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      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 …

      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 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 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 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 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 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 steeple at St. James Anglican Church in Paris, Ontario. The cobblestone construction done by Levi Boughton in 1839 is visible in the photograph, as are the decorative quoins on the left corner of the building. The steeple has a finial on its very top, …

      This is a photograph of the parking lot located behind the Arlington hotel. The join where the brick addition and the original plaster building meet can be seen in the photo. The addition was added by Mr. Eaton circa 1883. The date of the photograph is unknown.

      This is a photograph of the Arlington hotel from Grand River Street North. The name of the hotel on the plaster unit that is visible in this photo has since been removed. Although difficult to see, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is situated on the other side of the …

      This is a photograph of the wall of the Arlington Hotel that faces William Street. The fire escapes that are visible in the photograph are no longer on the hotel. The Romanesque style arches supported by half-columns can be viewed in the picture. The date of the photograph is unknown.

      This is a photograph of the Barker house in Paris, Ontario. The Ontario Regency cottage style home was constructed of cobblestone circa 1842. It was owned by the Barker family until sometime in the 1900s. The home has since undergone many renovations. The date of the photograph is unknown.

      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.

      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 the corner of a desk. The reference section is in an alcove beyond the pillar underneath the magazines and beside …

      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.

      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 of the Memorial, 1930. L. to r.: Allan Scott; Kenneth Robinson; Rev. Wm. McConnell; Rev. J.A. Wilson; Captain Cox, rector …

      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 in the background. "Fred Bemrose / Paris, Ont" marked on the bottom right corner by former Curator of the Paris …

      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 shrubs and trees, with buildings, a factory, and houses in the background.

      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 in 1876 in Canada and wound up its affairs in 1971. Although the primary function of the society was as …

      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 Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith.