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.

Atlas de France Vinicole, 1946

An atlas of wines of France from a series. This particular Atlas is from the year 1946 and includes photographs, maps and descriptions. The descriptions are in French, English and Italian.

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.

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.

Daily Journals of Louis J. Cahill, 1946-2006

41 hardcover and soft cover journals containing handwritten entries

Louis J. Cahill Fonds, 1946-2010, n.d. (non-inclusive)

Louis started the Niagara News Bureau in 1936. It was later named the Niagara Editorial Bureau and the Ontario Editorial Bureau. Lou was very active within the community. He promoted the Welland Canals and was secretary for the Mackenzie Heritage Printery and Newspaper Museum. He was honoured with numerous awards and accolades including a medallion from the Pope for his service to the Roman Catholic Church and an honourary degree from Brock University.

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.

Bill no. 2: An act to amend an act entitled “An Act to Incorporate the Long Point Company”

Bill no. 2: An act to amend an act entitled “An Act to Incorporate the Long Point Company” (1 printed page), 1885.

Bill no. 20: An act to amend the acts relating to the Long Point Company

Bill no. 20: An act to amend the acts relating to the Long Point Company (2 ¼ printed pages), 1887.

Bill no.71: An act respecting the Public Works of Ontario

Bill no.71: An act respecting the Public Works of Ontario (10 ½ pages, printed). S.D. Woodruff has signed this copy of the bill and has made a note in pension “regulations for management”, 1868.

Bill to Sheriff Woodruff from J. B. Fowler

Bill to Sheriff Woodruff from J. B. Fowler for work done. This is accompanied by an envelope, Dec. 9, 1865.

Bill from Samuel Browne for furniture

Bill from Samuel Browne for furniture, Dec. 14, 1839.

Bill from Geoghegan and Co. Importers of Table Linen and Shirt and Stock Makers

Bill from Geoghegan and Co. Importers of Table Linen and Shirt and Stock Makers for clothing including cravats and hosiery, June 23, 1847 attached to receipt for Receipt from Family Linen Drapery, Shirt and Stock Warehouse, London England for payment on account, July 7, 1847.

Bill of Landing (copy) for packaged goods received at Port Hamilton

Bill of Landing (copy) for packaged goods received at Port Hamilton, Oct. 14, 1839.