ste. Marie CanalIllustration appeared in Ballou's Pictorial,(Boston, 9 May 1857), p. 296.Illustration appeared in Ballou's Pictorial,(Boston, 9 May 1857), p. 296.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lower entrance, Sault Ste. Marie CanalIllustration appeared in Ballou's Pictorial, (Boston, 9 May 1857), p. 297.Illustration appeared in Ballou's Pictorial, (Boston, 9 May 1857), p. 297.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Fort Brady, Sault Ste. Marie.Illustration appeared in Ballou's Pictorial, (Boston, 9 May 1857), p. 297.Illustration appeared in Ballou's Pictorial, (Boston, 9 May 1857), p. 297.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Principal Street in Sault Ste. Marie, MichiganIllustration appeared in Ballou's Pictorial, (Boston, 9 May 1857), p. 296.Illustration appeared in Ballou's Pictorial, (Boston, 9 May 1857), p. 296.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Woodcut of National HotelCondition: Copy is very good.Condition: Copy is very good.St. Marys Museum
- Geoffrey SmithIn this interview, Geoffrey Smith talks about his experiences working in the navy and operating sonar equipment as an Anti-Submarine Detection and Investigation Officer. He describes how he ended up in this specialized division formed by Britain after World War I in order to more effectively hunt submarines. Geoffrey goes …In this interview, Geoffrey Smith talks about his experiences working in the navy and operating sonar equipment as an Anti-Submarine Detection and Investigation Officer. He describes how he ended up …Oakville Public Library
- Alan John CutmoreIn this interview, Alan John Cutmore talks about his experiences in the Canadian navy. In 1938, Alan and his family moved to Oakville from Toronto. He was seventeen. He and his brother went into the service in 1942. In June of that year he went to Halifax for training in …In this interview, Alan John Cutmore talks about his experiences in the Canadian navy. In 1938, Alan and his family moved to Oakville from Toronto. He was seventeen. He and …Oakville Public Library
- Bernard W. RichIn this interview, Bernard Rich speaks about his experiences as a pilot during the Second World War. Bernard explains that he joined the airforce when he was 19 years old because he couldn’t find work in Quebec City with him being so close to the draft age. After working as …In this interview, Bernard Rich speaks about his experiences as a pilot during the Second World War. Bernard explains that he joined the airforce when he was 19 years old …Oakville Public Library
- Bill ShieldsIn this interview, Bill Shields talks about signing up with the Royal Canadian Navy and being torpedoed while serving in March 1945. Bill went to Hamilton to join the navy and trained there for six weeks before being sent to Nova Scotia and then overseas to Scotland. In Scotland, he …In this interview, Bill Shields talks about signing up with the Royal Canadian Navy and being torpedoed while serving in March 1945. Bill went to Hamilton to join the navy …Oakville Public Library
- David SenstIn this interview, David Senst speaks about his involvement prior to and in World War II. David joined the army back in 1937 and was actually in Norway for some time when Russia was threatening Finland. He was present at the defence of Calais, while 250,000 British troops were trying …In this interview, David Senst speaks about his involvement prior to and in World War II. David joined the army back in 1937 and was actually in Norway for some …Oakville Public Library
- Donald LeaverIn this interview, Donald Leaver tells about his experience as an officer during World War II. Donald joined the militia in 1940 with the Lorne Scots and trained in Niagara. Wanting to get into the war and see some action, he took his tests to become an officer in Toronto …In this interview, Donald Leaver tells about his experience as an officer during World War II. Donald joined the militia in 1940 with the Lorne Scots and trained in Niagara. …Oakville Public Library
- Frank WaywellIn this interview, Frank Waywell talks about his involvement in the war effort before, during and after World War II. Frank first started in the Royal Army Medical Corps but then felt compelled to join the air force once he saw the severity of the war. He talks about his …In this interview, Frank Waywell talks about his involvement in the war effort before, during and after World War II. Frank first started in the Royal Army Medical Corps but …Oakville Public Library
- Harry BarrettIn this interview, Harry Barrett, former mayor of Oakville, talks about his experiences prior to and in the Second World War. Harry speaks about joining and training with the cadet core for five years. While training with them, he was issued uniforms and Ross Rifles from the First World War …In this interview, Harry Barrett, former mayor of Oakville, talks about his experiences prior to and in the Second World War. Harry speaks about joining and training with the cadet …Oakville Public Library
- Hugh O'DonnellIn this interview, Hugh O’Donnell talks about his experiences as a paratrooper in World War II. Hugh was born in Glasgow in 1922 and transferred into the paratroopers after Churchill stated that anyone who wished to join them would be released from other duties. Among his memories, he speaks about …In this interview, Hugh O’Donnell talks about his experiences as a paratrooper in World War II. Hugh was born in Glasgow in 1922 and transferred into the paratroopers after Churchill …Oakville Public Library
- Ivan MavrinacIn this interview, Ivan Mavrinac talks about working as a Non-Commission Officer of Records at Petawawa, Ontario in World War II. Born in Croatia in 1920, Ivan and his family moved to Canada in 1929. He graduated in 1939 from a three year commercial course and was invited to join …In this interview, Ivan Mavrinac talks about working as a Non-Commission Officer of Records at Petawawa, Ontario in World War II. Born in Croatia in 1920, Ivan and his family …Oakville Public Library