Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 18 & 19 August 1918

Two letters from E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon. The first letter is a poem titled "Mystery", the second recalls happy times together the previous year. She describes boating to Keansburg, dinner at a hotel, meeting family at Grand Central Station etc. It is labelled the 146th letter.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 12 August 1918

This letter discusses an outing to the Leake's and then an evening of dancing at the country club. The letter is labelled number 142.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 10 August

The letter discusses that this is to be the day that Arthur will be told of his commissions.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 6 August 1918

The letter mentions some men that may be returning the United States and some that have returned. This letter is labelled number 138.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 3 August 1917

Eleanore Celeste reveals the couple is engaged and she believes that they should announce their engagement. She writes that Arthur's parents are in Tottenville and that she would like to meet them soon. She hopes "that they will like me" and "I know I shall love them. In fact, I do already, for they are your mother and father".

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 7 August 1918

Eleanore Celeste mentions a lecture her sister attended about a man who discovered his friend was a German propagandist. She wants to go to "France as a nurse, or to do canteen work, etc." but has just heard that if she goes and then marries an American soldier, she will be sent home. The letter is labelled number 139.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 21 August 1918

Eleanore Celeste is writing to Arthur from Whippang, New Jersey. She describes the beautiful woods, fields and mountains. The letter is labelled number 148.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 31 August 1918

Eleanore Celeste writes about her outing to the movies. She talks about their wedding and asks whether they can have a "double right marriage". She describes friends who have been married recently and both the bride and groom wear rings. She also mentions that Colonel McCormick had tried to call her, but she wasn't there to speak with him.

Niagara Falls Seminary [school for young Ladies] advertisement, ca. 1840

One broadside advertising the Niagara Falls Seminary [school for young Ladies], run by Mrs. Shotter of Drummondville, ca. 1840. The advertisement contains information about fees and courses, including a complete English education, music, French, drawing and flower painting, and dancing. The bottom of the page contains a list of references for Mrs. Shotter, including Ex-Consul Buchanan, Colonel Delatre, Rev. W. Leeming, Rector of Chippawa (all of Drummondville); Dr. Mewburn (Stamford); Rev. T.B. Fuller, Rector of Thorold; John Stayner, Esq., P.M. Queenston; William Gamble, Esq., Milton, near Toronto; and Hon. John Hamilton, Kingston.

Wiehl & Widmann Price List, August 1903

A price list for Wiehl & Widmann (Wholesale Importers of and Dealers in Wines, Liquors and Mineral Waters). The price list is dated August 1903 and the location of the dealer is New York.

Bulloch, Lade & Co. Order Form, 31 August 1870

An order form for the exportation of scotch pure malt whiskies, distilled by Bulloch, Lade & Co.

Port Dalhousie and the Thorold Railway pay roll for the months of June, July, August and September, 1854

Port Dalhousie and the Thorold Railway pay roll for services of engineering and contingencies furnished for the months of June, July, August and September, 1854.