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CA ETRC P997-003-02-003 · File · 1943 [transcribed 2019]
Part of Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection

The file contains a transcription and indexation of the Eastern Townships Honour Roll for soldiers serving in World War II (WWII) that appeared in the Sherbrooke Daily Record on 27 February 1943, along with the addition of service numbers and dates of death where the information was available, prepared by Allan Rowell.

WWI postcard
CA ETRC P998-2019-015-001 · Item · [ca. 1916, reproduced 2019]
Part of Eastern Townships Resource Centre Graphic Material collection

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.

Donald B. Naylor
CA ETRC P058-003-34-006 · File · 1914-1992
Part of Herbert Derick collection

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.

CA ETRC P059-011-B · Item · 1979
Part of Tom Martin fonds

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.

CA ETRC P059-011-A · Item · 1979
Part of Tom Martin fonds

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.

Gertrude Day Interview
CA ETRC P059-010-010 · Item · 1979
Part of Tom Martin fonds

The item is an interview of Gertrude Day on the subject of life in the Townships during World War II (WWII) from 1979.

Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiment
CA ETRC P058-004-65-014 · File · 1942-1976
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The file contains information on the Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiment. It consists of an issue of "Checkers!", the regiment's newsletter (dated 30 August 1945) and documents (including a plan) regarding the design of a commemorative plaque.

Cannon, Missisquoi Museum
CA ETRC P058-010-05-003-002 · Item · [ca. 1970]
Part of Herbert Derick collection

The item is a postcard of a cannon, likely from the War of 1812, when it stood at Missisquoi Museum in Stranbridge East from around 1970.

CA ETRC P997-003-06-001 · Item · 1967
Part of Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection

Item consists of digital reproduction of a poster advertising the Sherbrooke Hussars' Centennial Guard activities in Sherbrooke in 1967. The poster features an illustration of a soldier in a 19th-century uniform, holding a musket. The activities included a program of drill and 1867 battle tactics and a concert by the Sherbrooke Hussars Band to commemorate Canada's Centennial and the 100th Anniversary of the Regiment. Activities were to take place at the Parade Grounds (Champ-de-Mars) off of Queen Street (now Boulevard Queen-Victoria) in Sherbrooke on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons.

CA ETRC P998-2021-057-006 · Part · 1967
Part of Eastern Townships Resource Centre Graphic Material collection

The item is a photograph of a presentation during the centennial celebrations of the Sherbrooke Regiment on the Champ-de-Mars (Queen-Victoria Street) celebrated by the Sherbrooke Hussars in Sherbrooke on 28 May 1967. Those pictured are unknown but may include Brig. J.N. Wood, Sherbrooke Mayor Armand Nadeau, and Lt-Col. Earle P. Hall.

117th Battalion reunion
CA ETRC P997-003-01-001-005 · Part · 1965
Part of Eastern Townships Resource Centre Textual Records collection

The item is a photograph from a reunion of the 117th Battalion at the Chateau Frontenac in Sherbrooke on 14 August 1965. Among those pictured in the photograph are James McCallum (front row, second from left ), Ed Kingsland (front row, centre), E.P. Hall (front row, third from right), and Fred Evans (back row, far left).

CA ETRC P010-006-004 · Item · 1958
Part of 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles Association fonds

Item is a photo of members of the Sherbrooke Regiment (12th Armoured) Royal Canadian Armoured Corps. Pictured are: (standing, l-r) N.H. Welsh, E.W. Arnold, Carl Skinner, Bert D. Lyon, L.M. Watson, R. Crepeau, Harry Blue, T. McKenzie, C. Codere, T. Matthews, F.H. Baldwin, (seated l-r) J.H. Blue, H.M. Jackson, G. Rockingham, A.A. Munster, J.S. Bourque, Earle P. Hall, Sam Echenberg.