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"A Company" Winners

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives186207
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Don Cosens Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1906
Accession Number
2018-58
Storage Location
M5 S1 Sh1 B4 F7 9
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Don Cosens Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018-58
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M5 S1 Sh1 B4 F7 9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1906
Publication
Published to Facebook on November 19, 2021.
Series
Don Cosens Collection- Photographs series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 23 cm
Scope and Content
A black and white photograph showing unidentified individuals, likely members of the Elgin Regiment, playing tug of war at an event. The photograph is captioned "A Company winners, 1906".
Subject Access
Elgin Regiment
Website / Street View Notes
Link directs to a Facebook post featuring the image.
Websites
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Collegiate Cadet Inspection

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives203987
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Stollery Studio fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 12, 1952
Accession Number
2018-57
Storage Location
M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_727
M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_728
M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_729
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Stollery Studio fonds
Description Level
Item
Item Number
52-918 (2_727)
52-919 (2_728)
52-920 (2_729)
Accession Number
2018-57
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_727
M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_728
M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_729
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 12, 1952
Publication
2_727 and 2_729 were published with article in St. Thomas Times-Journal on May 13, 1952, page eight.
Physical Description
3 negatives: plastic
Scope and Content
Photograph 2_727 depicts Major Frank Greene presenting the winning cup to the rifle team and photograph 2_729 depicts Major F. O. Lewis, M.B.E. chief instructor of S.T.C.I. cadets; G W. Trevithick, principal; Cadet Lt.-Col. Ralph Stucky, O.C. the S.T.C.I. Corps; Major Darton and Capt. Carson. Caption from St. Thomas Times-Journal, May 13, 1952, page eight: “Elgin Regiment Challenge Cup Presented S. T. C. I. Rifle Team.” 2_727: “The S. T. C. I. Cadet Corps is affiliated with the Elgin Regiment and is the only corps wearing the Elgin Regiment shoulder flashes. They are also the present holders of the Elgin Regiment Challenge Cup, having won it in competition with the rifle team of the East Elgin High School at Aylmer a short time ago. The S.T.C.I. team won the trophy from E.E.H.S. in this second year of competition, coming up from last place a year ago to first place. A.V.V.S. did not compete this year. Major Frank Greene, second in command of the Elgins, presents the cup to captain of the rifle team, Cadet Capt. Gary Previl. H. B. Moon was instructor of the team. From left to right are C. S. M. Warren Doan; Cadet Ray Freeman; Cadet Lt.-Col. Ralph Stucky; H. B. Moon, Capt. Gary Previl; Major Greene; Cpl. John Pountney; Sgt. Allan Cross and Cpl. Don Karn.” 2_729: “Major F. G. C. Darton, M.B.E., G.S.O. 2 (Cadets) at Central Command, Oakville, was inspecting officer of the S.T.C. I. Cadet Corps Monday afternoon in the Corps’ 73rd annual inspection. The Corps is one of the oldest in the Dominion. Accompanying Major Darton was Capt. J. A. Carson, Cadet Training Officer of Western Ontario Area. Seen in the above photo, left to right, are Major F. O. Lewis, M.B.E. chief instructor of S.T.C.I. cadets; G W. Trevithick, principal; Cadet Lt.-Col. Ralph Stucky, O.C. the S.T.C.I. Corps; Major Darton and Capt. Carson.”
Name Access
Elgin Regiment
Aylmer (Ont.)
East Elgin District High School
Arthur Voaden Secondary School
St. Thomas Collegiate Institute
Subject Access
Elgin Regiment
Related Material
Original photograph sleeve: M7 S1 Sh5 B1 1_17
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Elgin Regiement's St. George's Day Dinner

