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Richmond Hill Public Library - Local History Books and Brochures
Richmond Hill Public Library - Chatham Directories
Historical directories for the city of Chatham. Historical directories for the city of Chatham.Chatham-Kent Public Library - Lyceum Club & Women’s Art Association of Oshawa
The Lyceum Club and Women’s Art Association of Oshawa formed on May 28, 1931. Members were active in painting music, drama, literature, and ceramics. Alexandra Luke (Mrs. Ewart McLaughlin), was one of the original members. History Modeled on the Art Students League in New York, the Women’s Art Club (later … The Lyceum Club and Women’s Art Association of Oshawa formed on May 28, 1931. Members were active in painting music, drama, literature, and ceramics. Alexandra Luke (Mrs. Ewart McLaughlin), was …Oshawa Public Libraries - Pilot books
Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Green's Marine Directory of the Great Lakes
Green's was one of the premier business directories for the Great Lakes from its initial edition in 1909 as "Mitchell & Co.'s" directory, for whom Fred W. Green was an employee. The directory was edited by him for the next 41 years, until his death in 1949. The series was … Green's was one of the premier business directories for the Great Lakes from its initial edition in 1909 as "Mitchell & Co.'s" directory, for whom Fred W. Green was an …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Classification Registers of Inland Lloyds
Other general surviving volumes include 1882, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891. Other known volumes of the series of Canadian hulls include 1882, 1884, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1891, 1892. Other general surviving volumes include 1882, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891. Other known volumes of the series of Canadian hulls include 1882, 1884, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1891, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Geoffrey Smith
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 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 Cutmore
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 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. Rich
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 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 Shields
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 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 Senst
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 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 Leaver
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. 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 Waywell
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 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 Barrett
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 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'Donnell
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 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 Mavrinac
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 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 - Joy Smith
In this interview, Joy Smith discusses being a trainer during World War II as a Non-Commission Officer. Joy explains that she originally became involved in the war effort because her father was a major in the First World War and a colonel of the Queen’s Own Rangers in the Second … In this interview, Joy Smith discusses being a trainer during World War II as a Non-Commission Officer. Joy explains that she originally became involved in the war effort because her …Oakville Public Library - Oakville Fire Department - 100th Anniversary
The video explores the evolution of the Oakville Fire Department from its beginnings as a community service organization to its recognition in 1909 as an official department. It relates the story of Pumper No. 8, the special fire truck that was employed in 1948 to fight the Kendall Leather Factory … The video explores the evolution of the Oakville Fire Department from its beginnings as a community service organization to its recognition in 1909 as an official department. It relates the … - Oakville Fire Department - The History of Pumper No. 8
The video tells the story of one of Oakville’s first firefighting trucks and how its integrity, craftsmanship, and state of the art firefighting capabilities made it into an iconic image of the Oakville Fire Department. It describes how Pumper No. 8 heroically pumped for 30 straight hours in an effort … The video tells the story of one of Oakville’s first firefighting trucks and how its integrity, craftsmanship, and state of the art firefighting capabilities made it into an iconic image …
