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Music and theatre
CA SHC C032-S001-D004 · File · 1930-1962
Part of Collection Société d’histoire de Coaticook

File presents information on arts and culture in Coaticook from 1930 to 1950. It consists of a souvenir programme for "Dolly (I love you)" (1930), sheet music and a souvenir programme for “Lolita” (1934), a souvenir programme for “Le Trouvère” (1935), sheet music for “Chant de ralliement” (1950), poems by Victor Péloquin/Victor de Grand-Pré ([195-?]), a programme for a conference and concert organized by the Société du Bon Parler Français and the Société St. Jean-Baptiste (1951), a programme for the annual concert for the Symphonie Vocale including a photograph of the choir (1957), and a programme for the 22nd festival of the Fédération des Fanfares Amateur de la Province de Québec organized by the Harmonie de Coaticook (1962).

MacRae-Gallagher family
CA ETRC P170-003-D006 · File · [198-?]
Part of Mildred Waldron collection

The file consists of source material on the McRae-Gallagher family. It contains mostly family history, genealogical information, family trees, and newspaper clippings. The file includes 5 photographs, as well as reproductions of photographs.

CA ETRC P997-009-02-001 · File · 1912-[1954], 2000-2005
Part of Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection

The file consists of five theatre programmes and four advertisements: MM. P. Paul-Marcel, 2-4 September 1912, at His Majesty's Theatre, Sherbrooke; posters for "Too Much Married", by the West Brome Dramatic Club; "Not Guilty" and "Silent Woman !", Town Hall, Lennoxville, by the Boston Comedy Company; a programme for "Quality Street" presented by the Sherbrooke High School in 1943; a programme for "Captain Applejack" presented by the Sherbrooke High School; a programme for "Merrie England" presented by the Sher-Lenn Operatic & Choral Society; a programme for "The Pirates of Penzance" presented by the Sher-Lenn Choir in 1952; two postcard advertisements listing the programme for the Le Cochon Souriant: théâtre ambulant from 2000; and the summer 2005 programme for Townships Stage, performed at The Piggery Theatre.

Theatre
CA ETRC P234-001-003 · File · 1918-1955
Part of Wark family (Sherbrooke) fonds

The file contains primary source material on the theatre involvement of James H. Wark in Sherbrooke and England between 1918 and 1955. It consists primarily of theatre programmes. The theatres represented in the programmes include: Pantomine Theatre, Adelphi Theatre, Brigadoon Theatre, His Majesty's Theatre, Wyndham's Theatre, Lyceum Theatre, Strand Theatre, Ambassadors Theatre, Garrison Theatre, Prince of Wales Theatre, Daly's Theatre, Gaiety Theatre, Duke of York's Theatre, The Picture House, The Palace Theatre, The Palladium, The London Pavilion, Empire Theatre, London Hippodrome, Granada Theatre, Haskell Opera House, and St. Peter's Memorial Hall.

Theatre
CA ETRC P234-003-002 · File · 1948-1956
Part of Wark family (Sherbrooke) fonds

This file contains primary source material on the theatre involvement of Barbara Wark in Sherbrooke and New York between 1948 and 1956. It consists primarily of theatre programmes, photographs, and a scrapbook. The theatres represented in the theatre programmes include: Bishop's Little Theatre, St. Peter's Memorial Hall, The Canadian Art Theatre, North Hatley Playhouse, The Iowa State College Theatre, Anta Playhouse, Knowlton Playhouse, St. George's Hall, and Her Majesty's Theatre.

Community Involvement
CA ETRC P234-001-004 · File · 1911-1968
Part of Wark family (Sherbrooke) fonds

The file contains primary source material on community involvement of James H. Wark in Sherbrooke between 1911 and 1968. It consists primarily of graduation programmes, club memberships, and administrative documents for various recreational clubs.

Joseph R. Ball family
CA ETRC P997-001-04-022 · File · ([ca. 1900]-1907)
Part of Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection

The file consists of a book of poems by Joseph Rice Ball and Lillian Stuart Ball, titled "Greetings from Mapleside", which also includes photographs, from around 1900 and a custom Christmas greeting card from Henry S. Ball, dated 1907. Mapleside was the Ball family property in Waterville.

Ellen Laberee
CA ETRC P997-009-03-003 · File · 5 Nov. 1870
Part of Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection

The file contains primary source information of the creative life of (Mary) Ellen Laberee in Eaton in 1870. It consists of one composition by Ellen Laberee titled "The Close of Life", containing reflections on death.

Francis A. Bowen
CA ETRC P006-006-006 · File · 1888-1935
Part of Minnie Hallowell Bowen fonds

The file contains primary source information on the life of Francis A. Bowen from 1888 to 1935. It consists of correspondence, reports, and prospectuses relating to the Barcelos Gold Mines Limited, a Brazilian company the Bowens were involved in at the end of the 19th century. It also includes an obituary, a letter to Frank A. Bowen concerning tests on steel samples and two letters from Frank A. Bowen. One to an unidentified man in service during World War I and the other addressed to Cecil H. Bowen. Among the photographs is one showing F.A. Bowen in his costume for his portrayal of the Admiral in a theatre production of, possibly, "HMS Pinafore".