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives195501
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Stollery Studio fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 21, 1950
Accession Number
2018-57
Storage Location
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_3509
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_3510
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_3511
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_3512
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Stollery Studio fonds
Description Level
Item
Item Number
50-765 (2_3509)
50-766 (2_3510)
50-767 (2_3511)
50-768 (2_3512)
Accession Number
2018-57
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_3509
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_3510
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_3511
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_3512
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 21, 1950
Publication
2_3509 was published in St. Thomas Times-Journal on April 22, 1950, page one.
Physical Description
4 negatives: plastic
Scope and Content
Photographs of attendees of the Elgin Regiment's St. George's Day Dinner. Caption from St. Thomas Times-Journal on April 22, 1950, page one: “They Liked the Band’s Performance.” 2_3509: “Three of the principals at the celebration dinner for St. George’s Day by the Elgin regiment on Friday evening appeared in the above group photograph, Lieut.-General Charles Foulkes, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., Chief of the General Staff, who was guest of honor, flacking Lt.-Col. Harry Medcalf on the left, and Brigadier J.A. W. Bennett, O.B.E., of London, on the right. Their pleased expressions reflect the enjoyment they got from a demonstration by the new Elgin Regiment Trumpet Band which they were watching when the phot was taken.”
Name Access
Elgin Regiment
Subject Access
Elgin Regiment
St. George's Day
Related Material
Original photograph sleeve: M7 S1 Sh4 B8 8_251
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Elgin Regiment Band

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives114167
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Elgin County Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1966
Storage Location
C3 Sh5 B1
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Elgin County Photograph Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
P 378
Storage Room
Archives Storage Rm. 105
Storage Location
C3 Sh5 B1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1966
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27 x 34 cm on mat 40.5 x 50.5 cm
Scan Resolution
300 d.p.i.
Scope and Content
Black and white photograph showing members and administrators of the Elgin Regiment Band, 1966. As the image is too large to scan in its entirety, the right (P 378A), left (P 378B) and bottom (P 378C, in which those shown in the central photo are identified) sections have been scanned separately.
Name Access
Elgin Regiment
Subject Access
Elgin Regiment
Military
Music
Images
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Elgin Regiment Band

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives165019
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1940-ca. 1990
Accession Number
2008-01
Storage Location
R4 S6 Sh5 B2 F46
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. 105
Storage Location
R4 S6 Sh5 B2 F46
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1940-ca. 1990
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15.2 x 20.7 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 19.4 x 24.3 cm
1 photograph : colour ; 8.8 x 12.3 cm
1 photograph : colour ; 8.8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published 1940. (46a)
One black and white photograph, including the names of the members, taken 1966. (46b)
One colour photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published ca. 1990s. (46c)
One colour photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published ca. 1990s. (46d)
Name Access
St. Thomas (Ont.)
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Elgin Regiment
Subject Access
Newspapers
Elgin Regiment
Music
Images
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Elgin Regiment - N.C.O's Promotions

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives193990
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Stollery Studio fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
June 7, 1949
Accession Number
2018-57
Storage Location
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1370
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1371
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Stollery Studio fonds
Description Level
Item
Item Number
49-1534 (2_1370)
49-1535 (2_1371)
Accession Number
2018-57
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1370
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1371
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
June 7, 1949
Publication
2_1371 was published in St. Thomas Times-Journal on June 8, 1949, page one.
Physical Description
2 negatives: plastic
Scope and Content
Photographs of Elgin NCO promotions. Caption from St. Thomas Times-Journal on June 8, 1949, page one: “Elgin NCO’s Gain Well-Earned Promotions.” 2_1371: “Ten of the twelve members of the Elgin regiment’s NCO School we set a record of the unit this year by passing without a failure and all with exceptionally good standings appear in the above group photograph taken after parade Tuesday evening when they were formally promoted by Lt.-Col. F.H. Medcalf, O.F. Five new corporals appear in the front ranks, from the left: Cpl. K.C. Barnes, Cpl. C.E. McDowell, Cpt. T. Ward, Cpl. H.G. Jacobs and Cpl. J.A. Roberts. In the rear are four new sergeants, Sgt. Jack Taylor, Sgt, A.L. Bridgman, Sgt. B. Pilgrim, Sgt. R.C. Simms and Cpl. D. Littlejohn. Two were unable to attend who will become corporals. They were John Kaplanis and W.H. Johnson. The Intensive training conducted in the NCO School and in the conversion courses for three junior officers who were also successful in passing their examinations late last month was supervised by Major J.W. McNeil.”
Name Access
Elgin Regiment
Subject Access
Elgin Regiment
Related Material
Original photograph sleeve: M7 S1 Sh4 B7 7_71
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The Elgins: From Armour to Engineers, 1977-2016

