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BR2009.20.69 - Pamphlet
An election pamphlet advertising Mary Fix for the position of Reeve, 1958. The printed paper pamphlet is made of blue paper folded in half and printed with black text. The front reads: "Re-elect Mary Fix Reeve. Sound Development Policy, Sound Financing, Sound Industrial Progress". The pamphlet lists her accomplishments and shows budget surpluses for the years she was in office. The bottom informs that the Township of Toronto Election will be on ...

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BR2009.20.98 - Map
A photocopy or photostat of a map entitled 'Plan of the Tract of Land purchased from the Mississauga Indians in 1806'. The map is glued onto a piece of paperboard and is outlined in black ink. The map's northern boundary is marked as North 38th East or 2nd Concession North while its southern boundary shows Lake Ontario. The west boundary goes as far as N 45 degrees W while the east boundary is Etobicoke Creek. Also included on the map are ...

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BR2009.5.1.1 - Postcard
A rectangular black and white postcard of Streetsville Cenotaph taken in summer with three cars visible. The reveres of the postcard has an area designated for the postal stamp. In the centre reads, "POST CARD; MADE IN CANADA; CORRESPONDENCE; ADDRESS".

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BR2009.5.1.2 - Postcard
A rectangular black and white postcard of the Streetsville Public Library. The building is a white clapboard structure with three upper windows and two larger windows on each side of the front door. The United Church is just visible to the right. A black car is parked in front of the library. On the bottom right corner is a white label that reads "Streetsville, Ont.". The reverse of the postcard has an area designated for the postal stamp. I...

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BR2009.5.1.3 - Postcard
A rectangular black and white postcard of the Streetsville Post Office. It shows a plain brick one story building with nine windows facing the road. A white car is parked in front near a post box. A house is seen to the left and a man in a suit is standing to the right. On the bottom right corner is a label that reads "Post Office, Streetsville". The reverse of the postcard has an area designated for the postal stamp. In the centre reads, "POS...

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BR2009.5.1.4 - Postcard
A rectangular black and white postcard of the United Church in Streetsville. The front of the church is photographed showing the main arched door and two side doors with large arched windows above. A white label in the bottom right corner reads " United Church, Streetsville". The reverse of the postcard has an area designated for the postal stamp. In the centre reads, "POST CARD; CORRESPONDENCE; ADDRESS".

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BR2010.10.103 - Letter
A one-page typewritten letter addressed to Roy Ivor from Bill Davis, dated January 4th, 1971. The letter is marked with red letterhead featuring an image of the coat of arms for the Province of Ontario and the text: The Minister of Education. Contents of the letter read: Parliament Buildings, Toronto, Ontario. January 4, 1971. Dear Roy: I was saddened to hear of the loss by fire of your bird sanctuary last week. All your friends and...

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BR2010.3.208 - Card, Holiday
A small square shaped, two sided Christmas or greeting card lined with a border of ivory coloured silk fringe. The front of the card features an image of a painted sunset with a foreground of a lake. This image is inside a circle that is surrounded by a beige and black border. Printed inside the circle at the bottom is the words: 'Copyright 1884 by L. Prov (?) & Co. Ltd'. Printed on the bottom of the card is the words: 'A Merry Christmas. The...

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BR2010.3.215 - Card, Greeting
A one page New Years greeting card with a cover that has an image of a berries on a branch. Printed in grey text on the bottom right is the greeting: 'This happy Day commence a happy Year'. Marked on the bottom corners is the publishers name which reads; 'Raphael Tuck & Sons London'. The front image is lined with a gold border. The back of the card has a beige stamp that reads 'RTS London Registered Trademark' with an image of a painter's eas...

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BR2010.4.1 - Music, Sheet
Sheet music for the song: Let's Help The Red Cross now by Ted S. Barron, Composer, published in 1917 by Metropolis Music Co., New York. Printed on a piece of paper, 2 pages in length. The cover features a drawing by Penny Ross. It depicts a nurse standing in front of a large red cross. At her feet sit a wounded soldier and a frightened girl. Across the top is printed: Sincerely Dedicated to the American Red Cross and under that in large lett...

