The collection is comprised of correspondence, articles, telegrams and official military documentation collected and received by Martha and George Lockyer from their son, Chris Railton Lockyer who died on active service (17 August 1917) in the Battle for Hill 70, near Vimy. The collection also includes a number of letters from Alec Lockyer to his parents and siblings. This material was organized by Don Lockyer into two named volumes "Far from Home" and "Somewhere in Europe". The volumes intersperse non-contemporaneous articles and materials framing and contextualizing this material within a larger narrative. Also included are some supplemental letters, photographs and a memorial marker for C.R. Lockyer.
Collection consists of documents acquired and assembled by Mildred Livingston in documenting her family genealogy and research interest in United Empire Loyalists. Includes records pertaining to the Livingston, Judson, Phelps and Mallory families among others and largely comprised of land records such as mortgages, deeds, grants with a small amount of correspondence, invoices, ledgers, etc. Also included are Mildred Livingston's research notes on various lineages.
The fonds consists of mock-ups, prints, original pen and ink drawings, contracts and publicity surrounding the production and sale of the Limestone Calendar between the years of 1985 and 1990.
This collection of material was brought together and held by the Cooke family over a number of generations. It appears to include material from both Lieutenant John Cooke and Lieutenant Duncan Ramsey Kerr Cooke. There are three items in the collection: one holographic journal; one published book; and a holographic compendium of extracts.
The collection consists of letters to Quetton St. George circa 1810. Hugh was a clerk in the general store of Laurent Quetton St George in York in 1807 and soon assumed responsibility for the Niagara branch of the business. In 1810, he was transferred to Kingston. The letters are of a business nature.
Collection contains three letters (2 holographic, 1 typed) and an article entitled "The People of Nova Scotia" from the Novascotian written by Joseph Howe, Secretary of the State for the Provinces.
Correspondence concerning his resignation from Queen's University, Kingston, Ont., over his views on Annexation of Canada to the United States. Also contains copies of letters/essays Allen wrote on annexation for the newspapers.
Fonds consist of both First and Second Class examination papers for students administered by the County of Lennox & Addington Board of Public Instruction.
Photographs showing: Peter Lee and family; his Grand Gardens night club in Montreal; group picture of the memorial service for Dr. Sun Yat Sen, 12 April 1925; the first Chinese baby born in Kingston, 1923; Grand Cafe interior, 222 Princess St.; and views of Princess Street buildings in the 1920's.
Material collected by Lawrence Burpee about his uncle, James DeMille 1836-1880 and the DeMille family. Includes DeMille family letters 1836-1880 and 1880-1903; letters re Johnstone family, 1901-1908; Lawrence Burpee's letters re the DeMille family, 1924-1946; data re DeMille family tree; pictures (34) and clippings relating to James DeMille; and miscellaneous items including a copy of Anthony DeMille's will.