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives150284
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Reference Room Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2016
Storage Location
REF 12
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Reference Room Collection
Creator
Author: Major (retd) L.A. Curchin CD
Description Level
Item
Storage Room
Archives Reference Room
Storage Location
REF 12
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2016
Physical Description
1 volume
Scope and Content
One copy of Leonard A. Curchin, "The Elgins: From Armour to Engineers, 1977-2016" (St. Thomas, Ontario: Aylmer Express Ltd., 2015). Updated history of the Elgin Regiment and its successors, including the 31 Combat Engineer Regiment ("The Elgins"). Publication includes numerous images from Elgin County Archives collections, used with permission and under license.
Name Access
31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins)
91st Battalion
Elgin Regiment
Subject Access
Military
Elgin Regiment
91st Battalion
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The Elgins: From Armour to Engineers, 1977-2016

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives163383
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Elgin County Vertical File Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2016
Storage Location
Box 217, File 31
R11 S4 Sh5 B3
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Elgin County Vertical File Collection
Creator
Author: Major (retd) L.A. Curchin CD
Description Level
Item
Storage Room
Archives Storage Rm. 110
Storage Location
Box 217, File 31
R11 S4 Sh5 B3
GMD
textual records
Date Range
2016
Physical Description
1 volume
Scope and Content
One copy of Leonard A. Curchin, "The Elgins: From Armour to Engineers, 1977-2016" (St. Thomas, Ontario: Aylmer Express Ltd., 2015). Updated history of the Elgin Regiment and its successors, including the 31 Combat Engineer Regiment ("The Elgins"). Publication includes numerous images from Elgin County Archives collections, used with permission and under license.
Name Access
31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins)
91st Battalion
Elgin Regiment
Subject Access
Military
Elgin Regiment
91st Battalion
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Elgin Veterans Re-Union

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives193975
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Stollery Studio fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
June 5, 1949
Accession Number
2018-57
Storage Location
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1320
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1321
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1322
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1323
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1324
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1325
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1326
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1327
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1328
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1329
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1330
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1331
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Stollery Studio fonds
Description Level
Item
Item Number
49-1494 (2_1320)
49-1495 (2_1321)
49-1496 (2_1322)
49-1497 (2_1323)
49-1498 (2_1324)
49-1499 (2_1325)
49-1500 (2_1326)
49-1501 (2_1327)
49-1502 (2_1328)
49-1503 (2_1329)
49-1504 (2_1330)
49-1505 (2_1331)
Accession Number
2018-57
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1320
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1321
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1322
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1323
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1324
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1325
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1326
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1327
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1328
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1329
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1330
M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_1331
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
June 5, 1949
Publication
2_1331 was published in St. Thomas Times-Journal on June 6, 1949, page three .
Physical Description
12 negatives: plastic
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Elgin Regiment Veterans. Caption from St. Thomas Times-Journal on June 6, 1949, page three: “Elgin Regiment Veterans Observe Second Reunion in City During Week-End” : “Elgins Honor War Dead.” “G.B. (Jerry) Heard, who was the Elgins’ Regiment Sergeant-Major, and Ted A. Langley, the new president of the Elgin Regiment Veterans’ Association, who placed the Elgins’ Wreath at the Cenotaph at Memorial Hospital Sunday when a reunion meeting was held in the city.”
Name Access
Elgin Regiment
Subject Access
Veterans
Elgin Regiment
Related Material
Original photograph sleeve: M7 S1 Sh4 B7 7_65
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Herbert A. Stevens - Principal, East Elgin Secondary School

