The fonds contains primary source information on the history of the 79th Shefford Battalion. It consists of photographs taken by Lorne Waid Jr. in 2023 of the 79th Shefford Battalion’s Regimental and Queen’s colours, located in St. George’s Anglican Church in Granby.
Item is a reproduction of a postcard depicting what is likely a militia unit at Richmond in about 1916. The unit was probably made up of people who were too young or otherwise unfit to serve in the regular forces. The inscription on the verso lists the following names: featuring Rollie Elliot, Chet Kearry, Riggins, Arthur Pope, Elmer Cleveland, Stuart Morrill, ? Blake, Elmer Stockwell, Stuart Only, Eddie Smith, Dan Tounes, Harry Pugh, Stuart Messenger, Henry Smith, Ivan Adams, Leslie Porter, Stuart Hamilton, Arthur Messenger, Russ McKee, Duncan McCallum, Brooks Hamilton, Henry Carson, Bertie Barlow, Herbie Robinson, Ralph MacBain, Serg. ?. The postcard was copied in 2019.
The fonds consists of primary source material on the Woodman family. It contains photographs, correspondence, wills, financial receipts, press clippings, autograph books and medals from the First and Second World War. It contains the following series: Joshua Woodman (1864), Albert Alonzo Woodman (1853-1896), Albert Alonzo Woodman Jr. (1882-1921), Milton A. Woodman (1900-[194--]), John Woodman (1917, 1947), The McKee Family (1898-1921), Murray A. Milton Woodman (1960-1972), Peter A. Woodman (1945-2010), Keith Woodman (2009), Woodman Family Photos ([19--]-[20--]), Other Family Photos ([18--?]-[19--?]), Woodman Genealogy ([19--] -[20--?]), Miscellaneous (1875-2010) and Dorothy Jane Neill Woodman (2005).
Woodman FamilyThe file consists of a teen film project by the Stanbridge East Sports Association, titled "Asa's Red Sashes", on the subject of the Fenian Raids, as well as a grant report from 2007 to 2010 and a film by Louise Abbott, titled "Historic Georgeville: Walks and Talks with John Boynton," from 2011.
The fonds contains source material mainly related to Minnie Hallowell Bowen's literary writings, community and political implicatons, and personal life at the turn of the 20th century. Many of her poems relate to local events, to the World Wars, and to Canadian and British politics. The fonds also provides information on the activities of Minnie's family members, including but not limited to: her husband Cecil H. Bowen, her son Lloyd H. Bowen, her daughter Rose Meredyth Bowen, Henry Bowen, Edward Bowen, Eleazar Clark, George Frederick Bowen, John Hallowell, William Bowen, Frank A. Bowen, Frederick Chamberlin Bowen, and Edward Hugh Bowen. The documents show their involvement mainly in the development of railways, in the mining industry, in the Armed Forces and Militia, in politics, in scouting, in church activities, and in social clubs and associations. Some documents are about the Fenian Raids, the Knights of Columbus, and the history of Sherbrooke.
The fonds consists of mainly manuscripts, correspondence, photocopies of press clippings, articles, publications, photographs, diaries, prospectuses, and drawings. It is comprised of the following series: Literary Works and Other Writings (1883-1941), Involvement in the Canadian Flag Issue ([1887?]-1946), Personal Life ([1863-1865]-1943), Lloyd H. Bowen (1865, 1902-1995), Cecil H. Bowen ([1866?]-1935, 1986), Other Family Members (1801-1940), and History of Sherbrooke ([1836?]-1967), Family History ([1752?-200-?]), Obituaries and Other Clippings (1836-1943, 1964-1997), Other Photographs and Graphic Material (1840-1956), Miscellaneous ([1835-1904?]).
Bowen, Minnie Hallowell, 1861-1942Fonds presents the experience of Ovide Vincent during his training at Camp Valcartier with the 117th Eastern Townships Battalion in 1916. It consists of a letter written by Ovide Vincent to Odilon Véronneau and a note of explanation by Yvette Véronneau Béland.
Vincent, OvideThe fonds contains primary source material on the personal, professional and military lives of the Wark family in Sherbrooke between 1911 and 2002. It consists primarily of photographs and theatre programmes. The fonds is comprised of the following series: James H. Wark, Florence (Bryant) Wark, Barbara Wark, Wark theatre, Photographs, and Miscellaneous.
The file consists of a programme for the change of command of the Sherbrooke Hussars from Lt-Col Daniel M. Braün to Lt-Col W.K. Sanderson on 6 May 2000. The document includes biographical information on Colonel Denis Belleau, Colonel Thomas Garfield Gould, Lieutenant Colonel Jack R. Garneau, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel M. Braün, and Lieutenant Colonel W.K. Sanderson.
File presents information on men from the Coaticook area that served in the military from 1917, 1969 and the 1990s. It consists of a discharge certificate for Private John J. Forest, enlisted with the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles, and a service certificate for Sergeant J.P. G.E. Géurin, and a list of men who died in action during World War I (WWI) and World War II (WWII).
The item is an index to the names appearing the publication Soldiers of Cookshire and Vicinity in the Great War.
