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Arthur Theodore Speid was born in 1882 in Montreal, Que. to Henry Speid (of Ardovie) and Helen Sievwright. Around 1893, the family moved to Lennoxville, Que. Arthur T. was well educated, a teacher at Bishop's University, served two terms as Mayor of Lennoxville, and involved in local theatre. He married Mary White in 1912 and had three daughters; Janet Speid-Motyer (1919-2012), Catharine (Speid) Bensley (1915-2009), and Lorna (Speid) Stewart. Around 1919, Arthur purchased Uplands from Canon Archibald Campbell and his wife Julia (nee Paddon) and remodelled it. He passed away in 1974, followed by Mary in 1979.
Janet Speid continued to live in the family home until 1987, when she and Catharine sold it to the Lennoxville-Ascot Historical and Museum Society and the Town of Lennoxville. Janet Speid married Arthur John Motyer in 1955 and they had two children; Dr. Michael Motyer and Gillian Allen (Motyer). Arthur Motyer was born in 1925 in Hamilton, Bermuda. He attended Mount Allison University and furthered his studies at Oxford. He returned to Canada, where he taught English and Drama at Bishop's University from 1950-70. While at Bishop's, he led the developement of Centennial Theatre. Arthur died the 23 June 2011.
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The fonds contains primary source material on the activities of the Speid-Motyer family from 1803 to 2011. It consists of correspondence, photographs, playbooks, travel memorabilia, and genealogical research.The fonds is comprised of the following series; Janet Speid-Motyer (1902-2011), Robert Speid (1828-1846) , James Speid (1852), John Speid (1853-1861), Henry Speid (1806-1887), Arthur T. Speid (1902-1961), Margaret Speid (1836), Isobel Speid (1803-1857), Mike Motyer (1978-1983), Stephen Motyer ([2003?]-[2004?]), Music and choir groups ([2001?]-2008), Sketches ([199-?]), Other families (1658-1983), Obituaries and death notices (1847-[1995?), Petition (1771), Eastern Townships pamphlets ([1889?]-[1977?]), Heritage Lennoxville (1996), Newspaper clippings (1872-1896), Misc. ([19--?]), and Photographs (1885-2008).
Researchers may also want to consult the Speid family fonds at the Lennoxville-Ascot Historical and Museum Society (Sherbrooke, Quebec).
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Janet Marian Speid-Motyer was born on 19 January , 1919, in Lennoxville, Québec to Arthur and Helen (nee Sievwright) Speid. Janet attended Bishop's University where she studied business, philosophy, and history, obtaining a BA in 1939. She was also actively involved at Bishop's, working on committees, playing on sports teams, and acting in major roles in theatre productions. She worked for the naval attaché of the Australian Embassy in Washington, D.C, during WWII. After the war, she traveled extensively and worked in Bermuda. She returned to Lennoxville where she worked as secretary to the principal at Bishop's University. Janet was also an accomplished artist. She studied with Canadian artists Arthur Lismer (1885-1969) and Fred Ross (1927-2014) and at the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, at the Abbott School in Washington, D.C., the Beaux-Arts in Sherbrooke. Janet married Arthur Motyer in 1955 and they had two children; Dr. Michael Motyer and Gillian Allan (Motyer). Janet died on 14 July 2012.
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This series contains primary source material on the activities of Janet Speid-Motyer from 1902 to 2011. It consists of material on her participation in community groups, playbook programs, travel memorabilia, correspondence, professional writing and genealogical research. The series contains the following sub-series: Community involvement ([198-?]-2004), Professional life ([1951?]-1994), Personal life ([193-?]-2011), Genealogical research (1960-[200-?]), and Other research (1934-2001).
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Robert Speid was born in Ardovie, Angus, Scotland and owned the estate of Ardovie. He married Christian Grierson and they had no children. Robert died in 1793. The estate was inherited by another Robert Speid. He was married to Isobel Hall and had six children including; James Speid, John Speid, and Henry Speid. Robert died in 1846 and the estate was inherited by his three sons.
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This series contains primary source material on Robert Speid (died 1793) and Robert Speid (died 1846). It consists of Robert's (1793) will, as well as correspondence and death notice of the later Robert Speid (died 1846).
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James Speid, son of Robert Speid and Isobel Hall.
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This series contains primary source material on James Speid. It consists of legal proceedings for the estate of Ardovie.
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John Speid was born in 1814 to Robert Speid and Isobel Hall. He died in 1861.
