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Item consists of a map. Map of Vaughan Township indicating names of freeholders and householders for each lot. Data derived from Vaughan Township election returns and voters lists for 1869. Map indicates specific vote cast by eligible voters in Vaughan Township during the time under examination.

Collection consists predominantly of newspaper clippings recounting Mackenzie's various achievements in public life. Also includes campaign literature and printed matter related to one of Mackenzie's Provincial PC election bids; leaflet for an event honouring Mackenzie in 1966, which provides considerable biographical data; a programme for the 1974 opening of the Mackenzie House, originally located on the south-east corner of Highway #7 and Islington Avenue in Woodbridge, and relocated by the MTRCA to Black Creek Pioneer Village in 1973, does the same; it also provides information about the Mackenzie family generally.

Item consists of one cavalry lance with unit pennon - approx 257cm x 4 cm diameter. The lance itself is made of a strong bamboo shaft which has been stained and laquered. The top of the lance has a triangular section head with three blade edges for maximum penetration. The shoe or 'butt' of the lance is shaped to fit into a special carrying harness on the horse saddle. The unit pennon is red and white in colour (with the red on the top) and made of felt. The pennon is attached to the lance by three red ribbons.

Item consists of one black and white print containing a drawn photo of N. Clarke Wallace and a list of his life accomplishments. The print appears to have been created upon the death of Wallace in 1901, as a memorial piece. The print was originally housed within a black wooden frame which was discarded based on signs of wear and damage. Upon removing the print from the frame, it was noted that a "$1.00" amount was written on the back of the frame, suggesting that the picture was sold for a dollar, perhaps at a garage sale, as believed by the family.

Fonds consists of a volume of entry for deliberations and decisions of North York United Farmers of Ontario, as well as odd receipt and statement of account.

Item consists of a thesis. Thesis details the political life of Nathaniel Clarke Wallace of Woodbridge, Vaughan Township politician (Deputy Reeve 1874-1877) and Member of Parliament from 1878 to 1901. Born in Burwick (Woodbridge), Ontario in 1844 and employed in the village as a teacher and merchant, Wallace entered national politics and emerges in this work as an exemplar of the influence of Ontario Protestantism on mid to late-19th century Canadian national politics. Wallace's ties to the Orange Order were strong: he was Grand Treasurer of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ontario West from 1877 to 1883, Deputy Grand Master of British America 1883 to 1887, and Grand Master in 1887. His political experience provides insight into the nature and character of the Canadian national political scene of the era.

Item consists of election returns. Map of Vaughan Township indicating freeholders and householders for each lot with assessed value of real property for which the foregoing were rated; relative location of property owners not shown. Map indicates the exact vote cast by each eiligible voter in the Township, and thus provides a cumulative portrait of the political leanings of the township during the time under examination. Data derived from Vaughan Township election returns and collectors' rolls for 1857.

Item consists of a map. Map of Vaughan Township indicating freeholders and householders for each lot with assessed value of real property for which the foregoing were rated; relative locaton of property owners not shown. Map indicates the exact vote cast by each eligible voter in the Township, and thus provides a cumulative portrait of the political leanings of municipality during time under examinatiion. Data derived from Vaughan Township election returns and assessment rolls; records for Ward #5 were incomplete, with the map reflecting this fact.