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Advertising
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Local Committee for the 1960 International Plowing Match and Farm
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- File
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- textual records
- Date Range
- 1959-1960
- Storage Location
- R5 S2 Sh6 B2 F7
Archie Roberts Garage
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
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- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- May 4, 1953
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Location
- M7 S2 Sh1 B1 1_350
- M7 S2 Sh1 B1 1_351
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
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- Item
- Item Number
- 53-1066 (1_350)
- 53-1067 (1_351)
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Room
- Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
- Storage Location
- M7 S2 Sh1 B1 1_350
- M7 S2 Sh1 B1 1_351
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- May 4, 1953
- Publication
- 1_350 was published with article in St. Thomas Times-Journal, on May 15, 1953, page nine.
- Physical Description
- 2 negatives: plastic
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a Archie Roberts truck parked in front of Archie Roberts garage.
Caption from St. Thomas Times-Journal, May 15, 1953, page nine: “Archie Roberts Garage.” Note: this is an advertisement.
1_350: “The heavy season is already in progress, car owners are planning on weekend and long holiday trips… be fully confident that your car will get you to your destination and back again safely. You can be assured of the finest response from your car by bringing it on for service now. Motor tune-ups are our specialty, if your car is sluggish on starts, start on power, you need attention for your car; drive in now and we’ll give your car a new lease on life.”
- 1_350 was scanned.
- 1_351 was not scanned because it is a duplicate.
- Subject Access
- Advertisements
- Transportation
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- Original photograph sleeve: M7 S1 Sh5 B4 4_164
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Banquet Committee
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- Elgin County Archives
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- Local Committee for the 1960 International Plowing Match and Farm
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- Series
- GMD
- textual records
- Date Range
- 1959-1960
- Storage Location
- R5 S2 Sh6 B1 F50-53
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Local Committee for the 1960 International Plowing Match and Farm
- Description Level
- Series
- Storage Room
- Archives Storage Rm. 107
- Storage Location
- R5 S2 Sh6 B1 F50-53
- GMD
- textual records
- Date Range
- 1959-1960
- Series
- Local Committee for the 1960 International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Demonstration fonds - Banquet Committee series
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records
- History / Biographical
- The Banquet Committee of the Local Committee for the 1960 International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Demonstration was established at a meeting of the Executive Committee held September 28, 1959. C.M. Williams was appointed committee chairman. The committee was responsible for organizing the 1960 International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Demonstration Banquet held October 14, 1960 at the St. Thomas-Elgin Memorial Arena, and for regulating the activities of caterers at the International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Demonstration held October 11-14, 1960 in the vicinity of Springfield, Ontario.
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of correspondence, banquet programs, banquet tickets and other records created, collected and maintained by the Banquet Committee of the Local Committee for the 1960 International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Demonstration.
- Subject Access
- Agriculture
- Plowing Matches
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Blossom Shop
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- March 2, 1953
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Location
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_2925
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_2926
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_2927
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_2928
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
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- Item
- Item Number
- 53-509 (2_2925)
- 53-510 (2_2926)
- 53-511 (2_2927)
- 53-512 (2_2928)
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Room
- Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
- Storage Location
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_2925
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_2926
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_2927
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_2928
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- March 2, 1953
- Publication
- 2_2928 was published with article in St. Thomas Times-Journal, on March 4, 1953, page thirteen.
- Physical Description
- 4 negatives: plastic
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the interior of the Blossom Children’s Shop.
Caption from St. Thomas Times-Journal, March 4, 1953, page thirteen: “We’ve “Blossomed Out” to Talbot Street! Opposite The Huron & Erie Bldg.: Tomorrow, Thursday, March 5-9 a.m. A New Paradise Of Children’s Fashions Is Blossoming Out in All the Gay Colors of Spring as the Blossom Children’s Shop Expands With a New Branch From 46 Fourth Ave. to 373 Talbot St. – Opp. The Huron & Erie Bldg.” Note: this is an advertisement.
2_2928: “Pictured above is the view of the smart, new Talbot St. unit of the Blossom Children’s Shop which opens tomorrow. The store is equipped for the easy viewing and selection of children’s merchandise.”
