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Harley Lashbrook research file: Business, Industry and Agriculture

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Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
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Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1872-2000
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Location
W8 B5 F3
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Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Room
Archives Storage Rm. 110
Storage Location
W8 B5 F3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1872-2000
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Photocopied and original newspaper articles and typed write-ups, compiled or created by Harley Lashbrook, of businesses, industry and agriculture in Aldborough Township. Records date from 1934 to 2000. Articles include:
-a Bond for a Tavern to be operated in New Rodney, for Neil Gray, February 29, 1872.
-correspondence from The J. & R. Stock Salt Company Inc., to J. Cullen & Son, West Lorne, May 22, 1926.
-"A Pioneer Business Passes", an article about Mistele's store, August 1934.
-"Saw, Planing and Shingle Mill erected by Stoddard and Stewart (business began in 1863).
-"Started in 1863: Stoddard and Stewart Old Rodney lumber mill supplied the area".
-Write-up of Carl Wray's photography business.
-Advertisement for S.B. Morris & Co., Rodney, from the St. Thomas Times Steam Print, March 18, 1879.
-Advertisement for J.J. Mistele & Co., Rodney Chronicle Print, October 27, 1884.
-A write-up of Nicholson's Turning Factory, which operated from ca. 1880-1892.
-A write-up about the First Casket Factory, run by the Mowbray family.The Greer and Flater families are also mentioned.
-"Canada Casket Company, A Joint Stock Co. promoted by W.N. Lusty".
-"Factory Burned", Rodney Mercury, May 13, 1915. Article about the Rodney Woodenware Factory burning down.
-A write-up of the Rodney Sash and Door Factory (known for many years as the Mitchell and Graham factory). It was built in 1884.
-photocopied advertisement for Erie Coach Lines.
-A write-up of the Rodney Cheese Factory.
-"Cheese Making business Became Thriving industry for Rodney Farmers". Article about George Henry's cheese-making business.
-A write-up of Edward Josph Schmid's jewellery business.
-"Dan Markle's Carriage Works".
-Photocopied notes about businesses Stinson, Lusty, Staddrd & Stewart.
-"Lashbrook Produce building new egg-breaking Plant; To Employ 9".
-"Lashbrook Produce installs costly new egg pasteurizing equipment".
-"Open House at Lashbrrok Produce"
-"Canadian Egg Grading Laws Assure Buyers of Fresh Produce".
-"Joseph T. Lemon, Business Man, West Lorne, Passes", St. Thomas Times-Journal, February 8, 1949.
-"Great Lakes Paint Company Locating Here", May 25, 1950.
-"Rodney Flour Mills Operate Grain Elevator", ca. 1950.
-"Bus Route Sold" (Nelson Horne), The West Lorne Sun, December 13, 1962.
-"Canadian Wood Products Closing Down October 18th; 45 Affected", August 22, 1963.
-"Fire Destruction Heavy In West Lorne Industries", St. Thomas Times-Journal, November 4, 1963.
-"Unusual Harvester Built at West Lorne, Shipped to Great Britain", May 16, 1966.
-"South Shore Manufacturing builds pea picking machine for Britain", May 16, 1966.
-"Canadian Woodenware Products burned down in mid-July 1967, the result of arson".
-"Cucumber crop heaviest ever; New picking nachine is use", Rodney Mercury, August 25, 1966.
-"Joe Schmid retiring: Schmid's Jewellery going out of business after 92 years in Rodney", The West Lorne Sun, October 26, 1967.
-An article relating to corn planting by hand, June 22, 1972.
-"West Lorne's Cheese Factory", The West Lorne Sun, July 3, 1975.
-"Lord Elgin tours Schliehauf farm and Swain Greenhouse", The West Lorne Sun, October 7, 1976.
-"Jewell's West Lorne Tractor Ltd. official opening today", The West Lorne Sun, March 15, 1979.
-"West Lorne Wagon Works", The West Lorne Sun, July 23rd, 1981.
-"Canning Factory Important in WL's early history", The West Lorne Sun, September 17, 1981.
-"Jocius' greenhouses being utilizes year roundwith winter crop of snapdragons", The West Lorne Sun, January 5, 1984. Also, a written background of Erie Gardens at New Glasgow (his business).
-"Expansion underway at Milner-Rigsby".
-"W.L. Garton in business 60 years ago; retired 20 years", The Rodney Mercury, April 26th, 1984.
-West Elgin Free Press issue, including coverage of the demolition of the Elgin Co-operative buildings, March 11, 1998.
-"New era dawns for Milner-Rigsby: Ownership change brings stability to West Lorne firm", St. Thonmas Times-Journal, April 1, 2000.
-"Walterscheid rebounds from near closure", St. Thomas Times-Journal, April 1, 2000.
Subject Access
Business and Industry
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Research files series

