The fonds consists of correspondence, including a number of hand-sketched Christmas cards; subject files; photographs; sketch books; stamp collection; and slides. The materials illustrate all aspects of Macdonald's career. Photographs of many of his works and reviews of his exhibitions document his long and distinguished career. In addition there is a large collection of slides of many of his works. The correspondence, which includes a considerable amount of material from Robertson Davies, and subject files are invaluable for a study of his life and work. A large collection of personal photographs are also available to document Macdonald's life and that of his closest friends.
The fonds consists of correspondence, subject files relating to MacLachlan's role as secretary to Norman Rogers and as a member of the Queen's University Board of Trustees. Of particular note is a wooden bound volume titled "A Potpourri of Sidelights and Shadows from Turkey." This collection of sketches was printed for private circulation only. Rev. Alexander Grant MacLachlan Sr. (Queen's 1884) attended Union Theological Seminary, New York City,and was appointed a teaching missionary eventually becoming President of the International College at Smyrna. These memoirs show the outreach of American missionary activity and political and military developments in Asia Minor from his forty years in the educational missionary service in Turkey including during the Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922).
Fonds consists of scrapbooks detailing Timmins' tenure as an Alderman for the City of Kingston, as well as records relating to his career as a draftsman. Includes photographs, correspondence, clippings, and technical drawings. Also includes a scrapbook detailing the history of William John Allen, aka "Dollar Bill."
Includes grant to Michael Grass in 1790 of 400 acres in Kingston Township, grant to Catherine Grass, daughter of Michael Grass, in 1801 of 200 acres in Whitby Township and documents relating to Catherine (Grass) Graham, Thomas Graham, Miriam Graham, H. Smith and J. Graham.
Relates to Joshua Avery, an out-pensioner of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea, residing in Quebec. Contains a blank 'Account of Lodging' form for money paid to the offices of militia regiments.
The fonds consists of an Order book relates to the construction of the Rideau Canal at Isthmus, as well as meteorological observations taken at Kingston, 1853-1857, diary of operations at Murray [Murney] Redoubt, 1846, and diary of work performed at Kingston, 1847.
Letter to an unnkown recipient, regarding information on a 1596 voyage of exploration to the Frozen [Arctic] Ocean in search of the Northwest Passage. Also contains research notes on other voyages to the Indian Ocean, etc. in the 16th century.
The fonds consists of correspondence; minutes; scrapbooks; brochures, including a promotional booklet entitled, "You will be welcome in Kingston" containing various aerial views of the City's waterfront and inner harbour, the Alcan and Dupont plants, the Kingston Dry Dock, the Kingston Yacht Club, and Old Fort Henry; plans; newsletters; financial records;and photographs detailing the work of a medium sized city Chamber of Commerce in Canada.