- Name Access
- Talbot Street
- Subject Access
- Stores
- Children
- Advertisements
- Related Material
- Original photograph sleeve: M7 S1 Sh5 B4 4_1
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Caterers
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Local Committee for the 1960 International Plowing Match and Farm
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- File
- GMD
- textual records
- Date Range
- 1959-1960
- Storage Location
- R5 S2 Sh6 B1 F53
Cockshutt Tractor, Mr. Ellis
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- May 30, 1951
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Location
- M7 S1 Sh1 B1 1_2153
- M7 S1 Sh1 B1 1_2154
- M7 S1 Sh1 B1 1_2155
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
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- Item
- Item Number
- 51-1027 (1_2153)
- 51-1028 (1_2154)
- 51-1029 (1_2155)
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Room
- Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
- Storage Location
- M7 S1 Sh1 B1 1_2153
- M7 S1 Sh1 B1 1_2154
- M7 S1 Sh1 B1 1_2155
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- May 30, 1951
- Publication
- 1_2155 was published in advertisement in St. Thomas Times-Journal on June 5, 1951, page eight.
- Physical Description
- 3 negatives: plastic
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of two men, one standing in front and on sitting, with a tractor on the street in front of Cockshutt Farm Equipment storefront.
Advertisement from St. Thomas Times-Journal, June 5, 1951, page eight.
1_2155: “It’s ‘All-Canadian Built!’ Cockshutt ‘40 Diesel’ With Live Power Take-off: In Operation Now!... on the farm of Arthur Jones & Son, 10th Concession of Yarmouth Township: Pictured above is the ‘All Canadian Built’ Diesel 40, largest in the series of Cockshutt tractors and first in this district by the Cockshutt Manufacturing Co. Model 30 available in Diesel also.: Cockshutt Sales & Service: 272 Talbot St. Phone 2695.”
- Subject Access
- Advertisements
- Farm life
- Related Material
- Original photograph sleeve: M7 S1 Sh4 B10 10_239
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Corbett Sign
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
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- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- April 20, 1950
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Location
- M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_3568
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Item Number
- 50-750 (2_3568)
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Room
- Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
- Storage Location
- M7 S1 Sh2 B2 2_3568
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- April 20, 1950
- Physical Description
- 1 negative: plastic
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a Corbett Pet Control Services Sign.
- Subject Access
- Advertisements
- Related Material
- Original photograph sleeve: M7 S1 Sh4 B8 8_271
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Cottage Bakery Exterior
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
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- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- January 27, 1953
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Location
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_2603
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_2604
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_2605
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Item Number
- 53-220 (2_2603)
- 53-221 (2_2604)
- 53-222 (2_2605)
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Room
- Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
- Storage Location
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_2603
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_2604
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_2605
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- January 27, 1953
- Publication
- 2_2604 was published with article in St. Thomas Times-Journal, on January 30, 1953, page eleven.
- Physical Description
- 3 negatives: plastic
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the front exterior of The Cottage Bakery.
Caption from St. Thomas Times-Journal, January 30, 1953, page eleven: “We’ve Changed Our Name To… “The Cottage Bakery” … But our Quality Bakery Treats Remain The Same!” Note: this is for an advertisement.
2_2604: “Pictured above is the new cottage style white frame store front of “The Cottage Bakery” (formerly known as Beckett’s Bakery). Come in and make your selection from our full line of Bakery Goods or spend a few minutes of relaxation at our new snack bar!”
- Subject Access
- Buildings
- Advertisements
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- Original photograph sleeve: M7 S1 Sh5 B3 3_142
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Dan Morris House – Saint George St. N.
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- June 18, 1953
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Location
- M7 S2 Sh1 B1 1_1073
- M7 S2 Sh1 B1 1_1074
- M7 S2 Sh1 B1 1_1075
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Item Number
- 53-1845 (1_1073)
- 53-1846 (1_1074)
- 53-1847 (1_1075)
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Room
- Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
- Storage Location
- M7 S2 Sh1 B1 1_1073
- M7 S2 Sh1 B1 1_1074
- M7 S2 Sh1 B1 1_1075
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- June 18, 1953
- Publication
- 1_1074 was published with article in St. Thomas Times-Journal, on June 20, 1953, page nineteen.
