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      The copy of the book digitized was provided by the Paris Museum and Historical Society, who hold it in their collection. This book was a key source consulted by Joy Parr in her 1990 book The Gender of Breadwinners.

      This book documents the history of the Glen Morris library from its founding in 1888 to its hundredth anniversary in 1988. The Glen Morris library is now one of the five branches of the County of Brant Public Library, following the County's amalgamation in 1999.

      This book was digitized by the Internet Archive and can also be accessed at their site, linked to underneath the book.

      A Movement of the Spirit: the History of St. James Anglican Church, Paris, 1839-2010, by Roger Sharpe.

      This 1974 book provides a very personal history of Paris High School. Author Donald A. Smith was a teacher and a principal there, and this memoir covers the years from 1929 - 1951 when he was most active there. He discusses his memories of the school and the many changes …

      This is a Sharp Family story created as a Millennium project by Andrew Sharp and Wendy (Sharp) McLean. The book was published in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

      This book was digitized by the Internet Archive and can also be accessed at their site, linked to underneath the book.

      The Work of Our Hands chronicles the history of the town of Mount Pleasant from its earliest settlements through the end of the 19th century. In order to have meaning, local history must relate all aspects of a particular community’s development to a larger context. Mount Pleasant stands out as …

      This pamphlet contains the list of voters registered in Paris in 1896. The list is organized by sub-division. Each voter is listed by number on roll, name, lot, street name and number, voter category, and local post office. This copy had been owned by the town clerk for the purpose …

      This lithograph, based on a painting by "Rev. M. A. F.," depicts the downtown area of Paris as it existed in the 1870s along with the Grand River and its bridges. It was originally published in the October 26, 1872 edition of the Canadian Illustrated News. Some time later, a …

      According to the inscription on the matte, it was taken before the fire and is dated before 1900.

      This photograph depicts a bridge across the Nith River; it may be the section at the end of William Street leading to what is now Lions Park. A man is standing at the side of the street reading a book.

      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 the side of the road. The original print of this photograph is badly faded. A contrast-enhanced black and white version …

      This photograph depicts a set of construction workers with equipment at a construction site on Grand River Street. Advertisements visible in this photograph include P. Buckley Hardware; Garland Stoves; Rice and Harvey Show; Surprise Soap.

      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 lithograph, based on a painting by "Rev. M. A. F.," depicts the downtown area of Paris as it existed in the 1870s along with the Grand River and its bridges. It was originally published in the October 26, 1872 edition of the Canadian Illustrated News. This copy is one …

      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.

      Contributed by Paris Museum and Historical Society. This article originally appeared on the County of Brant wiki at ourbrant.wikia.com. It has been included in this collection for ease of research.

      Contributed by Paris Museum and Historical Society. This article originally appeared on the County of Brant wiki at ourbrant.wikia.com. It has been included in this collection for ease of research.

      Contributed by Paris Museum and Historical Society. This article originally appeared on the County of Brant wiki at ourbrant.wikia.com. It has been included in this collection for ease of research.