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ON00120 034-2 · Item · 1932
Part of Eva Cram

Item is a composite photograph of the 1932 Nickel Belt League champions from the Falconbridge Lacrosse Club in Falconbridge, Ontario. Included in the composite are G. Arnold, Secretary-Treasurer; W. Craig, Manager and J. Dickson, executive. Players are F.J. Saunders, coach; G. Henderson, centre; L.A. Blake, left attack; E. Devine, defense; V. McAllister, left attack; L. Lafrance, defense; G. Fife, defense; E. Beattie, goal; L. Tullock, defense; S. Delabbio, goal; J.F. Stacey, defense; R.V. Olivier, defense; D. Blake, right attack; Max Bennett, right attack; W. Roberts, centre, and J. Walatka [J. Wolotko], rover - captain. The composite was produced by Couture Photo - Sudbury in Sudbury, Ontario.

The African Violet
ON00120 036-2-1-1 · Item · Between 1949 - 1960
Part of Chelmsford Women's Institute

Item is a four page paper, handwritten in pencil on lined linen paper, regarding the African Violet. This paper describes where the flower grows naturally and how to grow and care for the flower as a house plant.

ON00120 036-2-3-2 · Item · March 27, 1952
Part of Chelmsford Women's Institute

Item is a five page, typewritten paper by Rose Cvitkovich on the history of Chelmsford, Ontario between 1882 and 1952. The paper covers the first settlers in Chelmsford, the history of the Catholic Church in that parish as well as the history of two short-lived Protestant churches and touches on prominent individuals within the community, such as Raphael Groulx, the first mayor; Elzear Belanger, the first merchant and post master; Hugh Gratton, post master; and Dr. Rodolphe Tanguay, general practitioner. Prominent women mentioned within the essay include church decorators Mrs. D. Seguin, Mrs. Raphael Groulx and Mrs. Clement Methe.

ON00120 036-2-6-1 · Item · February, 1957
Part of Chelmsford Women's Institute

Item consists of a typewritten, annotated paper, written in the format of a speech, which was most likely presented to the group at one of their monthly meetings. The paper outlines the growth and development of Chelmsford, Ontario during that time period (1950's) and focuses on such events as the laying of new roads, the creation of a new sewage system, the opening of new subdivisions, improvements to the local churches and the work being done by local groups and sports teams, such as the Lion's Club, the Women's Institute, the Girl Guides and the high school hockey team.