From: History of The London and Middlesex Historical Society by Wilfred Farrell, 1992 F1056.F37 1992

In order to improve access to more of the existing holdings of Western Archives copies of a number of preliminary finding aids are being made available. These preliminary finding aids, some of which were prepared many years ago, vary in degrees of completeness, detail and accuracy. Some provide only basic box listings of the contents of a fonds or a collection, while others provide additional background material. All are intended to be the starting point for access to the records and they should not be considered a definitive source of information on the full nature and contents of the fonds or collection. Questions about the information provided in the preliminary finding aids should be directed to archives.services@uwo.ca

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Ontario Historical Society Award of Excellence. Ontario Historical Society Bulletins. Ontario Historical Society General Correspondence. Ontario Historical Society Museum Section. Ontario Historical Society Programs. Oral History. Orchestra London. Pamphlets. Past Presidents' Book. (Additions to)

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Plaques Plowing Match Program : General : Correspondence Publications : Qeneral

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The Old Seventh Colours by B. A. Mitchell on October, 1901. Pioneer Life in London Township by Sir John Carling on November 17,

1901. Reminiscences of Sixty-Four Years in London by Judge William Elliott on December 17, 1901. Rev. Benjamin Cronyn, Early Experiences in Canada by Verschoyle Cronyn on April 15, 1902. The Founding of London by Dr. Cl. T. Campbell on October 14, 1902. The War of 1813, in Kent, Interesting Reminiscence of a British Loss, The Battle of Moraviantown by Dr. Solon Woolverton, December 16, 1902. Robert F. Gourlay, First Politician in Canada by Dr. 0 . T. Campbell on January, 1903.

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Journey of the Seventh Fusiliers,1885, by Sarah Lawrence Adcock on Janu­ary 22, 1954. The Story of Middlesex by Rev. H. Orlo Mi11er on November 18, 1959. The Story of Porchester by Dorchester Women's Institute - Mrs. Jelly, Mrs. Dennis Moore, Mrs. Cromarty on May 9, 1963. The Ridout Street Complex, London, Ontario, by Anne M. Sexton on Septem­ber, 1966. The Story of Samuel Peters by James P. Dunn on November, 1969. The History of St. George's Anglican Church, Belmont, 1871-1971, by Eve­lyn M. Moore on April 25, 1971. Plaque Unveiling - London's 150th Anniversary by Rev. H. Orlo Miller on January 31, 1976. Weiland Canal by David MacKenzie, 1979. Northwest Middlesex Historical Society by John Given on March 1980. London's 125th Anniversary by Miss Alice MacFarlane on September 8, 1980. Access 96 ( A Radio Talk Show) - Comments and Opinions on a Broad Variety of Subjects by Wilf Farrell on January 1, 1981 a. Founding of Society b. Engine No. 86 c. History Fair d. Street Names e. Brescia College f St. Peter's Basilica g. Victoria Day Disaster His Majesty's Chapel of the Mohawks by Rev. W. J. Zimmerman, M.A., B. D. Chaplain. No Date. History of the London Street Railway Company by G. P. Collyer. No Date. Cities and War, Illustrations from London, Ontario, 1914. No Date. Caves. No Date. Westminster, Lambeth, November 18, 1924, Some Gleanings from the Min­utes of the Meetings of the Westminster Township Council by E. S. Hunt, Township Clerk. From Rev. H. Or1o Miller's Files. No Date. Elgin's History: S. S. Dunwich by Walter Pearce, Wallacetown, plus his pho­tograph and one of Harriet Priddis. No Date. Sketch of the History of the Vanneck Church, London, Township. No Date. The Victoria Day Disaster by Miss Alice MacFarlane. No Date. To/puddle Martyrs by Miss Alice MacFarlane. No Date Some Causes for Rebellion. No Date. The Battle of Quebec by Rev. Sherwood. No Date. Diary of James McLean. No Date.

I. Ontario Historical Society Work by Dr. Morris Zaslow on January 17, 1967. 2. Architectural Conservancy of Ontario by G. W. H. Bartram on February 21,

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3. History of the Bank of London by W. M. Clarke, J. G. Esler on January 16, 1968.