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BR2011.9.196 - Postcard
A black and white real-photo postcard with a front image of Benares House. Image of Benares exterior front taken in the wintertime from the southwest corner of the property. The ground and trees are covered in snow. Printed on the back of the postcard are areas in which to write a message, write an address and place a stamp.

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BR2011.9.91 - Postcard
A postcard addressed to Mrs. A.L. Sayers from Dora Sayers, dated October 21st, 1940 from Toledo, Ohio. Front of the postcard features a black-and-white image of the Blue Dragon Inn. The image shows the front of the Inn and the garden in the foreground. Printed at the bottom front is the text: Garden, Blue Dragon Inn, Highway No. 2, Clarkson, Ontario. Back of the postcard is marked in handwritten blue ink with a message from Dora Sayers t...

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BR2013.11.14 - Brochure
Promotional brochure for Meadowvale published by Markborough Properties Limited. The six-page brochure is printed on glossy paper. Front has logo of stylized houses and trees and a caption that reads: 'Meadowvale a new town in the country'. There is a photograph of a man working on a scale model of the Meadowvale area. Inside there are photographs of Meadowvale as well as comments on the inspiration for the new town. A coloured map of th...

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BR2013.11.16 - Poster
A coloured poster printed on paper of two sailboats on Lake Aquitaine in Meadowvale. A white border surrounds the image. Printed in black text is promotional information for the company that designed and constructed the lake: 'Project Planning Associates Limited 111 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario M5R 3K1 Telephone (416) 925-1411 Tex 06-23631 628-12th Avenue S.Q. Calgary, Albert T2R 0H6 Telephone (403) 269-3149'

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BR2013.11.3 - Brochure
A glossy brochure marked 'A Presentation to Business and Industry, Meadowvale a new town in the country'. The front has an image of a logo featuring five buildings with trees in the background. Contents of the brochure include: -Meadowvale. Because where we work has a lot to do with how we live -Like Napoleon, we carefully chose the finest spot to stand and fight - map of Meadowvale and brief description of the location -Meadowvale Industr...

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BR2013.11.4 - Brochure
A paper glossy brochure or presentation folder promoting the development of Meadowvale. The front has 13 square images of suburban life on a black background. The folder's title, in white block letters, reads: 'Presenting the Meadowvale Town Centre'. Below is additional text that reads: 'For a birds eye view, turn the page'. On the bottom right-hand corner is the logo for Markborough Properties Limited Meadowvale development. The brochure f...

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BR2013.16.1 - Note
A separation of employment document addressed to Edward Joseph Bavington from Avro Aircraft Limited. The form is printed in black text. The form number, printed in red text, reads 25762 in the right-hand corner. Some details on the form have been typewritten in. Details include: Name Edward Joseph Bavington Address King - Bolton Rd. Nobleton P.O Ontario Employee 3505 Dept Number 2403. Plant, Male. Leaving Date February 20, 1959 Start Date A...

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BR2013.18.1 - Book
Softcover book entitled: Derailment - The Mississauga Miracle. Published in November 1980 by the Government of Ontario. The front cover has a bird's eye photo of derailed trains cars burning and the title "Derailment" Inside front cover is a black and white photo of representatives of the organizations that was involved in coordinating the treatment of noxious chemicals and the evacuation of local residents. Contents include photographs of...

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BR2013.20.2 - Envelope
A grey printed requisition envelope for photo service at L.J. Hoopers Pharmacy Ltd. Printed at the top in black text is the following: No. 4260 H 624 L.J. Hooper's Pharmacy Ltd. Prescription Specialists Your Rexall Drug Store in Port Credit CR 8-4242. Bottom pre printed in blue text with areas for number of rolls, number of negatives, size, name and address of client, and price. Handwritten in ink is the name: Tom Roberts. At the bottom ...

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BR2013.8.294 - Postcard
A coloured postcard of the Avro C-102 Jetliner. The aircraft is silver in colour and accented with yellow and surrounded by white clouds and a blue sky. The name Jetliner is marked in red ink. Printed on the back on one side of the postcard in black text is the following: Commemorating the first jetmail flown in a jet transport designed for airline routes. This postcard was carried in the Avro Jetliner. "American's First Jet Transport" Bet...

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