- Physical Description
- 3 negatives: plastic
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the exterior of a house on St. George St North.
Caption from St. Thomas Times-Journal, June 20, 1953, page nineteen: “For Sale… “The Maples.”” Note: this is an advertisement for a house sale.
1_1074: “Manor house in beautiful park-like setting. Situated off St. George St. North on wooded bluff affording panoramic view of City.
“Living room with fireplace, dining room, library-sunroom enclosed on three sides with plate glass, central hall, all with hardwood floors, large kitchen with new modern cabinets and sink and marboleum floor. Also pantry. Five bedrooms and completely new bathroom al with marboleum floors.
“Solid brick house, large circular stone veranda, hot water heating, completely redecorated inside and out. 1 ½ storey three car natural stone garage with built-in chimney. Finished inside with living space above.
“Large grounds with stately hard maples and ornamental shrubs and perennials. Approximately two acres of land included.
“Price $18,500. Terms arranged. Call D. M. Morris at 4856 or visit premises St. George Street North, turn left top of hill before crossing railroad tracks.”
- 1_1074 and 1_1075 were scanned.
- 1_1073 was not scanned because it is a duplicate.
- Name Access
- St. Thomas (Ont.)
- Subject Access
- Housing
- Advertisements
- Advertising
- Related Material
- Original photograph sleeve: M7 S1 Sh5 B5 5_33
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Detroit Auto Supply
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- March 25, 1953
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Location
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_3051
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_3052
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_3053
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_3054
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Item Number
- 53-671 (2_3051)
- 53-672 (2_3052)
- 53-673 (2_3053)
- 53-674 (2_3054)
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Room
- Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
- Storage Location
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_3051
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_3052
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_3053
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_3054
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- March 25, 1953
- Publication
- 2_3051 and 2_3053 were published with article in St. Thomas Times-Journal, on March 26, 1953, page one.
- Physical Description
- 4 negatives: plastic
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of Max Glicksman, the proprietor of the Detroit Auto Supply (St. Thomas) Ltd., and the interior of the store.
Caption from St. Thomas Times-Journal, March 26, 1953, page one: “We Proudly Announce… The Completion of Our Remodelled and Modernized… Detroit (St. Thomas) Ltd. Auto Supply.” Note: this is an advertisement.
2_3051: “Max Glicksman, proprietor of the Detroit Auto Supply (St. Thomas) Ltd., Mr. Glicksman has served the motoring trade for 24 years in St. Thomas and, with his modernized store, will now be able to offer an improved service.”
2_3053: “Pictured above is the interior of the newly-remodelled Detroit Auto Supply (St. Thomas) Ltd. Through the facilities of the renovations, all merchandise is now conveniently displayed for easy selection. A modern stock room is located at the rear of the store, enabling a faster service for wanted parts and accessories. Motorists will enjoy the shopping facilities now offered by the modernized Detroit Auto Supply (St. Thomas) Ltd.”
- Subject Access
- Stores
- Advertisements
- Related Material
- Original photograph sleeve: M7 S1 Sh5 B4 4_33
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Dominion Credit Jewellers Sale
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- February 21, 1952
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Location
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_323
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_324
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_325
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_326
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_327
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Item Number
- 52-342 (2_323)
- 52-343 (2_324)
- 52-344 (2_325)
- 52-345 (2_326)
- 52-346 (2_327)
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Room
- Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
- Storage Location
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_323
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_324
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_325
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_326
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_327
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- February 21, 1952
- Publication
- 2_324 was published in advertisement in St. Thomas Times-Journal on February 22, 1952, page nineteen.
- Physical Description
- 5 negatives: plastic
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of the crowds inside and outside of Dominion Credit Jewellers.
Advertisement from St. Thomas Times-Journal, February 22, 1952, page nineteen.