4. Sir Jolm Carling and the Carling Family by John Higgins on May 21, 1968. 5. Histmy of London's Public Utilities Commission by Dr. Tony Furanna on

January 21, 1969. 6. Jewish Population in London by M. Lerner Q. C. on February 18, 1969. 7. The Story of Henry Edward Dormer by T. J. Smeenk on March 18, 1969. 8. Adam Beck by E. V. Buchanan on May 20, 1969. 9. The Growing and.Marketing of Hops in Middlesex by Mrs. Doris Strawhom

on October21, 1969. 10. Francis Evans Cornish by Les Bronson on November 18, 1969. 11 . George Goodhue by Professor Fred Armstrong on January 20, 1970. 12. Illustrations from London, 1914 - World War I By Professor A. M. J. Hyatt on

February 17, 1970. 13. Gas and Hot Water by Professor F. H. Hitchins on March 17, 1970. 14. Story of London I800 - 1900 by Professor Fred Armstrong on January 19,

1971. 15. Rebellion of 1837 by Gordon McLauchlan onApri120, 1971. 16. The Knights of London by Derek Newton on May 18, 1971. 17. Seventieth Anniversary of the London and Middlesex Historical Society by

Rev. H. Orlo Miller on October 18, 1971 . 18. Pioneers of the Northwest Section of Olllario by Mrs. Harold Brophey on

November 16, 1971. 19. Home of the Grattans by Cloverdale Women's Institute on November 16,

1971. 20. The Great Fires of 1844 and 1845 and their Impact upon the Town of

London by Dan Brock on January 19, 1972. 21. Histmy of Baseball in London by Les Bronson on February 15, 1972. 22. Thirteenth Century Architecture by Gordon McLauchlan on March 26, 1972. 23. The Many-Sided Career of Dr. John Dearness 1852- 1954 by Dr. William B.

Hamilton on May 16, 1972.

Book#S: j 1. To/puddle Martyrs by Allen G. Talbot on January 16,1973. 2. Nissouri Township: 1822 and All That by Mrs. Doris Strawhorn on Apri117,

1973. 3. Digging in the Past: Resources in the Regional Room of the D. B. Weldon

Librmy at The University of Western Ontario by Edward Phelps on Novem­ber 20, 1973.

4. The Beginnings of the Roman Catholic Church in the District of London by Daniel J . Brock on January 15, 1974.

5. The Ladies of London's Past by Miss Alice MacFarlane on May 21, 1974. 6. The Great Western Railway by Dr. J. J. Talman on October 15, 1974.

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2. Old Time Footprints in Modern Medicine by Dr. John Dearness on March 19, 1940.

3. Autobiography of Charles Hunt by Dr. John G. Hunt on November 19, 1940. 4. The Irish Benevolelll Society by Major H. J. Bennett on March 17, 1942. 5 . Some Musical Reminiscences ofW H. Skinner by Miss Agnes MacKenzie on

April 20, 1943. 6. Definition of Science by Dr. John Dearness on October 26, 1943. 7. Floods on the River Thames by Harry F. Bennett on November 21, 1944. 8. The Donnelly Murders by Miss Alice MacFarlane on November 19, 1946. 9. Some Observations on the Common Schools of London Town 1848-1849 by

Mr. A. B. Lucas on March 15, 1949. 10. The Birchall-Benwell Murder Case by Miss Alice MacFarlane on March 20,

1951 11. John Stewart, Patriot, by Miss Alice MacFarlane on April 17, 1962. 12. John Harris of Eldon House by Professor Robin Harris on May 21, 1963. 13. Middlesex County Courthouse by G. W. H. Bartram on October 15, 1963. 14. Mahlon Burwell- Deputy Surveyor by W. C. Miller, P. Eng. on February 18,

1964. 15. The Story of Richard Shenick and the Rebellion of 1837 by John C. Higgins. 16. Beginnings of /he Mechanics' Institute by Dr. W. D. Sutton on March 16,

1965. 17. Royal Visits to London by Miss Alice MacFarlane on April 20, 1965. 18. The Story of.John Christie by John Higgins on May 18, 1965 . 19. Ghost Towns of Middlesex by Derek Newton on April 19, 1966. 20. The Glass Family by Larry Glass on May 17, 1966. 21. The Authentic Past as a Regional Resource by E. G. Pleva on October, 1966. 22. Hamilton Hartley Killaly by Derek Newton on August 31, 1966.

