Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 25 November 1919

The letter begins with discussion about possible improper handling of "the books". She then describes "new plans" for their home. The second letter discusses her mother having five teeth extracted and two abscesses burned off. Her sister also had a wisdom tooth removed. The first letter is labelled number 56 and the second 57.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 25 January 1919

The letter mentions how much Eleanore Celeste would like to be cozy in her home and how she does not approve of large mansions for her family. The letter then mentions that the military will be looking for volunteers to go to Russia. She then describes the dinner party she attended by "Uncle Dick". This letter is labelled number 219.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 25 December

Eleanore Celeste received a book from Arthur for Christmas, entitled "The Ruling Passion" by Henry Van Dyke. This appears to be early in their relationship because she signs the letter "Celeste".

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 25 October 1916

Eleanore Celeste mentions her mother's eye surgery is complete and she is now recuperating. She also mentions that Arthur plans to come for a short visit soon.

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

Eleanore Celeste mentions she has not received a letter from Arthur in over three weeks. She discusses her history studies, visits with friends and letters she has received from Arthur's brother Gus. In the second part of the letter, she has received a letter from Arthur. She then begins to tell a scenario of a day in the life of couple once they are living together. The letter is labelled number 13.

Order to create a General Board of Health in the Town of Niagara, June 25, 1832.

In the early nineteenth century, a widespread outbreak of cholera occurred in continental Europe, eventually spreading to the British Isles. The disease subsequently spread to Canada as impoverished British immigrants seeking a better life arrived in the country. To help curb the spread of the disease, local Boards of Health were created.

Press Release - Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway Assignment, 25 October 1973

A press release assigning Sean O'Sullivan to study the future of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.

Letter - Cal Cavendish to Sean O'Sullivan, 25 May 1975

A letter from Cal Cavendish of Cavenidish Country in Calgary, Alberta. Cavendish has written a song about former prime minister R. Honourable John Diefenbaker. He has included the lyrics to his song. A few of the lyrics: "...Well it took a little while, but he reached his destiny, He was right, he was wrong, but he ran this big country. He didn't waste much time when he had a job to do, He worked the House of Commons like a prairie thrashing crew. Good old John, we heard you John, when a man got paid for the job when the job got done."

HG 186.15-186.25-1

Coarse grained section with two different fine grained domains. Towards the left hand side the domain is dark and has no inclusions of coarse grains. The right hand side has some coarser materials.

HG 186.15-186.25-2

Major grains crushing towards the top left with two fine grained domains in coarse grained sediment.

HG 186.15-186.25-3

Major grain crushing towards the centre of the section. A few lineations and grain stacks also present.

HG 186.15-186.25 Thin Section

Coarse grained sample with multiple fine grained domains. Clasts range from small to medium and sub-angular to sub-rounded. Mainly contains grain crushing (with grains crushed into one another) and short distance lineations. A few rotation structures are seen and fine grained sand domains can also be seen.

HG 225.15-225.25 Thin Section

Dark brown sediment with sub-angular to sub-rounded grains, that range from small to medium in size. Lineations with fractured grains are abundant, and grain crushing can also be seen. Minor rotation can also be seen.

HG 261.25-261.35 Thin Section

Brown sediment with small clasts, and an occasional medium sized clast. Clasts appear to be sub-rounded in shape. The sample contains many lineations, the majority oriented in the same direction. There are also darker areas present in the sample, they may contain organics.

HG 297.25-297.35a Thin Section

Brown sediment with well dispersed clasts. Clasts range from small to medium in size and sub-angular to sub-rounded in shape. Alternating domains can be seen (light and dark). Darker domains appear organic rich. Lineations can also be seen throughout the sample.