2_324: “Everyone’s Going to Dominion Credit Jewellers; Pictured above is an actual photograph of the crowds that thronged to Dominion Credit Jewellers on the opening day of our price-lasting “KO” INFLATION SALE! We have forgotten original costs… we have forgotten profits to bring you tremendous savings on Diamond Rings, Watches, Costume Jewellery, Silver Holloware, China, Stone and Signet Rings, etc. Hurry for your share!”
- Name Access
- St. Thomas (Ont.)
- Subject Access
- Advertisements
- Related Material
- Original photograph sleeve: M7 S1 Sh4 B12 12_100
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Dominion Iron & Metal Co. Trucks & Crane
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- March 28, 1953
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Location
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_3063
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_3064
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_3065
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_3066
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Item Number
- 53-690 (2_3063)
- 53-691 (2_3064)
- 53-692 (2_3065)
- 53-693 (2_3066)
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Room
- Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
- Storage Location
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_3063
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_3064
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_3065
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_3066
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- March 28, 1953
- Publication
- 2_3064 was published with article in St. Thomas Times-Journal, on April 7, 1953, page thirteen.
- 2_3065 was published with article in St. Thomas Times-Journal, on April 25, 1953, page seventy-five.
- Physical Description
- 4 negatives: plastic
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of Dominion Iron and Metal Co. Trucks and Crane parked outside.
Caption from St. Thomas Times-Journal, April 7, 1953, page thirteen: “It’s the Grand Opening of… Dimco of Canada: Dominion Iron & Metal Company.” Note: this is from an advertisement.
2_3064: “Pictured above are the six heavy trucks which operate in a fleet to serve clients of the Dominion Iron & Metal Company of St. Thomas and London. They cover the entire territories of Elgin and Middlesex counties. Also shown is the huge magnet crane used in the loading and unloading of scrap metal.”
Caption from St. Thomas Times-Journal, April 25, 1953, page seventy-five: “Power Equipment For Rent!”
2_3065: “The Huge Crane in Action.”
- Subject Access
- Advertisements
- Related Material
- Original photograph sleeve: M7 S1 Sh5 B4 4_37
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Elgin County Plowing Match
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Description Level
- File
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1953-1982
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Location
- C8 Sh5 B2 F8
Elgin County Plowing Match - County Councillors Try Plowing
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1953
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Location
- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 24
- 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
- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 24
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1953
- Series
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds - Elgin County Plowing Match file
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 20.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal published October 22, 1953 with caption: "Plowmen All? - It was a question at Elgin County Plowing Match on Wednesday if county councillors and wardens were good plowmen and from results obtained the result seemed somewhat doubtful. They all had a good time, however, and expert plowing didn't matter. Here are most of the contestants in the class lined up behind Warden W. S. McKillop, reeve of Dunwich, with the plow in hand who placed second. Reading to the rear are: C. M. Williams, deputy reeve of Yarmouth, class winner; P. W. Schleihauf, deputy reeve of Aldborough; Bruce Marr, deputy reeve of Malahide; Charles F. Jackson, reeve of Bayham; J. B. Wilson, reeve of South Dorchester; Cpl. Walter Robinson, O. P. P. St. Thomas, who was admitted as a ringer and won a red ribbon for putting on the best act; Walter Nelson, deputy reeve of Bayham; George Roszell, reeve of Malahide; and Ken Williamson, reeve of Aylmer."
- Name Access
- St. Thomas (Ont.)
- St. Thomas Times-Journal
- Elgin County Plowmen's Association
- Subject Access
- Newspapers
- Agriculture
- Plowing Matches
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'Elgin County Plowing Matches'
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Elgin County Vertical File Collection
- Description Level
- File
- GMD
- textual records
- Date Range
- 1924-1998
- Storage Location
- Box 93, File 39
- R5 S4 Sh2 B2
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Elgin County Vertical File Collection
- Description Level
- File
- Storage Room
- Archives Storage Rm. 107
- Storage Location
- Box 93, File 39
- R5 S4 Sh2 B2
- GMD
- textual records
- Date Range
- 1924-1998
- Physical Description
- 9 p. of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File contains the following:
- -a programme for the 1924 Elgin County Plowing Match, held on the farm of J.H. Miller, near Dutton, organized by the Elgin County Plowmen's Association (copy).