The fonds contains information on the profession, personal and military life of Philibert Cloutier from 1938 to 1996. It consists of the following series: Military life, Professional life, Personal life, and Photographs.
Cloutier, Philibert Joseph Louis (1919-2005)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.
The file contains primary and secondary source information on the life of Donald Benjamin Naylor from 1914 to 1992 in Missisquoi County and in the Canadian North. It consists largely of correspondence regarding Donald Naylor's career as a sailor and captain; copies of attestation papers and other records from his military service during World War I with the 24th Battalion of the Canadian Infantry Brigade; copies of and original correspondence by Donald during his time at war as well as later in life; an interview transcript; magazine and newspaper articles; and research notes.
The subseries contains primary and secondary source information on the personal, professional, and military lives of the Naylor family in Missisquoi County and in Manitoba from 1862 to 1992. It consists primarily of correspondence, photographs, biographical notes, family tree research, newspaper clippings, and land deeds pertaining to various members of the Naylor family. The subseries is comprised of the following files: Family research (1911[copied]-1990), Business affairs ([187-?]-[1975]), Property (1862-1921[photocopied]), Agnes A. Naylor (1911-1930), Benjamin V. Naylor (1874-1919), Donald B. Naylor (1914-1992), Elizabeth Bessie Naylor ([190-?]-1960), George B. Naylor (1901-1985), Grace A. Naylor (1902-1959), Herbert V. Naylor (1913-1917, 1987), Rev. William H. Naylor (1910-1990), Other Naylor Photographs ([186-?]-1929), and Boats and Shipping ([187-?]-[191-?]).
The file contains information on the 21st Richelieu Light Infantry from 1839 to 1992. It consists of reproductions of a pay sheet, an acquittance roll, and the address given by Mrs. Stewart at the presentation of a flag to the battalion and the reply of Capt. Charles S. Rowe. It also includes a paper written by Herbert Derick on the flag of the 21st Battalion and three photos of the flag.
The file contains information on the 1st Battlalion Militia of the Eastern Townships from 1837 to 1991. It consists of reproductions of militia lists, an appointment certficate, service roll, an article on the Battle of Lacolle Mill by Herbert Derick, and a declartion of loyalty to the Crown in the context of the 1837 Rebellions.
The file contains information on the Sherbrooke Hussars from 1839 to 1991. It consists of a certificate of appointment of Nelson Cleveland (Sherbrooke) to Lieutenant, reproductions of correpondence, notes by Herbert Derick, a newpaper clipping, and regimental histories. The photograph a reunion of the Sherbrooke Regiment (12th Armoured) in1958.
The file contains information on the 13th Scottish Light Dragoons. It consists of documents pertaining to Herbert Derick's research on the cap badges of Dragoons and two photographs of members of the Dragoons from the early 1900s.
The sub-series contains primary and secondary source information on the life of Conrade/Conrad Derick in Noyan, Quebec from 1795 to about the 1980s. It consists of land transactions, business and personal correspondence, military and professional appointments, receipts, and biographical history notes.
Derick, Conrade (1774-1842)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.
The file contains information on the Commissariat at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. It consists of reproductions of correspondence with the commissariat, largely regarding militia rations and other provisions, as well as correspondence with Herbert Derick.
The file contains information the 6th Duke of Connaught Royal Canadian Hussars of Montreal from 1872 to 1987. It consists of (largely reproductions) a history, militia lists, acquittance rolls for militia camps, and service rolls, in particular for the Missisquoi Troop of Calvary, as well as notes and correspondence by Herbert Derick. Among the photographs is an image of the 6th Duke of Connaught Hussars at camp house in 1899; the officers at brush up course, Royal School of Calvary at Stanley Barracks in 1910; and members of Squadron A, 6th Duke of Connaught at the Farnham Camp in 1912.
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.
The file contains primary source information on Herbert V. Naylor from 1913 to 1987. It consists of correspondence, receipts, photographs, newspaper articles, and land records pertaining to H. V. Naylor's military service and death during World War I with the 8th Battalion, C.E.F. and property in Swift Current, Sask. Among the photographs are two of H.V. Naylor at Valcartier Camp and among the documents is a day pass from Valcartier.
The file contains information on the 60th Battalion Missisquoi from 1866 to 1986. It consists of notes by and correspondence to Herbert Derick, subscription books to honour ("testimonial")Lt- Col. Charles Rowe and Capt. J.H. Hawley, reproductions of service rolls and correspondence, and the appoinment of a band committee. The photographs depict the battalion in camp at Pigeon Hill in 1870.
The file contains information on the 58th Compton Battalion of Infantry. It consists of notes by Herbert Derick the uniform worn by members of the 58th Battalion.
Drum Major : Jim Ford. Director of music : Capt. Ben Tempelards. Canadian Forces, Stadacona Band
The item is part two of an interview with Eddy Echenberg on the subject of life in the Townships during World War II (WWII) from 1979.
The item is part one of an interview with Eddy Echenberg on the subject of life in the Townships during World War II (WWII) from 1979.
The item is a portion of the audio interview of Sydney James Sayer by Kevin Frost pertaining to Mr. Sayer's background and his time as a guard at the Newington POW camp in Sherbrooke during World War II.