Book

This artifact includes Edwin Horsey's "History of Kingston" book and various paper documents that are tucked into the pages throughout the book.
a- This is Edwin Horsey's book entitled "History of Kingston". The book has a red hardcover. On the front cover, there is the word "KINGSTON" on the top left corner and "E.E HORSEY" on the bottom right corner, both written in gold lettering. The spine has "HISTORY OF KINGSTON" and "E.E HORSEY" in golden lettering. The back cover has a plain red surface. On the third page, there is a coloured illustration of Governor General Frontenac. The book is written by Edwin E. Horsey and published in 1937. It is an overview of the history of Kingston, covering various aspects including the early settlements, city fires, the coming of the railway, newspaper publications, the development of schools, churches, military history and civic services. The chapters are mainly organized chronologically. There are numerous corrections throughout the book that are marked by black ink. The book pages are single-sided, and there are hand-written notes in black ink on the back of many pages.
b- This is a newspaper clipping. The title reads "In Population During Year". It lists the official population in Kingston from 1916 to 1947. The paper is tucked in between the front cover and a blank page.
c- This is the front of an envelope. On the centre of the front, there is a black stamp that reads "Mr. E.E. Horsey/408 Albert Street/ Kingston, Ont." On the top left corner, the black text is "THE BRITISH AMERICA ASSURANCE CO." Below the text, there is a red stamp of "W.H.GODWIN & SON/ AGENTS/ 12 MARKET STREET/ KINGSTON, ONTARIO". There is a 2x2.5 cm paper stamp located on the top right corner. The back of the envelope front has black texts read "Motto on City of Kingston/ crest or seal: Pro Rege Grece Lege". The hand-written note is "the King, the People, the Law". The paper is tucked in between a blank page and the cover page of the book.
d- This is a letter. The letter is written by Mildred A. Clow, the chief librarian of the Kingston Public Library and it was addressed to Misses E. and B. Horsey. Clow expressed his appreciation for receiving Horsey's gift, which was the book of "History of Kingston". The letter is signed and dated to October 24, 1956. The paper is tucked in between a blank page and the cover page of the book.
e- This is a soft cover small log book with texts and illustrations. There is a title of "The Log Book" and an image of a sail on the front cover. On the spine, there is a string that connects two holes, and it has tassels on its end. The back of the log book is plain. This book is written by G.G.Groser and E. Dawson, while the illustrations are created by A.Wilde Parsons. There is the name of "Ed.E.Horsey" written in pencil on the top left corner of the cover page. Inside the book, there are illustrations of ships and the sea next to the texts. The paper is tucked in between a blank page and the cover page of the book.
f- This is a white, soft-cover book titled "Historic Kingston". On the front cover is a black-and-white illustration of St. George's Cathedral. The book was published by the Kingston Historic Society in October 1956. It has 50 pages, introducing the Macaulay Family in Kingston, the civic service, the school system, and St.Paul's churchyard. It is tucked in between page 170 and 171.
g- This is the copy of the advertisement that appeared in the "Kingston Chronicle" on April 18, 1829. It is about announcing the meeting of the Committee of the Midland District Auxiliary to the Upper Canada Home Missionary Society. The name on the bottom of the advertisement is M.S.Bidwell. It is tucked in between page 170 and 171.
h- This is a recipient on a single-sided piece of paper. On the top of the recipient, the black texts read "Corner of Princess and Sydenham Streets. The recipient belongs to the cabinet marker, H.Brame, and it is dated to December 31, 1872. The hand-written notes read "for a coffin and a shell use of hearse", "received payment". The coffin costs 15 dollars, and the hearse costs 3 dollars. It is signed by H.Brame. It is tucked in between page 170 and 171. i- This is a letter written by J.C.Crowder to E.Horsey, dated to October 24, 1939. Crowder believed that Horsey's book was good and should be published. He recommended Horsey to reach out to Dr. Lorne Pierce of the Ryerson Press for publication opportunities. The letter is tucked in between the last two pages of the book in front of the back cover.
j- This is a piece of paper with an ink sketch and a text, dated to May 2, 1899. The paper is folded from the middle, and the two halves are now stuck with each other. On the top of the paper is a sketch of the winter of 1844. The text on the second half of the paper introduces the buildings in the sketch and their owners. The text is signed by John Grist, the maker of the sketch. The paper is tucked in between the last two pages of the book in front of the back cover.
