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Andrew Sangster fonds
CA ETRC P078 · Fonds · [189-?]-1943

The fonds contains source material on urban development of the city of Sherbrooke and on flooding in the area during the latter part of the 19th century and the early 20th century. It consists of 13 individual photographs, a postcard and an album containing 25 photos. The contents of the album include seven photographs taken in Cape Breton and at the Chicago World's Fair. Three of the album's photos were taken by George Johnston and one by Wilbur Burton Finley, both turn-of-the-century Sherbrooke photographers. In the collection as a whole are found views of the Magog and Saint Francis rivers; Dufferin, Lansdowne, Grand Forks and Fairmount streets; bridges; a power station; factories such as the Paton and Jenckes; University of Bishop's College; panoramas of Sherbrooke; an aerial view of Sherbrooke; and flooding in downtown Sherbrooke.

Sangster, Andrew, 1868-1936
Wright Gibson fonds
CA ETRC P084 · Fonds · 1922-1965

The fonds contains source material on the general situation at Sherbrooke High School from 1932 to 1943; participation by students from the Sherbrooke region in McGill University's music examinations, and their results, from 1935 to 1965; Wright Gibson's education; and the awards he received. The fonds is comprised of the following series: Sherbrooke High School (1932-[196-?]), Sherbrooke Local Centre. Conservatorium of Music of McGill University (1935-1965), Schubert Club of Sherbrooke ([193-?]-[195-?]), Diplomas, Certificates and Awards (1922-1965), and Miscellaneous Documents ([195?]-1965).

Gibson, Wright, 1904-1977
Jeremiah Wilbur fonds
CA ETRC P086 · Fonds · [1865?]-[1873?]

The fonds contains source material on Jeremiah Wilbur's involvement with certain mining companies operating in the region of the Township of Ascot from 1865 to 1873 and on the decline of mining in the region. The documents are also a source of information on the activities of the Association on Mining Lands in Canada and the Victoria Mining Company of Sherbrooke Canada East. The minutes and correspondence of these two organizations reveal the tactics employed by managers and owners residing in the United States in managing operations in Canada. Also to be found is information on mining procedures of the period and the geographical distribution of the different stages of mineral production. The fonds is comprised of the following series: Sherbrooke Gold Mining Joint Stock Association (1866), Ascot Gold Mining Company ([1865?]-1867), Association on Mining Lands in Canada (1867-1868), and the Victoria Mining Company of Sherbrooke Canada East (1868-1873).

Wilbur, Jeremiah
Ward family (Thetford) fonds
CA ETRC P205 · Fonds · 1904-1988

The fonds contains primary source information on the Ward family of Thetford Mines from 1904 to 1988. The fonds consists of photographs, land records, correspondence, which include information on the Royal Scots of Canada, 5th Battalion; mining in the area of Thetford and Black Lake; and includes photographs from Albion Ward's summer home Lower Ireland as well as Robert Grant Ward, boxer. The fonds is comprised of the following series: Business Documents (1925-1977), Births, Marriages and Deaths (1913-1986), Estates (1966-1988), Military (1904), Photographs ([1907?]-[before 1970]), Miscellaneous (1905-1973).

Ward family (Thetford, Que.)
Ivy Weir Pankovitch fonds
CA ETRC P209 · Fonds · 1925-2013

The fonds contains primary source material on the life and writings of Ivy Weir from 1925 to 2013. It consists of documents related to her education, correspondence, newspaper editorials and articles, other writings and photographs. It is comprised of the following series: Personal Life (1938-2013), Professional Life (1961-2013), Miscellaneous (1925-2000).

Weir, Ivy
CA ETRC P210 · Fonds · 1924-1928

The fonds consists of primary source information on the activities and organization of the Mansonville Women's Institute from 1924 to 1928. It consists of ledger containing minutes, member lists and financial records.

