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An article from the front page of the 1932/01/02 edition of The Welland Tribune about the funeral of Dr. S. Nixon Davis, who died of pneumonia. The funeral was described as semi-military in nature due to the heroic service Davis gave in WWI.

Black and white photographic print of a plaque commemorating Louis Blake Duff, who died in 1959. An inscription says "A true scholar and a gifted editor, publisher and author; eminent historian and inimitable humorist."

Black and white photograph of Major Evan E. Fraser seated in the old Land Registry Office on the corner of East Main Street and Hellems Avenue, which later became an Eaton's Order Office. The Major was Registrar of Deeds from 1925 to 1946.

Two black and white photographic prints of portraits of John Franklin Gross, one including brief biographical text from the publication "Souvenir of the Town of Welland." He practiced law in Welland and was active in politics, elected twice…

Two black and white photographic prints of John Goodwin, both undated. The second is a comical placing if his head on an illustration, possibly from the Tribune. He was Mayor of Welland in 1913 and 1914.

Black and white photograph of a portrait of Dr. John E. Hansler. The following biographical text is taken from "History of the Village of Fonthill" by a committee of The Fonthill Women's Institute, published 1944, revised 1962: "Dr. John Hansler, son…

Black and white photograph of Anna (Brooks) Hagar posing while seated (b. May 18, 1852, d. Feb. 10, 1910), undated.

Black and white photographic print of a portrait of A. W. Harcourt, Alderman for the City of Welland in 1935 and 1936, and a Treasurer for the City of Welland from 1937 to 1955.

Black and white cabinet card photograph of Dr. Richard S. King seated and posed. Aside from being a physician, during the Fenian Raids from 1863 to 1866 he commanded the Welland Canal Field Battery, upon his death the headquarters moved to Port…

Black and white photograph of Father McCaffery, Pastor of St. Mary's Church, undated.