k- This is the front of an envelope. On the centre of the front, there is a black stamp that reads "Mr. E.E. Horsey/408 Albert Street/ Kingston, Ont." On the top left corner, the black text is "THE BRITISH AMERICA ASSURANCE CO." Below the text, there is a red stamp of "W.H.GODWIN & SON/ AGENTS/ 12 MARKET STREET/ KINGSTON, ONTARIO". There is a 2x2.5 cm paper stamp located on the top right corner. Below the stamp, there is a calculation of 122.50. The back of the paper is filled with pencil-written notes. It indicates that John Power was appointed clerk in place of Johnace Wash. The paper is tucked in between the last two pages of the book in front of the back cover.
l- This is a single-sided, typed letter. The letter is written by Reginald G.___otter and is addressed to Edwin Horsey. The writer expressed his regret for Horsey to resign as the Vice President of the Kingston Historic Society, and discussed the publication of Horsey's work "Kingston a Century Ago". This letter is signed and dated to July 17, 1938. The paper is tucked in between the last two pages of the book in front of the back cover.
m- This is a single-sided, hand-written letter. The letter is written by J.Gibson to Edwin Horsey, dated to November 20,1940. Gibson stated that Horsey's book "History of Kingston" was informative, valuable and well-arranged.
n- This is a newspaper clipping. It has the title of "Kingston's Population Shows Increase/Figures Based on Assessment" in black texts. There is a list of Kingston's population from 1917 to 1944. The paper is tucked in between the last two pages of the book in front of the back cover.
o- This is letter on a card stock paper. It is written by H.H.Horsey to Edwin Horsey, complimenting E.Horsey's two historical volumes, "Kingston" and "Hospitalization in Kingston". There is a red stamp on the top of the letter from "The Senate Canada". The letter is signed and dated to February 7, 1941. The paper is tucked in between the last two pages of the book in front of the back cover.
p- This is a single-sided piece of paper with typed texts. The information is on the construction time and ownership of the Court House and the Customs House & Post Office. All three buildings were constructed in the mid-late 1850s. The paper is tucked in between the last two pages of the book in front of the back cover.
q- This is a single-sided, typed letter. The letter is addressed to E.C.Kyte Esq.,the librarian from Queen's University. The writer explains the meaning of the word "Cataraqui/Cadaracqui", which combines earth, rocks and water. The writer learned the meaning of the word from a retired civic servant of the Department of the Indian Affairs, Mr.Cook from Ottawa. This letter is dated to July 26,1943. It is tucked in between page 1 and 2 in the book.
r- This is a single-sided,typed letter on a yellow piece of paper. The letter is addressed to John.M.Hughes, the manager of the Chanber of Commerce in Kingston. The writer explains the meaning of the word "Cataraqui/Cadaracqui", in which he learned from a retired civic servant of the Department of the Indian Affairs, Mr.Cook from Ottawa. It is tucked in between page 1 and 2 in the book.
s-u- This is a three-page, single-sided, typed paper. The document is titled "Bradstreet's Capture of Fort Frontenac, August 27th, 1758". It has information from a republished document, entitled "An Impartial Account of Lieut.-Colonel Bradstreet's Expedition to Fort Frontenac", which was originally published in London, England in 1759. The writer of the original document was identified as the British Lt.-Col. Bradstreet himself. The three pages describe how the British captured Fort Frontenac's supplies and naval vessels, and destroyed the fort. The pages are all tucked in between page 14 and 15.
v- This is a typed, single-sided piece of paper. The paper has information on the history of the Carleton Island in the 1770s. The island was a trading post and a refuge of the Loyalists. The fourth paragraph of the texts was highlighted by a bracket in pencil. The paper is tucked in between page 26 and 27.
w- This is a typed, single-sided piece of paper. It is written by Alexander McLachlan on the loyalist pioneers. The paper is tucked in between page 31 and 32.
x- This is a newspaper clipping. It is titled "Canada's First Postoffice", written by Fred Williams. The article introduces the first Canadian post office that was established by Benjamin Franklin in Quebec in 1763, as well as the early postal service. The hand-written notes in black ink on the paper indicates that this newspaper clipping is dated to November 24, 1943. The paper is tucked in between page 41 and 42.