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives164765
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
ca. 1940-1969
Accession Number
2008-01
Storage Location
R4 S6 Sh5 B2 F24
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. 105
Storage Location
R4 S6 Sh5 B2 F24
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
ca. 1940-1969
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.2 x 3.3 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.1 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.1 x 4.4 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 3.5 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.9 x 4.6 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.2 x 3.8 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 5.7 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.7 x 2.3 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.4 x 3.7 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.2 x 3.5 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 5 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.1 x 4.1 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 3.2 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.9 x 2.6 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.7 x 3.5 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.9 x 2.6 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.3 x 5 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.6 x 3.6 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.3 x 3.6 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.1 x 3.1 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.7 x 6.2 cm
10 p. textual records
Scope and Content
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published May 7, 1957, with caption:
"Signal demonstration - Members of the East Elgin District High School cadet corps gave a demonstration of signalling Monday afternoon before inspecting officers and guests during the annual corps inspection. Shown above, left to right, are William Wheatley, president of the Colonel Talbot (Aylmer) Branch of the Canadian Legion; H.A. Stevens, school principal; Cadet Major James Griffin; Flt.-Lt. G. Carr of R.C.A.F. Station Aylmer; Major Jack McNeil, of the Elgin Regiment, inspecting officer, and Cadets John McGee and Rudy Hulst." (24a)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published August 9, 1957. (24b)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published August 9, 1957. (24c)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published November 30, 1957, with caption:
"Top scholarship winners - Many scholarships and awards were presented last night during commencement exercises held at the East Elgin District High School. Among those receiving the larger scholarships were the four young men seen in the above photo with Hubert Wells, school board chairman, left, and Principal Herbert Stevens, extreme right. Left to right, the former students are Ralph Hollands, Rokus Denhartog, David Grimes, and Robert Hemphill." (24d)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published December 7, 1957. (24e)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published August 7, 1959. (24f)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published November 28, 1959. (24g)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published November 26, 1960. (24h)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published February 25, 1961. (24i)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published June 19, 1961. (24j)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published December 1, 1962. (24k)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published February 7, 1963. (24l)
One black and white photograph of Mrs. Herbert Stevens used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published February 15, 1963, with caption:
"Careful fitting - When the dresses are nearly finiished, they must be fitted. Two ladies whose dresses are nearing completion get a helping hand with the fitting from other members of the sewing class. Left to right: Mrs. Nora Holmes, Mrs. Jean Beveridge, Mrs. Herbert Stevens, Mrs. Margaret Kinsey, and Mrs. Shirley Heeney. The ladies attend night classes at the East Elgin Secondary School." (24m)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published March 22, 1963. (24n)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published November 30, 1963. (24o)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published February 24, 1965. (24p)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published August 27, 1965, with caption:
"Preparing schedule - Principal Herbert Stevens of the East Elgin Secondary School in Aylmer is shown putting the final touches to the school's class schedule board. Mr. Stevens told The Times-Journal yesterday that an enrolment of 850 students is expected for the 1965-1966 school year." (24q)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published November 1, 1965. (24r)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published November 20, 1965. (24s)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published June 1, 1968. (24t)
One black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published June 12, 1969, with caption:
"Students bid farewell - A special assembly was held at East Elgin Secondary School in order for students and faculty to bid farewell to members of staff leaving the school at the end of this season. Seen here inspecting a refrigerator presented to him by the student body is H.A. Stevens (right), retiring principal of the school. The refrigerator, presented to Mr. Stevens by John Cseff (left), president of the Student Council on behalf of the student body, is to augment the furnishings at his summer cottage." (24u)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, ca. 1940, "Officer in the Elgins". (R4_S6_Sh5_B2_F24a)
Article, St. Thomas Times-Journal, 1946, "Herbert Stevens is Named Principal". (R4_S6_Sh5_B2_F24b)
Article, St. Thomas Times-Journal, March 9, 1957, "Stevens Heads Rotary Club". (R4_S6_Sh5_B2_F24c)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, May 7, 1957, "Signal demonstration". (R4_S6_Sh5_B2_F24d)
Article, St. Thomas Times-Journal, November 30, 1957, "High Standing Students Honored At EEHS Exercises". (R4_S6_Sh5_B2_F24e)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, February 15, 1963, "Careful fitting". (R4_S6_Sh5_B2_F24f)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, August 27, 1965, "Preparing schedule". (R4_S6_Sh5_B2_F24g)
Article, St. Thomas Times-Journal, November 14, 1968, "Herbert A. Stevens Gives Names To E. Elgin School". (R4_S6_Sh5_B2_F24h)
Article, St. Thomas Times-Journal, December 11, 1968, "EESS Principal Stevens Declines to Have His School Named After Him". (R4_S6_Sh5_B2_F24i)
Article, St. Thomas Times-Journal, June 12, 1969, "EESS Students Bid Farewell To Teachers". (R4_S6_Sh5_B2_F24j)
Name Access
St. Thomas (Ont.)
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Aylmer (Ont.)
East Elgin Secondary School
East Elgin Secondary School Board
Aylmer Rotary Club
Subject Access
Newspapers
Teachers
Schools
Soldiers
Elgin Regiment
Service Clubs
Documents
Images
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Profile Photographs, General Interest - A. D. Smith

