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".

Niagara Falls/Niagara Power, 1792, 1798, 1829, 1832, 1836, 1838, 1848, 1852-1853, 1855, 1859, 1871, 1873, 1875-1876, 1878, 1880-1881, 1883, 1885-1888, 1890-1909, 1916-1917, n.d.

A finding aid for collection RG 86. This archive contains materials relating to Niagara Falls and its development during the late 19th and early 20th century, with particular focus on power operations.

Proceedings of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada at the annual convocation, 1880

Annual Convocation proceedings for the year 1880. The title varies slightly and convocation is held at different cities or towns in Canada. Twenty-third annual convocation.

Proceedings of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada at the annual convocation, 1934

Annual Convocation proceedings for the year 1934. The title varies slightly and convocation is held at different cities or towns in Canada. Seventy-sixth annual convocation.

Copy of page 141 of Confederation by Joseph Pope annotated by John A. Macdonald, 1867

Joseph Pope was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island in 1854. He was the private secretary to Sir John A. Macdonald from 1882-1891. He worked as the assistant clerk to the Privy Council and undersecretary of state for Canada from 1896-1909. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George in 1901. He was later knighted as a Knight Commander of the same order. Joseph Pope was the first permanent head of the Department of External Affairs (now Foreign Affairs and Internal Trade) 1909-1925. He was an advisor to Prime Ministers from Macdonald to King. He died in Ottawa, in 1926. As well as Confederation, Pope also penned: Memoirs of Sir John A. Macdonald : A Chronicle of the First Prime Minister of the Dominion; The Day of Sir John Macdonald; Jacques Cartier, his life and voyages; Traditions and Sir John A. MacDonald vindicated : a review of the Right Honourable Sir Richard Cartwright's reminiscences as well as other books Pope’s son, Maurice Arthur Pope wrote a book about Joseph entitled Public Servant: the Memoirs of Sir Joseph Pope”.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 11 April 1916

A letter from Eleanore Celeste Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon in the year 1916. She discusses her letter writing, a luncheon at the McCrackens and her work with the Red Cross. It is labelled the 84th letter.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 12 June 1916

A brief note to Arthur Schmon that reads: "Monday 10 P.M. My dear Artie, Gladys is out of town, and does not expect to return for a couple of weeks. Sorry. Anything else I can do? In haste, Lessie"

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, 6 January 1918

A letter from E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon discussing her outings and visits with friends and family. The letter is labelled number 39.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 1 May 1919

A letter from E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon which discusses her attendance at the Broad Theatre to see the play "Tiger! Tiger!". Mrs. Schmon also discusses an outing with friends. the letter is labelled number 269.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 25 & 26 October 1918

This letter discusses a piece of furniture Mrs. Schmon is debating whether to acquire. The letter is labelled number 180.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 26 January 1920

The letter mentions an operation for E.C. Schmon's mother. She intends to spend much of her time at the hospital over the course a few days. She discusses the weather, road development, friends and Christmas cards. The letter is labelled number 110.