y- This is a piece of paper with double-sided, hand-written notes in pencil. The notes cover information of a wharf, a grain elevator, nail manufacturing, and the amount of iron that had been used for making the nails. The paper is tucked in between page 62 and 63.
z- This is a piece of paper with single-sided, hand-written notes in pencil and blue ink. The notes on the top of the paper is an inscription from the grave stone of Von Schoultz, it reads "In memory of Scholtenski Von Schoultz, native of Poland. Died December 8, 1838. Aged 24 years." On the middle of the page is the notes written in blue ink, reads "copied from grave-stone in the Cataraqui lot of RC cemetery. H." On the bottom of the page, the notes feature a book reference of Von Schoultz from "The Upper Canada Rebellion". The paper is tucked in between page 96 and 97.
aa- This is a piece of paper with single-sided, hand-written notes in pencil and blue ink. The pencil notes is an inscription from the grave stone of Woodruff, reads "In memory of Martin Woodruff. Obit December 19, 1838. Aged 35 years. Sheriff Onondaga County. New York State." On the bottom of the page, the notes in blue ink read "Copied from grave stone in the Cataraqui lot of R.C.cemetery." The paper is tucked in between page 96 and 97.
ab- This is a typed, single-sided letter addressed to Edwin Horsey. It discusses the name of Von Schoultz, whose real name might have been Sawicki. The letter is signed and dated to May 8, 1950. The paper is tucked in between page 96 and 97.
ac- This is a newspaper clipping. The title is "One Hundred Years Ago From the Globe Files", featuring an article from April 22, 1849. The article discusses the issue of Bishop Strachan changing his title to "John by Divine Providence". The paper is tucked in between page 138 and 139.
ad- This is a single-sided paper with typed text. It discusses why there is no growth of religion and morality among the early settlers in Upper Canada. The paper is tucked in between page 139 and 140.
ae- This is a newspaper clipping. On the top of the paper, the title in black texts reads "150th Anniversary Observed At St.Paul's Sandhurst". It is about the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the building of the first St.Paul's Church. On the top left corner, there is a date of "14-10-41" written in red ink. The page is tucked in between page 139 and 140.
af- This is a black-and-white photograph. The photograph is a half-length portrait, featuring the frontal view of an elder man who wears a robe and a scarf. On the back of the photo, there is hand-written texts in black ink, read "Rev.Cameron Forneri/ St.Luke's Church". The photograph is tucked in between page 145 and 146.
ag- This is a typed, single-sided paper with the script of a speech. The script was read by the Rector, Rev.R.S.Forneri, B.D., on the Jubilee of his ordination to the sacred ministry at St.Luke's Church. The script was dated to the S.Simon and St.Jude's Day on October 28, 1914. The paper is tucked in between page 145 and 146.
ah- This is a newspaper clipping. It is titled "St.John's Church to Celebrate Ninetieth Anniversary Sunday". The article includes the plan for celebration and a brief history of St.John's Anglican Church in Portsmouth. The newspaper clipping is dated to September 29, 1939. It is tucked in between page 145 and 146.
ai- This is a newspaper clipping. The title in black texts read "Celebrate 50th Anniversary at St.Lukes". The article introduces the celebration supper and events for the 50th anniversary of St.Luke's Parish Hall on Monday evening. This newspaper clipping is dated to June 19, 1940. It is tucked in between page 145 and 146.
aj- This is a newspaper clipping. On the top of the front page, the title reads "Centenary First Baptist Church Will Be Celebrated Nov.3-10 History of Church Is Recalled". There is a black-and-white photograph of the first baptist church. The article covers the history, the first parsonage and the nineteen pastors of the church. On the top edge of the paper, the notes in blue ink indicate this article is from the Whig-Standard on October 30, 1940. The newspaper clipping is tucked in between page 174 and 175.
ak- This is a newspaper clipping. It is titled "BELIEVES THAT TEACHERS EARN ALL THEY GET/Trustee Horsey Is Opposed to Cutting Their Present Salaries". The article features E.E.Horsey's arguments of why the government should keep the school teachers' present salaries. This article is from the Kingston Whig-Standard, dated to December 9, 1932. It is tucked in between page 200 and 201.
al- This is a newspaper clipping. The title in black texts reads "3,222 Pupils Enrolled Here". The article is about Kingston's public schools enrollment in 1944. The newspaper clipping is dated to September 15, 1944. It is tucked in between page 200 and 201.
