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Geographic Location: Burford- Geographic Location: Paris
- Letter from Arthur Darnley and Death Notices
This item consists of the remnants of a letter sent from Arthur Darnley to an unknown person. The letter discusses everyday details of school, and how he is looking forward to the Christmas Holidays. The first newspaper clipping consists of a death notice for James Henry, the third son of … This item consists of the remnants of a letter sent from Arthur Darnley to an unknown person. The letter discusses everyday details of school, and how he is looking forward …County of Brant Public Library - Ranelagh Schoolhouse
Schoolhouse Summary This former schoolhouse is located at 322 Burford-Delhi Road, Burford, Ontario on Lot 16, Concession 14. It was built in the 1930's as a trustees school for the townships of Burford and Windsor. The land grant was provided for the school in 1937 for $100.80. The building has … Schoolhouse Summary This former schoolhouse is located at 322 Burford-Delhi Road, Burford, Ontario on Lot 16, Concession 14. It was built in the 1930's as a trustees school for the …County of Brant Public Library - Chamberlain House
House Summary This home and farmhouse is located in the area of Burford Township. The house was originally built in 1880, and has been the home of over four generations of the Chamberlain family. In 1962, renovations were made by Charles Edward Joseph "Ted" Chamberlain, in which two bedrooms were … House Summary This home and farmhouse is located in the area of Burford Township. The house was originally built in 1880, and has been the home of over four generations …County of Brant Public Library - Land Indenture between Robert Rosebrugh and the Department of Indian Affairs, 1847
This item was digitized on November 14th, 2009, during a Digitization Days event at the Paris Branch of the County of Brant Public Library. Robert Rosebrugh's name is subject to many eccentric spellings. A notable alternate, used in this document, is Robert Roseburgh. This item was digitized on November 14th, 2009, during a Digitization Days event at the Paris Branch of the County of Brant Public Library. Robert Rosebrugh's name is subject to …County of Brant Public Library - Hiram Capron Account Book, 1841-1847
The page numbering is irregular in the original ledger. Eccentricities in the numbering have been conserved in this online edition. The obscured text on page 171 is "19 1/2 paid". The page numbering is irregular in the original ledger. Eccentricities in the numbering have been conserved in this online edition. The obscured text on page 171 is "19 1/2 paid". - Land Indenture between Charlotte B. Capron and Edward Daly, 1881
The map view is not precise; it displays Walnut Street rather than the specific lot. The map view is not precise; it displays Walnut Street rather than the specific lot.County of Brant Public Library - Land Indenture between Peter Grant, William Hendric, and William Allan, 1858
The original indenture included a third blank page, which has been omitted in this online edition. The original indenture included a third blank page, which has been omitted in this online edition.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 … - Bowling Team with Trophy, c. 1905
The original photograph is noticeably faded. Both the original and contrast-enhanced copies are available. The original photograph is noticeably faded. Both the original and contrast-enhanced copies are available. - Paris Fall Fair, 1908
This 1908 photograph depicts visitors at that year's Paris Fall Fair. At the time, the fairgrounds were located at the corner of William and Elm Streets, where the Syl Apps Community Centre and baseball park are now. Signs in this photograph include "Tremaine Candy Kitchen, Brantford"; "Daily Expositor for Sale … This 1908 photograph depicts visitors at that year's Paris Fall Fair. At the time, the fairgrounds were located at the corner of William and Elm Streets, where the Syl Apps … - Boys Playing at British vs. Boers on Hamilton Place Lawn, Paris, c. 1900
This photograph depicts a group of young boys playing at British vs. Boers c. 1900, at the time of the second Boer War. The photograph was taken at Hamilton Place, then the home of Paul Wickson and his family. The photograph was taken by Wickson, and the boy in the … This photograph depicts a group of young boys playing at British vs. Boers c. 1900, at the time of the second Boer War. The photograph was taken at Hamilton Place, … - Parisians Training for Home Defense, 1915
