John R.A. Mayer fonds, 1963-2007

John R.A. Mayer (de Berncastle) was a professor in the Philosophy Department at Brock University from 1965 to 1997. During his career at Brock he served as Chair of the Philosophy Department and as Associate Dean of Arts and Science. In 1972 he conceived the Master of Philosophy Program, along with G.M.C. Sprung. He was also a special member of the Brock Philosophical Society, a group of Brock alumni, faculty, students and Niagara citizens, which promoted an open and free discussion of ideas.

Receipt from the City of St. Catharines to Robert Stanley, occupant and Mary Shickluna, owner of Lots 44 and 45 on Ontario Street

Receipt from the City of St. Catharines to Robert Stanley, occupant and Mary Shickluna, owner of Lots 44 and 45 on Ontario Street for taxes, Aug. 8, 1887.

Letter to Robert Dickson from John Hamilton

Letter to Robert Dickson from John Hamilton who was in Brighton. He says that he has had scarlet fever. He speaks of his travels to the Giant’s Causeway and Londonderry. He says that his poor brother-in-law is not getting any better. The writing on this letter goes in 2 directions in order to save paper (3 ½ pages, handwritten), Sept. 5, 1834.

Letter to William Dickson from Robert Fullerton

Letter to William Dickson from Robert Fullerton [?] to acknowledge receipt of Mr. Dickson’s favour (1 ½ pages, handwritten), Jan. 26, 1849.

Letter to William Dickson from Robert Fullerton

Letter to William Dickson from Robert Fullerton [?] regarding Mr. Dickson’s father’s will (1 doublesided page, handwritten), March, 9, 1849.

Indenture (vellum) between William Dickson of Niagara and Robert Dickson

Indenture (vellum) between William Dickson of Niagara and Robert Dickson for land in the Township of Niagara – indenture no. 6980 [?] This was registered on Oct. 9, 1826 in Book K, folio 203. This document is stained and quite faded. This does affect the text, April 1, 1821.

Indenture between Richard Leonard, sheriff of the District of Niagara (regarding lands seized from John Donald McKay) to Robert Dickson

Indenture between Richard Leonard, sheriff of the District of Niagara (regarding lands seized from John Donald McKay) to Robert Dickson. The land consists of ½ an acre located in Lot no. 96 in the Town of Niagara – instrument no. 8600. This was recorded on May 4th, 1832 in Book N, folio 276- 277 in the registry of Lincoln and Haldimand Counties, Oct. 13, 1824.

Indenture (vellum) of bargain and sale between the Honourable William Dickson of Galt and Robert Dickson of Niagara

Indenture (vellum) of bargain and sale between the Honourable William Dickson of Galt and Robert Dickson of Niagara for 31 acres in the Township of Niagara – instrument no. 966. This was recorded on Aug. 26, 1842 in Book B, folio 532-533 in the County of Lincoln Register, Nov. 8, 1830.

Indenture (vellum) between the Honorable William Dickson of Galt to Robert Dickson of Niagara

Indenture (vellum) between the Honorable William Dickson of Galt to Robert Dickson of Niagara, William Dickson the Younger of Galt and Walter Dickson of Niagara for 3 roods and 38 perches in the Village of Galt in the Township of Dumphries. This is enclosed in a vellum folder, Oct. 18, 1836.

Indenture of bargain and sale between Walter Hamilton and Augusta Maria Dickson of Niagara to Robert Dickson of Niagara

Indenture of bargain and sale between Walter Hamilton and Augusta Maria Dickson of Niagara to Robert Dickson of Niagara for land in the Township of Dumphries, Jan. 23, 1840.

Indenture between the Honourable William Dickson of Niagara and Robert Dickson of Niagara

Indenture between the Honourable William Dickson of Niagara and Robert Dickson of Niagara for 1,275 acres contained in the 3rd and 4th Concessions in Dumphries, Feb. 12, 1840.

Indenture between the Honourable William Dickson of Niagara and Robert Dickson of Niagara

Indenture between the Honourable William Dickson of Niagara and Robert Dickson of Niagara for 1,275 acres contained in the 5th and 6th Concessions in Dumphries, Feb. 12, 1840.

Indenture between the Honourable William Dickson of Niagara and Robert Dickson of Niagara

Indenture between the Honourable William Dickson of Niagara and Robert Dickson of Niagara for 1,897 acres contained in the 7th part of the 9th, and the whole of the 8th Concession in Dumphries. This was recorded on Jan. 22, 1848 in Lib. A, folio 165 for Dumphries, Feb. 12, 1840.

Indenture between the Honourable William Dickson of Niagara and Robert Dickson of Niagara

Indenture between the Honourable William Dickson of Niagara and Robert Dickson of Niagara for 789 acres in the Township of Dumphries, Feb. 12, 1840

Indenture between the Honourable William Dickson of Niagara and Robert Dickson of Niagara

Indenture between the Honourable William Dickson of Niagara and Robert Dickson of Niagara for 1,627 acres in the 9th part of the 11th and 10th Concessions in the Township of Dumphries, Feb. 12, 1840.