Historical part of the charge of His Honour Judge Hughes to the Grand Jury at the opening of the General Session of the Peace, some years ago, at St. Thomas -twelve pages - note especially his comments about Colonel Talbot. William Pitt Essay by Arthur H. Sydere, eleven pages, 1903 with photo. From London to London: A Historic Sketch of Church Missions Abroad by Arch­deacon Richardson - thirty- eight pages and photos. Tecumseh by Norman Gurd, Sarnia, paper given at LMHS, April 25, 1911. W. J. Imlach: Some of the Trials of Early Settlers (Period circa 1836) - seven typed pages - two copies, and a photographic portrait of Mr. Imlach. Essay by Mr. Black: War of 1813 in Kent. Lacrosse in London by C. G. Jarvis, January 16, 1923. Dr. Cl. T. Campbell as Man and Citizen, A Speech by T. H. Purdom, K.C. Charles G. Jarvis' paper on Dr. Cl. T. Campbell, February 20, 1923. Address on Dr. Cl. T. Campbell by William Brooke, Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge of Ontario, IOOF, February 20, 1923.

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The Poets and Song Writers of the Bar of Middlesex by T. H. Purdom, K.C., April 18, 1923. Early Histmy of Amateur Dramatics, six pages typed by Rev. H. Orlo Miller, February 18, 1941. . London WateTWorks by E. V. Buchanan Swayze]. F Western Fair- Annual Meeting - 1970 - J. A. Winter Thomas Talbot

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Photo of Harriet Priddis. Early Indian Warfare in the United States. Some Musical Reminiscences of W H. Skinner by Miss Agnes MacKenzie on April 20, 1943. 1 oseph Willcocks by Linus Woolverton on February, 1878. Plaquing: Rev. H. Orlo Miller January 31, 1976. The Journal of Suzanne Webster on February 8, 1937. Suzanne was born on March 4, 1817. Her reminiscences commenced in 1821, were recorded in her 87th year (1904). Her sister, Maria Jackson, married Crowell Wilson. 1/derton by Mr. A. W. Scott on April 18, 1939. The Irish Benevolent Society by Major H. J. Bennett on March 17, 1942. A Paper on Elliott Grieve, written by Olive Fleming, P. S. 10, Westminster, Hubrey, February 24, 1905. Biddulph and its Pioneers by W. W. Revington of Mooresville. The Telfer F amity by Nita Telfer on March 1, 1905. The History of my Ancestors by Wilbert J. Stanley on March 14, 1905. Elgin's History: S. S. Dzmwich by Walter Pearce, Wallacetown, plus his photo­graph and one of Harriet Priddis. No Date. · A McGillivray Pioneer by Miss Susie Robinson on March 31, 1905. The Old War Horse by Miss Agnes Pope in 1905. Our Pioneers by William C. E. Haskett in 1905. Report of Henry Macklin, Delegate to the Ontario Historical Society Meeting on April 16, 1918. Earliest Land Grants by Prof. Fred Landon, April 1908- twenty pages handwrit­ten. The Petroleum Industry in London by Gertrude Minhinnick, four pages, handwrit­ten. The Baconian Club of London, Canada, by C. G. Jarvis on April 28, 1908. Caves The Old Seventh (Fusiliers) Colours: Interesting Memories of their Origin- Items in the London Free Press, October 26, 1901. Definition of Science by Dr. John Dearness on October 26, 1943. Carlisle by George L. Shipley on April 18, 1938. Some Notes on Banking and Finance in London by A W. Jeffery in 1922. (From

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the fLJe of Rev. H. Orlo Miller). Pioneer Family ofWestminster by Mabel Nichol on February 24, 1905. Westminste1~ Lambeth, November 18, 1924. Some Gleanings from the Minutes of the Meetings of the Westminster Township Council by E. S. Hunt, Township Clerk. From Rev. H. Orlo Miller's Files. No Date.