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This series contains primary source material on John Speid. It consists of correspondence and a notice of his death.
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Henry Speid was born on 17 March 1821 to Robert Speid. Henry moved to Canada.
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This series contains primary source material on Henry Speid. It consists of correspondence and an insurance form. The series contains some transcripts and photocopies of original letters.
Arthur Theodore Speid was born 10 January 1882 in Montreal, Que. to Henry Speid (of Ardovie) and Helen Sievwright. Around 1893, the family moved to Lennoxville, Que. Arthur T. was well educated, a teacher at Bishop's University, served two terms as Mayor of Lennoxville, and involved in local theatre and various business ventures. He married Mary White in 1912 and had three daughters; Janet Speid-Motyer (1919-2012), Catharine (Speid) Bensley (1915-2009), and Lorna (Speid) Stewart. Around 1919, Arthur purchased the Uplands property from Canon Archibald Campbell and his wife Julia (née Paddon) and remodeled it. He passed away on 11 December 1974, followed by Mary in 1979.
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This series contains primary source material on Arthur T. Speid from 1902 to 1972. It consists of playbooks, correspondence, deeds, and interviews with him about Bishop's University on an audio cassette and two audio reels.
The interview is available in digital format. There is also a second copy of the audio reel and a copy of the interview on an audio cassette.
Original audio reel was digitized courtesy of funding received from the Townshippers' Research and Cultural Foundation and the Bélanger-Gardner Foundation in 2021.
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Item is the first part of a recorded conversation with Arthur T. Speid with Dr. J.D. Jefferis, Arnold Banfill, and Arthur Motyer, recorded 19 February 1966 in Lennoxville. The interview focuses on Arthur Speid's experiences as a student at Bishop's College School and Bishop's University in the 1890s. Among the subjects covered are the campus buildings, food strikes, the golf course (links), athletics, drama, school subjects, women at Bishop's, and various professors, principals, and headmasters including Henry de Beltgens Gibbins, Thomas B. Waitt, James P. Whitney, Francis J.B. Allnatt, Richard A. Parrock, Gilbert B. Jones, Arthur H. McGreer, and Robert N. Hudspeth. It also includes more general discussion of Lennoxville.
Interview available in digital format.
Original audio reel was digitized courtesy of funding received from the Townshippers' Research and Cultural Foundation and the Bélanger-Gardner Foundation in 2021.
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Item is the second part of a recorded conversation with Arthur T. Speid with Dr. J.D. Jefferies, Arnold Banfill, and Arthur Motyer, recorded 19 February 1966 in Lennoxville. The interview focuses on Arthur Speid's experiences as a student at Bishop's College School and Bishop's University in the 1890s. Among the subjects covered are the campus buildings, food strikes, the golf course (links), athletics, drama, school subjects, women at Bishop's, and various professors, principals, and headmasters including Henry de Beltgens Gibbins, Thomas B. Waitt, James P. Whitney, Francis J.B. Allnatt, Richard A. Parrock, Gilbert B. Jones, Arthur H. McGreer, and Robert N. Hudspeth. It also includes more general discussion of Lennoxville.
The interview is available in digital format.
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This series contains primary source material on Magaret Speid in 1836. It consists of correspondence.
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This series contains primary source material on Isobella Speid from 1803 to 1857. It consists of correspondence. The series contains some photocopied letters.
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This series contains primary source material on music and choir groups that the Speid-Motyer family participated. It consists of recital and concert pamphlets from the Karwartha Youth Orchestra, Kawartha Suzuki Strings, Academia Musica, ORMTA, and Kiwanis Music Festival, as well as newspaper clippings.
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This series contains primary source material on sketches by the Speid-Motyer family. It consists of sketches.
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This series contains primary source material on other families with relation to the Speid-Motyer family. It consists of correspondence, deeds, obituaries, journal, wills, and family tree. The series contains the following files: Brooks family ([1921?]), Cornstock family ([18--?]-1902), Oughtred family (1874-1939), Martin family (1841-1956), Hall family ([18--?]), Abbott family (1934-1951), Scott family ([181-?]), Boody family ([1834?]-1841), Joseph Gibb (1756), and Archbishop of Cantebury (1767).
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This series contains primary source material on obituaries and death notices of the Speid-Motyer family as well as other families from 1847 to [1995?]. It consists of obituaries.
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This series contains primary source material on a petition of Tam Ham composed by Mrs. L in 1771. It consists of a petition.
