Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 5 April 1920

Eleanore Celeste had been to see her friend Georgiana. Eleanore Celeste's mother has recovered her sight. She mentions that it is only four weeks until she will see Arthur.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 10 April 1920

The letter discusses Arthur's "dandy cruise in the woods. Two hundred miles-" She also mentions that the couple has been married for eight months, but have only lived together two and half months. She talks about a train strike and states "the Pennsylvania trains stopped running yesterday and this morning all ferry boats." She mentions that the trolleys may stop running too. The price of food has increased as a result.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 14 February 1920

This letter is decorated for Valentine's Day. There is a red cut out hard included that reads "To my Valentine from your Valentine xxxxxx". The second part of the letter talks about how to get to Shelter Bay and Eleanore Celeste remarks "So you do not think it advisable for me to make the trip to Shelter Bay by dog team! Let me tell you dearest, that I wouldn't mind if I had to walk there." These letters are labelled number 126 and 127.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 19 January 1920

Eleanore Celeste mentions that she went to church and then began to read the book "The Woman named Smith. She finished the book and spent the night awake worrying about Arthur since she has not received a night letter in a week. The next day she receives a telegram from Arthur and she is at "peace". The second part of the letter mentions her mother is attending her final examination before an operation. This letter is labelled number 103.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 10 March 1920

Eleanore Celeste is packing up their things for the move. She has been to a Lenten Service and had a visit with Miss Ketcham. The letter is labelled number 148.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 28 March 1920

Eleanore Celeste has returned from an evening church service and is now packing up her family home. Her family is moving from the city to a "suburban town".

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 9 February 1920

Eleanore Celeste has been in an accident after her driver stopped at a police signal, but a truck did not and hit them from behind. No one was injured, but she mentions "my hands are still trembling a bit, I was so frightened". She was on her way to the hospital to see her mother. The letter is labelled number 123.

Letter - Sean O'Sullivan to Richard Nixon, 20 December 1975

A brief letter from Sean O'Sullivan to Richard Nixon, 20 December 1975. O'Sullivan thanks Nixon for a meeting they had in San Clemente, California. O'Sullivan remarks "It is my hope that the future will permit us to work towards the goal of a lasting Peace -- a goal to which you have already made such an outstanding contribution".

Morris Norman collection, 1863-1971, n.d.

Morris Norman is a chartered accountant and partner at Norman, Goldberg & Co. LLP, an accounting firm in Toronto. He is an avid collector of Canadiana and generously donates much of the material he acquires to various Archives.

Last Will and Testament - Richard Woodruff

Last Will and Testament of Richard Woodruff of St. Davids. This is a printed copy which is unsigned, June 15, 1872.

Indenture of Release between Richard Miller and others

Indenture of release by executors between Richard Miller, John L. Ranney and Richard Woodruff, all of St. Catharines and Joseph A. Woodruff of Clifton, all executors of the will of Samuel Zimmerman of the first part and The Great Western Railway Company of the second part. Parties of the second part have exonerated parties of the first part to undertake and complete the Sarnia branch of the railway. Also, parties of the first part believe they are entitled to compensation as the death of Zimmerman was caused while travelling on one of the carriages belonging to said company. A sum of $150,000 was agreed upon to be paid to the executors by the Great Western Railway Company, September 7, 1858.

Indenture of Land Sold by David Secord to George Shaw, Richard Woodruff, Timothy Street, Josiah Brown, Henry Pope

Indenture regarding land sold by David Secord of St. Davids to George Shaw, Richard Woodruff, Timothy Street and Josiah Brown, all of Niagara Township and Reverend Henry Pope of York. The land includes part of Lot no. 90 in the Township of Niagara. September 5, 1820.

Indenture Lease of Land by David Secord to Richard and William Woodruff

Indenture stating that David Secord of the Township of Niagara leased the dam of the sawmill pond in St. Davids to Richard and William Woodruff for 25 shillings per year for their mill business, May 2, 1824.

Indenture of Land Sold by George Shaw to Richard and William Woodruff

Indenture stating that George Shaw of Niagara sold 1 acre, 2 roods and 1 perch in the Village of St. Davids to Richard and William Woodruff. The price was 66 pounds - instrument no. 6926, June 9, 1824.

Indenture of Conveyance between George Shaw and Richard Woodruff and Company

Indenture of conveyance between George Shaw of the Township of Niagara and Richard Woodruff and Company, merchants of the Township of Niagara, all living in the Village of St. Davids for a share of water ("course of water running in a hole one inch diameter"), April 15, 1825.