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives204019
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Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1872- ca. 2011
Accession Number
2016-09
2018-35
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F1-15; F17; F19-21
M1 S2 Sh5 B6
M1 S1 Sh6 B7 F11-12; F14-16
M1 S2 Sh7 B4 F2-4
R13 S3 Sh3 B4 F1
M1 S1 Sh5 B8 F8
M1 S1 Sh7 B7 F1; F5; F7-9
W8 B5
W9 B8
W10 B3 F2; F5-6
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2016-09
2018-35
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Archives Storage Rm. 110
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F1-15; F17; F19-21
M1 S2 Sh5 B6
M1 S1 Sh6 B7 F11-12; F14-16
M1 S2 Sh7 B4 F2-4
R13 S3 Sh3 B4 F1
M1 S1 Sh5 B8 F8
M1 S1 Sh7 B7 F1; F5; F7-9
W8 B5
W9 B8
W10 B3 F2; F5-6
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1872- ca. 2011
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Scope and Content
Series consists of research files relating to the history of the Township of Aldborough, the Village of Rodney and the Village of West Lorne, compiled and maintained by Harley Lashbrook, 1872- ca. 2011.
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Harley Lashbrook research file: Schools history

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Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
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Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1890-1999
Accession Number
2016-09
2018-35
Storage Location
W9 B8 F7
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Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2016-09
2018-35
Storage Room
Archives Storage Rm. 110
Storage Location
W9 B8 F7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1890-1999
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Photocopied and original newspaper articles and typed write-ups and original records, compiled or created by Harley Lashbrook, of School history research. Records created or compiled from ca. 1890 to 1990. Records include:
-photocopied newspaper article (part missing): "First Schools in Elgin were Log Cabins".
-Entrance examination results for student D.A. Grout of Rodney, ca. 1890/ Signed by W. Rothwell.
-"S.S. No. 2 (New Glasgow) and students in 1891".
-a photocopy of a group of Maple Grove School students, ca. 1910.
-"Rodney's first school parade was held in 1916..".
-a photocopy of a picture of Argyle School's students, 1926-1927.
-"Honor Contracts, McCubbin Says at Aldborough School Opening", The Free Press, August 21, 1947.
-"Rodney's First Schoolhouse Makes Way for New Showroom", Mercury-Sun, June 9, 1949.
"Rodney Council decides in favour of West Lorne site for school", Rodney Mercury, June 15, 1950 (photocopy).
-"$530,000 West Elgin High School Formally Opened", The London Free Press, November 13, 1952.
-"Notice to Parents and Employers: Extract from the Schools Administation Act, 1954), regarding penalties for employing a child of school age (photocopy).
-Correspondence from The Ontario Highway Transport Board, stating that Dougal Carmichael, of the Village of West Lorne, regarding his application for a school bus operating license, July 24, 1956.
-"Minister of Education opens $525,000 W.E. High School".
-"Co-operation expected: Central School Board Asks Council for $24,000 to Buy new bus fleet".
-"Breakdown of Costs: High School Bus Transportation Costs 37.9 Cents per mile in '64".
-a photocopy of a picture of Argyle School's last class, 1964.
-"Happy with Staff: Central School Board hire new Principal and Staff for September", West Lorne Sun, May 6, 1965.
-"USS 1 Served Aldboro-Dunwich Studntes Well Since Built in 1913", the West Lorne Sun, December 29, 1965.
-"Minister of Education William Davis offcially opened Aldborough's public school", West Lorne Sun, January 27th, 1966.
-"Maple grove Schoolhouses served hundreds of students for years", West Lorne Sun, May 12, 1966.
-"Township Council Discusses One Bus System for all four schools".
-"Secondary school had difficult birth", The Rodney Mercury, June 23, 1977.
-"Son of 1891 Rodney teacher shares history", The Rodney Mercury (relating to Grant Voaden), June 14, 1979.
-a photocopy, with identifications, of a Crinan School class in 1889. Also, a transparency of an unidentified Aldborough SS #9 (Crinan) school reunion. Also, newspaper clippings relating to the Crinan School, ca. 1920s-1930s. -"Crinan School Reunion Held", London Free Press, July 4, 1940.
-a photocopy listing the teachers of Aldborough SS #11.
-"John Humphries, 95, attended W. Lorne's original school", The West Lorne Sun, September 11, 1980.
-Anniversary booklet of West Lorne Public School, ca. 1980.
Subject Access
Schools
Education
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Harley Lashbrook research files: New Glasgow history

