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Newbury Derick and family
CA ETRC P058-009-01-001-003 · Part · [190-?]
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The item is a photograph of Newbury Derick Jr., Frank Vosburg, Miles Derick, Emma Derick, Mary Derick, Nellie Derick, and Newbury Derick Sr., taken in front of a house with both the Canadian and American flag hanging, in Noyan from about 1900.

Herbert R. Derick
CA ETRC P058-009-01-002 · File · 1917-[199-?]
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The file contains information on the life of Herbert R. Derick from 1917 to the 1990s. It consists of photographs of Herbert as a child and young man, in uniform during World War II (WWII), of his home and property, photographs of wildlife taken by Herbert, photographs from hunting trips, and a portrait from later in life. Also pictured among the photographs are Sam Owens, Ray Derick, Bob Derick, Gerald Derick, and Lucille George.

Grace Colton with students
CA ETRC P058-009-01-001-009 · Part · 1895
Part of Herbert Derick collection

Item is a photograph of (L-R) George Naylor, Calvin Derick, Herbert Naylor, Howard Derick, Nellie Stewart and Grace Naylor with teacher, Grace Colton.

Group photographs
CA ETRC P058-009-01-001 · File · [188-?]-[198-?]
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The file contains primary source information on the Derick family from Missisquoi County from about the 1880s to the 1990s. It consists of photographs depicting a party with CNR employees (including Herbert Derick); a curling team; Ray Derick and sons (Bob, Gerald, Herbert); A.H. Derick's store; Ernest E. Derick; Melvin C. Derick, Morris C. Derick; Ernest E. Derick and family; Truman B. Derick and family; Newbury E. Derick and family; a group of students (including George Derick and Howard Derick); Truman G. Derick and family; Rodney Derick and family; A.H. Derick with baby Frank, L.H. Derick and F. Derick; Calvin and Floyd Derick with Bessie Hislop and Juanita Collins; and Ella and Eunice Derick.

Cemetery Indexes
CA ETRC P058-005 · Series · [1958?]-1986
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The series contains primary source material on indexes of cemeteries in the Eastern Townships. The series is comprised of the following files; Arthabaska County ([1958?]-[197-?]), Brome County (1972), Compton County ([197-?]), Drummond County (1969-1971), Huntingdon County ([197-?], Lotbinière County (1970), Megantic County (1972), Missisquoi County ([196-?]-[197-?]), Richmond County ([196-?]-[197-?]), St-Jean County ([196-?]), Shefford County ([196-?]), Sherbrooke County (1968-1973), Stanstead County (1968-1970), and Others ([1966?]-1986).

Lake Champlain
CA ETRC P058-004-69 · Sub-series · [190-?]-1909
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The sub-series contains information on Lake Champlain from around 1900 tp 1909. It consists of a brochure for Hotel Champlain on Maquam Bay on Lake Champlain, in Swanton, Vermont, operated by C.W. Smith and a booklet titled “Souvenir Views of Lake Champlain, Part Two”.

Family bible
CA ETRC P058-008 · Series · [18--?]
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The series contains primary source material on the family bible of Truman Griggs Derick dating the late 1800s to the early 1900s.

Clarenceville Academy
CA ETRC P058-004-68 · Sub-series · 1890-1949
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The file contains information on Clarenceville Academy from 1890 to 1949. It consists of poster advertisement reproduced from 1844, an information pamphlet for elementary and advanced elementary diplomas from 1905, and a minute book for the Trustees of Clarenceville Academy from 1890 to 1949.

Fenian raids
CA ETRC P058-004-65-027 · File · 1866 [reproduction]-1981
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The file contains information collected by Herbert Derick on Fenian raids, including copies of service rolls and newspaper clippings.

26th Stanstead Dragoons
CA ETRC P058-004-65-029 · File · 1914-1993
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The file contains information about the 26th Stanstead Dragoons. It consists of a copy of "Camp Stories: Hatley Squadron, 26th Stanstead Dragoons", possibly written by Major William Melrose, a copy of "The Stanstead Calvary: History, Legend, Story" by Major William Melrose published in 1914, and correspondence to Herbert Derick in 1993.

Railways
CA ETRC P058-004-66 · Sub-series · 1851, 1908-1922
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The sub-series contains information on railways, including paylists for an unknown railway construction project and railway timetables from 1851 to 1922.

Cookshire
CA ETRC P058-004-67 · Sub-series · [190-?]
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The file contains information on businesses in Cookshire. It includes a promotional peanut bag and poster for high grade candy from Frasier’s, and an advertisement for film presentation (“moving pictures”) of “Peck’s Bad Boy and his Pa”

CA ETRC P058-004-65-023-004 · Part · 1907
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The item is a postcard showing soldiers on horseback during a militia camp in Sherbrooke from 1907. Message on verso to Emma Harran (Moe's River) from L.F.S. Postcard printed by Pinnsoneault Fr�res.

Reference documents
CA ETRC P058-004-65-024 · File · 1906 [reproductions]-[197-?]
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The file contains information on the Canadian military in the 19th and early 20th century. It consists of reproduced research resources, compiled by Herbert Derick, and generally includes timelines for assorted militia units, instruction manuals, and lists of servicemen.

