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A we came to Thornhill new horizons project : [unpublished essay] / Katherine Louise Davie

  • CA CoV Archives M993.35
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  • 1978

Item consists of an unpublished essay relating to the experience of Robert Arthur West, the great-grandfather of the author, in Thornhill; Mr. West was the "Thornhill General Merchant" from 1834 to 1884. In addition to commenting upon the general history of Thornhill through its formative period, the essay describes the original store (located on lot 31 , east or Markham side of Yonge St.), subsequent structural changes, merchandise stocked, delineation of ownership from 1837-1937; the house originally built by Mr. West (7780 Yonge St., on west or Vaughan side of Yonge Street), and the latter's recollections of life along Yonge Street during the period specified; includes observations re: Fire of 1950 and Hurricane Hazel in 1954.

Carr Mills account ledger

  • CA CoV Archives M994.4
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  • 1836-1882

Item consists of a ledger, or volume of final entry in accounting recording credits, debits, and all other monetary transactions under individual accounts, here delineated under the names of individual account holders. The ledger contains accounts from both the sawmill and grist-mill.

Dear hearts and gentle people : people and places in Maple, 1949-1950 / produced by Vaughan Township Historical Society ; editing by Jim Scott

  • CA CoV Archives M996.2
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  • ca. 1995

Item consists of an edited copy of original silent 8 mm film by Marion D. Watson executed in 1949 and 1950, with b&w stills and narrative added by Jim Scott. Depicts the people of Maple and their physical surroundings, and provides insight into the character of the village during the time in question.

Dial from clock gauge [object]

  • CA CoV Archives M010.3
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  • [ca. 1919-1939]

Item consists of a plastic dial, a remnant from a clock gauge manufactured by C. H. Bedingfield.

Edgeley Beef Ring minute book

  • CA CoV Archives M998.9
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  • 1895-1910

Item consists of a minute book that contains the deliberations and decisions of Edgeley Beef Ring No. 2; includes list of members.

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