Report of Loss in Capacity Due to Ice at Rankine Station - April 1934 through April 1937

A report compiled by Canadian Niagara Power Company describes the loss in capacity due to ice. The chart reveals the kilowatts lost and the duration of the outage and the "min. forebay elevation during ice loss period".

Report - Loss Due to Ice Rankine Station - 1938 through 1941

A report outlining the expenses of loss due to ice from the year 1938 through 1941 at the Rankine Station. Included in the report is the lost income due to power outages, operating labour, operating material and the sum of these costs per annum.

New Rate Schedules - 1927

A notification from the Canadian Niagara Power Co. detailing a rate increase for domestic customers. Two schedules are listed, one for customers under 1,000 watts and the other for customers over 1,000 watts.

Letter - J. M. Bromley to A. M. Grier, 1 November 1906

A letter from J. M. Bromley regarding the commission of the seal for the Canadian Niagara Power Company.

Insurance Policy from the Quebec Fire Assurance Company to Mr. Joseph Power Bradley

Insurance Policy from the Quebec Fire Assurance Company to Mr. Joseph Power Bradley for his household furniture, linen wearing apparels, glass, earthenware and printed books in a house occupied as a dwelling and belonging to Joseph Legare Junt in the town of Quebec, Oct. 10, 1830

Muster roll (1 page, handwritten) of the Royal Quebec Volunteers of Company no. 3 with Captain W. Power

Muster roll (1 page, handwritten) of the Royal Quebec Volunteers of Company no. 3 with Captain W. Power, Lieutenant J.P. Bradley and Ensign C. Allegn, n.d.

Water-power at Niagara Falls to be successfully utilized : its objects, facilities and resources, inducements for manufacturers, etc. /

The lithograph, "General view of lands, tunnel and docks of Niagara River Hydraulic Tunnel, Power and Sewer Company," called for p. [4] in the Index, has been removed and encapsulated, and is shelved separately.

Ontario Paper Company Limited

On February 29, 1912 The Ontario Paper Company Limited was incorporated under the leadership of Col. Robert R. McCormick. Four months later construction began in Thorold, Ontario as this location was best for the abundance of power and water and water transportation. The first machine was started at the mill on September 5, 1913. The mill was one of the most advanced of its era, using electricity instead of water power. The mill was also the first of its kind as it combined pulp and paper making instead of separating the two operations.

Quebec North Shore Paper Company Limited fonds

The Q.N.S. [Quebec North Shore Paper Company] newsprint mill started in 1937 at Baie Comeau in Quebec. Being the first major industry in that area at the time, harbour facilities, a power station and an entire community was built around the mill. In 1952, a power station was built at the first falls of the Manicouagan River. The station generated much more power than necessary for the mill, but attracted an aluminum smelter a few years later in 1958.

Electrical Development Company of Ontario certificate of stock ownership, ca. 1910.

The Electrical Development Company of Ontario was created in 1903. It was one of three private power companies that had water power leases with the Niagara Parks Commission, but was the only one that was financed with Canadian capital. The company built the Toronto Power Generating Station at Niagara Falls beginning in 1906, and the power house was completed in 1913. During the construction, there was much debate about whether the utility should remain privately operated or become a public utility. In 1920, the company became part of the public utility.

Fourth Annual Report of The Electric Development Company of Ontario Limited For the Year Ending 31st December, 1906

Fourth Annual Report of The Electrical Development Company of Ontario Limited for for the year 1906. The report discusses the main line between Niagara Falls and Toronto and the line between the Township of Pelham and the city of Brantford. The report also details the purchase of stocks and bonds in several different companies.

Industrial Alcohol: Synopsis of Rules & Regulations of the Dominion & Provincial Governments of Canada

A booklet of rules and regulations for industrial alcohol. A portion of the preparatory note reads: "We endeavoured to bring together in this booklet as much information as possible regarding the Dominion and Provincial rules and regulations at present in force controlling the sale and use of Alcohol for manufacturing, etc."

Telegram from Montreal and Dominion Telegraph Companies’ Lines to Louis Cabot stating that Mr. Woodruff has arranged to transfer the shares

Telegram from Montreal and Dominion Telegraph Companies’ Lines to Louis Cabot stating that Mr. Woodruff has arranged to transfer the shares, Jan. 18, 1886.

Telegram from Montreal and Dominion Telegraph Companies’ Lines form with a note on it saying “will wait for receipt”

Telegram from Montreal and Dominion Telegraph Companies’ Lines form with a note on it saying “will wait for receipt”[ no sender nor receiver listed, most likely Louis Cabot to Samuel D. Woodruff], 1886.