Bowen, Francis A. (1845-1935)
George Frederick Bowen
CA ETRC P006-006-004 · File · 1811-[1898?]
Part of Minnie Hallowell Bowen fonds

The file contains primary source information on George F. Bowen's life from 1855 to 1927. It consists of a list of George Frederick Bowen's military appointments in 1867 and 1868; George Frederick Bowen's degree from the University of Bishop's College dated 1855 and related letter from 1856; and a deed of sale and three maps regarding G.F. Bowen's land in the Township of South Ham, Wolfe County. It also includes photocopies of a theatre programme for a performance at "Poor Pillicoddy" and "Irish Tiger" in 1857 and newspaper clippings consisting of a tribute to George Frederick Bowen by George E. Brown in 1898 and an article on the colours of the 53rd Sherbrooke Regiment from 1927, photographs, as well as biographical notes on G.F. Bowen's life. Among the photographs are two featuring Eliza (Jessie) Wyatt and one featuring members of the St. Francis District court from the 1850s, featuring G.F. Bowen as well as Eleazar Clark and John Hallowell.

Bowen, George Frederick
Travels and Theatre
CA ETRC P006-005-006 · File · 1879-[1906?], 1986
Part of Minnie Hallowell Bowen fonds

The file contains primary source information on the travels and theatre involvement of Cecil H. Bowen of Sherbrooke, QC from 1879 to approximately 1906, and in 1986. It consists of a printed list of passengers on board the Augusta-Victoria steamship of the Hamburg-American Packet Company in November 1890 and two theatre programmes for Il Jacobi presented by the Mountfield Amateur Theatre Company in 1879 and for the comic opera The Mikado, by Gilbert and Sullivan, presented at the Clement Theatre in Sherbrooke, probably in 1906. In the Mikado, Cecil played the role of the Mikado of Japan and Minnie Hallowell Bowen the role of an elderly lady. In Il Jacobi, Cecil played the role of Jacobi and Minnie the role of Sophronia. The programmes include lists of the actors and ladies in the chorus, a synopsis, and advertisements for local businesses. It also contains a letter from Lloyd and photocopied photograph of the cast of Ermanie, which included Cecil and Minnie, from 1986, 3 photographs of Cecil in costume and a photograph the Augusta-Victoria ship that Cecil had traveled on.

Françoise Maurice
CA SHC C007-D006 · File · 2003
Part of Collection Françoise Maurice

File contains information on the accomplishments and contributions of Françoise Maurice to the community in Coaticook. It consists of a collection of newspaper articles published in 2003.

Legends of Lake Memphremagog
CA SHC F013-S004-D016 · File · 1926 [reproduction]-2004
Part of Fonds Yves Robillard

File illustrates some of the legends of Lake Memphremagog. It consists of reproduced maps, research documents, and correspondence.

The Gnome of Lac Guérard
CA SHC F013-S004-D015 · File · 1979 [reproduction]-2005
Part of Fonds Yves Robillard

File illustrates the history and context of a rock carvings in the area of Lac Guérard. It consists of manuscript articles, in French and English, titled “The Gnome of Lac Guérard or the Spirit of the North,” press releases, photographs of various rock sculptures, correspondence, research notes. The Gnome of Lac Guérard is also known as the Face of Shefferville.

Baldwin Mills history
CA SHC F013-S003-D002 · File · 1922 [reporduction]-2007
Part of Fonds Yves Robillard

File presents research on the history of Baldwin Mills and Barnston. It consists of newspaper articles, research notes, histories of Barnston, a photocopy of a book of notes prepared by Cleveland Thorton, a brochure for H.F. Baldwin Park, research documents, a report titled “Diagnostic environnemental global du bassin versant du Lac Lyster” and minutes, as well as commemorative album “L’album des artistes, fête au village, Baldwin-Mills.”

Opera and theatre
CA SHC F025-S002-D006 · File · 1936-1966
Part of Fonds Dresser Family

File illustrates Howard Dresser's interest in theatre and opera in Montreal and New York City from 1936 to 1966. It consists of programmes from the New York Philharmonic Symphony Society, a catalogue from an exhibit on works by Shakespeare, and correspondence and theatre critiques by Dresser.

Personal life
CA SHC F025-S002-D004 · File · 1936-1994
Part of Fonds Dresser Family

File presents information on Howard Dresser's travel and education from 1936 to 1994. The file is also a source of information on cultural events in Coaticook. It contains a secondary education certificate, copies of baptismal certificates, portrait photographs of Howard as a young man, photographs from trips, community events, and cultural events, and newspaper clippings.

Lusty
CA SHC F013-S002-D016 · File · 1979-2011
Part of Fonds Yves Robillard

File presents information on the Lusty family in the Barnston region. It consists of interview notes, obituaries, biographical sketches, and photographs of Clarence Lusty, his wife, and some of his artworks.

W.H. Cripps
CA SHC F013-S001-D010 · File · 2001-2005
Part of Fonds Yves Robillard

File presents research on the artist W.H. Cripps in the Stanstead area. It consists of a biographical sketch, a journal article, and research notes.

William S. Hunter Jr.
CA SHC F013-S001-D009 · File · [194-?]-1980 [reproductions]
Part of Fonds Yves Robillard

File presents research on the artist William S. Hunter Jr. in the Coaticook and Stanstead areas in the 19th century. It consists of journal articles and an article written by Mary Flint.

Mary Olive Sutton
CA SHC F013-S001-D002 · File · 1901 [reproduction]-2007
Part of Fonds Yves Robillard

File presents research on the artistic life of Mary Olive Sutton during the 20th century. It consists of newspaper and journal articles, photographs of her artworks, research notes, a biographical sketch, family trees, and an article by Yves Robillard "Myra Sutton Artiste peintre de Coaticook."

CA SHC F027-D003 · File · [189-?]-[190-?], 1994
Part of Fonds Coaticook High School Reunion

File illustrates the history of the Coaticook High School from about 1890 to 1994. It consists of photographs of Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Masten, a photograph of a student theatrical performance and two copies of "History of Coaticook Protestant Schools, 1864-1964."