The series contains information on the history and governance of Elmwood Cemetery Inc. in Sherbrooke from 1890 to 2018. It consists primarily of histories, constitutions, by-laws. The series is comprised of the following files: History (1978-1990) and Constitution and by-laws (1890-1923, 1979-2018).
The series contains information on the administration and activities of Elmwood Cemetery Inc. from 1890 to 2005. It consists primarily of minutes, reports, and correspondence. The series is comprised of the following files: Minutes (1890-2005), Correspondence (1890-1950), Reports (1895-1984), Lists of board members ([1990]-[2001?]).
The series contains source material on the various productions held at the Piggery Theatre from 1965 to 1996. It contains the following subseries: Seasons (1965-1996), Plays (1973-1989), and Season Proposals (1972-1988).
The file contains clippings from the Quebec Mercury from 1861 to 1871.
The series contains source material on the proceedings at council chambers of Quebec from 1789 to 1800. It contains information on the land granted to Gilbert Hyatt and his associates and the decisions to grant land to Loyalists. It contains records of proceedings and an extract from minutes of council.
The series contains correspondence regarding Anna Hyatt's request to be reimbursed for expenses incurred by her late husband Gilbert Hyatt while he was surveying the Townships of Ascot. It contains a draft of a letter from Anna Hyatt to the lieutenant governor of Lower Canada, a revised version, and the response.
The series contains material on the history of the Hyatt family assembled from approximately the 1980s to the early 1990s. It includes information on the Hyatt's prior to coming to Canada as well as their arrival, and details on the various family members and descendants of the family. It consists of research done by descendants of Gilbert Hyatt, historical sketches, and family trees.
The series contains material on the Hyatt family and those related to the family from the 1900's to 1953. It contains information on Galen C. Hyatt, Elmer E. Taylor, Ella C. Taylor, Mary A. Canfield, George C. Hyatt, Charles Canfield, and G. Canfield. It consists of newspaper clippings, primarily death announcements.
The series consists of a register of plans of many townships (Ascot, Auckland, Barford, Barnston, Bolton, Brome, Brompton, Chester, Clifton, Clinton, Compton, Ditton, Dudswell, Eaton, Ely, Farnham, Granby, Hatley, Hereford, Kingsey, Lingwick, Melbourne, Milton, Newport Orford, Potton, Roxton, Shefford, Shipton, Stoke, Stukely, Tingwick, Warwick, Weedon, Westbury, Wickham, Windsor, Wolfestown) from approximately 1860, The plans in the register indicate range numbers, lots, and in some cases, owners' names. The plans shows the divisions of lots and ranges of various locations in the Eastern Townships, some include names of settlers.
The series contains source material on the Archdeacon George Jehoshaphat Mountain from 1829. It contains a copy of the journal of visitation by the Archdeacon. The journal contains information on his trip to the Eastern Townships with details on travelling in Quebec, where he stopped and the state of various settlements, including information on schools and churches.
The series contains source material on Paul Desruisseaux's involvement with the Senate of Canada from 1966 to 1980. It contains the following files: Speeches (1966-1980), Information for Senators ([196-?]), Inflation ([1973?]), Federal Transfers [1978?], Housing ([197-]), Textile Industry (1980), and Miscellaneous Documents (1970-1980).
The series contains photographs of a maquette for the Desruisseaux's home in Knowlton, as well as photographs of a Catholic event in Sherbrooke. from approximately the 196s to the 1970s.
This series contains primary source records from the Davidsons' building and contracting company, which date from 1890-1938. The records come in the form of ledgers and are written in English. The series is divided into the following files: 1890-1907, 1898-1923, 1902-1910, 1908-1916, 1917-1924, 1926-1930, 1929-1934, 1931-1934, 1934-1935, 1936-1937, 1937-1938.
This series contains primary and secondary source information about the Brevoort Family, which date from 1858 to the 1970s. The records are in English and include a written family history, a family tree, and a ledger book.
The series contains source material on the constitution and by-laws of Dunham Ladies' College from 1906. It contains a booklet listing the constitution and by-laws.
The file contains source material on the annual activities of St. Helen's School from 1898 to 1971. It includes information on the number of pupils courses offered, and revenues and expenses. It contains annual reports to the province and an inspector's report.
The series contains source material on the activities of St. Helen's School from 1879 to 1964. It includes information on the history of the school, staff, school work, regulations dress code, fees and courses offered. It consists of school calendars.
The series contains primary source information on the organization and activities of the Eastern Townships Heritage Foundation from 1923 to 1983. It consists of minutes, reports, and the products of their research activities. The series is comprised of the following sub-series: Annual General Meeting (1978-1979), Board of Directors (1978-1981), Executive Committee (1976-1980), Liason Committee ([1977?]-[1982?]), Acquisitions Committee (1977-1980), Reserach Committee (1977-1983), and Foundation Committee (1923-1980).