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives157802
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
November 1961 - April 1963
Accession Number
2008-01
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh3 B7 204
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. 110
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh3 B7 204
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
November 1961 - April 1963
Series
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds - Profile Photographs, General Interest file
Physical Description
6 photographs : b&w
1 newspaper clipping
Scope and Content
Black and white profile photographs showing WO2 A. D. Smith, president of sergeants' Mess at the Elgin (27th Armored) Regiment, published in the St. Thomas Times-Journal, November 4, 1961; November 6, 1961; November 10, 1961; June 12, 1962; June 15, 1962 & April 1, 1963.
Clipping, St. Thomas-Times Journal, April 1, 1963, photograph with caption 'To Visit England', describing that WO2 A. D. Smith was presented with a ticket for a two-week trip to England to participate in the St. George's Day festivities of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. Pictured are WO1 T. W. Beales, WO2 W. F. Smith and WO2 A. D. Smith. (R8_S4_Sh3_B7_204.pdf)
Name Access
St. Thomas (Ont.)
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Subject Access
Elgin Regiment
Military
Newspapers
Documents
Images
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Profile Photographs, General Interest - B.J. Pilgrim

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives150233
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1960-1971
Accession Number
2008-01
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh5 B8 97
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. 110
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh5 B8 97
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1960-1971
Series
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds - Profile Photographs, General Interest file
Physical Description
2 p. textual records
Scope and Content
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, January 27, 1960, describing SSM B.J. Pilgrim of the Elgin Regiment (27th Armoured) being named the NCO who will accompany Major George Till on the second annual trip to visit the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers in England. (R8_S4_Sh5_B8_97a.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, March 29, 1971, describing Ben Pilgrim, first vice-president of the Canadian Legion Branch 41, St. Thomas, being named "Man-of-the-Year" along with Jim Parker at the Legion honours and awards night because of their oustanding contributions to the Legion. (R8_S4_Sh5_B8_97b.pdf)
Name Access
St. Thomas (Ont.)
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Subject Access
Newspapers
Military
Elgin Regiment
Documents
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Profile Photographs, General Interest - Brian Sim

