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.
The fonds contains information on Quebec crafts compiled by Hazel A. Coates in preparation of the 1967 publication of A Quebec Mosaic. A story of Quebec and its crafts. It consists of pen drawings by Thelma Crawford and photographs of furniture, carpets, jewellery, pottery, tools, kitchen utensils, and rural scenes, which were published in A Quebec Mosaic. The fonds is comprised of the following series: Photographs ([1967?]) and Drawings ([1967?]).
Coates, Hazel A., 1893-1980The item is a drawing of winter scene depicting a horse and sleigh with buildings in the background by Thelma Crawford for "A Quebec Mosaic" by Hazel A. Coates.
The fonds contains source material on Catherine M. Day's literary and historical work during the second half of the 19th Century. It consists of manuscripts, correspondence, literary texts (including excerpts from "Alice Maynard"), press clippings, manuscript notes, and photographs. It is comprised of the following series : Biographical Notices ([19-]-1962), Correspondence ([1869?]-[1886?], Historical Writings ([186-?]-1898), Literary Writings ([18-]), Miscellaneous Writings ([18-], and Photographs ([189-?]). 'Historical Writings' includes part of the manuscript of "History of the Eastern Townships", containing unpublished chapters.
Day, C.M. (Catherine Matilda), 1815-1899The fonds contains source material on the activities of James Everet and James Arlington Davidson in the Georgeville-area building industry from 1890 to 1945. It is also of value as a source of information on the history of Georgeville, once called Copp's Ferry, on the Brevoort family, and the Georgeville Cemetery Association Inc. The fonds consists of ledgers, correspondence, contracts, histories, press clippings, and photographs. It is comprised of the following series: Account Books (1890-1938), Contracts (1931-1945), Georgeville (1856-1981), Brevoort Family (1858-[197-?]) and Miscellaneous Documents (1831-1984).
Davidson (family)The item is a photograph with a view of Georgeville’s waterfront, taken from Lake Memphremagog, with wharf and boats visible, probably taken in the 1880s.
The item is a photograph showing the steamer Lady of the Lake on Lake Memphremagog with Mount Elephantis in the background and an unidentified house in the foreground, probably taken in the 1880s.
The item is a photograph of the steamer Lake of the Lake and steamer Mountain Maid at the wharf in Newport, Vermont, probably taken in the 1860s.
The item is a photograph of an unidentified man with horse and cart, probably taken in the vicinity of Georgeville in the 1880s.
Brookhouse, Newton, 1849-1917This 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.
Item is a photograph of James Arlington Davidson, which appears on his 1950 membership card for the Building Trades’ Joint Committee of the Eastern Townships’ District.
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 fonds contains source material on the Ewing family's living conditions during their trip to Canada in 1837 and in the Township of Melbourne from 1838 to 1900. The fonds also provides biographical data on some members of the Ewing family, including John Ewing, Mayor of the village of Melbourne. The fonds is comprised of the following series : Genealogical and Biographical Documents (1837-[1900?]), Letters of Reference and Travel Notes (1837), Correspondence (1842-1931) and Diploma and Certificate (1863-1878).
Ewing (family)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).
Item is a photograph of the hotel Elephantis, taken sometime in the 1900's.
Item is a photograph of the Coaticook fire brigade taken in the early 1900's.
Item is a photograph of the first train reported to have arrived in Coaticook in 1854.
Item is a photograph of the first train reported to have arrived in coaticook in 1854.
Item is a photograph of the Quebec Central Railway bridge at Rock Island, during the flood of 1927.
Item is a photograph of a view of Derby Line, Vermont from the Canadian side of the border (Rock Island).
Item is a photograph of the "Lady of the Lake" on Lake Memphremagog. The photograph was probably taken in the late 1900's.
Item is a photograph of a dam and a mill located in Upton. The photograph was probably taken in the early 1900's.
Item is a postcard of the dam at Magog, which is postmarked 9 January 1908.
Item is a photograph of Lindsay Street in Drummondville taken in 1913.
Item is a photograph of the view from St. George's Anglican Church, in Drummondville, looking East, taken about 1889.
Item is a photograph of Robert Robins standing beside the 'Millar Grove' stone in St. George's Church cemetery in Drummondville in approximately 1891.
Item is a photograph of the Old Lodge and chapel at Bishop's University, in Lennoxville, in the 1880s.