This 1915 photograph depicts a platoon of Paris men training to defend Paris in the unlikely event of attack. They are holding wooden rifles. The man on the left is John Fisher, then an MP and later a senator. This image was printed on the twenty-eighth page of photographs in … This 1915 photograph depicts a platoon of Paris men training to defend Paris in the unlikely event of attack. They are holding wooden rifles. The man on the left is … - Paris High School Girls' Basketball Team, c. 1915-18
This photograph, c. 1915-18, shows a basketball team of female high school students who had played in the gym at the Community Building. For a list of the persons in this photograph, see the inscription. There are two copies of this photograph, each with separate strengths and weaknesses. Both have … This photograph, c. 1915-18, shows a basketball team of female high school students who had played in the gym at the Community Building. For a list of the persons in … - Paris High School Girls' Track Team, 1929
This photograph depicts the Paris High School girls' track team of 1929. D.A. Smith notes that six of the women depicted are defying the dress code of long black stockings. For a list of the names of the persons in this photograph, see the inscription. This image was printed on … This photograph depicts the Paris High School girls' track team of 1929. D.A. Smith notes that six of the women depicted are defying the dress code of long black stockings. … - View of Paris Coronation Day Parade, May 12, 1937
This photograph shows the beginning of a parade down Grand River Street in celebration of the coronation of King George VI. Store signs visible in this photograph include "Naborhood Shoes" and "Frank N. Inksater". This image was printed on the thirtieth page of photographs in At the Forks of the … This photograph shows the beginning of a parade down Grand River Street in celebration of the coronation of King George VI. Store signs visible in this photograph include "Naborhood Shoes" … - View of Paris Coronation Day Parade, May 12, 1937
This photograph shows the beginning of a parade down Grand River Street in celebration of the coronation of King George VI. Store signs visible in this photograph include "Naborhood Shoes" and "Chas. McCausland". This image was printed on the thirtieth page of photographs in At the Forks of the Grand: … This photograph shows the beginning of a parade down Grand River Street in celebration of the coronation of King George VI. Store signs visible in this photograph include "Naborhood Shoes" … - Paris High School Float, Coronation Parade, 1937
This photograph shows Paris High School's float in the coronation parade, May 12, 1937. The theme was "Industry and Learning;" it won fourth place. For a full list of the students in this photograph, check the inscription. This image was printed on the thirty-first page of photographs in At the … This photograph shows Paris High School's float in the coronation parade, May 12, 1937. The theme was "Industry and Learning;" it won fourth place. For a full list of the … - William "Wally" West (1818 - 1912), Bard of the Nith, Grand Commodore of the Nith Navigation Co.
This photograph depicts William "Wally" West (1818 - 1912), self-proclaimed Bard of the Nith and Grand Commodore of the Nith Navigation Co., with his nautical telescope. He and his son Robert were among the most eccentric of Parisians in the 19th and early 20th centuries. More information about the Wests … This photograph depicts William "Wally" West (1818 - 1912), self-proclaimed Bard of the Nith and Grand Commodore of the Nith Navigation Co., with his nautical telescope. He and his son … - Robert "Bobby" West with Customer on Bicycle Boat, Nith River, c. 1915-17
This photograph depicts Robert "Bobby" West taking a customer out on the Penman No. 1 mill-pond connected to the Nith River in one of his pedal boats. Robert was the younger of the two Wests; his father, Wally, originally started the Nith Navigation Co., which rented out boats and took … This photograph depicts Robert "Bobby" West taking a customer out on the Penman No. 1 mill-pond connected to the Nith River in one of his pedal boats. Robert was the … - Letter from Hiram Capron to the Rural New Yorker about Rattlesnakes
This is the original handwritten version of a letter by Hiram Capron which was published in an 1872 issue of the Rural New Yorker magazine. Capron is responding to an earlier letter in which a correspondent claimed that rattlesnakes carry venom sacs underneath their tongues. He explains how he had … This is the original handwritten version of a letter by Hiram Capron which was published in an 1872 issue of the Rural New Yorker magazine. Capron is responding to an …
