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- Penmans Imported Help Fares paid in 1910This book documents the immigration costs for some of Penmans Limited's immigrant workers in 1910. For much of the early 20th century, Penmans actively solicited workers - primarily women - in England and throughout Canada and assisted them in immigrating to Canada in order to work in the Penmans clothing …This book documents the immigration costs for some of Penmans Limited's immigrant workers in 1910. For much of the early 20th century, Penmans actively solicited workers - primarily women - …
- Penmans Imported Help Fares paid in 1910, book 2This book documents the immigration costs for some of Penmans Limited's immigrant workers in 1910. For much of the early 20th century, Penmans actively solicited workers - primarily women - in England and throughout Canada and assisted them in immigrating to Canada in order to work in the Penmans clothing …This book documents the immigration costs for some of Penmans Limited's immigrant workers in 1910. For much of the early 20th century, Penmans actively solicited workers - primarily women - …
- What Penmans Offer You, 1923This 1923 pamphlet was created in order to attract workers to Paris in order to work for the Penmans Limited knitting mill. At this time, Penmans advertised and recruited widely in order to attract workers, primarily, women, from Canada and from Great Britain, whom they would bring to Paris in …This 1923 pamphlet was created in order to attract workers to Paris in order to work for the Penmans Limited knitting mill. At this time, Penmans advertised and recruited widely …
- Penmans Imported Help Book No. 1, 1912-13This book documents the immigration costs for some of Penmans Limited's immigrant workers in 1912-13. For much of the early 20th century, Penmans actively solicited workers - primarily women - in England and throughout Canada and assisted them in immigrating to Canada in order to work in the Penmans clothing …This book documents the immigration costs for some of Penmans Limited's immigrant workers in 1912-13. For much of the early 20th century, Penmans actively solicited workers - primarily women - …
- Penmans Immigration Fare Repayment Agreement for Sarah Speed, 1913In this 1913 contract, Sarah Speed agrees to repay her transportation fare from England to Penmans Limited. At the time, Penmans solicited workers from across Canada and in England, and paid for their immigration costs. The cost was treated as a loan and was expected to be repaid from the …In this 1913 contract, Sarah Speed agrees to repay her transportation fare from England to Penmans Limited. At the time, Penmans solicited workers from across Canada and in England, and …
- Penmans Imported Help MemosThese two memos were created by the Penmans Limited clothing company pertaining to its immigrant workers. Through much of the 20th century, Penmans solicited employees in parts of England and Canada and aided them in immigrating to Canada to work at the Paris mills. While Penmans would pay for their …These two memos were created by the Penmans Limited clothing company pertaining to its immigrant workers. Through much of the 20th century, Penmans solicited employees in parts of England and …
- Photograph of Penman's Workers Cottage on Willow Street in ParisThis is a photograph of 28 and 30 Willow Street in Paris, Ontario. This semi-attached home was one of the workman's cottages built by John Penman for workers of the Penman's Mill in 1916. The cottages are symmetrical redbrick dwellings with front verandahs. Notice the dormer with a hipped roof …This is a photograph of 28 and 30 Willow Street in Paris, Ontario. This semi-attached home was one of the workman's cottages built by John Penman for workers of the …
- Workman's House Blueprints 28 and 30 Willow StreetThis is a photograph of the Workman's House blueprints for the address 28 and 30 Willow Street. The semi-attached Workman's houses were built in 1916 by John Penman for workers at the Penman's Mill. The blueprints are labeled as follows: 1. Front Elevation 2. Typical End Elevation 3. Basement Plan …This is a photograph of the Workman's House blueprints for the address 28 and 30 Willow Street. The semi-attached Workman's houses were built in 1916 by John Penman for workers …
- Photograph of the Paris Lawn Bowling Club at the ClubhouseThis is a photograph of the Paris Lawn Bowling Club outside of the original clubhouse that is located at 169 Grand River Street North. The date of the photo is unknown but presumed to be sometime before 1949 when the new, larger clubhouse was built.This is a photograph of the Paris Lawn Bowling Club outside of the original clubhouse that is located at 169 Grand River Street North. The date of the photo is …
