Scrapbook Material - Colonel Thomas Talbot and the Talbot Estate - Heritage Collections Elgin-St. Thomas

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records; 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 18 cm

Scope and Content: Loose pages from a scrapbook compiled by Ron Payne containing original and photocopied newspaper clippings, published between 1903-2003, with content relating to Colonel Thomas Talbot and the Talbot Estate. Also includes the following items:; -A pamphlet published for the Talbot Bicentennial in 2003 showing the Calendar of Events.; -Booklet published by the Talbot Estate Task Force in December 1985, identifying significant aspects of the Talbot Estate and its potential for use and development.; -A booklet titled "Sidelights on the Talbot Settlement" written by Ella N. Lewis, and published for the Elgin Historical Society in 1938.; -A black and white photograph showing the Talbot Estate, captured on May 20, 1961. The following information is handwritten on the reverse of the photograph: "Dormer added by Mr. Ker when attic [unveiled] to bedroom in 1958. Garage also added in 1954, built from old timber of Col Talbot's blacksmith shop."