Mansonville Women's Institute (Mansonville, Que.)
CA ETRC P211 · Fonds · 1931-2012

The fonds contains primary source material on the Women's Institute of Milby. It consists of minutes, financial ledgers, programmes, photographs, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, histories of the Milby W.I., and note books. It is comprised of the following files: History (1931-2011), Minutes (1931-2012), Finances (1946-2012), Conveners' Files (1953-1996), Publicity and Press Clippings (1971-2002), Miscellaneous (1936-2006).

Milby Women's Institute (Milby, Que.)
Hazel Benner fonds
CA ETRC P213 · Fonds · 1940-2008

The fonds contains primary source information on the professional and personal life of Hazel Benner from 1940 to 2008. It consists largely of photographs from her time serving as a missionary in Esperanza, British Columbia, photographs from her work with Children's Evangelism Fellowship and religious work in the Eastern Townships. It also includes information on her family, guestbooks from her home, correspondence, and albums from her 90th Birthday and the celebration of her 45th year of service. It contains the following series: Photographs ([194-?] - [2007?]), Guest Books (1961-2007), Correspondence (1983-2007), 45 Years of Service (1996), 90th Birthday (2002), Order of Funeral Service and ID card ([197?] - 2008) and Press Clippings (1946, 1997).

Benner, Hazel, 1912-2008
CA ETRC P159 · Fonds · 1923-1946

The fonds contains source material on the founding, administration, dissolution, and on John McClary, an Honorary President, of the Lennoxville Curling Association from 1923 to 1946. It consists of by-laws, minutes, correspondence, financial statements, and a photograph. The fonds is comprised of two series: Administration (1923-1946), and Membership ([after 1927]).

Lennoxville Curling Association (Lennoxville, Que.)
Skinner family fonds
CA ETRC P162 · Fonds · [1857]-1880, 1915-[199-?]

The fonds contains source material on the genealogy of the Skinner family. It includes genealogical information on other families: Elliot, Callan, Bowen, Cowan, Dunsmore. The fonds consists mainly of genealogical records, poems, correspondence and a discharge for a deed of sale. The fonds consists of the following series: Carlos Young Skinner (1880-1933), Albert Carlos Skinner ([1920?]-1987), Carlos C. Skinner (1966), Lois Margaret (Skinner) Callan (1980-[199-?]), and Genealogy (1857-199-?]).

Skinner (family)
Donald F. Sangster fonds
CA ETRC P171 · Fonds · 1960-1981

The fonds contains source material on Protestant churches in the Eastern Townships from 1960 to 1981. It consists of photographs, church histories, correspondence and newspaper clippings. The fonds includes photographs of the following churches: Austin Anglican Church, Beulah United Church (Ayer's Cliff), Barnston Baptist Church, Beebe Advent Christian Church, All-Saints Anglican Church (Beebe), Wesley United Church (Beebe), Birchton United Church, St. Andrew's Anglican Church (Bolton Pass), Holy Trinity Anglican Church (Bolton South), Church of the Good Shepherd (Bondville Anglican), Capelton Roman Catholic Church, Cassville United Church, Saint James the Less Anglican Church (Compton), St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Danville), Danville Advent Christian Church, Eaton Corner United Church, East Hatley Anglican Church, St. James Anglican Church (East Hatley), Eastman United Church, St. John Anglican Church (Eastman), Christ Church (Eustis-Anglican), Christ Church (Frost Village-Anglican), Church of the Good Shepherd (Glen Sutton-Anglican), Graniteville United Church, Hatley United Church, Huntingville Universalist Church, Massawippi Union Church, Minton United Church, Moe's River Baptist Church, North Hatley United Church, North Hatley First Universalist Church, Philipsburg United Church, Philipsburg United Church, Stanstead South United Church (Rock Island), Sand Hill Anglican Church, Sawyerville United Church, Sawyerville Baptist Church, St. Matthew's Anglican Church (South Stukely), Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel Roman Catholic Church (South Stukely-United), Tomifobia United Church, Trenholme Methodist Church, and Ulverton United Church.