4th Battalion Huntingdon
CA ETRC P058-004-65-026 · File · [198-?]
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The file contains a typed, undated list of names and rank for those who served with the 4th Battalion (Military District No. 6) of Huntingdon.

Clarenceville Rangers
CA ETRC P058-004-65-025 · File · 1838-1839
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The file contains information on the Clarenceville Rangers from 1838 to 1839. It consists of reproductions of an appointment certificate for A.H. Vaughan to captain of the Rangers and a letter, and a statement of ammunition.

CA ETRC P058-004-65-023-005 · Part · [between 1917 and 1919
Part of Herbert Derick collection

Item is a photograph of Colonel Farnsworth with other junior officers in uniform from a variety of World War One (WWI) units, possibly during a staff course in Europe, likely taken between 1917 and 1919.

Officers of the Main Guard
CA ETRC P058-004-65-023-003 · Part · [191-?]
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The item is a photograph postcard showing soldiers of the "Main Guard", possibly in Coaticook, ca. 1910, with tents visible in the background and one officer is holding a bugle. Message on verso to Ruth Dyson (Montreal, QC) from Roy [unknown], who identified himself as a Corporal in the photograph. Photographer: J.E. Larivi�re (Coaticook, Que.)

Military postcards
CA ETRC P058-004-65-023 · File · 1906-1931
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The file contains information about military regiments and training, particularly focused on Quebec. It consists of postcards and includes depictions of the following: The Royal Scots of Canada; the military camp in Lévis in 1907; military camp at the St. Francis River in Sherbrooke; a number of postcards from the Canadian Military Series, 1906-1907; the band of the 48th Highlanders, Toronto; 117th Battalion C.E.F./Eastern Townships Battalion at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu; band of the Queen's Own Rifles; Sergeant Ernest Lepage; Royal Canadian Dragoons and other images of Valcartier Camp; camp at Hamilton, Bermuda; YMCA camp at Valcartier; No. 3 Company; bureau medical, 22ng Regiment; military camp in Sussex, New Brunswick; No. 3 Company, R.C.G.A., Petewawa, Ontario; Quietona Rifles; 3rd C.E.R.B. in Stratford; a group with Col. Farnsworth; the Main Guard; Royal Canadian Dragoons; A Squadron of the 11th Hussars at Farnham; possibly the 87th Battalion CEF, Canadian Grenadier Guards, Montreal; Red Cross postcard correspondence; Eastern European military figures; French and English commemorative postcards from World War I (WWI); a photo postcard of Ernest V. Morrison; Savard Camp in Quebec; and a postcard souvenir booklet "Noyon et ses ruines."

Military servicemen
CA ETRC P058-004-65-022 · File · 1892-1986
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The file contains information about various servicemen from the militia and the World Wars. It consists of a certificate of discharge from the active militia for Private Jules Damour dated 9 April 1892; a copy of a service record for Private Clarence C. Owen who served in South Africa with the Canadian Special Service Forces in 1899-1900; documents related to a request for exemption to the Military Service Act for Charles St. Antoine Rider from Lake Megantic, dated 1917-1919; a copy of the names of the honour roll for the Nichols Chemical Company at Capelton; a record of equipment issued to Jean Luc Rodigue of the Regiment Dorchetster and Beauce B Company in 1938; a letter to Cpl P.E. Couture regarding the St-Jean-Baptiste celebrations at Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce from J.A. Dupuis in 1939; a letter to George S. Heatherington, caretaker of the armoury at Cowansville, from Lt-Col S.V. Cooke in 1940 regarding his potential enlistment in the military as well as other correspondence; empherma from Bombardier George S. Heatherington, including information on Christmas care packages received from the Soldiers Comfort Club of Cowansville and Sweetsburg and leave and ration cards; a certificate of military qualification for 2nd Lt. Lloyd B. Bliss; documents and two photographs of Murray Johnson, RCAF; reprinted letters from the Boer War which appeared in Townships Sun, February 1986; a letter from Barbara McGibbon about Frederick Grant; and a commemoration service programme for Bertram D. Lyon at St. Peter's Anglican Church in Sherbrooke on 26 March 1986.

Danville Rifle Company
CA ETRC P058-004-65-018 · File · [190-?]-1987
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The file contains information on the Danville Rifle Company. It consists of a history as remembered by T. Perkins (aka "Perk") Cleveland and correspondence received by Herbert Derick.

Frontier Light Infantry
CA ETRC P058-004-65-019 · File · 1813 [reproductions]-1991
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The file contains information on the Frontier Light Infantry in southern Quebec and northern New England. It consists of papers collected by Pliny Moore and reproduced for Herbert Derick, muster rolls, correspondence, and research summaries by Herbert Derick.

Roger's Rangers
CA ETRC P058-004-65-015 · File · 1780 [reproduction]-1987
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The file contains information on James Roger's Rangers (also called the Queen's Loyal Rangers and King's Loyal Rangers). It consists of correspondence and collected research by Herbert Derick, copies of muster rolls and returns, as well as an issue of the newsletter "The Battlements" (dated spring 1991), a newspaper article, and an issue of Townships Week on a historical reenactment of Roger's Rangers raid at Odanak (dated 1987).