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Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
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Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1895-1998
Accession Number
2018-35
Storage Location
M1 S1 Sh6 B7 F12
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018-35
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M1 S1 Sh6 B7 F12
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1895-1998
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Four copies of a hand-drawn map: "Circa 1895 Village of New Glasgow, Aldboro Township: Historical Facts and Building Locations as Recalled by James A. and Keith Kelly". Sketch by Irv. Thomas.
-"Romantic Legends of New Glasgow Scotch Settlers: Ancients Claim New Glasgow Was Refuge of Aristocratic Highland Lass and Her Coachman Husband": newspaper article, ca. 1950.
A "Yesterday and Today" feature from the St. Thomas Times-Journal, featuring the New Glasgow Garage and Snack Bar, April 25, 1998.
Name Access
New Glasgow (Ont.)
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Harley Lashbrook research file: Railway History

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives163777
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Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1896-2000
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Location
W9 B8 F5
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Room
Archives Storage Rm. 110
Storage Location
W9 B8 F5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1896-2000
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Photocopied and original newspaper articles and typed write-ups, compiled or created by Harley Lashbrook, of railway history research of Aldborough township. Records created or compiled from ca. 1970 to 2000. Records include:
-a receipt from the Lake Erie & Detroit River Railway, regarding goods shipped from Walkerville to R.A. Holland, Bismark , March 7, 1896.
-"Rodney Helped by Rail Branch as Rival Hurt: Community of Centreville important in early days of Aldborough Township: District was noted for shipment of hard wood", London Free Press, 1941 (photocopy).
-"The day the gravel train struck the passenger train at the West Lorne depot": 1978 article about the April 28, 1903 accident (photocopy).
-newspaper article: "Rodney MCR station was an interesting place".
-emails relating to rail removal around Rodney (emails created in 2006).
Name Access
Rodney (Ont.)
Subject Access
Railways
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Harley Lashbrook research file: Newspaper indexes and history

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives163757
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Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1904-2007
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh5 B6 F10
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Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh5 B6 F10
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1904-2007
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Photocopied and original newspaper articles and typed write-ups, compiled or created by Harley Lashbrook, of the newspaper indexes and history of Aldborough Township. Records created from 1904 to approximately 2000. Records include:
-Front page of The Elgin Sun, January 14, 1904.
-"Rodney Mercury's Sixtieth Year of Publication", March 22nd, 1945.
-"The fall meeting of the Southwestern Ontario Weekly Newspaper Publishers Association was held Friday, October 14th at the Tally-Ho Inn, Kingsville", 1949.
-"Finds Old Mercury with Interesting News", April 7th, 1949.
-A 1953 calendar advertising Mercury-Sun Publications.
-"Life in Rodney Reflected in West Elgin Mercurys: Many interesting items found in Old Mercurys of 1887 and 1897".
-Rodney Mercury, January 7, 1959: "Ernest Lashbrook, 70, Former Publisher, Passes After Long Illness".
-An index to Aldborough-related stories in the Elgin-St. Thomas Centennial edition.
-An index of feature articles, 1975-1987.
-Correspondence to Lynn Lashbrook, regarding the Anniversary edition, 1985.
-History of West Lorne newspapers, history written ca. 1989.
-a 2007 article about Lynn Lashbrook, who was President of the Canadian Community Newspapers Association, 1977-1978 (he died in 1996).
Subject Access
Medicine
Doctors
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Research file: Knox Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives199100
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1904-1954
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F8
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F8
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1904-1954
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Photocopied and original newspaper articles, typed write-ups, and original records, compiled or created by Harley Lashbrook, relating to the Knox Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow. Records include:
-a biography of Rev. D. McMillan, Missionary, born in 1805, died in 1889.
-photocopy of the booklet "New Glasgow Presbyterian Jubilee Souvenir, 1904.
-"New Glasgow Presbyterians Hold Successful Centenary Service", Rodney Mercury, July 8, 1928.
-Invitation and chronology relating to the 125th Anniversary Services, Knox Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, September 13th, 1953.
-newspaper account of an unidentified anniversary service, ca. 1953.
-"Congregation First Organized in '27, New Glasgow Marks Century", newspaper article, 1954.
Name Access
New Glasgow (Ont.)
Knox Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow
Subject Access
Churches
Religion
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Research file: St. Marys Catholic Church, West Lorne

