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    • Indenture between Robert Thompson and his wife Ann of the town of Grimsby in the County of Lincoln, in the District of Niagara to Abraham Nelles

      1832-02-29
      Indenture between Robert Thompson and his wife Ann of the town of Grimsby in the County of Lincoln, in the District of Niagara to Abraham Nelles. Thompson was formerly a private in the 99th Regiment. Thompson signed a deed of bargain and sale to Abraham Nelles for 100 acres in the Township of Zorra, in the County of Oxford in the District of London in Upper Canada, Feb. 29, 1832
    • Indenture between the Six Nations of Indians residing on the Grand River in Upper Canada to William Nelles

      1801-10-01
      An Indenture between the Six Nations of Indians residing on the Grand River in Upper Canada represented by Joseph Brant, principal chief and agent for the Six Nations Indians to William Nelles. This document is a lease for land beginning on the south eastern bank of the Grand River. The document is signed by Joseph Brant. The wax seal is cracked, but still intact, Oct. 1, 1801. A transcription is included.
    • Appointment of Abraham Nellis [Nelles] to be an Ensign of the Militia Forces in the County of Lincoln

      Butler, John (1794-06-22)
      Appointment of Abraham Nellis [Nelles] to be an Ensign of the Militia Forces in the County of Lincoln. This is signed by John Butler, Lieutenant of the County of Lincoln. This is a paper document measuring 28 ½ cm. x 44 cm., June 22, 1794.
    • Daguerrotype - Mrs. Henry Nelles and Young Girl

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      A daguerrotype of Mrs. Henry Nelles and a young girl.
    • Ambrotype - Mary Anne Street

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      An ambrotype of Mary Anne Street. There is a small scrap of paper inside the case which reads "Mary Anne Street my niece, daughter of Richard Porter and Jane Hudson Street, died in 1904. Wife of Senator Charles Casgrain of Windsor".
    • Ambrotype - Mrs. Henry Nelles

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      An ambrotype of Mrs. Henry Nelles.
    • Ambrotype - Maria Hudson

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      An ambrotype of Maria Hudson.
    • Ambrotype - Charles L. Hudson

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      An ambrotype of Charles L. Hudson in decorative carved case.
    • Ambrotype - Charles L. Hudson and Julia Victoria Hudson

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      An ambrotype of Charles L. Hudson and Julia Victoria Hudson. The case is in poor condition and the image has some water damage.
    • Old Boys and Girls Reunion Edition - The Independent, 1921

      1921-08-24
      An issue of Old Boys and Girls Reunion Edition - The Independent, focused on Grimsby, 24 August, 1921. The first page of the issue includes photographs of several men and brief descriptions of their roles in Grimsby Village. The men featured include: W.J. Drope, H. H. Marsh, William Mitchell, John H. Grout, W. F. Randall, Charles H. Bromley, David Allen, Lieut. J. A. M. Livingston, John C. Farrell. Inside are several photographs of "scenes in and around Grimsby Village". Some of the photographs included are: Factory Number 7 Dominion Canners, Village Inn, Plant of the Canadian Stoves, Grimsby Public School, Memorial Gates at Lake Lodge School, Hotel Grimsby, Canning Factory of the Grimsby Fruit Growers, Basket Factory and more.
    • Toronto 1923 Souvenir Grand Lodge Communication, A.F. & A.M., 1923

      1923
      A souvenir Grand Lodge Communication, A.F. & A.M., Toronto, 1923. Included are photographs of the Grand Master, M.W. Bro. W.N. Ponton, K.C.; Deputy Grand Master, R.W. Bro. W.J. Drope; Past Grand Master and Grand Treasurer, M.W. Bro. E.T. Malone, K.C.; Grand Secretary, R. W. Bro. W. M. Logan. There is a list of committee members, appointed officers, and grand stewards. There are several advertisements for business in the Toronto area. There are also several photographs and illustrations of buildings in the area (Provincial Parliament Buildings - Toronto, Dominion Parliament Buildings - Ottawa, Masonic Temple - Young Street and Davenport Road, Massey hall, Lieutenant-Governor's Residence - Toronto, Toronto University Building, "Meet me at the Fountain" - Toronto National Exhibition, The Royal Coliseum, The Armouries - University Avenue, Cassa Loma, The Board Walk, Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, The New Union Station, In Commemoration of South African Heroes - University Avenue, Toronto General Hospital, Metropolitan Methodist Church).
    • History of Union Lodge No. 7 A.F. & A. M. Grimsby, Canada

      Drope, J. W. (1899)
      A history of Union Lodge No.7, Grimsby, Ontario, Canada. It was compiled by J. W. Drope and "delivered on the occasion of the Centennial Celebration oat Grimsby Park, on August 17th, 1899."
    • Certificate - Appointment of William John Drope The Representative of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia near the Grand Lodge of Canada

      Roberts, Charles F. (1924-07-18)
      A certificate of appointment of William John Drope to Representative of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia near the Grand Lodge of Canada. The certificate is signed by Grand Master Charles F. Roberts and Grand Secretary J. Claude Keiper.
    • Letter - Grand Secretary J. Claude Keiper to Mr. William McGregor Logan

      Keiper, J. Claude (1924-07-18)
      A letter from Grand Secretary J. Claude Keiper to William McGregor Logan regarding the appointment of "M.W. Brother William John Drope, of Grimsby, Ontario, as Representative of this Grand Lodge near the Grand Lodge of Canada".
    • The Freemason The Masonic Illustrated, 1925

      1925
      A portion of The Freemason of 1925. There is an article titled "Ireland: M.W. Bro. W.J. Drope Honored at the Bi-Centenary Banquet". There is another article titled "Grand Lodge of Canada in Ontario: Seventieth Annual Communication Election of Officers".
    • The Freemason The Masonic Illustrated, August 1923

      1923-08
      A portion of the August 1923 Freemason, No. 2842, vol. LXIII.. In the issue there is an article titled "Grand Lodge of Canada in Ontario: Enthusiastic Welcome to English Deputation". Also in this issue: "A New York Undertaking", "An Irish Masonic Service", "Freemasonry Incomplete", "The Great Masonic Ideal", "Masonic Foundation-Stone".
    • Bible pages for the Nelles Family

      1832-1924
      Bible pages containing Nelles Family marriages, births, Christenings and deaths, 1832-1924 (non-inclusive).
    • Photograph - Julia Victoria Hudson Nelles (1837-1924)

      1882-11
      A photograph of Julia Victoria Hudson Nelles (1837-1924) [She is the wife of Samuel Nelles and mother of Ida Ann Hawksley Nelles – to whom the photo is inscribed] and Julia Lillian Henrietta Nelles Drope.
    • Photographs - Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nelles

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      Photographs of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nelles.
    • Two Lake Lodge School Crests

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      2 felt Lake Lodge crests [the crest is made up of a shield divided into 4 parts by a blue cross. The upper left section contains an open Bible which signified a close connection to the church. The upper right contains a hockey stick and other sports symbols signifying the major sports in which the school participated. The lower right bears the lamp of knowledge and the lower left bears a maple leaf representing purity and a patriotic sentiment toward the country. The scroll at the bottom contains the Latin inscription “Industria Omnia Vincit” meaning work conquers all.],