- Photograph of the Paris Lawn Bowling Clubhouse During a TournamentThis is a photograph of the Paris Lawn Bowling Club and other bowlers during a tournament at the Paris Lawn Bowling Clubhouse on May 25, 1908. At this tournament the Paris team played St. George, Troy, and possibly Brantford Teams. The original clubhouse is present in the photograph.This is a photograph of the Paris Lawn Bowling Club and other bowlers during a tournament at the Paris Lawn Bowling Clubhouse on May 25, 1908. At this tournament the …
- Photograph of the Paris Lawn Bowling Club on Bowling GreenThis is a photograph of the Paris Lawn Bowling Club. Although the date is unknown, it is presumed to be sometime between 1900-1950. The people pictured are as follows: Top row (L-R) A.B. Pierce, J. Currie, W. Newell, F. Hamilton, D. Coilis, W. Belyea, A. Sinclair, W.Kelman, J. Jefferson Middle …This is a photograph of the Paris Lawn Bowling Club. Although the date is unknown, it is presumed to be sometime between 1900-1950. The people pictured are as follows: Top …
- Photograph of the Lawn Bowlers at the Paris Lawn Bowling ClubThis is a photograph of men from the Paris Lawn Bowling Club bowling at the clubhouse. Although the date is unknown, it is presumed to be sometime between 1900 and 1940. The people pictured are as follows: John Inksater, Robert Inksater, Alex Kirkpatrick, Dr. T.A. Howell, Mr. Thomas Hall.This is a photograph of men from the Paris Lawn Bowling Club bowling at the clubhouse. Although the date is unknown, it is presumed to be sometime between 1900 and …
- Photograph of Women in Front of the Paris LibraryThis is a photograph of three women in front of the Paris Public Library. Although the date is unknown, the women's clothing suggests that the photograph was taken circa 1904-1915.This is a photograph of three women in front of the Paris Public Library. Although the date is unknown, the women's clothing suggests that the photograph was taken circa 1904-1915.
- Photograph of the Paris Public Library in WinterThis is a photograph of the Paris Public Library in the winter. The original entrance way at the front of the building is visible. The date of the photograph is unknown.This is a photograph of the Paris Public Library in the winter. The original entrance way at the front of the building is visible. The date of the photograph is …
- Photograph of the Back of the Paris Public Library Before RenovationsThis is a photograph of the back of the Paris Public Library before renovations in 1995. In the same year, an addition to the back of the building was constructed and the main entrance was moved to the Broadway Street side.This is a photograph of the back of the Paris Public Library before renovations in 1995. In the same year, an addition to the back of the building was constructed …
- Photograph of Bookshelves at Paris Public LibraryThis is a photograph of bookshelves on the main floor inside the Paris Public Library before renovations in 1995.This is a photograph of bookshelves on the main floor inside the Paris Public Library before renovations in 1995.
- Photograph of the Paris Public Library During RenovationsThis is a photograph of the Paris Public Library during renovations on August 29, 1995. During this time, an addition was built onto the back of the building and the entrance was moved to Broadway Street. Some the original back wall shown in the photo is still present when entering …This is a photograph of the Paris Public Library during renovations on August 29, 1995. During this time, an addition was built onto the back of the building and the …
- Photograph of the Paris Public LibraryThis is a photograph of the outside of the Paris Public Library in 1972.This is a photograph of the outside of the Paris Public Library in 1972.
- Photograph of the Paris Library Reading AreaThis is a photograph of the reading area by the fireplace at the Paris Public Library in May 1952. There is a table around the pillar that formerly rested on the corner of a desk. The reference section is in an alcove beyond the pillar underneath the magazines and beside …This is a photograph of the reading area by the fireplace at the Paris Public Library in May 1952. There is a table around the pillar that formerly rested on …
- Photograph of the Paris Public Library EntranceThis is a photograph of the Paris Public Library from May 19, 1952. The original entrance way is visible.This is a photograph of the Paris Public Library from May 19, 1952. The original entrance way is visible.