Item is a five page, typewritten paper by Rose Cvitkovich on the history of Chelmsford, Ontario between 1882 and 1952. The paper covers the first settlers in Chelmsford, the history of the Catholic Church in that parish as well as the history of two short-lived Protestant churches and touches on prominent individuals within the community, such as Raphael Groulx, the first mayor; Elzear Belanger, the first merchant and post master; Hugh Gratton, post master; and Dr. Rodolphe Tanguay, general practitioner. Prominent women mentioned within the essay include church decorators Mrs. D. Seguin, Mrs. Raphael Groulx and Mrs. Clement Methe.
One annotated photograph of the Falconbridge Mine Rescue Team competing in the annual Northern Ontario Mine Rescue Competitions sponsored by the Mines Safety Appliances Company in Timmins, Ontario. Team members standing in a row outdoors include (from left to right) Pete Henry, Wallace Teed, Jack Heit, Douglas Daigle, Maurice Lalonde, and Mervin Comba.
One postcard of a dog sled race in Chelmsford, Ontario.
Item is a six page, typewritten, annotated paper by Rose Cvitkovich on the history of Chelmsford, Ontario between 1882 and 1952. Two handwritten edits to the text can be found on page five. The paper covers the first settlers in Chelmsford, the history of the Catholic Church in that parish as well as the history of two short-lived Protestant churches and touches on prominent individuals within the community, such as Raphael Groulx, the first mayor; Elzear Belanger, the first merchant and post master; Hugh Gratton, post master; and Dr. Rodolphe Tanguay, general practitioner. Prominent women mentioned within the essay include church decorators Mrs. D. Seguin, Mrs. Raphael Groulx and Mrs. Clement Methe.
One photograph of the Garson Volunteer Fire Brigade. Seated in the front row from left to right are Courtney Gregg, Lorne Bronson, Orlando Rinaldi and Jack Heit. Standing in the back row from left to right are Art Caswell, Pete Van Heukelom, Gus Della Vedova, Sam Gillis, Jack Hayes, and Urho Nasi.
One photograph of the Garson Fire Department in front of the Garson Fire Hall. Seated in the front row from left to right are L.A. Butler, Gus Della Vedova, J.J. Archabald, Uno Kreko, Orlando Rinaldi, Jack Heit, Stan Hayduk, Hugh MacGillvray, and Sam Gillis. Standing in the back row from left to right are L.R. Erwin McAlinden, Gordon Hollard, Danny Kerrel, Ed Laliberte, George Cleroux, Lawrence McKerral, Emil LaJoie, L. Doolan, Klive Hembruff, Marty Tall, Paul Cleroux, Joe Lee, and F. Kehoe.
One annotated photograph of three girls [Kathleen Egan, Betty Fosey, and Diana Heit - the angel on the left] and a boy [Jackie Bellmore] participating in a nativity scene at St. John's Separate School on William Street in Garson, Ontario.
One annotated photograph of three [mine rescue workers during the inaugural Falconbridge Nickel Mines First Aid Championship] assisting an individual. [On the left with back to camera is Frank Heino and the person leaning over the casualty is Jack Heit.]
One annotated photograph of a mine rescue team. Carrying a stretcher are Tommy Shepherd (left), Jack Heit (right), and Frank Heino (back). Other men can be seen watching from the side.
One photograph of the inaugural Falconbridge Nickel Mines First Aid Championship winning team. In the front row from left to right, Frank Heino (captain), Tommy Sheppard, and Jack Heit. In the back row from left to right M. Gillis (spare), J. Cornthwaite (coach), and Dinny Blake. Behind them is a sign that reads: Falconbridge Nickel Mines Fire Signals.