Archival Resources
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The Archival Collection is comprised of the primary records of individuals, families and organizations typically from the local area and working in support of our Niagara Book Collection. These records can include diaries, correspondence, photographs, legal documents, original maps, sketches, reports and much more ranging from the earliest settlement of the Peninsula to the present time.
Sub-communities within this community
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Nineteenth Century Niagara Newspapers
35mm microfilm digitized with OCR software
Collections in this community
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1. Archival Finding Aids
These finding aids are meant to help researchers find information in the fonds and collections available at the Brock University Archives & Special Collections -
Brown Family Fonds - RG 698
Correspondence of the Brown family of Western New York - 1783 to 1834 -
For Wes Turner
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War of 1812 Collection
A digital collection of the 1812 era records from the Brock University Archives and Special Collections.
Recent Submissions
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License to practice medicine in the Province of Canada, granted to Lucius Sterne Oille, 1858License to practice medicine in the Province of Canada, granted to Lucius Sterne Oille, by Sir Edmund Walker Head, Governor General of British North America, 1858.
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Land indenture - Nicholas Oile, Township of Pelham, and his wife Eve Oile to George Oile of Pelham Township, 18151815Land indenture, Nicholas Oile, Township of Pelham, and his wife Eve Oile to George Oile of Pelham Township, for 200 acres being, Lot 6 and 7, 1st Concession, Pelham Township, 1815.
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Photograph Album, 1906-1911The pictures in the album were taken during the years 1906-1911. The first part of the album is based in the Clyde area. Clyde is a village in the town of Galen in Wayne County, N.Y. The village is located on the Clyde River between Rochester and Syracuse. There is a Syracuse pennant in a couple of photographs and the Parkside Restaurant is featured in one photo. A photograph of “The old home” as well as the gates of a private garden show an Italianate style home. The Vroomans resided on N. Park Street in Clyde. “Five cents a ride – One of Clyde’s wonders” is written under a photograph of the Rochester, Syracuse and Eastern Trolley Station, Clyde, N.Y. Most of the people in the pictures are identified by nickname or first name only. One of the photographs is captioned “school days (book-worms) C.H.S.” The initials probably stand for Clyde-Savannah High School. “Dr.” is the caption under a picture of an older man. This is Marjorie’s father, Dr. Walter Roselle Vrooman. Dr. Vrooman practiced dentistry at the Burton Block in Clyde. He was born in Illinois, but his family moved to Canada where his father was engaged in the mercantile business. Walter Vrooman was educated at St. Catharines Collegiate. He graduated from Toronto Normal School and taught in Ontario. He then went to Toronto University where graduated from the Dental Department. He was 32 when he married Jessie and moved to her hometown of Clyde. “Jessie” is the caption on a picture of an older woman. Jessie Bender L’Amoreaux Vrooman was Marjorie’s mother. Included are photos of the Clyde River and a bridge which is quite possibly the Clyde Bridge.
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Memorandum to Shareholders of Lincoln Hotel Company Limited, 19571957A memorandum to shareholders of the Lincoln Hotel Company Limited. The document includes a brief financial history of the property from its time as the Grand Central Hotel Company Limited to the 1950s.
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Supplementary Letters Patent - Lincoln County Company Limited, 15 October 1945A supplementary Letters Patent from the Province of Ontario for the Lincoln Hotel Company Limited.
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Lincoln Hotel Company Financial Statement, 19311931The financial statement for Lincoln Hotel Company for the year 1931.
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Grand Central Hotel and Sanatorium Company, Accounts, 1927A financial statement for 1927 including revenue and expenditures, assets and liabilities for the Grand Central Hotel and Sanatorium Company.
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Resolutions and Minutes of Grand Central Hotel and Sanatorium Company, Expenditures, January 1900The report of the Board of Directors of the Grand Central Hotel and Sanatorium Company to the shareholders. The report includes a list of changes to the façade of the hotel as well as the addition of a ladies reception room. Some of the expenditures include: Interest on Loan, Insurance, Repairs, Betterments, Furniture, etc.