Sangster, Donald F.
CA ETRC P172 · Fonds · 1907-1987

The fonds contains source material on the organization and activities of the Maxwell Rebekah Lodge, No. 17, in Bishopton from 1907 to 1987. It consists of minutes from the Lodge and a roll book. The fonds is comprised of the following series: Minutes (1907-1956) and Membership (1921-1987).

Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Maxwell Rebekah Lodge, No. 17 (Bishopton, Que.)
Angus House fonds
CA ETRC P176 · Fonds · 1890-1896

The fonds contains source material on the Angus House, also known as the East Angus Hotel, from 1890 to 1896. It consists of a ledger book and a photograph.

Angus House (East Angus, Que.)
The Record fonds
CA ETRC P101 · Fonds · 1839-1997

The fonds contains source material on the circulation, distribution, production, and advertising of The Record from 1839 to 1997. It provides information on the subscribers in Sherbrooke and in the region; on carriers and dealers; and on service copies, number of produced and spoiled copies, pounds of paper used. The fonds consists of carriers' draw sheets and account summaries; newsdealers' draw sheets; carriers' route lists; circulation records; press room report of production; reports from the Audit Bureau of Circulation, photographs, buttons, a handbook for correspondents, a petition and a survey. The fonds is comprised of the following series: Newspaper Management (1932-1997), Newspaper Delivery (1956-1984), News Dealers (1936-1967), Public Relations (1914-1997), Special Events (1925-1997), Souvenirs (1839-1992), Photographs (1958-1997), and Human Resources (1960).

The Record (Sherbrooke, Que.)
CA ETRC P104 · Fonds · 1919-1968.

The fonds contains source material on the organization and the activities of the Tomifobia Women's Institute from 1919 to 1968. It is comprised of the following series: History ([193-?]), Minutes (1919-1968), Treasurer's Book (1964-1967), Annual Reports ([196-?]), and Miscellaneous Documents ([1946?]-1968). In the last series, there are the programmes of activity of each Women's Institute member of the Stanstead County Women's Institutes for 1965-1966.

Tomifobia Women's Institute (Tomifobia, Que.)
CA ETRC P105 · Fonds · 1930-1965

The fonds contains source material on the organization and the activities of the Way's Mills Women's Institute from 1930 to 1965. It is comprised of the following series: History (1954-[1965?], Minutes (1955-1965), Treasurer's Book (1959-1965), Programmes (1930-1932), Anniversaries (1954-1964), and Press Clippings (1945).

Way's Mills Women's Institute (Way's Mills, Que.)
CA ETRC P118 · Fonds · 1955-1983

The fonds contains source material on the organization and the activities of the Hatley Centre Women's Institute from 1955 to 1983. It is comprised of the following series: Minutes (1958-1983), and Accounting Books (1955-1981).

Hatley Centre Women's Institute (Hatley, Que.)
CA ETRC P126 · Fonds · 1926-1998

The fonds contains source material on the organisation and activities of the Sherbrooke Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary. The fonds also consists of material that shows the role of the SHLA in social welfare activities. The fonds is comprised of the following series: Administration ([19--?], 1945-1995), Committees ([19--?], 1951-1995), Financial Resources ([19--?], 1942-1990), Membership (1926-1995), Communication ([19--?], 1952-1998) and Photographs [19--?].

Sherbrooke Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary (Sherbrooke, Que.)
James H. Smith fonds
CA ETRC P132 · Fonds · [190-?]-1908

The fonds contains source material on James H. Smith's professional activities as a machinery merchant, a maple sugar dealer, and his activities as a member of the municipal Council of the village of Sutton. The fonds consists mainly of correspondence, an obligation form, promotional material, invoices, masonic meeting cards and a municipal financial statement. The fonds is comprised of the following series: Personal Life (1907-1908), and Professional Life ([190-?]-1908).