The series contains primary source material on the administration of Sherbrooke and District Women's Club. It consists of minutes from the Executive and General Meetings; Executive Duties documents, and Born Digital documents. It is comprised of the following files: General Meeting Minutes (1968-2018), Executive Minutes (1968-2004), Executive Duties (1992-2020), and Strategic Planning (2017).
The series contains primary source material on the Sherbrooke and District University Women's Club's various groups and committees. It consists of correspondence, reports, forms, member lists, agendas, guides, photographs, price lists and minutes. It is comprised of the following files: Political and Social Action Group ([1976?]), Book Group ([197-?]-2007), Career Counselling Committee (1975), Education Committee ([1988?]-2009), Fun with Cooking (1998-2005), Dining Out (2001), Bridge Group (2003), Luncheon Study Group ([198-?]), Investment Club (2003-2009), Summer Market (2004-2007), Grannies to Grannies (2006-2010), Walking Group (2010-2012), Wellness Group (2012), Art and Antiques Group (2013), Interest Groups – General (2009-2012), Status of Women (2009-2013), and Travel Group (2016-2017).
The series contains primary source material on the conferences, colloquia and activities of the Sherbrooke and District University Women's Club. It consists programs, manuals, correspondence, photographs, speeches, promotional material, forms, news clippings, reports, guest lists, certificates and pamphlets. It is comprised of the following files: Programs (1969-1976, 1999-2021), Book Fairs ([1970?] -1977), Netherlands - Canada Exchange (2003-2005), International Conference (1975), Famous People Players Concert (1976-1977), Triennial Conference- Eastern Townships Tour (1979-2015), Prizes and Contests (1976-2006), Fundraisers (2003), Annual Public Speaking Contest (1993-2018), Other Activities.
The series contains primary source material on the Canadian Federation of University Women. It consists of bylaws, reports, minutes, newsletters and resolutions. It is comprised of the following files: Bylaws ([1979?]-[1981?]), Minutes, Council meetings (1969-1986, 2008), Reports, Triennial Conferences (1970-2008), The Chronicle (1969-1984), President Newletters (1970-2012), Newsletters (1970-2013), Certificates (2006-2008), Resolutions (1998-2014), and Other (1974-2019)
The file contains primary source material on the International Federation of University Women from 1969 to 1989. It consists of the constitution and by-laws, informational pamphlets, reports, rules and regulations, budgets, issues of the IFUW newsletters and the communique.
The series contains primary source material on the Sherbrooke and District University Women's Club. It consists of photographs, reports, contact sheets for other districts, a proposed amendment for mothers after giving birth, notes, instructions on how to write a press release, a list of local women's groups, letterhead, a program for The Seigneury Quartet, job descriptions for different roles within the CFUW, mailing lists, a questionnaire, CFUW instructions for club archivists and nomination forms.
The series contains source material on the history of the Eastern Townships. It contains the following files: Cookshire ([1889?]-1968), Towns and Villages (1889-1978), and Historical Societies (1906-1981).
The series contains source material on the activities of John Savage from 1770 to 1789. It includes information on Savage's experiences during the American Revolution, his arrests, and subsequent activities. It contains a transcript of Savage's journal, a pass for John Savage to come through Quebec, a note relaying the sacrifices of Savage for being loyal to the British Crown, a document appointing John Savage as a Captain, and other documents.
The series contains source material of the activities of John Savage from 1820 to 1829. It contains information on the business life of John Savage. It contains receipts, ledgers, and correpondence.
The series contains source material on the life and activities of John Savage from the late 18th century to 1943. It contains infomration from teh public archives of Canada regarding John Savage and Thomas Craig, agreements, receipts, correspondence, and lists of John Savages associates among other documents.
The series contains source material on the life of John Savage from 1782 to 1837. It contains genealogical records, receipts, ledgers, hand written notes, lists of associates, lists of those had had taken the oath of allegiance, and a notebook about labour and weather written by John Savage.
This series is comprised of primary and secondary source information about the region surrounding the town of Val-des-Sources (formerly known as Asbestos), Quebec and the asbestos industry in general, in the form of newspapers and magazines. The publication dates of these periodicals span from 1948 to 1980, and the topics discussed include - asbestos production, workplace safety, community developments, biographic profiles, company earnings and recipes. The series is divided into three sub-series, Le Producteur d’Amiante (1954-1976), Le Citoyen (1971-1980), and Johns-Manville News Pictorial (1948-1972).