Trent University Archives Newsletter
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Trent University Archives News Number 28: December 2008
Year: 2008, 2008
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Name(s): Editor (edt): Aoki, Jodi
Abstract: Contents include cartoons by Arthur G. Racey. Racey worked for the <em>Montreal Star</em> in the early 1900s and gained international recognition for his cartoons. The images depicted in the Newsletter have Christmas themes and are reproduced from the original cartoons housed in the Archives.
Trent University Archives News Number 22: June 2007
Year: 2007, 2007
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Name(s): Editor (edt): Aoki, Jodi
Abstract: Contents include tributes to Michael Treadwell (1942-1999) and Mary Northway (1909-1987), whose contributions to Trent University have been recognized through the naming of the reading rooms in the Archives and the Special Collections and Rare Book Room in their honour. Michael Treadwell and Mary Northway were responsible for several important acquisitions at Bata Library and the Archives.
Trent University Archives News Number 24: December 2007
Year: 2007, 2007
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Name(s): Editor (edt): Aoki, Jodi
Abstract: Contents include images and excerpts with Christmas themes from various nineteenth-century publications housed in our Michael Treadwell Special Collections and Rare Books Room. One of the examples depicted is from Charles Dickens' 1888 "author's copyright edition" of <em>A Christmas Carol.</em> more
Trent University Archives News Number 21: March 2007
Year: 2007, 2007
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Name(s): Editor (edt): Aoki, Jodi
Abstract: Contents include the announcement that Margaret Laurence's personal library has been relocated to Trent University Archives. Margaret's long relationship with Trent is discussed in brief. Also included are examples of the types of questions that researchers using our Archives are asking, and the surprising statistics that their research endeavors generate as they peruse the Archives Web… more
Trent University Archives News Number 23: September 2007
Year: 2007, 2007
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Name(s): Editor (edt): Aoki, Jodi
Abstract: Contents focus on Upper Canadian surveyor John Huston (1790-1845). Huston received authorization from Sir Peregrine Maitland to "practice the art of surveying land" in Upper Canada in 1820, and he assisted Peter Robinson, Commissioner of Crown Lands and Surveyor General of Upper Canada, in settling the 1825 contingent of Irish immigrants in the Peterborough area. more
Trent University Archives News Number 20: December 2006
Year: 2006, 2006
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Name(s): Editor (edt): Aoki, Jodi
Abstract: Contents include 19th century Christmas recipes for turkey, mincemeat pie, and cake. Also included is an 1891 quote from a letter written by Anna Leveridge to her mother in England in which she describes the Coe Hill Christmas social and the types of food that were available.
Trent University Archives News Number 17: March 2006
Year: 2006, 2006
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Name(s): Editor (edt): Aoki, Jodi
Abstract: Contents explore the relationship between the naming of Haliburton, Ontario and the Honourable Judge Thomas Chandler Haliburton (1796-1865). Thomas Haliburton, an internationally-known author, was the creator of the fictitious character, Sam Slick.
Trent University Archives News Number 18: June 2006
Year: 2006, 2006
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Name(s): Editor (edt): Aoki, Jodi
Abstract: Contents include excerpts from the writings of Catharine Parr Traill, Susanna Moodie, Frances Stewart, and John Langton relating to water navigation in the Kawarthas during the nineteenth century. Also included are photographs of the steamer, "City of Peterborough," and advertisements offering transportation through the lakes on such boats as the Esturion, Ogemah, Manita, and Empress. more
Trent University Archives News Number 19: September 2006
Year: 2006, 2006
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Name(s): Editor (edt): Aoki, Jodi
Abstract: Contents focus on Cobourg, Ontario's Central Exhibition of 1878. Scans and excerpts from the "Prize List" are featured and commentary includes references to the September 2006 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo held near Peterborough in the town of Keene. more
Trent University Archives News Number 13: March 2005
Year: 2005, 2005
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Name(s): Editor (edt): Aoki, Jodi
Abstract: Contents include images of title pages of first edition books from The Michael Treadwell Special Collections and Rare Books Room. Included among others are title page images of Mark Twain's 1872 edition of <em>Bleak House</em>, and William Makepeace Thackeray's 1848 <em>Vanity Fair: A Novel Without a Hero.</em> more
Trent University Archives News Number 16: December 2005
Year: 2005, 2005
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Name(s): Editor (edt): Aoki, Jodi
Abstract: Contents include excerpts pertaining to winter taken from nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century diaries and letters. Also included are images of photographs and Christmas cards from the same era.
Trent University Archives News Number 14: June 2005
Year: 2005, 2005
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Abstract: Contents include transcriptions and scanned images of a few important 18th century letters relating to British colonialism in North America, from The David Stirling Macmillan collection.
Trent University Archives News Number 15: September 2005
Year: 2005, 2005
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Name(s): Editor (edt): Aoki, Jodi
Abstract: Contents include a tribute to author, journalist, and broadcaster, Scott Young (1918-2005), and a feature on jet engine designer, Winnett Boyd of Bobcaygeon.
Trent University Archives News Number 12: December 2004
Year: 2004, 2004
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Name(s): Editor (edt): Aoki, Jodi
Abstract: Contents include World War I Christmas letters from men and women serving overseas to their families in the Peterborough area.
Trent University Archives News Number 10: June 2004 (Special Issue)
Year: 2004, 2004
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Abstract: Contents include a description of the papers held at Trent University Archives that deal with the life and times of Richard Birdsall Rogers, superintending engineer of the world-renowned Peterborough Lift Lock. The 100th anniversary of the Lift Lock was celebrated on July 9th of this year.
Trent University Archives News Number 11: September 2004
Year: 2004, 2004
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Name(s): Editor (edt): Aoki, Jodi
Abstract: Contents include comments on Trent's 40th anniversary, celebrated in October of this year. A scanned image of a page of the very first student register is included. This newsletter features nationally recognized naturalist and author, Doug Sadler, who lives in Peterborough and who has entrusted his papers to our care. more
Trent University Archives News Number 09: March 2004
Year: 2004, 2004
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Abstract: Contents include Friends of the Bata Library's support of the Library and, particularly, the Archives. Members featured include researcher and writer Quentin Brown, Dr. Fern Rahmel, and Professor Gordon Roper. more
Trent University Archives News Number 06: June 2003
Year: 2003, 2003
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Description: Contents include Ron Thom's award-winning architectural designs for Trent University. As Master Planning Architect, Thom was also responsible for choosing designer furniture for his new buildings. Some of the chairs which adorned the campus are featured in this newsletter. more
Trent University Archives News Number 07: September 2003
Year: 2003, 2003
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Name(s): Editor (edt): Aoki, Jodi
Abstract: Contents include Thomas H.B. Symons' role in bringing about new directions and vigor to Canadian Studies in Canada and abroad during his term as Chairman of the Commission on Canadian Studies (1972-1984). Highlighted are several archival collections that were acquired for Trent University Archives through the efforts of Professor Symons during his term as University President. more
Trent University Archives News Number 08: December 2003
Year: 2003, 2003
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Name(s): Editor (edt): Aoki, Jodi
Abstract: Contents include references to Christmas in the writings of Margaret Laurence, Robertson Davis, and E.J. Pratt.