Smith, James H., 1865-1926
Bessie Jane Banfill fonds
CA ETRC P190 · Fonds · [192-]-1998

The fonds contains primary source material on the life of Bessie Jane Banfill from 1923 to 1998. It consists of articles, biographical notes, a leaflet of her graduation ceremony and photographs. It is comprised of the following files: Biography (1923-1998), Photographs and Postcards (1924-[1975?]).

Banfill, Bessie Jane (1899-1975)
Speid-Motyer family fonds
CA ETRC P196 · Fonds · 1803-2011

The fonds contains primary source material on the activities of the Speid-Motyer family from 1803 to 2011. It consists of correspondence, photographs, playbooks, travel memorabilia, and genealogical research.The fonds is comprised of the following series; Janet Speid-Motyer (1902-2011), Robert Speid (1828-1846) , James Speid (1852), John Speid (1853-1861), Henry Speid (1806-1887), Arthur T. Speid (1902-1961), Margaret Speid (1836), Isobel Speid (1803-1857), Mike Motyer (1978-1983), Stephen Motyer ([2003?]-[2004?]), Music and choir groups ([2001?]-2008), Sketches ([199-?]), Other families (1658-1983), Obituaries and death notices (1847-[1995?), Petition (1771), Eastern Townships pamphlets ([1889?]-[1977?]), Heritage Lennoxville (1996), Newspaper clippings (1872-1896), Misc. ([19--?]), and Photographs (1885-2008).

Speid-Motyer (family)
CA ETRC P151 · Fonds · 1920-1989

The fonds contains source material on the administrative and charitable activities of the Child Welfare Clinic of Sherbrooke from 1920 to 1989. It consists mainly of minutes, correspondence, a charter, financial statements, reports, and press clippings. The fonds is comprised of the following series: Administration (1920-1974), Financial Resources (1924-1980), Activities ([1946]-1989), and Public Relations ([1946?]-[1964?]).

Child Welfare Clinic of Sherbrooke (Sherbrooke, Que.)
CA ETRC P152 · Fonds · 1968-2007

The fonds contains source material on the administration, organization, projects, activities, and research of Massawippi Water Protection Inc. from 1968 to 2007. It is made up of the following series: Administration(1968-2007),Human Resources which the employee files are RESTRICTED(1978-2003),Financial Resources which are RESTRICTED(1969-2004),Moveable and Immoveable Property, Lake Massawippi Protection Projects(1969-2005), Research Studies(1969-2003), Public Relations(1973-2007), Membership(1969-2003), and Maps(1951-2002).

Lake Massawippi Water Protection Association Inc. (North Hatley, Que.)
Hackett family fonds
CA ETRC P158 · Fonds · 1875-1953

The fonds contains source material on the personal and professional lives of Hackett family members from Stanstead, Quebec from 1882 to 1953. It also provides information on the founding of Stanstead and some research on townships and counties of the Eastern Townships including Sutton, Potton, Dunham, Brome, Bolton, Shefford, Barnston, Sherbrooke, Hatley, Compton Stanstead and the settlement of Craig Road. It consists of certificates, correspondence, diaries, financial records, legal papers, newspaper clippings, paintings, political papers, photographs, scrapbooks, and research notes. The fond is comprised of the following series: Michael Felix Hackett ([18--?]-[19-?]), John Thomas Hackett (1899-1955), Linda Harding Hackett (1899-1952), Ann Kidder Hackett (1930-1931), John David Hackett (19-?]-1950), Guy Harding Hackett (1918-[19-]), Florence Knight Hackett ([19-?]), Julia Alice Hackett ([19-?]-1930), James K. Hackett (1910) and Miscellaneous Documents ([18--?]-[19-?]).