- -a list of Elgin County Plowing Matches, 1936-1968; lists the year, location, number of plowmen, number of lands plowed and the Champion Plowman.
- -an advertisement for the annual Elgin County Plowing Match organized by the Elgin County Plowmen's Association, held beginning October 22, 1929 on the Dominion Canners Farm at Aylmer, just west of Orwell on Highway 3; published in the St. Thomas Times-Journal, October 22, 1929 (copy).
- -an advertisement for the 46th Annual Elgin County Plowing Match, held September 6, 1980 at the St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital Farm; taken from the West Lorne Sun and Rodney Mercury, September 4, 1980, p. 8 (copy).
- -Dutton Advance newspaper article: "63rd Annual Elgin Plowing Match", September 16, 1998.
- Subject Access
- Agriculture
- Plowing Matches
- Related Material
- Elgin County Plowmen's Association fonds
- Local Committee for the 1960 International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Demonstration fonds
- Local Committee for the 1960 International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show fonds
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Elgin County Plowing Match - Open Horse Class, 1959
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1959
- Accession Number
- 2008-01
- Storage Location
- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 1
- 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
- C8 Sh5 B2 F8 1
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1959
- Series
- St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds - Elgin County Plowing Match file
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 20 cm
- Scope and Content
- Black and white photograph used in St. Thomas Times-Journal article published October 28, 1959 with caption: "Horses Still Popular - A number of fine teams of horses were entered in the open horse class at the annual plowing match being held today on the A.V. Coulter & Son farm at RR 6, St. Thomas. In the above picture, Ken Bawden, RR 7, St. Thomas, past president of the Ontario Plowmen's Association, lines up for action, while Jim McCloy, of Middlesex County, is seen in the background."
- Name Access
- St. Thomas (Ont.)
- St. Thomas Times-Journal
- Elgin County Plowmen's Association
- Subject Access
- Newspapers
- Agriculture
- Plowing Matches
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Elgin County Plowmen's Association fonds
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Elgin County Plowmen’s Association fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- GMD
- textual records
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1958-1985
- Storage Location
- R5 S2 Sh6 B2 F16-34
- R4 S1 Sh4 B4 F18-20
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Elgin County Plowmen’s Association fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Storage Room
- Archives Storage Rm. 107
- Storage Location
- R5 S2 Sh6 B2 F16-34
- R4 S1 Sh4 B4 F18-20
- GMD
- textual records
- graphic material
- Date Range
- 1958-1985
- Physical Description
- 12.5 cm of textual records
- 4 photographs : b&w
- History / Biographical
- The Elgin County Plowmen's Association was established in late August, 1922 at a meeting held in the offices of the Elgin County Representative of the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food, C.W. Buchanan. At this meeting the following executive officers were elected: Alex Anderson, President; William Wadland, First Vice-President; Sam Garton, Second Vice-President; and Fred Carr, Secretary. At the same meeting, the following directors were appointed: Roy Evely; J.J. Ashton; C.W. Buchanan; J.R. Teeple, Reeve, Yarmouth Township; and R.A. Penhale, President, Elgin County Board of Trade.
- The Association organized the inaugural Elgin County Plowing Match, held October 17-18, 1922 on the farms of James Todd and Alex Anderson near St. Thomas, Ontario. An estimated 4,000 people attended the event, won by William Wadland, Yarmouth Township.
- The Second Annual Elgin County Plowing Match was organized by the Elgin County Plowmen's Association and held October 23-24, 1923 on the farms of Mrs. W.A. Hill and D.W. Bearss, just north of St. Thomas, Ontario. William Wadland, Yarmouth Township was declared champion for the second consecutive year.
- The Third Annual Elgin County Plowing Match was held October 29, 1924 on the farm of J.H. Miller, just north of Dutton, Ontario.
- The Elgin County Plowmen's Association continued to organize an annual plowing match in Elgin County for many years, although some years were missed as a result of economic conditions during the depression of the 1930s and the Second World War, 1939-1945.
- The Elgin County Plowmen's Association was a key partner, with the Ontario Plowmen's Association, the County of Elgin and the Elgin County Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, in organizing the International Plowing Match events held in Elgin County in 1940, 1960 and 1985.
