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Fred Hurst, Iona - Museum of Vintage Automobiles
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- textual records
- Date Range
- 1956-1958
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Location
- R4 S6 Sh5 B1 F34
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Creator
- St. Thomas Times-Journal
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Room
- Archives Storage Rm. 107
- Storage Location
- R4 S6 Sh5 B1 F34
- GMD
- graphic material
- textual records
- Date Range
- 1956-1958
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.1 x 20.2 cm
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.7 x 10 cm
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.7 x 20 cm
- 2 p. textual records
- Scope and Content
- One black and white photograph of an 83-year-old hearse, belonging to Fred Hurst, used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published June 30, 1956, with caption:
- "A Relic of Bygone Days, This Hearse is 8[5] Years Old." (34a)
- One black and white photograph of Fred Hurst, used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published May 31, 1958, with caption:
- "Muscle needed - Before the days of the self-starter, a motorist needed a strong arm to crank his car's engine. Here Mr. Hurst cranks his 1911 model Russell. The ancient automobile is in good working condition." (34b)
- One black and white photograph of Fred Hurst's Museum of Vintage Automobiles in Iona, used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published May 31, 1958, with caption:
- "Unusual museum - To provide shelter for his collection of ancient automobiles, Fred Hurst, of Iona, with the assistance of friends and neighbors, has erected this museum building. Horseless carriage enthusiasts from Windsor and Woodstock will drive 'vintage' vehicles to Iona on Sunday to celebrate the completion of Mr. Hurst's unique project." (34c)
- Article, St. Thomas Times-Journal, published June 30, 1956, "Iona Garage Operator Plans to Build Museum". (R4_S6_Sh5_B1_F34a)
- Article, St. Thomas Times-Journal, published May 31, 1958, "Fred Hurst Opening His Iona Museum of Vintage Cars". (R4_S6_Sh5_B1_F34b)
- Name Access
- St. Thomas (Ont.)
- St. Thomas Times-Journal
- Iona (Ont.)
- Subject Access
- Newspapers
- Museums
- Automobiles
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