Bethesda Hospital Thames Cruise, on May 24, 1981, commemorating the tOOth Anniversary of the Victoria Day Disaster. Milton Bus Tour 1981. History Fair June 1981 and June 1983. Brochure: Protocol for Meetings. This is London. Brochure issued for the 125th Anniversary of London. Past President's Celebration. A photo album. Meeting held at Raymond Crin­klaw's home. August 20, 1981. Program List: 1901 - 1982. LMHS: Photo Display. Index of Subject Matter: Programs. Index of Speakers. Photo Album: History Fair. Photo Album: McGregorTombstone: May 1982. Record of Past Presidents of LMHS: 1910 - 1981 Books: Approaching Our Past (OHS Booklet). How to Produce an AV Show. Card File System of Note-Taking. Heritage Fights Back by Denhez. Broughdale by Shawyer.

Portrait of General Wolfe- Presented by Miss M.A. Fitzgibbon. Original Paper for Establishing Policy in the Town of London, February 28, 1840. Warrant to the Presiding Officer of St. Patricks Ward, February 7, 1842. Letter to Dr. Cl. T. Campbell, President, London and Middlesex Historical Society from D. J. Hughes, lOth May, 1902, with reference to 2 and 3 above - two warrants. Crown Land deed 1824 - Margaret Hunsberrier. Pay List of the Field Battery under the Command of Major James Shanly, 1858. 1\vo London and Middlesex Historical Society Notices of Meetings; November, 1901, and January 16, 1901. Indenture 1830 Hunsberrier. Indenture for Apprentice for Alfred Ed Crouch to Septimus Larrance, Bookbinder of the City of London, England on October, 1865. Note on Reverse - Apprentice-

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ship served honorably for six years and left with master's consent to join his friends in America. Letter to Blinn Family: December 17, 1839. Presented to Miss Priddis by Ernest W. Taylor, Secr~tary, Brome County Historical Society, Knowlton, Province of Quebec. May 29, 1903. Presented to the London and Middlesex Historical Society by Miss Priddis. Letter from Ernest W. Taylor, May 29, 1903, with reference to item 10. Letter from Freeman Talbot to D1: Cl. T. Campbell, February 10, 1903 complain­ing about an article appearing in the London Free Press, January 24, 1903. The offending article is enclosed in the file. Letter from A. E. Burwell to L. 0. Miller, May 19, 1939, listing descendants of Colonel Mahlon Burwell. The descendants are persons known to be in this vicin­ity. List of Surveyors. No Date. Cuttings from The Free Press - Some Splendid Sport - Presented to LMHS by Miss Gertrude Imlach. Sundry Financial Papers - Daly Family. Copies of all Tra11sactions Nos. I to XVI.

1937 ·· 1969 : Society Activities 1969 : General Notes

: Eldon House 1971 : General Notes 1971 - 1979 : Heritage Series 1980 : General

: Middlesex County Building :Military : Street Names : Windermere

1981 : General : Middlesex County Courthouse : History Fair : Peter McGregor Plaque : Talbot Square : Victoria Day Disaster

1982 : General : Dundas Street Armouries

1983 : General : Eldon House : Middlesex County Building

Miscellaneous: LMHS History Ontario History (Nine Copies) Heritage Canada News1etters1976-77. Heritage Canada Magazines 1974-83.

