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- Paris High School, 1929 - 1951This 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 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 …County of Brant Public Library
- Strike Against Penmans, Paris, 1949The 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.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 …
- Paris Junction, Paris Station (1848 - 1900): "The Hey Day of The Steam Era"This 2000 book by Robert Hasler documents the history of the Paris Junction of Paris, Ontario. This was a busy part of town in the 19th century, home to a large number of thriving businesses which depended on the two railroad lines which intersected there. Hasler documents the origins of …This 2000 book by Robert Hasler documents the history of the Paris Junction of Paris, Ontario. This was a busy part of town in the 19th century, home to a …County of Brant Public Library
- Paris-Burford Rough Riders, Circa 1900The Paris-Burford Rough Riders was a local cavalry unit that became a common feature of many Parisian parades in the 19th century to demonstrate their prowess.The Paris-Burford Rough Riders was a local cavalry unit that became a common feature of many Parisian parades in the 19th century to demonstrate their prowess.
- Dedication of the Paris War Memorial, 11 November 19301999.1001.01: Black and white photograph of eight men standing in front of the Paris War Memorial during the 11 November 1930 dedication ceremony. Photograph is captioned "Dignitaries at the dedication of the Memorial, 1930. L. to r.: Allan Scott; Kenneth Robinson; Rev. Wm. McConnell; Rev. J.A. Wilson; Captain Cox, rector …1999.1001.01: Black and white photograph of eight men standing in front of the Paris War Memorial during the 11 November 1930 dedication ceremony. Photograph is captioned "Dignitaries at the dedication …
- Paris Public School Cadet Corps Circa 1928Black and white photograph of the Paris Public School cadet corps circa 1927-1928. The boys stand in uniform in three groups, on a street with houses, a barn, and trees in the background. "Fred Bemrose / Paris, Ont" marked on the bottom right corner by former Curator of the Paris …Black and white photograph of the Paris Public School cadet corps circa 1927-1928. The boys stand in uniform in three groups, on a street with houses, a barn, and trees …
- Paris Military Camp 1909Postcard depicting horses drinking in the Grand River at a military camp in Paris, Ontario in June 1909. The camp consists of a group of seven or more tents among shrubs and trees, with buildings, a factory, and houses in the background.Postcard depicting horses drinking in the Grand River at a military camp in Paris, Ontario in June 1909. The camp consists of a group of seven or more tents among …
- Sons of England Lodge FloatThe Sons of England Benefit Society was a Canadian benevolent society for Protestants which provided insurance to members in need because of family illness or other mishap. It was founded in 1876 in Canada and wound up its affairs in 1971. Although the primary function of the society was as …The Sons of England Benefit Society was a Canadian benevolent society for Protestants which provided insurance to members in need because of family illness or other mishap. It was founded …
- Paris Cadets Welcoming Baron Byng, 9 April 1922At this time, most schoolboys were required to be a member of the cadets. This image appears on page 35 of photographs in the publication At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith.At this time, most schoolboys were required to be a member of the cadets. This image appears on page 35 of photographs in the publication At the Forks of the …
- Paris 1915 Military CollageA 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. …
- Paris Posse, Clue #4Submission part of the WISH challenge for WI's 125th anniversary.Submission part of the WISH challenge for WI's 125th anniversary.Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Hot Wheels, clue #4Submission part of the WISH challenge for WI's 125th anniversary.Submission part of the WISH challenge for WI's 125th anniversary.Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Rural Renegades - Clue #5Submission part of the WISH challenge for WI's 125th anniversary.Submission part of the WISH challenge for WI's 125th anniversary.Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Paris Posse - Clue #5Submission part of the WISH challenge for WI's 125th anniversary.Submission part of the WISH challenge for WI's 125th anniversary.Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- The Hot Wheels Clue #1submission part of WISH Challenge for WI's 125th Anniversarysubmission part of WISH Challenge for WI's 125th AnniversaryFederated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Paris Posse - WIW WI plaque Clue #1Submission part of the WISH Challenge for WI's 125th AnniversarySubmission part of the WISH Challenge for WI's 125th AnniversaryFederated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Photograph of St. James Anglican Church in WinterThis is a photograph of St. James Anglican Church in Paris, Ontario in the winter. The church steeple and the sides of the Gothic windows are visible in the photograph. The date of the picture is unknown.This is a photograph of St. James Anglican Church in Paris, Ontario in the winter. The church steeple and the sides of the Gothic windows are visible in the photograph. …
- Photograph of St. James Anglican Church Inside the NaveThis is a photograph of the interior of the nave of St. James Anglican Church in Paris, Ontario. The Gothic shape of the windows is visible in the photograph. The solid brass altar can also be seen. The date of the photograph is unknown.This is a photograph of the interior of the nave of St. James Anglican Church in Paris, Ontario. The Gothic shape of the windows is visible in the photograph. The …
- Photograph of the Side of St. James Anglican ChurchThis is a photograph of the side of the St. James Anglican Church in Paris, Ontario. The cobblestone church built by Levi Boughton in 1839 is of the Gothic Revival architectural style, and the Gothic, center pointed windows are visible in this photo. A small dormer window is also visible …This is a photograph of the side of the St. James Anglican Church in Paris, Ontario. The cobblestone church built by Levi Boughton in 1839 is of the Gothic Revival …
- Photograph of Rose Billings and Les Clarke in front of St. James Anglican ChurchThis is a photograph of Rose Billings and Les Clarke in front of the St. James Anglican Church on Burwell Street in Paris, Ontario. Although the date of the photograph is unknown, it is presumed to have been taken sometime between 1930 and 1950. This cobblestone church was built in …This is a photograph of Rose Billings and Les Clarke in front of the St. James Anglican Church on Burwell Street in Paris, Ontario. Although the date of the photograph …