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  • World War II Mae West (Life Preserver), 1942
    World War II Mae West (Life Preserver), 1942
    Object       he Mae West was a common nickname for the first inflatable life preserver, which was invented in 1928 by Peter Markus (1885–1974) (US Patent 1694714) with his subsequent improvements in 1930 and 1931. The nickname was originated because someone wearing the inflated life preserver often appeared to be as physically-endowed …
    Object     he Mae West was a common nickname for the first inflatable life preserver, which was invented in 1928 by Peter Markus (1885–1974) (US Patent 1694714) with his subsequent improvements in …
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  • Stanley Olmstead Suffers Second Wound, Circa 1944
    Stanley Olmstead Suffers Second Wound, Circa 1944
    TextImage       This newspaper clipping is a brief note about a Thessalon man Stan Olmstead who was injured for the second time during his time in Europe during World War II.
    TextImage     This newspaper clipping is a brief note about a Thessalon man Stan Olmstead who was injured for the second time during his time in Europe during World War II.
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  • "Captures German Gun", Newspaper Clipping, 1943
    "Captures German Gun", Newspaper Clipping, 1943
    Text       This newspaper clipping is about two local men who were stationed overseas during the Second World War. The first man is Stan Olmstead who distinguished himself for bravery. The second man is Signalman Bill Rothera, who wrote a letter to his parents regarding Stan Olmstead.
    Text     This newspaper clipping is about two local men who were stationed overseas during the Second World War. The first man is Stan Olmstead who distinguished himself for bravery. The second …
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  • Raymond John Hopkins & Norman Lawrence Hopkins In Uniform, Circa 1940
    Raymond John Hopkins & Norman Lawrence Hopkins In Uniform, Circa 1940
    Imagecomment       Raymond John Hopkins & Norman Lawrence Hopkins
    Imagecomment     Raymond John Hopkins & Norman Lawrence Hopkins
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  • Omer LePage in Uniform, Circa 1941
    Omer LePage in Uniform, Circa 1941
    Image       A black and white photograph of Omer LePage in uniform. Omer is pictured at ease in the photograph. Omer served in World War II.
    Image     A black and white photograph of Omer LePage in uniform. Omer is pictured at ease in the photograph. Omer served in World War II.
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  • Richard Alexander Munroe in Uniform, Circa 1940
    Richard Alexander Munroe in Uniform, Circa 1940
    Image       Richard Alexander Munroe
    Image     Richard Alexander Munroe
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  • Huitson Wallace Alexander Miskimin in Uniform, Circa 1942
    Huitson Wallace Alexander Miskimin in Uniform, Circa 1942
    Image       This is Huitson Wallace Alexander Miskimin. Born May 12, 1917, Died April 12, 1998, Date of Enlistment April 9, 1941, Date of Discharge October 25, 1945.
    Image     This is Huitson Wallace Alexander Miskimin. Born May 12, 1917, Died April 12, 1998, Date of Enlistment April 9, 1941, Date of Discharge October 25, 1945.
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  • Elsley Allen In Uniform, World War I, Circa 1916
    Elsley Allen In Uniform, World War I, Circa 1916
    Imagemystery       Notes indicate that Elsley served in World War I. This photo can be found in the Gardiner/Allen Scrapbook 1700's- 1954.
    Imagemystery     Notes indicate that Elsley served in World War I. This photo can be found in the Gardiner/Allen Scrapbook 1700's- 1954.
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  • United Church Parishioners, Iron Bridge, Circa 1934
    United Church Parishioners, Iron Bridge, Circa 1934
    Imagemysterycomment       Taken West side of Iron Bridge United Church., Front Row: Seated (Left to Right) Unknown - Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Beaton, unknown, Mrs. Isaach Nicholson, Mrs. George Farmer, Mima Beemer-Allen, Tom Hamill, Mrs. Andrew Tulloch, Andrew Tulloch, (first name not known) Tait, Sam Allen. Middle Row: Beverly McClelland, Mrs. Alex (Maggie) …
    Imagemysterycomment     Taken West side of Iron Bridge United Church., Front Row: Seated (Left to Right) Unknown - Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Beaton, unknown, Mrs. Isaach Nicholson, Mrs. George Farmer, Mima Beemer-Allen, Tom …
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  • Pistol Packin' Grandmother Kills Wolf, Dean Lake, Circa 1950
    Pistol Packin' Grandmother Kills Wolf, Dean Lake, Circa 1950
    TextImage       Mrs. Beharriell's father, Charles Draper and Uncle Jim Draper were both excellent marksmen.
    TextImage     Mrs. Beharriell's father, Charles Draper and Uncle Jim Draper were both excellent marksmen.
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  • Cpl. Stanley Olmstead Battles Single Handedly with 88mm Gun- Circa April  1942
    Cpl. Stanley Olmstead Battles Single Handedly with 88mm Gun- Circa April 1942
    Text       An account of the bravery of Cpl. Stanley Olmstead and his unit as they faced enemy fire and how they fought to reach their objective.
    Text     An account of the bravery of Cpl. Stanley Olmstead and his unit as they faced enemy fire and how they fought to reach their objective.
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  • Obituary For Nora Allen - Jeffrey - September 2007
    Obituary For Nora Allen - Jeffrey - September 2007
    Text       Obituary of Nora Allen-Jeffrey who passed on September 1, 2007. She was born on May 26, 1910 and was the wife of the late Bill Jeffrey.
    Text     Obituary of Nora Allen-Jeffrey who passed on September 1, 2007. She was born on May 26, 1910 and was the wife of the late Bill Jeffrey.
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  • The History of the Iron Bridge United Church, Circa 1953
    The History of the Iron Bridge United Church, Circa 1953
    Text       Notes on the front cover read - Historian, Mrs. William Boville, Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Harvey Allen, Sponsors, Explorer Group, Leader Bertha Murphy, Minister, Rev. W.W. Damm.
    Text     Notes on the front cover read - Historian, Mrs. William Boville, Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Harvey Allen, Sponsors, Explorer Group, Leader Bertha Murphy, Minister, Rev. W.W. Damm.
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  • History of Iron Bridge Pastoral Charge, 1975
    History of Iron Bridge Pastoral Charge, 1975
    TextImage       This history contains both text and photos.
    TextImage     This history contains both text and photos.
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  • Tweedsmuir History, Iron Bridge Women's Institute, Volume Two
    Tweedsmuir History, Iron Bridge Women's Institute, Volume Two
    TextImagecomment       Not all information in this essay may be 100% correct as we have further information that contradicts some of the information as it was recorded in the original document.
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    TextImagecomment     Not all information in this essay may be 100% correct as we have further information that contradicts some of the information as it was recorded in the original document.
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  • Tweedsmuir History, Iron Bridge Women's Institute
    Tweedsmuir History, Iron Bridge Women's Institute
    TextImagecomment       The scrapbook is held in a protective hard cover and holds various media types including photographs, maps, text, and handwritten notes.
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    TextImagecomment     The scrapbook is held in a protective hard cover and holds various media types including photographs, maps, text, and handwritten notes.
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