am- This is a newspaper clipping. The title of the article is "Growth of Medical Faculty Dependent Upon Hospitals". It features Dr. McNeil's article, indicating that the growth of the Medical Faculty at Queen's University relied on the support of local hospitals for providing clinical material. The paper is tucked in between page 203 and 204.
an- This is a newspaper clipping. It is the obituary of Dr.F.C.Spilsbury, who was a native of Peterborough and died at the age of 83. The obituary is dated to 1946. It is tucked in between page 211 and 212.
ao- This is a single-sided piece of paper with a hand-written poem. The poem is about death and graves. The author is unknown. The paper is tucked in between page 221 and 222.
ap- This is a newspaper clipping. The title is "THE TOWN'S WATCHMAN". It features the story of Colonel Colley Lyons Lucas Foster, a British officer who sailed the first steamboat on Lake Ontario. The newspaper clipping is tucked in between page 224 and 225.
aq- This is a newspaper clipping. On the top of the front page, the title reads "Robert J.Reid to Celebrate Eighty-third Birthday Sunday". The article features the life of Robert J.Reid, who was a coffin maker, a funeral director, and one of the oldest active business man in Kingston. Reid disclosed that after someone's death, the first duty of a undertaker was to take measurements of for a coffin. The newspaper clipping is dated to May 25, 1940. It is tucked between page 230 and 231.
ar- This is a single-sided piece of paper with hand-written notes in pencil. The notes are about comparing the costs of hiring an undertaker, making a coffin, and for all the services included. It would cost $11 for having all the funeral services in the Cataraqui Cemetery. This paper is tucked in between page 231 and 232.
as- This is a single-sided piece of paper with hand-written notes in black ink. The notes are for a correction on line 10, page 237 in the book. It indicates that Dr.John Stewart is one of the founders of the print Faculty of Medicine instead of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. The notes also states that Dr.John Stewart was jailed for two weeks because of slandering. The paper is dated to November 20, 1940. It is tucked in between page 236 and 237. at- This is a single-sided piece of paper with a typed text. The text is about the emigrant sheds and their circumstances in Kingston in the late 1840s. The paper is tucked in between page 246 and 247.
au- This is a paper with a typed text on the front and hand-written notes in black ink on the back. On the front page, the text is about the construction time and history of Walker's Old Hotel and Walker's New Hotel (name changed to British American Hotel in 1836). On the back page, the notes are on the construction time of different buildings in Kingston in the mid-nineteenth century. This paper is tucked in between page 261 and 262.
av- This is a single-sided piece of paper with a typed black text. The text is about the history and ownership of a building on 75-77 Princess Street. The main body of the text is from a Kingston writer's paragraph on the Kingston News dated to May 5, 1856. The building was owned by John Moore as an old coffee house, then it was changed into a Mansion house. Later, the building housed several institutions and was used for school purposes. This paper is tucked in between page 263 and 264.
aw- This is a single-sided paper with hand-written notes in black ink. It has information on a house, whose previous owner was a brewer named John Darley, making use of the cellar for beer storage. A room in the house was also used for lodge purposes at John Darley's time. This paper is tucked in between page 275 and 276.
ax- This is a card. On the front, it has advertising information on the Bell Telephone Company of Canada. On the back, there is hand-written notes in blue ink, introducing three buildings in Kingston and their builders. The buildings are Rose Lawlor, Rockwood and Calderwood. This card is tucked in between page 285 and 286.
ay- This is a single-sided piece of paper with typed texts on the front. This paper features John Counter's speech of the conditions in Kingston at a meeting held close to the December of 1835. Counter spoke about preventing social injustice, ensuring benefits for the poor of Kingston, and making the town a beautiful place for the citizens. This paper is tucked in between page 85 and 86.
az- This is a small newspaper clipping. The text describes a 1823 Communion token owned by Charles Litton, which was found as Mr.Litton went through the ruins of the fire at St.Andrew's Church. The paper is tucked in between page 156 and 157.
ba- This is a newspaper clipping. The title is "Church Prepares for Anniversary". The text briefly introduces the history of Zion United Church on Pine Street, and the plans of celebrating the 49th anniversary of the church's opening. This newspaper clipping is dated to February 22, 1940, marked by red ink. It is tucked in between page 159 and 160.