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives156032
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
May 1963 - December 1981
Accession Number
2008-01
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh3 B2 139
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. 110
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh3 B2 139
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
May 1963 - December 1981
Series
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds - Profile Photographs, General Interest file
Physical Description
9 photographs : b&w
8 newspaper clippings
Scope and Content
Black and white profile photographs showing Brian Sim and wife, of St. Thomas, published in the St. Thomas Times-Journal, 1963-1979.
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, May 11, 1963, photograph with caption 'New Queen's Scouts', describing St. Thomas and Port Stanley Boy Scouts being presented with the Queen's Scout certificate. Pictured are Jim Somerville, Wayne Cooper, Brian Sim, Brian Henson and Nickie Holmes. (R8_S4_Sh3_B2_139a.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, April 1, 1972, photograph with caption 'Choose Wedding Date', describing that Helen Anne Ivan, of 370 Warren Street, Port Stanley, and Brian Douglas Sim, of 200 Elm Street, St. Thomas, will be married on Saturday, May 6. (R8_S4_Sh3_B2_139b.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, September 12, 1973, describing that Brian Sim is actively writing a military history of the area. (R8_S4_Sh3_B2_139c.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, June 16, 1977, describing that Brian Sim of the Elgin Regiment is putting the finishing touches to the manuscript of the History of the Elgin Regiment. (R8_S4_Sh3_B2_139d.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, April 21, 1979, describing Brian Sim, the Elgin Regiment historian, whose hobby is local military history, and who is the co-author of the book 'The Elgins' with Capt. L. A. Curchin. (R8_S4_Sh3_B2_139e.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, May 30, 1979, Brian Sim describing that Second World War veterans of the Elgin Regiment are holding their annual reunion in Woodstock and veterans from all across Ontario and the United States are expected to attend. (R8_S4_Sh3_B2_139f.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, unknown date, caption 'Miltary Collection - Brian Sim, wearing a 91st Battalion World War I uniform, poses beside some of the numerous military artifacts in his collection. Also visible are a 1910 Canadian Militia tunic, a Thompson sub-machine gun, and a World War I Prussian infantry helmet.' (R8_S4_Sh3_B2_139g.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, December 8, 1981, announcing the death of Brian D. Sim, of 24 Crescent Avenue, on Sunday, December 6, in his 36th year. (R8_S4_Sh3_B2_139h.pdf)
Name Access
St. Thomas (Ont.)
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Subject Access
Elgin Regiment
Newspapers
Documents
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Profile Photographs, General Interest - Brian Smith

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Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
January 1969 - February 1975
Accession Number
2008-01
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh3 B7 183
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. 110
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh3 B7 183
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
January 1969 - February 1975
Series
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds - Profile Photographs, General Interest file
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w
2 newspaper clippings
Scope and Content
Black and white profile photographs showing Brian Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith, of 160 St. George Street, St. Thomas, published in the St. Thomas Times-Journal, January 25, 1969 & February 28, 1975.
Clipping, St. Thomas-Times Journal, January 25, 1969, announcing that Brian Smith won first place honors at the Elgin County Public Speaking Contest. (R8_S4_Sh3_B7_183a.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas-Times Journal, February 28, 1975, announcing that Sergeant Brian Smith has been named the first winner of the Senior NCO of the Year Award by the Segeants' Mess of the Elgin Regiment. (R8_S4_Sh3_B7_183b.pdf)
Name Access
St. Thomas (Ont.)
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Subject Access
Elgin Regiment
Newspapers
Documents
Images
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Profile Photographs, General Interest - Captain D. S. Duncan

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Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
March 1965
Accession Number
2008-01
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh3 B3 155
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. 110
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh3 B3 155
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
March 1965
Series
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds - Profile Photographs, General Interest file
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w
Scope and Content
Black and white profile photograph showing Captain D. S. Duncan, a retired officer of the Elgin Regiment. Published in the St. Thomas Times-Journal on March 11, 1965 (R8 S4 Sh3 B3 155)
Name Access
Elgin Regiment
St. Thomas (Ont.)
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Subject Access
Elgin Regiment
Newspapers
Images
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Profile Photographs, General Interest - Colonel F. G. Stanbury

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Elgin County Archives
Part Of
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
September 3, 1931-February 1948
Accession Number
2008-01
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh3 B4 103
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. 110
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh3 B4 103
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
September 3, 1931-February 1948
Series
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds - Profile Photographs, General Interest file
Physical Description
3 newspaper clippings
Scope and Content
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, unknown date, describing the life of Lt.-Col. F. G. Stanbury, of 25 Gladstone Avenue, St. Thomas, and present Officer Commanding the Elgin Regiment. (R8_S4_Sh3_B4_103a.pdf), September 3, 1931.
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, February 23, 1948, announcing the death of Colonel Frederick George Stanbury, who served Canada in three wars and was a staff member at the Times-Journal, in his room at the Y.M.C.A. (R8_S4_Sh3_B4_103b.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, February, 1948, describing the funeral of Colonel Frederick Stanbury (R8_S4_Sh3_B4_103c.pdf)
Name Access
St. Thomas (Ont.)
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Subject Access
Elgin Regiment
Veterans
Newspapers
Documents
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Profile Photographs, General Interest - Company Sergeant Major Fred Billings

