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Douglas A. Silcox, principal of Welland High and Vocational School 1969-1975
Black and white photograph of Douglas A. Silcox, principal of Welland High and Vocational School between 1969-1975, photo undated.
On page 73 of "The History and Development of Welland High and Vocational School 1854-1979" it reads:
"During his…
On page 73 of "The History and Development of Welland High and Vocational School 1854-1979" it reads:
"During his…
State of the art
A profile of Welland artist Ross Beard and his upcoming art gallery at Sparrow Gallery.
Steve Bauer: L.A. bound and determined, July 1984
Magazine clipping of a a feature article in What's up Niagara about Fenwick's Steve Bauer, both with his history of cycling and his pending participation in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Steve would win the silver medal in those Olympics…
Recollections of my first two years both as a British Emigrant and observer of Welland in the early 20th Century, by Walter Gower
9-page handwritten manuscript titled "Recollections of my first two years both as a British Emigrant and observer of Welland in the early 20th Century" by Walter Gower. Not dated, but probably written in the 1970s. He gives a personal account of many…
Commemorative display of Queen Elizabeth II at the Welland Public Library
After Queen Elizabeth II's passing, Welland Public Library, using circulation and local history materials, created a display to coincide with her state funeral.
Group of Wellanders at Park
Black and white photograph of a group of Wellanders at an unknown event. From left to right: 1. Unknown, 2. Howard Wright, 3. Unknown, 4. Rev. Ibbott, 5. Unknown, 6. A. B. MacLean, 7. John Crow, 8. Lawyer Henry W. MaCoomb, 9. Archdeacon Perry, 10.…
Early Welland citizen Jacob Ryan recounts history of the area, from 1835-1911
Early Welland citizen Jacob Ryan recounts history of the area, from 1835-1911. Article from the October 24, 1911 edition of the Welland Telegraph.
In the article it states he was born in 1827 in Wainfleet, and moved to farmland on what was later…
In the article it states he was born in 1827 in Wainfleet, and moved to farmland on what was later…
Brief biography of Hon. Richard Harcourt, c. 1904
Brief biography of Hon. Richard Harcourt, c. 1904.
This was published on the front page of the March 17, 1904 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was the first in a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the…
This was published on the front page of the March 17, 1904 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was the first in a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the…
Brief biography of Edward Morris, c. 1904
Brief biography of Edward Morris, c. 1904.
This was published on the front page of the March 24, 1904 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was part of a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the front page and…
This was published on the front page of the March 24, 1904 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was part of a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the front page and…
Brief biography of Walter Upper, c. 1904
Brief biography of Walter Upper, c. 1904.
This was published on the front page of the March 31, 1904 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was part of a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the front page and…
This was published on the front page of the March 31, 1904 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was part of a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the front page and…