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Letter from John S. Campbell to F.R. Woods and Company, 20 March 1905A letter from John S. Campbell to F.R. Woods Company Real Estate in New York, N.Y. The letter indicates that Campbell is attempting to sell the Grand Central Hotel property. He is attempting to sell the property to "close the Estate of the late Dr. Oille former owner". The price is listed in the letter at $20,000. Included is a response from F.R. Woods Real Estate, stating that they would like to receive more information regarding the property and they would like to know if Campbell would accept "New York property in exchange".
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Description of the Grand Central Hotel and Sanitorium Company Property, n.d.n.d.Description of the Grand Central Hotel and Sanitorium Company property on St. Paul Street. Includes a map and sketch showing the footprint of area bounded by St. Paul Street, Chestnut Street and Head Street and includes the Central Fire Hall. There is no date indicated on the sketches or description.
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Letters Patent Changing Names from the Grand Central Hotel and Sanitorium Company of St. Catharines Limited to Lincoln Hotel Company Limited, 8 March 19281928-03-08Letters patent, for the purpose of changing names from the Grand Central Hotel and Sanitorium Company of St. Catharines Limited, to Lincoln Hotel Company Limited, 8 March 1928.
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Bill of Sale - John S. Campbell to Elizabeth Oille, 16 September 18891889-09-16Bill of Sale, John S. Campbell to Elizabeth Oille, 16 September 1889. The bill of sale includes a detailed list of household contents to be settled on Elizabeth (Bessie) Oille on the event of her marriage to John S. Campbell. The contents form the interior furnishing and effects of the home at 92 Queen Street, St. Catharines.
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Probate, Last Will and Testament of Lucius Sterne Oille, 24 September 19031903-09-24Lucius Sterne Oille names his niece, Elizabeth Oille Campbell, executrix. He names Elizabeth Campbell and niece Elizabeth Oille, daughter of Ezra Oille beneficiaries. Dr. Oille also expressed his wishes for a Masonic burial at Victoria Lawn and a burial service of the Church of England.
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Last Will and Testament of George N. Oille, 23 May 18831883-05-23A three page last will and testament of George N. Oille, 23 May 1883. The document states that Jerome B. Oille and Lucius S. Oille are named as executors and Harriet Oille and Jerome B. Oille are beneficiaries.
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Abstract of Title Town Lot Number 5, North side of Queenston Street, at Calvin Street, 1844-19051844-1905An abstract of title for town Lot Number 5, north side of Queenston Street, at Calvin Street in St. Catharines, Ontario. The list covers from 1844 to 1905.
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Deed - James B. Clendennan to John Ker, 32 Perches, St. Catharines, No. 12959, 8 June 18401840-06-08A deed between James B. Clendennan to John Ker for 32 Perches in St. Catharines, Ontario, Lot 18, 6th Concession.
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Crown grant to Nicholas Oill, (handwritten facsimile), 17971797A handwritten facsimile of a Crown grant to Nicholas Oill, 1797.
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Photograph - Basement (laundry) at 32 Church Street, 13 June 1954A black and white photograph of the basement laundry area at 32 Church Street in St. Catharines, Ontario. The image shows a large utility sink, a furnace, some furniture and two windows with bars.
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Photograph - Basement (main area) at 32 Church Street, 13 June 1954A black and white photograph of the basement main area at 32 Church Street in St. Catharines, Ontario. The basement shows some brick footings and the joists for the floor above. There are a few pieces of furniture against one wall and a filing cabinet on another wall.
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Photograph - Sewing Room at 32 Church Street, 13 June 1954A black and white photograph of the sewing room at 32 Church Street in St. Catharines, Ontario. The room contains a few chairs, a light hanging from the ceiling, and a sewing machine on a table.