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.
Series consists of nine papers (including drafts) written by members of the Chelmsford Women's Institute and presented at their general monthly meetings.
File consists of papers regarding the first settlers and churches of Chelmsford, Ontario presented during the regular monthly meetings of the Chelmsford Women's Institute.
File consists of papers regarding the history of schools in Chelmsford, Ontario presented during the regular monthly meetings of the Chelmsford Women's Institute.
File consists of papers regarding the history of telephones in Chelmsford, Ontario presented during the regular monthly meetings of the Chelmsford Women's Institute.
File consists of papers regarding the growth and development of Chelmsford, Ontario presented during the regular monthly meetings of the Chelmsford Women's Institute.