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This series contains primary source material on pamphlets of the Eastern Townships from [1889?] to [1977?]. It consists of pamphlets of North Hatley, Memphremagog, Owl's Head Mountain House, Georgeville, and others.
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This series contains primary source material on the history of lennoxville. It consists of the book entitle Heritage Lennoxville published in 1996, as well as a newsletter and pamphlet.
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This series contains primary source material on newspaper clippings created by a Speid-Motyer family member. It consists of newspaper clippings.
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Files contain some photocopied photographs.
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This series contains primary source material on photographs of the Speid-Motyer family, other families, Lennoxville, Uplands, landscape, sports and clubs, and others. It consists of photographs and postcards. The series contains the following sub-series: Subjects (1885-2008), People ([1885?]-[1997?]), and Postcards ([19--?]).
Some of the photographs are available in digital format. .
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This item is a photograph of Ned Henry and Arthur Speid in Crestmobile in front of George Henry's Shop in the Square in Lennoxville during the summer of 1902.
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This item is a photograph of college House in Lennoxville around 1895.
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This item is a portrait of Margaret McKindsey.
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This item is a photograph of Doctor Robertson's house located on the corner of Conley and College street in 1900.
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This item is a photograph of John Bird's house at the top of Church street. There is the spire of the old Catholic church and the spire of United Church located at the foot of Church street. Bishop's University is in the background.
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This item is a portrait of Arthur T. Speid in 1940.
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Item is a postcard depicting The Square in Lennoxville. Motorized vehicles and a streetcar are visible.
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This item is a photograph of Catharine and Janet Speid at Upland. They each hold a pair of skis.
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This item is a photograph of a group of tennis players.
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This item is a photograph of two men acting ''Old Cronies'' in 1902. Orson Rublee (on the left) and Arthur Speid (on the right).
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This item is a photograph of some ice jam on St. Francis river. The picture was taken early 1900's.
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This item is a photograph of a flood in early 1900s.
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This item is a photograph of a tram wagon of Sherbrooke Street Railway co in Lennoxville. The College House is in the background. The picture was taken in the 1890's.
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This item is a portrait of Janet Speid.
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This item is a portrait of Clara (on the right) and Nettie (on the left) Wymen.
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This item is a portrait of Lindsay Justin Foss aged 4 months in December 1898.
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This item is a portrait of Alina Louise Shephard three years and four months old.
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This item is a photograph of a group of tennis players.
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This item is a photograph of the Toboggan Club in 1885. Back row: Charles White; Caroline Abbott White; missing; Margaret Abbott. Centre: Mary Abbott McKindsey (in fur neckpiece); Arthur Abbott. To left of her, Mabel Wilder Puffer (hat with tassel)/ Mr. Puffer, 3nd from left, front.
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This item is a photograph of Mary White and Dorothy White on a toboggan.
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This item is a photograph of some ice jam on St. Francis river. The picture was taken early 1900's.
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This item is a photograph of the construction on a barn around 1900.
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This item is a photograph of men at Camp Laze, Massawippi. From left to right Arthur Spafford, Percy Scarth, Ned Henry and Arthur Speid.
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This item is a photograph of a group at Lennoxville Camp in July 1887. C.S. White - Centre front, hat on back of head, next to him, Arthur Abbott. Mary Abbott McKindsey, aunt Bess (Oughtred) Abbott, Caroline (Abbott) White (mrs. C.S.) rt of aunt Bess, white (v collar). Front row, 2nd from right- aunt Margaret Abbott. Centre, holding fan, Mabel Wilder Puffer and husband. Jennie Abbott (with child on lap- Douglas?) Lewis Abbott, in front of Bess (with mustache). Uncle Will, centre back row with hat?
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This item is a photograph of a group of person on a boat in 1885. Front row: 1. Mary Abbot McKindsey, 2. missing, 3. Margaret Abbot, 4. missing, 5. Mabel Wilder Puffer. Second row: 1. Caroline White, 2. Ida White, 3. missing, 4. missing, 5. Mr. Puffer, 6. Arthur Abbot, 7. missing, 8. missing. Back row: C.S. White and Bert McKindsey.
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Item is a postcard depicting The Square in Lennoxville. A horse-drawn vehicle is visible.
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This series contains primary source material on stories and a sketch. It consists of two stories entitled Drama of the Meat Market and President Roosevelt's Death, as well a sketch.