Collection of papers from Gerry Bennett (1921-1999), ornithologist and author. He wrote and published the journal Birdfinding in Canada (1981-1989) and at least three books on birdwatching and birdwatchers. The papers consist of: GB's typed journals recording his bird sightings and other observations of natural history from the 1950s to 1998; his correspondence with naturalists from the late 1970s to 1990s; his research notes and files on ornithological topics, including bird records and lists for a variety of locations, and the newsletters from a number of ornithological organizations; drafts and typescripts of some of his writings.
Correspondence with naturalists; a dictionary of naturalists; drafts for a life of Charles Fothergill; bird-watching journals kept by Baillie from 1920-1970; Baillie’s weekly columns in The Toronto Evening Telegram, 1931-70 (on microfilm); some material by other naturalists.
This first accession of Michelle Berry’s papers contains manuscript drafts of novels and books of short stories; early writing drafts; reviews written by Michelle Berry for the Globe and Mail, as well as reviews of her work; correspondence, and other material related to her life and work.
56 pieces of ephemera from The Woman's Temperance Union related to the liquor industry in the United States. All material from 'The Union Signal'. Material originates from Evanston, Illinois.
51 pieces of ephemera related to the liquor industry in Glasgow, UK. Items from 'The Sottish Temperance Reformer' created by the Scottish Temperance Alliance.
55 pieces of ephemera related to liquor industries and laws in the United States. Material created by the American Business Men's Research Foundation out of Chicago, IL.
79 pieces of ephemera related to the liquor industry and laws in Scotland. All material created by the Scottish Women's Union and the British Women's Temperance Assocation. Material originates from Glasgow, UK.
“Signal log for the Great Eastern during the cable laying and recovery of Atlantic cables 1866-65” [Signals here are between the Great Eastern and the “Terrible”, “Racoon”, “Medway”, and “Albany” [...] the messages comprise S.S. Great Eastern July 13, 1866 – Sept. 8, 1866 Telegraphs Telegraph Collection a narrative of the laying of the cable. Minor incidents are recorded here such as on July 17 “warning bell touched by accident” and the following day “cables are entangled in tank”. The cables become much more detailed toward the end of July and the second part of this signal journal describes the successful attempt to refind the 1865 cable repair it and complete its connection with Newfoundland.]
American propaganda leaflets (5 pieces).-- "Deutscher Volkssturm Wehrmacht" armband.-- Newspaper issued in Delmenhorst by British occupying forces.-- Catalogue of new books issued by von Hase & Koehler.-- Order to concentration camp commanders.-- Letter in Danish.-- Death notices.-- "Ehren Karte".-- Envelope. addressed to the commander of concentration camp Natzweiler. -- German propanganda leaflets directed towards Allied troops (4 pieces).-- German propanganda leaflets directed towards Red Army forces (2 pieces).-- Identity card.-- "Jewish question".-- Soldier's pay book.-- Political cartoons (4 pieces).-- Posters (3 pieces).-- Questionnaire.-- Russian propaganda leaflets directed towards German forces (5 pieces).-- Song sheet.-- Stationary.-- Ticket of leave.-- Vacation schedule for foreign workers.-- 'Vote for Hitler".
Typed letters from the Neighborhood Workers Association in Toronto, Ontario, to Jean Speziali, regarding volunteer work as a camp counsellor at the Hastings Lodge and Bolton Fresh Air camps in Bolton, Ontario. Also includes manuscript letters from Jean Speziali to the Neighborhood Workers association and to her family from camp.
Various publications from the United States and Canada, including newsletters from conservation societies, booklets on local birdsightings, meeting programmes, and more.
A collection of 14 folders holding ephemera related to shipping, transportation, trucking. Material originates from Canada, the United States, and Great Britain.
A collection of various materials relating to railways in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, including railway tickets, historical information, receipts and invoices, and more.
Collection of newspaper clippings and other printed matter pertaining to political events of 1969-1979, from the Toronto Star, The Globe & Mail and other publications. Materials relate mainly to the Canadian response to President Nixon; Toronto city municipal elections; Toronto city planning, and the Spadina Expressway proposal. Also includes typescript meeting minutes for the Association of Women Electors and the Bloor-Bathurst Community Group.
80 pieces of ephemera from the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union related to the liquor industry in the United States. All material originates from Evanston, Illinois.
A collection of 13 folders of taxation ephemera. Material originates principally from Canada. Remaining material originates from London, UK, and Philadelphia, PN.