WHAT'S NEW AT THE PHA?
We’re always up to something here at the PHA… Check out our recent acquisitions, events, and other exciting news!
E.A. Osborn Fonds Donation
To end off the year, we received an incredibly exciting donation, brought about by our archivist's talk at the Legion’s Remembrance Day dinner in November.
This fonds was donated to the PHA by E.A. Osborn's niece after the passing of his wife (with no direct heirs) in 2011. It contains military documents, photographs, and small artefacts, including medals from World War II.
The medals are great documentation of a Port Hoper’s contribution to the war effort on Canada’s behalf. All-in-all the collection itself is a near-complete record of the enlistment and serving years of Mr. Osborn, and fits in nicely with out new project, the “Military Contributions of a Small Town” book.
For more information on this, or other recent donations, please contact us.
This fonds was donated to the PHA by E.A. Osborn's niece after the passing of his wife (with no direct heirs) in 2011. It contains military documents, photographs, and small artefacts, including medals from World War II.
The medals are great documentation of a Port Hoper’s contribution to the war effort on Canada’s behalf. All-in-all the collection itself is a near-complete record of the enlistment and serving years of Mr. Osborn, and fits in nicely with out new project, the “Military Contributions of a Small Town” book.
For more information on this, or other recent donations, please contact us.
Military Contributions of a Small Town
From the original introduction: "In January 2001, with the help of Vernon White and Mike Lewis, I began to amass data on the careers of Port Hope RCAF veterans. As this study grew, so did the desire to not only include all WWII veterans, but the veterans of all wars that had affected Port Hope...
While this study concentrates on those who served in the fighting forces, we cannot overlook the parents, wives, and siblings who were left behind. Not only did they have the anguish of worry over their departed warriors, but endured shortages, greatly increased workloads, and crippling taxes.
So, this presentation is merely the start of a major project . . ." - George Sweanor
CLICK HERE for more information.
While this study concentrates on those who served in the fighting forces, we cannot overlook the parents, wives, and siblings who were left behind. Not only did they have the anguish of worry over their departed warriors, but endured shortages, greatly increased workloads, and crippling taxes.
So, this presentation is merely the start of a major project . . ." - George Sweanor
CLICK HERE for more information.
Let's Make History!
We’ve launched the on-line component of our Let’s Make History Project! Visit our new LMH wiki @ porthopearchives.wikispaces.com or contact us to contribute!
New Reading Room Hours!
Effective December 8th, 2010 the Port Hope Archives will be changing the hours we are open to the public.
The new hours will be as follows:
Tuesday-Friday
1:00pm-5:00pm
1st Saturday of the month
9:00am-1:00pm
(October to May)
OTHER TIMES AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT
The new hours will be as follows:
Tuesday-Friday
1:00pm-5:00pm
1st Saturday of the month
9:00am-1:00pm
(October to May)
OTHER TIMES AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT
Queen Victoria Returns from the "Spa"
Earlier in Summer 2010 our portrait of Queen Victoria was sent to have some conservation work done. Her frame was slightly damaged and had wood backing—not an ideal situation for one of the first items a visitor to the PHA sees. We wanted the best for one of the most auspicious donations we’ve received in recent years.
On 10 Sep 2010, we received her back in gleaming order! She is clean, bright, and complete with new frame in-fills, conservation-grade glass, and acid-free backing! She is hung proudly behind the archivist’s desk and over-sees the reading room. Come check her out!
On 10 Sep 2010, we received her back in gleaming order! She is clean, bright, and complete with new frame in-fills, conservation-grade glass, and acid-free backing! She is hung proudly behind the archivist’s desk and over-sees the reading room. Come check her out!
Photograph Collection Now Searchable!
Fulford Bros. Dry Goods Store (PHA 996-18-1-374)
In December 2009, the PHA and several of our loyal volunteers undertook a daunting project, to enter all of our nearly 4000 photographs into a searchable database for researchers. Prior to that step, when searching for a photograph of “Barrett’s Terrace” for example, a researcher would have to sift through 20 binders of photocopies, now it’s a simple as typing in a subject and clicking a mouse! More detail is still going into the descriptions, but the database is now available for searching. The next phase of the project involves digitizing photographs and posting them online, to view our photos on Flickr, click here. And ENJOY!
Preserving Canadian Treasures Grant—Canadian Museums Association
In December 2009 the PHA applied for a grant which sole purpose was to assist smaller heritage organizations with preservation projects. Immediately our chair noticed the grant and suggested our archivist think of a project to apply for funding. One of our most prestigious collections remained unarranged and unorganized in the condition of donation. The Williams Family Papers were discovered by two members on the bidding website, ebay. After their generous support the PHA was able to purchase the papers belonging to two very influential townsfolk: John Tucker & Arthur T.H. Williams. We were very pleased to get the news that we were receiving a Preserving Canadian Heritage Grant of over $600 from the CMA to assist with the purchase of supplies for the long-term preservation and storage of these important papers! We wish to send them our heart-felt thank you for their financial support. For more information on the CMA, click here.
Check us out on the web!
In the fall of 2009, the PHA began to really embrace the world of interactive (i.e. Web 2.0) technologies. Become a fan on Facebook, or follow our “tweets” (messages) on our Twitter page - (http://twitter.com/PHArchives). Keep an eye out for more virtual exhibits and other online activities in the coming months!
