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Groups: Paris Museum and Historical Society- Groups: Military History of the County of Brant
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- Paris 1915 Military Collage
A collage of 66 vignettes of men in World War I military uniforms with their name listed below. In the centre "1915 Paris" is flanked by two crossed Union Jacks. The collage is signed on the bottom right corner “C. Plomby Paris”. Name of individuals listed from the top row … A collage of 66 vignettes of men in World War I military uniforms with their name listed below. In the centre "1915 Paris" is flanked by two crossed Union Jacks. … - Wings above the Skyline: The Story of No. 5 Service Flying Training School, Brantford, Ontario, Canada, 1940-1944
When WWII began there was a great need for trained aircrew to fight the enemy. A Plan, the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, was created that built a massive system of air training facilities across Canada. As one part of this enormous plan Brantford, Ontario became an Air Station training … When WWII began there was a great need for trained aircrew to fight the enemy. A Plan, the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, was created that built a massive system …County of Brant Public Library - Interview with Edith Carnie
This unverified article originally appeared on the County of Brant wiki at ourbrant.wikia.com. It was contributed by a member of the community. It has been included in this collection for ease of research. This unverified article originally appeared on the County of Brant wiki at ourbrant.wikia.com. It was contributed by a member of the community. It has been included in this collection for … - View of Paris c. 1875
This 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. - View of the Burford Armoury, c. 1906-1908
This photo shows the Burford Armoury, c. 1906-1908. This photo shows the Burford Armoury, c. 1906-1908.County of Brant Public Library - Photographic Postcard from Harris Featherston
This is a photographic postcard sent by Harris Featherston to his family in Onondaga during World War I. It is possible that the man on the left is Harris Featherston. The original document was provided by Barbara Plant during a Scan & Share Day event held at the Onondaga Hall … This is a photographic postcard sent by Harris Featherston to his family in Onondaga during World War I. It is possible that the man on the left is Harris Featherston. …County of Brant Public Library - Harris Edward Featherston, 1918
The original document was provided by Tom and Mary Lu Featherston during a Scan & Share Day event held at the Onondaga Hall on January 14, 2012. The original document was provided by Tom and Mary Lu Featherston during a Scan & Share Day event held at the Onondaga Hall on January 14, 2012.County of Brant Public Library - Jack Swayze
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Only son of Laura D. and Herbert Charles Balkwill, Stanley Herbert was born on May 23, 1921. His family lived at 17 King Street, Burford for the first eight years of Stanley’s life and then moved to Toronto, where Balkwill enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force on December 9, … Only son of Laura D. and Herbert Charles Balkwill, Stanley Herbert was born on May 23, 1921. His family lived at 17 King Street, Burford for the first eight years … - History of Thomas Poole and the Poole Family
This account was submitted to the Norwich Gazette by Jessie Poole, b. 27 Aug. 1897, grandaughter of Thomas and Mary. It has been revised for clarity with some recent research facts added. It was probably written in the late 1940s due to the reference to the telephone exchange being in … This account was submitted to the Norwich Gazette by Jessie Poole, b. 27 Aug. 1897, grandaughter of Thomas and Mary. It has been revised for clarity with some recent research …County of Brant Public Library - Paris Boy Scout Troup, 1912-1913: Kings Troup of Canada
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 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 … - The Paris Tennis Club, 1901
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 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, Ontario
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 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 … - Passenger Car on Last Run of Lake Erie and Northern Railway, 1955
This photograph depicts a passenger car from the last trip made by the Lake Erie and Northern Railway line on April 24th, 1955. This image was printed on the third page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith. This photograph depicts a passenger car from the last trip made by the Lake Erie and Northern Railway line on April 24th, 1955. This image was printed on the third … - Harold Penman Smith speaking about John Penman at Paris Presbyterian Church, May 25, 1986
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. 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 … - Penmans No. 1 Employee Picnic, 1924
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 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", 1912
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 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 … - Penmans Machine Shop Staff outside Mill, c. late 1920s/early 1930s
This undated photograph depicts a group of machine shop employees outside one of the Penmans Limited clothing company's mills. It was donated to the museum by Mrs. Ames. Some of the men in this photo are: Pat Cavan (second from left, top row); Roy Stevenson (far right, top row); Len … This undated photograph depicts a group of machine shop employees outside one of the Penmans Limited clothing company's mills. It was donated to the museum by Mrs. Ames. Some of … - Penmans No. 2 Mill seen from Mill-Race, 1922
This photograph depicts the Penmans Limited No. 2 mill, once located on Willow Street. It was taken from across the mill-race, which no longer exists. There is also a possibility that this photo was taken from across the Grand River looking east, with the mouth of the mill race visible … This photograph depicts the Penmans Limited No. 2 mill, once located on Willow Street. It was taken from across the mill-race, which no longer exists. There is also a possibility … - Land agreement with Great Western Railroad Company
This agreement documents Capron's sale of a strip of land to allow the Great Western Railroad Company to run a track on his property. He additionally sold a plot to allow for the construction of a depot, and agreed to construct a wooden fence along the length of this track. … This agreement documents Capron's sale of a strip of land to allow the Great Western Railroad Company to run a track on his property. He additionally sold a plot to …
