The sub-series contains loose photographs that were inserted in the family album, or given by different donors. The include portraits of members of the McLaughlin family, living on Argyll Farm, in West Bolton.
The document is an invitation to a little exhibit at Vittie House in Granby, with a reproduction of the 1887 studio portrait of James Albert McLaughlin with his big bicycle. The invitation is written in French and is as follows:
"L'Équipe des Pistes Cyclables vous invite à l'ouverture officielle de l'exposition HISTOIRE DE LA BICYCLETTE. Samedi le 3 juin à 17 hre à la Maison Vittie, 66 rue Dufferin Granby... l'exposition se tiendra jusqu'au 30 juin [1978].
The fonds contains primary and secondary source information regarding the McLaughlin families, who came to live in West Bolton and Knowlton, all descendants of James McLaughlin and Elizabeth Andrew, coming from Argyll, Scotland.
The series consists of photographs relating to the McLaughlin family, who lived on Argyll Farm, in West Bolton.
Photo of "Kilda Vee", a house near Southend, Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland, birthplace of James McLachlan in 1792, and of his son, James McLaughlin, born in 1820. There are many details at the back of the photo. The front side as a "Merry Christmas" inscription, and it is signed by James McLaughlin Martin and Wells Martin.
The series contains primary and secondary source information regarding the McLaughlin families, who came to live in West Bolton and Knowlton. It includes information about the brothers Daniel, James, Henry and Archibald McLaughlin and their descendants.
Photograph of Agnes Merson as a child, possibly in a school uniform.
Portrait of Sarah Elizabeth Eastman (wife of Archibald McLaughlin) seated outdoors in chair.
Portrait of an unknown man (?) [Val??] by unknown photographer.
This file contains photographs removed from the McLaughlin family album.
Portrait of Lieutenant Dixon (right) and his officer taken after 12 months of service in France.
Pamphlet "In Loving Remembrance of Corporal Arthur Gordon Bartlett" with his b&w portrait on the cover and extract from "Ode" by J.R. Lowell printed inside.
Portrait of unknown woman by Johnston.
The file contains one oversized photograph of the McLaughlin brothers with their wives.
Portrait of an unknown man with a moustache by C. Vandyk, 125 Gloucester Road, Queens gate, S.W. (London).
Portrait of an unknown woman by C. Vandyk, 125 Gloucester Road, Queens Gate, S.W. (London).
Portrait of unknown boy in Highland dress posing in studio decor by Walford's Studio, 193 St. Peter Street, Montreal.
Portrait of Mrs. Johns by unknown photographer.
Portrait of an unknown man seated in a plush chair by Hemperly, 820 Arch St., Philadelphia.
Portrait of an unknown woman wearing a fur coat and hat by G.C. Arless, Montreal.
Photo of James McLaughlin and his three sons William, Arthur and Frank, helping get the hay in the barn. Arthur, James (the father) and William are standing in front of a two-horse hay wagon, while Frank is up on the hay load.
Photo of James McLaughlin (2nd from left) with his three sons William (white shirt, no hat), Arthur and Frank, taken outside beside an fence on Argyll Farm, West Bolton. The men are holding scythes.
Portrait of an unknown woman by Mowll & Morrison, 45 Hardman St., Liverpool.
Portrait of an unknown boy seated in studio decor with a dog by Fredericks', 770 Broadway, New York.
This file consists of the McLaughlin Family album 2.
Handwritten inscription inside reads: "Presented to Mrs. J. McLaughlin by W.A., Nov 7th 1882"
Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, In Dress worn during the State Jubilee Celebration, June 21st, 1887, by Hughes & Mullins, Regina House, Ryde, I.W. Photographers by appointment to the Queen.
Studio portrait of James Albert McLaughlin, of Warden, with his penny-farthing (Grand Bi), taken by O.A. Randall, photographer of Waterloo.
Portrait of an unknown man by Gilbert & Bacon, 1030 Chestnut St., Philada (Philadelphia).
Portrait of unknown man seated in studio decor by Field, Montréal.
Portrait of an unknown man wearing religious garb in studio decor by Pach Brothers, 841 Broadway, New York.