Sorority Pin

A sorority pin of Margaret Julia Woodruff (Band). It is diamond shaped and it has a pearl like border around the outside.

"V" Fifth Form Pin

"V" fifth form pin which belonged to Margaret Julia Woodruff at St. Margaret's School, Toronto.

Telegraph to H.K. Woodruff

Telegraph to H. K. Woodruff of St. Margaret's Island informing him of Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff's death. It is dated July 16, 1918 and signed "Welland".

Claim in the Matter of the Estate of Hamilton K. Woodruff

Claim (6 typed pages) by Julia C. Woodruff and Margaret W. Band in the matter of the estate of Hamilton K. Woodruff regarding bills paid by Mrs. Woodruff prior to her husband's death.

Indenture between Asa Philophilus Carpenter and Joseph Augustus Woodruff

Indenture (vellum) of deed with dower from Asa Philophilus Carpenter and Margaret of Niagara to Joseph Augustus Woodruff of Niagara for lot no. 15 in the 1st Concession in the County of Elgin. This was registered April 14, 1853 in folio 288 - instrument no. 681, April 2, 1853.

Clippings - Births, Deaths, Engagements

Clipping of a birth announcement of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. P.C. Band, 1924. Clipping of a birth announcement of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Percy C. Band, September 11, 1927. Clipping of the obituary of Mrs. Annie Leslie Woodruff, widow of Welland Woodruff, 1934. Clipping of the announcement of the funeral of Mrs. Annie Leslie Woodruff, February 3, 1934. Clipping of the write-up of the funeral of Mrs. Annie Leslie Woodruff, 1934. Clipping of the obituary of Mr. B. Harvey Foster, n.d. Clipping of the funeral of Mr. Bernard H. Foster in Sheffield, England, n.d. Clipping of the obituary of Mrs. Mary Lanman Douw Ferris, widow of Morris Patterson Ferris, n.d. Clipping of the engagement announcement of Margaret Julia Woodruff to Captain Percy Carruthers Band, n.d.

Clippings - Births, Deaths, Marriage

Clipping of the obituary of Mrs. Mary Lanman Douw Ferris, widow of Morris Patterson Ferris, n.d. Clipping of the obituary of Alfred Sanderson Woodruff, March 20, 1926. Clipping describing the wedding of Margaret Julia Woodruff and Captain Percy Carruthers Band, n.d. Clipping of a birth announcement of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. P.C. Band, 1924. Clipping of a birth announcement of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Percy C. Band, Sept. 11, 1927.

Various Cards

1. Business card of Nouveautes of Delaware Ave., Buffalo, N.Y., n.d. 2. Calling card for Mrs. Hamilton Cassels Jr., n.d. 3. 3 Calling cards for Mrs. Hamilton K. Woodruff, n.d. 4. Calling card for Miss Margaret J. Woodruff, n.d.

Christmas Card to "Mamma"

Christmas card to “mamma” from Margaret, n.d.

Little Book Made by J.C. Woodruff

Envelope which says “Little book made by my Grandmother. J.C. Woodruff”. Inside this 7 ½ x 10 cm. booklet tied with ribbon is contained: Grandma’s hair, Mamma’s hair, Papa’s hair, Brother Willie’s hair, Margaret Julia Woodruff’s hair (age 4 years, July 24, 1900), my father’s hair – H.K.W, an unidentified lock of blonde hair, and a loose curl of brown hair, 1900.

Woodruff Coat of Arms

Woodruff coat of arms (rough sketch - labeled), including a letter to Margaret from “Uncle Tom” regarding the coat of arms. Also included are 4 small cards and one Easter card bearing the coat of arms. [The Woodruff/Woodroffe crest originated in England. Sit Dux Sapientia (Wisdom be our guide). The arm holding a plant is supposed to be a dexter [right] arm, bent, holding a branch of honeysuckle vertically. Some members of the family believe that the plant is actually woodruff], Jan. 18, 1926.

Sweeps Tickets

Sweeps tickets including: an envelope that says “sweep tickets from Miss Hillman which contains a Toronto Dominion Bank envelope containing 1 Hospitals’ Trust (1940) Dublin ticket; A Toronto Dominion Bank piece of stationary containing 2 Hospitals’ Trust (1940) Dublin tickets; A Toronto Dominion Bank envelope with “Mrs. Band” written of the back, containing 2 Irish Hospitals’ Sweepstakes Tickets (1958); 1 Toronto Dominion Bank envelope with Mrs. M. W. Band typed on the front, containing 2 Irish Hospitals’ Sweepstakes Tickets (1957) and 4 Hospitals’ Trust (1940) Dublin tickets; 1 Toronto Dominion Bank envelope containing 1 Irish Hospitals’ Sweepstake ticket (1958); 1 Toronto Dominion Bank envelope containing 4 Irish Hospitals’ Sweepstakes tickets (1958) all 4 of these tickets have Margaret W. Band written on the back but one also has “Nana” and one has “Hi-Boy” also written on it, 1940, 1957-1958

I.O.D.E. Niagara Rangers Chapter Minutes, 1991-1994, n.d.

The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire was founded by Margaret Polson Murray in 1900 following the outbreak of the second Boer War. The organization gave charitable aid to soldiers and it assisted the dependents of deceased soldiers. The federation of women was formed to promote patriotism, loyalty and service to others. The mayors of Canada’s major cities were urged to call together the prominent women of their communities to join in this endeavor. In 1979, the name I.O.D.E was officially adopted. The organization is federally chartered not-for-profit. The focus is on improving the quality of life for children, youth and the underprivileged through educational, social service and citizenship programs. The membership list for this chapter lists 1917 as the beginning date and 1994 as the end date. The Niagara Rangers Chapter was located in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

I.O.D.E. Stamford Chapter Minutes, 1991-1994, n.d.

The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire was founded by Margaret Polson Murray in 1900 following the outbreak of the second Boer War. The organization gave charitable aid to soldiers and it assisted the dependents of deceased soldiers. The federation of women was formed to promote patriotism, loyalty and service to others. The mayors of Canada's major cities were urged to call together the prominent women of their communities to join in this endeavour. In 1979, the name I.O.D.E. was officially adopted. The organization is federally chartered not-for-profit. The focus is on improving the quality of life for children, youth and the underprivileged through education, social services and citizenship programs. The membership list for this chapter has 1932 as the beginning date. On September 12, 1994, the group was disbanded. The Stamford Chapter was located in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

I.O.D.E. Col. Kerby Chapter Minutes, 1920-1989, n.d.

The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire was founded by Margaret Polson Murray in 1900 following the outbreak of the second Boer War. The organization gave charitable aid to soldiers and it assisted the dependents of deceased soldiers. The federation of women was formed to promote patriotism, loyalty and service to others. The mayors of Canada’s major cities were urged to call together the prominent women of their communities to join in this endeavor. In 1979, the name I.O.D.E was officially adopted. The organization is federally chartered not-for-profit. The focus is on improving the quality of life for children, youth and the underprivileged through educational, social service and citizenship programs. The Colonel Kerby Chapter of Fort Erie, Ontario began on August 19, 1914 under the direction of Captain the Reverend A.C. Mackintosh. The chapter was named after Colonel James Kerby who was a legislator and a soldier. This chapter worked during two world wars raising large sums of money for war work, the community, health and education. In 1931, this chapter created the Douglas Memorial I.O.D.E. Hospital Fund to assist needy veterans. Other fundraisers included: their Salvage Shop, card parties and the Margaret Graham Memorial which raised funds for the Canadian Institute for the Blind. In June of 1989 the last meeting of the chapter took place.