The Welland Canals Foundation Fonds 1839-1990, n.d. (non-inclusive)
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Ontario Editorial BureauMerritt, William Hamilton
St. Catharines Historical Society
St. Catharines Museum
Commemorative postage stamps -- Canada
Welland Canal (Ont.) -- History
Welland Canal (Ont.) -- Anniversaries, etc.
Recreation -- Ontario -- Welland Canal
150th Anniversary of the First Welland Canal Committee
Museums -- Ontario -- St. Catharines
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This archive contains materials relating to the Welland Canals Foundation, Honourable William Hamilton Merritt and the St. Catharines Historical Society and Museum. The bulk of the materials are correspondence, meeting minutes and media releases. The materials have been kept in original order, except where noted. The title reflects the organization and designation used by the donor.Collections
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