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A bird’s-eye panoramic map showing the city of Brantford in 1875: streets, waterways, buildings, surrounding landscape and grid layout as it existed in the late 19th century.

Charles Burke grew up on Coursol Street in Montreal and, after finishing school, worked as a railway porter. His seniority on the railway allowed him to select a schedule that left his weekends free, which gave him the opportunity to start a side…

A book written by Herb Carnegie about his experience in hockey among other aspects, and barriers faced in his professional career

This foundation was founded after Carnegie's playing career ended, a foundation that seeks to support youth through education.

This medal represents the type of award Bannister won in 1876, symbolizing official validation of his artistic excellence. Its inclusion emphasizes the institutional significance of his achievement.

A photo of the crew of a ship, including showmen in minstrel show uniform.

This is a portion of an audio recording of a mass held at Seaview United Baptist Church in May of 1967. Hearing people sing the folk songs together shows how powerful and emotional these gatherings were, and it allows listeners to imagine what it…

Book about one particular season in the Chatham Stars season of specific relevance to their overall history

A soundtrack to foster individuality, peace, and hope. Used for prayers and devotionals, but can be used for other purposes if need be.

This newspaper clipping from the Halifax Gazette lists a group on enslaved people for sale, including a couple of children, showing that Canadian slavery did not refrain from using minors as often as adults to carry out labour. As many historians…