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives199107
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual records
Date Range
September 1904
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F14
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F14
GMD
textual records
Date Range
September 1904
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Photocopied and original newspaper articles, typed write-ups, and original records, compiled or created by Harley Lashbrook, relating to the St. Marys Catholic Church, West Lorne. Records include:
-an article on the church re-opening, September 1904.
Name Access
West Lorne (Ont.)
St. Mary's Church (West Lorne)
Subject Access
Churches
Religion
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Research file: Calvary Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church, Rodney

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives199108
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual records
Date Range
September 1904
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F15
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F15
GMD
textual records
Date Range
September 1904
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Photocopied and original newspaper articles, typed write-ups, and original records, compiled or created by Harley Lashbrook, relating to the Calvary Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church, Rodney. Records include:
-"Evangelical Congregation Marking Centennial Anniversary on Sunday", October 5, 1960 (original and photocopied article).
Name Access
Rodney (Ont.)
Calvary Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church, Rodney
Subject Access
Churches
Religion
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Research file: Crinan

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Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1907-1999
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F21
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F21
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1907-1999
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Photocopied and original newspaper articles and typed write-ups, compiled or created by Harley Lashbrook, relating to the village of Crinan. Records include:
-"Settlers and Early History of 'The Harder Settlement' or Gore of Aldborough, Reunion, July 1, 1907".
-History of the Carmichael Farm.
-The Story of the Crinan Mail, by Marion McCallum.
-"First School at Crinan Crude Log Structure", The Mercury-Sun, July 18, 1940.
-articles relating to Crinan School Reunions.
-Crinan's Pioneer Settlements.
-"Scottish Highlanders Settled Crinan On Invitation of Colonel Tom Talbot".
-"crinan Post Office Closes Down, Operated 108 Years by Same Family".
-"Crinan Post Office operated 108 years by three McIntyre families".
-The Lorne Carroll Farm
-List of Crinan Tweedsmuir Book Curators, 1947-1999.
-Officers of Crinan Women's Institute, 1919-1999.
-"History of the Crinan W.I. as compiled by Minnie Livingstone and read at the 75th anniversary, 1919-1994", July 21, 1994.
-"Crinan Cheese Factory", by Mrs. Mildred McCallum.
-"The Crinan Store", by Mrs. Mary Andrews in 1975.
Name Access
Crinan (Ont.)
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Harley Lashbrook research file: Photocopies of newspaper articles

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives197752
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Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1909-1913
Accession Number
2018-35
Storage Location
M1 S1 Sh6 B7 F15
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018-35
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M1 S1 Sh6 B7 F15
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1909-1913
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Harley Lashbrook research file: Photocopies of newspaper articles relating to the history of Aldborough Township, 1909-1913.
Name Access
Aldborough (Ont. : Township)
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Research file: Knox Presbyterian Church, Kintyre

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives199102
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Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1921-1950
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F10
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F10
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1921-1950
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Photocopied and original newspaper articles, typed write-ups, and original records, compiled or created by Harley Lashbrook, relating to the Knox Presbyterian Church, Kintyre. Records include:
-"Kintyre Presbyterian Church Holds Its Diamond Jubilee", 1921.
-"Knox Church at Kintyre Inspires for Over 60 Years", The London Advertiser, February 24, 1923.
-"Kintyre Presbyterian Church Recalls Early Days in Aldborough", London free Press, November 18, 1950.
Name Access
Kintyre (Ont.)
Subject Access
Churches
Religion
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Harley Lashbrook research file: 1926 Old Boys Reunion, Rodney