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Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
1954-1961
Accession Number
2008-01
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh4 B6 186
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. 110
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh4 B6 186
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
1954-1961
Series
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds - Profile Photographs, General Interest file
Physical Description
2 photographs: b&w
1 p. textual records
Scope and Content
Black and white profile photograph showing Company Sergeant Major Fred Billings published in the St. Thomas Times-Journal on August 14, 1954. (R8 S4 Sh4 B6 186a)
Black and white profile photograph showing Fred Billings published in the St. Thomas Times-Journal on November 4, 1961 (R8 S4 Sh4 B6 186b)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, August 15, 1954, describing the lives and military careers of Staff Sergeant Frank Billings, a member of the administration and training staff of the Elgin Regiment (27th Armoured) at the Wilson Avenue Armoury, and his identical twin brother Company Sergeant Major Fred Billings of the 41 R.C.E.M.E. Workshops at Camp Petawawa. (R8_S4_Sh4_B6_186.pdf)
Name Access
St. Thomas (Ont.)
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Subject Access
Newspapers
Military
Soldiers
Elgin Regiment
Retirement
Veterans
Documents
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Profile Photographs, General Interest - Cpl. G. H. Smith

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Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
December 1953
Accession Number
2008-01
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh3 B7 118
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. 110
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh3 B7 118
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
December 1953
Series
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds - Profile Photographs, General Interest file
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
1 newspaper clipping
Scope and Content
Black and white profile photograph showing Cpl. G. H. Smith, of the Elgin Regiment, published in the St. Thomas Times-Journal, December 16, 1953.
Clipping, St. Thomas-Times Journal, December 16, 1953, photograph of the five Elgins that qualified for non-commissioned ranks at the unit's N.C.O. School and have since been made corporals. Pictured are Cpl. R. M. Morriss, Cpl. G. H. Smith, Brig. Pocock, Cpl. J. A. Cornell, Cpl. Russ Carr and Cpl. G. R. Gale. Clipping not in envelope. (R8_S4_Sh3_B3_193c.pdf)
Name Access
St. Thomas (Ont.)
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Subject Access
Elgin Regiment
Newspapers
Documents
Images
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Profile Photographs, General Interest - Douglas Nicholson

