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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 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 records reflecting the abovenoted functions: correspondence, assessment and collector's rolls, printed matter, minutes, financial and legal documents, judicial reocrds, voters lists, tax arrears material, etc. Major subjects addressed include transportation, agriculture, economic development, the Great Depression, the World Wars, Clergy Reserves, labour issues, electoral reform, etc.

File consists of material collected by Mr. Jackman in unofficial capacity relating to certain events in Vaughan history: appointment of J.M. McDonald, 1936; retirement of same, 1976; appointment of Ms Lori Staples as first woman Chief Administrative Officer, 1976; Vaughan Township Centennial Year Council, 1967; Township Corporate Seal.