Collection consists of various atlases, including historical atlases of the region, of townships across Ontario, and of other locations.
This item is a 16-page compilation of letters and excerpts from letters gathered in response to an attack on the Department of Education contained in a 24-page pamphlet written by G. Mercer Adam, a bookseller in Toronto. The first section contains three letters by Rev. Dr. Egerton Ryerson. The second section contains replies from public school inspectors, while the third section contains responses by J. George Hodgins, manager of the depository, and remarks and opinions of school trustees.
The principal correspondent in the "Attack on the people's depository for Ontario", Rev. Dr. Egerton Ryerson, was the Chief Superintendent of the Department of Education of Ontario. It was under his guidance that the educational system for the province was established.
Fonds consists of photographs, correspondence, and miscellaneous documents pertaining to the Atwood family of Lakefield, Ontario. Also included are materials pertaining to Anne Atwood's family, the Traills; a sketch identified through an accompanying note as Ernest Shackleton; and correspondence between Edwin Guillet and explorer George M. Douglas.
Atwood familyFile consists of two photographs of Margaret Atwood receiving her honorary degree (Doctor of Letters) from Trent University in the Fall of 1973.
File consists of Prof. John Wadland’s subject file on Margaret Atwood. Includes newspaper clippings and photocopies of articles on Margaret Atwood and her works. Also includes copies of some articles by Atwood.
File consists of 5 black and white photographs of Jocelyn Avery.