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Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
1964-1977
Accession Number
2008-01
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh4 B2 96
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. 110
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh4 B2 96
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
1964-1977
Series
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds - Profile Photographs, General Interest file
Physical Description
3 photographs : b&w
7 p. textual records
Scope and Content
Black and white profile photograph showing Douglas K. Nicholson, considered one of the top two cadets at the camp, looking proudly at the trophy won by the St. Thomas Red Triangle No. 741 Air Cadet Squadron for being named best first-year squadron during summer camp competitions at R.C.A.F. Station Trenton published in the St. Thomas Times-Journal on October 21, 1964. (R8 S4 Sh4 B2 96a)
Black and white profile photograph showing Douglas Nicholson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Nicholson, published in the St. Thomas Times-Journal on June 23, 1967. (R8 S4 Sh4 B2 96b)
Black and white profile photograph showing Douglas Nicholson published in the St. Thomas Times-Journal on August 9, 1977. (R8 S4 Sh4 B2 96c)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, May 11, 1966, describing the "best inspection ever" of the Central Elgin Collegiate Institute cadet corps, as described by principal G.W. Trevithick. During the inspection, made by Lt.-Col. C.C. Eldert of the Elgin R.C.A.C. (M) Regiment, Cadet Major Douglas Nicholson was honoured as the best shot in the corps and one of the best shots in Western Ontario Cadet corps in general. (R8_S4_Sh4_B2_96a.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, August 3, 1966, describing a four-man cadet team from Ontario, including Nicholson of St. Thomas, winning the Senator McDonald match at the Dominion of Canada Rife Association championships. Nicholson had 48 of a possible 50 points. (R8_S4_Sh4_B2_96b.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, August 6, 1966, describing Nicholson's victories at the Canadian Rifle Association Championships, where in he won a spot on a 12-man team going to the annual Bisley rifle competitions in England the following year as well as being a member of 4 first-place teams, one fourth-place team, and one second-place team. (R8_S4_Sh4_B2_96c.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, June 23, 1967, describing Nicholson, cadet lieutenant-colonel of the Central Elgin Collegiate Institute Cadet Corps, being among 12 members of the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Bisley rifle team taking part in the 98th annual rifle meet at Bisley Camp in England.. (R8_S4_Sh4_B2_96d.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, August 16, 1967, describing Nicholson's opinions regarding the Bisley international shooting competitions. Canada lost heavily because of "softer conditions", according to Nicholson, but Nicholson was nevertheless satisfied with his own performance, placing in the top 25 in the St. George's shoot and in the top 150 in the Queen's competition. (R8_S4_Sh4_B2_96e.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, August 8, 1977, describing Captain Douglas Nicholson receiving a Queen's Medal for reservists or R.C.M.P. shooters at the National Service Rifles Championship in Ottawa, the highest award accorded to a Canadian marksman. (R8_S4_Sh4_B2_96f.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, August 9, 1977, describing Nicholson's 15-year career as a competitive marksman culminating in his receiving the Queen's Medal for reserve shooters. Nicholson also brought home two medals and three plaques from the National Service Rifles Championship. (R8_S4_Sh4_B2_96g.pdf)
Name Access
St. Thomas (Ont.)
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Subject Access
Newspapers
Military
Elgin Regiment
Sports and Recreation
Documents
Images
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Profile Photographs, General Interest - D.W. Piers

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives150223
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
1957-1958
Accession Number
2008-01
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh5 B8 87
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. 110
Storage Location
R8 S4 Sh5 B8 87
GMD
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
1957-1958
Series
St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds - Profile Photographs, General Interest file
Physical Description
5 photographs : b&w
3 p. textual records
Scope and Content
Black and white profile photograph showing Commodore Desmond William Piers, D.S.C., C.D., R.C.N., commandant of the Royal Military College in Kingston, published in the St. Thomas Times-Journal on March 1957. (R8 S4 Sh5 B8 87a)
Black and white profile photograph showing D.W. Piers published in the St. Thomas Times-Journal on April 21, 1958. (R8 S4 Sh5 B8 87b)
Black and white profile photograph showing D.W. Piers published in the St. Thomas Times-Journal on April 24, 1958. (R8 S4 Sh5 B8 87c)
Black and white profile photograph showing D.W. Piers published in the St. Thomas Times-Journal on April 24, 1958. (R8 S4 Sh5 B8 87d)
Black and white profile photograph showing D.W. Piers published in the St. Thomas Times-Journal on April 24, 1958. (R8 S4 Sh5 B8 87e)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, April 21, 1958, describing Commodore Piers, a noted naval commander, as the guest of honour of the Elgin Regiment during the St. George's Day celebrations. (R8_S4_Sh5_B8_87a.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, April 24, 1958, describing Commodore Piers signing the guest register of the Elgin Regiment. Major Charles Eldert, mess president, was also present. (R8_S4_Sh5_B8_87b.pdf)
Clipping, St. Thomas Times-Journal, April 24, 1958, describing Commodore Piers inspecting a Guard of Honour composed of student militiamen of C. Squadron at the Wilson Avenue Armoury. Following him on inspection were Cpl. H. Warren, Lt.-Col. J.W. McNeil, and Major G. Sellars. (R8_S4_Sh5_B8_87c.pdf)
Name Access
St. Thomas (Ont.)
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Subject Access
Newspapers
Military
Elgin Regiment
Documents
Images
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