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1960s I. October 1964 Dorchester Women's Institute 2. November 1964 Early London Schools A. B. Lucas 3. May 1966 Glass Family Larry Glass 4. January 1966 Shanlys ofThorndale Charles S. Buck 5. March 1965 Mechanics' Institute W. D. Sutton 6. May 18 1965 St01y of John Christie John Higgins 7. November 1965 Floods of London Len Johnson 8. March 15 1966 Ladies' Schools of London Elizabeth Spicer 9. April 19 1966 Ghost Towns of Middlesex Derek Newton

10. January 1967 Ontario Historical Society Work Morris Zaslow 11. January 1969 History of London PUC A. Furanna 12. May 20 1969 Sir Adam Beck E. Buchanan

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1970s 1. January 1970 George Goodhue Prof. F. Armstrong 2. February 1970 World War/ A.M. J. Hyatt 3. May 1970 Komoka, Lobo History Mrs. W. McLauchlan

A. Ferguson Goldcreek Community Club Mrs. M. Campbell

4. April 20 1971 Rebellion of I 837 Gordon McLauchlan 5. March 26 1972 Architecture of the Thirteenth Century Gordon McLauchlan 6. January 19 1971 Stol'} of London 1800-1900 Prof. F. Armstrong 7. October 18 1971 LMHS' 70th Anniversary Rev. H. Orlo Miller

Prof. Fred Armstrong 8. January 21 1975 Unsolved Crimes of London's Past Joan Pierson 9. October 15 1974 Great Westem Railway Dr. J. J. Talman

10. May21974 Women of London's Past Alice MacFarlane October 15 1974 Great Western Railway Cont. Dr. J. J. Talman

11. April 15 1975 The 1 DOth Anniversary of the Dr. F. Stewart

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Presbyterian Church in Canada October211975 The Medicine Show Mr. Ernie West

12. May20 1975 History of Strathroy Dr. Clare Thomas 13. March 16 1976 Railroads in London Orrie Siegel

January 31 1976 London's I 50th Anniversary Rev. H. Orlo Miller (Plaquing)

14. January 17 1978 John Herbert Caddy Rev. H. Orlo Miller 15. March 21 1978 Westminster Settlers Raymond Crinklaw 16. April 18 1978 The Centennial ofThe University Dr. John Gwynne-Tunothy

ofWesrern Ontario 17. February 20 1979 United Empire Loyalists Margaret Dow 18. 1979 Weiland Canal David MacKenzie

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. I 1980 ' I I 1. January 15 1980 Recreating the Lawson Site Robert Pearce I

' 2. February 19 1980 Early Canadian Life Mrs. Joyce Beaton l . I 3. March 18 1980 N. W. Middlesex Historical Society John Given II .. 4. April 15 1980 Port Talbot 1803 -1980 John Ker

I 5. May20 1980 Towers of Justice W. E. Corfield

II 6. June 3 1980 History Fair Dan Brock 7. September 8 1980 Western Fair Association Alice MacFarlane

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!"' Theatre London Pt. II .•. ,, ,., 2. February 17 1981 London North John Lutman . , ' 'i 3. March 17 1981 Brescia Hall Dr. Pat Skidmore .• i .) •I ; ... 4. May 19 1981 Victoria Day Disaster LesBronson ;il'' 5. October 20 1981 The 80th Anniversary of The London Dr. J. J. Talman ~! ; I I " ' ,.

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i .1 2. May 21 1984 Labatt Kidnapping Miss Alice Gibb ( fv'\ s ) I : ~ I') 3. February 21 1984 Dr. Maurice Bucke Rev. Charles Scott ; i 4. May 15 1984 A Canadian Goes to The Great War Derek Newton j i p' and Victor Dudek \ q, l-11 i .~ 1 . ::,1 I :

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I. Wilf Farrell interviews Mr. Alfred E. Petrie regarding the resources of the Public Archives of Canada, Ottawa, prior to his address to the Society on Aprill7, 1979.

2. Wilf Farrell interviews Charles Arthurs at the Crouch Library during the East London Exhibit on March 5, 1977. Mr. Arthurs spoke of earlier days in London and recollections about Peg­Leg Brown.

3. Wllf Farrell interviews Mr. Joe Harding, former CNR employee, living at 254 Nelson Street in London. Date: March 24, 1980. Mr. Harding spoke about earlier days in London.

4. Wllf Farrell speaks on behalf of the Society and its objectives on FM96 in London. He describes the significance of railroading in London and the need to preserve the old locomotive engine "Old 86" situated on the Western Fair Grounds.

5. A talk given by Miss Alice MacFarlane to the Western Fair Association on September 8, 1980, as part of the I 25th anniversary of the City of London.