Hackett (family)
CA ETRC P137 · Fonds · 1967-2001

The fonds contains source material on the organization, operation, activities, and projects of the Memphremagog Conservation Inc. from 1967 to 2001. It consists of minutes, correspondence, committees files, environmental protection projects, press releases, correspondence with other organizations, research reports, newsletters, maps, audio tapes, audio reels and videos. The fonds is comprised of the following series: Administration (1968-1999), Human Resources (1968-1987), Financial Resources (1968-1999), Lake Memphremagog Protection (1967-1997), Public Relations (1968-2001), Research Studies (1968-1997), Membership and Member Services (1983-1990), Maps ([197-?]), Miscellaneous ([1970-?]).

Memphremagog Conservation Inc. (Lake Memphremagog, Que.)
North Hatley Playhouse fonds
CA ETRC P139 · Fonds · 1943-1961, [199-]

The fonds contains source material on the artistic activities of the North Hatley Playhouse in North Hatley from 1956 to 1961. It is also of value as a source of information on the productions of the Community Club Players. The fonds is comprised of the following files: Programmes (1943-1962), Posters (1946), History ([199-]), Scrapbook ([1948]-1957), Correspondence (1956) and Photographs (1950 [copied 2011]).

North Hatley Playhouse (North Hatley, Que.)
Bulwer United Church fonds
CA ETRC UC026 · Fonds · 1866-1991

The fonds contains source material on Church management, the congregation affairs, and the Church Women's organizations for the Bulwer United Church from 1866 to 1991. It consists mainly of minutes, annual reports, orders of service, and historical. The fonds is comprised of the following series: Church Boards (1866-1990), Annual Reports ([196-?]-1983), Orders of Service (1971-1988), Historical (1966), Organizations (1949-1991), Photographs (1988)and Press Clippings (1969-1991).

Bulwer United Church (Bulwer, Que.)
CA ETRC UC027 · Fonds · 1894-1967

The fonds contains source material on the management of the Birchton Pastoral charge from 1894 to 1967. It consists mainly of minutes, account books, and annual reports. The fonds is comprised of the following series: Church Boards (1894-1967), Financial Resources (1906-1958), Annual Reports (1926-1967), Guest Books (1965), Orders of Service (1944), Membership (1964-1965), and Organizations (1954-1958).

Birchton Pastoral Charge (Birchton, Que.)
CA ETRC UC031 · Fonds · 1843-1999

The fonds contains source material on the management of the church, on the congregation's affairs, on the history of the church from its beginning, and on the activities of the church's organizations and societies for Emmaunuel United Church in Cowansville from 1843 to 1999. It consists mainly of minutes, correspondence, reports, building plans, registers of Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, membership lists, historical sketches, press clippings, and photographs. It also includes information on the Sweetsburg Cemetery. The fonds is comprised of the following series: Church Boards (1877-1986), Buildings and Property (1843-1997), Financial Resources (1910-1959), Annual Reports (1962-1965), Guest Books (1991-1999), Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials (1856-1968), Funds (1923), Membership (1939-1999), Historical (1863-1992), Organizations (1887-[199-]), Prints, Paintings, Drawings ([195-?]), Photographs ([192-?]-[195-?], [197-?], 1984), and Miscellaneous ([19--?]-1990).

Emmanuel United Church (Cowansville, Que.)
CA ETRC UC036 · Fonds · 1924-2012

The fonds contains source material mostly on the women's organizations of Creek United Church in Foster from 1924 to 2012. It also provides information on the Church management, the congregation's affairs, and the South Stukely Methodist Circuit. It consists mainly of minutes, annual reports, historical sketches, and account books. The fonds is comprised of the following series: Church Boards (1924-1985), Buildings and Property (1949-1951), Financial Resources (2001-2002), Annual Reports (1978-1994, 1996-2001, 2003, 2006-2008, 2012), Historical (1978, 1991), and Organizations (1924-1993).

Creek United Church (Foster, Que.)