Certificate of Service

A certificate of service detailing the career of Lieut.-Colonel Frank Case McCordick. He is noted at being enlisted in the 19th Battalion on the 13th November, 1914. He served in Canada, England and France and was "struck off the strength" November 21, 1918. The certificate is dated 16 October, 1919.

Photograph - Portrait Col. Frank Case McCordick

A portrait photograph of Col. Frank Case McCordick in his military uniform. undated. The photographers are Elliott & Fry and are located at 55 Baker street London W.

Letter - Col. Frank Case McCordick to his wife May McCordick, 1915

A letter from Col. Frank C. McCordick to his wife May dated 24 December 1915. He discusses plans for Christmas dinner in the mess room and decorating the hall with holly. He mentions friends who have sent Christmas cards and asks about his daughter Doris.

Photograph - Col. Frank C. McCordick

A photograph of Col. Frank C. McCordick in military uniform standing in a field. The reverse of the photograph reads "Copies of this photograph can be obtained from The Rembrandt Studio, 207 Cuthbertson Block Fort William, Ont, When ordering please quote 402."

Letter - Col. Frank C. McCordick to daughter Doris

A letter from Col. Frank C. McCordick to his daughter, no date is provided, but it is sometime shortly after Christmas. He asks about Christmas gifts and mentions items he has sent her from Christmas.

Communion Certificate - Helen Stanley Smith, 1919

A communion certificate for Helen Stanley Smith dated 31 January, 1919. The certificate is signed by George H. Smith D.D. (minister).

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 1 May 1919

A letter from E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon which discusses her attendance at the Broad Theatre to see the play "Tiger! Tiger!". Mrs. Schmon also discusses an outing with friends. the letter is labelled number 269.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 24 December 1919

The letter mentions that Arthur is located in Shelter Bay. There is mention of a Christmas Eve party and the guests that will attend. The letter is labelled number 81.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 22 December 1919

This letter describes a visit downtown for shopping and a walk and a planned outing to the theater that evening followed by dinner. The letter is labelled number 80.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 16 January 1919

The letter describes how Eleanor Celeste is a substitute teacher at this time. She also mentions a party held by her Uncle Dick in New York. Her uncle purchases a kewpie doll for her and each of the other girls worth six dollars. The letter is labelled number 216.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 31 October 1919

The letter discusses a possible trip for Eleanor Celeste to Shelter Bay.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 24 November 1919

The letter begins with a retelling of the days activities (washing, cleaning etc.). The second part of the letter mentions the Normans (Canadians). He is connected to a steamship company that travels the St. Lawrence shipping timber. The Normans know of Colonel McCormick and are familiar with Shelter Bay. The letter is labelled number 54.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 6 March 1919

Eleanore Celeste begins by discussing her birthday gifts she received from friends and family. There is talk that Arthur might soon be release from the army. She also mentions she is teaching higher grades and she finds it "very hard". The children of celebrities in Newark attend the school she is currently placed. The letter is labelled number 242.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 22 February 1919

This letter is very faded and difficult to read. It mentions that she leaves one letter on a counter while picking up a parcel and the there is a written note included: "Miss Reynolds - Am holding a letter you left on my counter when you bought these towels - will hold it until you call -" This letter is labelled number 235.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 25 November 1919

The letter begins with discussion about possible improper handling of "the books". She then describes "new plans" for their home. The second letter discusses her mother having five teeth extracted and two abscesses burned off. Her sister also had a wisdom tooth removed. The first letter is labelled number 56 and the second 57.