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives163831
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1926-2000
Accession Number
2016-09
2018-35
Storage Location
W10 B3 F2
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2016-09
2018-35
Storage Room
Archives Storage Rm. 110
Storage Location
W10 B3 F2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1926-2000
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Photocopied and original newspaper articles, typed write-ups, and historical records compiled or created by Harley Lashbrook, relating to the 1926 Old Boys Reunion, Rodney. Records compiled from approximately 1990 to 2000. Records include:
-Mailing List: Rodney and Vicinity Old Boys' and Girls' Re-union, July 1-6, 1926.
-Two copies of an invitation to the 1926 Reunion: "Come back to Rodney: Where You're Always Welcome: July 1st to 6th, 1926". Also, correspondence and envelopes regarding the invitation. And, membership tickets for the event.
-"Grand Programme of Fireworks" for 1926" by T.W. Hand Firework Company Limited, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Pyrotechnic Programme: Old Boys Secial, 1926. Submitted to Mr. G.E. Hessenauer, Secretary, Rodney, Old Boys & Girls Reunion, Rodney, Ont.
-Three copies of "Rodney and Vicinity Old Boys' and Girls' Reunion, July 1-6, 1926" programme.
-Photocopied newspaper coverage of the event.
-Oversized poster advertising the event.
Name Access
Rodney (Ont.)
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Research file: Calvary Memorial United Church, Rodney

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives199095
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1927-2002
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F3
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F3
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1927-2002
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Photocopied and original newspaper articles, typed write-ups, and original records, compiled or created by Harley Lashbrook, of Calvary Memorial United Church. Records include:
-Programme: "Dedication Service: Rodney United Church, November 6, 1927" (original and photocopy).
-Booklet: "Calvary Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church: Rodney, Ontario: 1860-1960".
-a brief history of the church, West Lorne Sun, October 23, 1975.
-"First 50 years of Rodney United Church", The Rodney Mercury, November 6, 1975.
-booklet: "The First Fifty Years, Rodney United Church", ca. 1975.
-List of St. John's United Church/ Rodney United Church Ministers, 1926-1999.
-poster, tickets and a programme for the 75th Anniversary Service, November 2, 2002.
Name Access
Calvary Memorial United Church, Rodney
Rodney (Ont.)
Subject Access
Churches
Religion
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Harley Lashbrook research file: Medical history

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives163752
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1931-2000
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Location
W8 B5 F11
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Room
Archives Storage Rm. 110
Storage Location
W8 B5 F11
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1931-2000
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Photocopied and original newspaper articles and typed write-ups, compiled or created by Harley Lashbrook, of the medical history of Aldborough Township. Records created from 1931 to approximately 2000. Records include:
-an obituary for James S. Munger of Rodney, 1912.
-an obituary for Dr S.M. Dorland, 1931.
-"Dr. S.M. Dorland Served Rodney, Aldborough Long. Born in 1848, Educated in Canada and Scotland, Served in days of Horse and Buggy", St. Thomas Times-Journal, ca. 1950.
-"Rodney had some fine medical men".
-"Many Native Sons Served West Elgin as Physicians: Dr. John Cascadden was probably Most Noted; Brilliant Irishman Who Entered Politics", article from an unidentified newspaper (likely the St. Thomas Times-Journal), ca. 1952.
-biographies of Dr. Harold McCann, Dr. John G. Whittekar, Dr. Hector McLean Paterson, Dr. Soloman Matthey Dorland, and Dr. D.F. McDonald.
-biography of Dr. Thomas Ivison Barnby.
Subject Access
Medicine
Doctors
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Harley Lashbrook research file: Financial history

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives163750
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1934-2000
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Location
W8 B5 F9
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Room
Archives Storage Rm. 110
Storage Location
W8 B5 F9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1934-2000
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Photocopied and original newspaper articles and typed write-ups, compiled or created by Harley Lashbrook, of the financial history of Aldborough Township. Records compiled from 1971 to approximately 2000. Records include:
-Tax receipt for Adam McLean, 1876 (photocopy).
-Tax receipt for Duncan McCallum, 1906 (photocopy).
-Advertisement for The Traders' Bank, Rodney Branch, A.S. Winlow, Manager, Rodney Branch (photocopy).
-Village of Rodney Tax Notice, 1934.
-Duplicate of a one dollar bank note of the Bank of the County of Elgin (photocopy).
Subject Access
Sports and Recreation
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Research file: West Lorne United Church