- Custodial History
- The records comprising this fonds were originally in the custody of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Elgin County Branch. The branch was closed in the 1990s and the records were transferred to the custody of the Elgin County Library. The records were subsequently transferred to the Elgin County Archives.
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of records created, collected and maintained by the Elgin County Plowmen's Association, including minutes of meetings, records relating to the annual Elgin County plowing match organized by the Association for the period 1979-1984, and records relating to the Association's bid to the Ontario Plowmen's Association to host the 1985 International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show in Elgin County.
Fonds is organized into the following series:
1. Minutes
2. Annual Plowing Match
3. 1985 International Plowing Match Bid
4. Miscellaneous
- Name Access
- Elgin County Plowmen's Association
- Subject Access
- Agriculture
- Plowing Matches
- Related Material
- Local Committee for the 1985 International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery fonds
Less detail
Erskine T.V. Aerial
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- November 4, 1952
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Location
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_1980
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_1981
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Stollery Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Item Number
- 52-2656 (2_1980)
- 52-2657 (2_1981)
- Accession Number
- 2018-57
- Storage Room
- Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
- Storage Location
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_1980
- M7 S1 Sh1 B2 2_1981
- GMD
- graphic material
- Date Range
- November 4, 1952
- Publication
- 2_1980 was published with article in St. Thomas Times-Journal, on November 13, 1952, page eighteen.
- Physical Description
- 2 negatives: plastic
- Scope and Content
- Photographs of an aerial set up beside a house.
Caption from St. Thomas Times-Journal, November 13, 1952, page eighteen: “It’s the Aerial that Counts!: A Correctly Installed Aerial is the Difference Between Good and Poor Reception.” Note: this is an advertisement.
2_1980: “When purchasing a Television Set, it is important to be assures of good reception, no matter what location you may live in, Erskine’s will install the proper height antenna for you. We are proud to say that our store is fully self contained and no installation is too difficult for us to handle.
“This large antenna shown in the picture is 120 feet high with a special master amplifier on top to ensure the utmost in TV reception. This aerial is located at the foot of Talbot Street Hill.
“Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Vilder are the proud owners of this huge antenna, and they are very happy with the many pleasant and enjoyable hours of entertainment with their Addison TV set.”
- Name Access
- Talbot Street
- Subject Access
- Advertising
- Advertisements
- Related Material
- Original photograph sleeve: M7 S1 Sh5 B2 2_198
Less detail
Executive and Committee Minutes
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Local Committee for the 1960 International Plowing Match and Farm
- Description Level
- File
- GMD
- textual records
- Date Range
- 1957-1961
- Storage Location
- R5 S2 Sh6 B1 F7
Executive Committee
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Local Committee for the 1960 International Plowing Match and Farm
- Description Level
- Series
- GMD
- textual records
- Date Range
- 1956-1962
- Storage Location
- R5 S2 Sh6 B1 F1-13
- Museum / Archive
- Elgin County Archives
- Part Of
- Local Committee for the 1960 International Plowing Match and Farm
- Description Level
- Series
- Storage Room
- Archives Storage Rm. 107
- Storage Location
- R5 S2 Sh6 B1 F1-13
- GMD
- textual records
- Date Range
- 1956-1962
- Series
- Local Committee for the 1960 International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Demonstration fonds - Executive Committee series
- Physical Description
- 21.5 cm of textual records
- History / Biographical
- The Executive Committee of the Local Committee for the 1960 International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Demonstration was established under its original name, the Local Provisional Committee, at a meeting held April 17, 1957. The committee was responsible for the general planning and administration of the International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Demonstration held October 11-14 in the vicinity of Springfield, Ontario. Members of the committee included Frank Pineo, Chairman; Leslie Armstrong, Vice-Chairman; A.V. Langton, Secretary-Treasurer; and James Galbraith, Assistant Treasurer.
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created, collected and maintained by the Executive Committee of the Local Committee for the 1960 International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Demonstration. Series includes correspondence, administrative records, minutes, financial statements and reports.
- Subject Access
- Agriculture
- Plowing Matches
Less detail
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