Bill C-373 - First Reading, 24 January 1975

"An Act to provide for the recognition of the Beaver (Castor canadensis) as a symbol of the sovereignty of the Dominion of Canada." Mr. Sean O'Sullivan worked to have this Bill passed, recognizing the Beaver as a symbol of Canadian sovereignty.

Speech - Beaver Bill, 21 February 1975

A speech by Sean O'Sullivan, given in the House of Commons, "For the Recognition of the Beaver as a Symbol of the Sovereignty of the Dominion of Canada".

School of the Battery Commander, November 1917

A book from the School of Battery Commander which is an instruction manual for field artillery. The chapters are titled: Chapter 1 - Definitions, Chapter 2 - The Trajectory, Chapter 3 - Dispersion, Chapter 4 - Use of the "Plan Directeur" or the Map for the Preparation of Fire,

Care and Preservation of Artillery Material, 1917

A manual instructing on the "Care and Preservation of Artillery Material" from the Field Artillery School of Instruction (Saumur). The name of Arthur A. Schmon is handwritten across the front cover.

Bill of Lading from Oporto, Portugal, 1906

A bill of lading for the UK shipping company Ellerman Lines. The cargo on board is "Four Quarter Casks Red Port Wine" in Oporto, Portugal and bound for Liverpool, England. The document is dated 1 August 1906.

Buffalo Liquor Store

A photograph of two men standing behind the counter of a liquor store. The reverse of the photo has a handwritten description that reads "Buffalo Liquor Store 1900-1920".

Wrestling Card - "Whipper" Bill Watson

The wrestler's name is "Whipper" Bill Watson and the number stamped on the reverse of the card is 692. His real name is William Potts and he was born in East York, Ontario. He is one of the best known Canadian wrestlers of all time and is a two time world champion. His honours include the Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Bill to Dilly Coleman from Mr. Dilke of Port Robinson

Bill to Dilly Coleman from Mr. Dilke of Port Robinson, April 11, 1850.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff

Letter which is postmarked Buffalo, April 15 and Queenston, April 15 and is addressed to S.D. Woodruff. This letter instructs Mr. Woodruff to send his fees in care of Thompson and Co. The signature is illegible, April 13, 1846.

Certificate of exportation to S.D. Woodruff from Harnden Co. Stone

Certificate of exportation to S.D. Woodruff from Harnden Co. Stone for items sent to Lewiston from Buffalo. This is a handwritten 1 page document, Jan. 1, 1846[7].

Clipping of notices from the Woodstock and Lake Erie Railway and Harbour Company and the Buffalo, Brantford and Goderich Railway

Clipping of notices from the Woodstock and Lake Erie Railway and Harbour Company and the Buffalo, Brantford and Goderich Railway, 1853.

Chart of bill of timber in bridges, culverts, cattle-guard and roadways, signed by S.D. Woodruff

Chart of bill of timber in bridges, culverts, cattle-guard and roadways, signed by S.D. Woodruff, Oct. 18, 1855.

Four railway ticket stubs for the Grand Trunk Railway System from St. Catharines, Ontario to Buffalo, New York

Four railway ticket stubs for the Grand Trunk Railway System from St. Catharines, Ontario to Buffalo, New York, Feb 8, 1919.

Chart of the bill of timber for the railway bridge near Hurst’s, signed by S.D. Woodruff

Chart of the bill of timber for the railway bridge near Hurst’s, signed by S.D. Woodruff, Oct. 15, 1855.

Letters to Reverend William Proudfoot, 1823, 1842-1843, 1846

A 2 ½ page letter addressed to The Editor of the Presbyterian Magazine, care of [illegible], London, C.W. The writer describes the Village of Chippawa and its location in Ontario. He writes that there are many people there of Scotch [Scottish] descent. He says that a congregation was formed and 39 names were on the roll. The letter is from J.P. [John Porteous] with an added note from Wm. Porteous. The letter is from St. Catharines. There is one postmark – St. Catharines, April 6, 1823 A 1 ½ page letter addressed to Rev. W. Proudfoot, Ed. Of Presbyterian Mag., London, C.W. This letter is from Walter Mitchell in St. Catharines. He sends a list of peoples’ names and the amounts that they have paid toward the Presbyterian Magazine. Mr. Mitchell is acting as an agent for the magazine. This letter has 1 postmark – St. Catharines, Sept. 13, 1842 A 2 page letter addressed to Rev. W. Proudfoot, London, C.W. This letter is from John Jennings of St. Catharines. The writer claims that he is ill but he makes plans to meet Reverend Proudfoot in Toronto in order to go to a meeting in Rochester. The writer expects that Reverend Proudfoot will preach in Rochester. The letter has 1 postmark – St. Catharines, Aug. 14, 1843. A 2 page letter addressed to The Rev. Professor Proudfoot, London, C.W. from John Porteaus of St. Catharines. The writer says that he will not preach in Detroit. He says that the people of Detroit are expecting Mr. Dalrymple [who was sent as a missionary to Canada from Scotland in 1846] and also, he doesn’t want to leave his congregation for 2 Sabbaths. The letter has 2 postmarks – St. Catharines, August 1846 [this postmark is very faint] and Hamilton, August 2, 1846.