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives199103
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1934-1988
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F11
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F11
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1934-1988
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Photocopied and original newspaper articles, typed write-ups, and original records, compiled or created by Harley Lashbrook, relating to the West Lorne United Church. Records include:
-photocopied newspaper clippings of pictures of West Lorne's Methodist Church, which was built in 1874.
-photocopy of an article: "Church is Dedicated: West Lorne United Has Been Improved to Great Extent", 1934.
-"1957 Annual Report of West Lorne and Eagle United Churches", 1957.
-article relating to the retirment of choir director Mrs. Basil Fisher and organist Mrs. William T. Merrett, St. Thomas Times-Journal, December 14, 1970.
-"United organist, choir leader honored Sunday on retiring", the West Lorne Sun, December 17, 1970.
-typed histories and photocopies of historical documents, including the programme for the dedication Service, April 15, 1934; Anniversary Service, 1951.
Name Access
Kintyre (Ont.)
Subject Access
Churches
Religion
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Harley Lashbrook research files: Port Glasgow history

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives196994
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1938-1967
Accession Number
2018-35
Storage Location
M1 S1 Sh6 B7 F11
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018-35
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M1 S1 Sh6 B7 F11
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1938-1967
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Photocopied and original newspaper articles, compiled or created by Harley Lashbrook, during his research on the history of Port Glasgow. Compiled ca. 1960-2000s.
Name Access
Port Glasgow (Ont.)
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Research file: Eagle

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives199468
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1946-1999
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F20
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F20
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1946-1999
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Photocopied and original newspaper articles and typed write-ups, compiled or created by Harley Lashbrook, relating to the village of Eagle. Records include:
-"Village Store changed hands after 80 Years in One Family", London Free Press, March 7, 1946.
-"Store Run by One Family 80 Years at Eagle Is Sold": article from an unidentified newspaper, March 21, 1946.
-"Picturesque Hawthorn Tree in Bloom Near Eagle", The Mercury-Sun, June 27, 1946.
-"Pfeifer's 80-year-old Cider Press One of Few Left in the District", West Lorne Sun, October 6, 1955.
-"New Eagle School to be dedicated on July 31st", West Lorne Sun, July 14, 1966.
-"Eagle's Serbian Orthodox Church dedicated recently by Bishop", August 11, 1966.
-"Fenian Raids Exciting"
-"Smithy a Most Busy Spot"
-"20-20 Gallery focuses on sculptor's work" (relating to Edward Zalenak and Walter Redinger).
-"West Lorne Artists Win Canada Council Awards" (relating to Edward Zalenak and Walter Redinger).
-"Eagle's Nest, Original Name of Village on Talbot Road, Aldborough Township"
-"Joe Vojin Rebuilds Steam Engine to Look Like New; $5,000 Antique".
-"When Eagle had two busy hotels".
-an article relating to Jack Ferguson's book on the life of Isaac Brock called "The Good Soldier".
-"Eagle Store 101 years old, last general store in Aldboro", West Lorne Sun, October 16, 1975.
-"Owners celebrating second anniversary of owning store", West Lorne Sun, November 1, 1979.
-an article relating to Eagle United Church, 1982.
-"Over $10,000 estimated raised locally for Rick Hansen's goal", West Lorne Sun, November 27, 1986.
-"Eagle's Bluegroves largest blueberry plantation in Canada", The West Lorne Sun, August 18, 1988.
-"Eagle was once a Centre of Action", St. Thomas Times-Journal, April 19, 1999.
Name Access
Eagle (Ont.)
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Research file: West Lorne Baptist Church

https://heritagecollections.elgin.ca/link/archives199094
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual records
Date Range
April 23, 1946
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F2
Museum / Archive
Elgin County Archives
Part Of
Harley Lashbrook Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2016-09
Storage Room
Archives 4th Floor Storage Room
Storage Location
M1 S2 Sh2 B7 F2
GMD
textual records
Date Range
April 23, 1946
Series
Harley Lashbrook Collection - Research files series
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Photocopied and original newspaper articles and typed write-ups, compiled or created by Harley Lashbrook, relating to the West Lorne Baptist Church. Records include:
-"Pastor Surveys Wreckage of 72-Year Church", London Free Press, April 23, 1946.
-"Rebuilding burned church at West Lorne planned", 1946.
Name Access
West Lorne Baptist Church
West Lorne (Ont.)
Subject Access
Churches
Religion
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