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James Vroom

  • CA PANB MC319
  • Fonds
  • Microfilmed [pre-1980]

This fonds documents James Vroom's activities as an historian with a keen interest in the early history of New Brunswick, particularly that of Charlotte County. It also sheds light on his research activities and those of his friends and acquaintances, most notably W. O. Raymond, who were also interested in the history of the province.

The fonds consists of originals or transcriptions of letters, reports and other documents, dating to the late 18th and early 19th centuries, addressed to or written by prominent Loyalists, public officials and others, including Robert Pagan, Ward Chipman, John Jones, Sir Guy Carleton, Thomas Carleton, Governor Parr, Edward Winslow, Gillian Butler, Charles Morris, John Curry, and Bishop John Medley.

Also included are originals or transcriptions of documents relating to the Quakers that settled in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, the Fire Ward of St. Stephen (1852-1869), the by-laws of the St. Stephen Fire Department, the Passamaquoddy Indians, the Owen family of Campobello Island, the Botanical Club of Canada, the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, imports at the port of St. Andrews, the public officials of Charlotte County, and the garrison at St. Andrews.

The fonds also contains a number of letters addressed to James Vroom, many from friends and acquaintances relating to research into various historical topics. There are also a number of articles, essays, or papers written by Vroom on historical and nature themes, including the history of freemasonry on the St. Croix, the War of 1812, indigenous flora, and the Penobscot Loyalists.

Also included are research notes on a number of subjects -- the Charlotte County Bank, the St. Stephen's Bank and Stagecoach Co., the clergy of the Church of England in Charlotte County, the postmasters of Charlotte County, local customs officials, benevolent societies, the St. Andrews Grammar School, the Charlotte County Agriculture and Immigration Society, the St. Andrews Savings Bank, the St. Andrews Chamber of Commerce, the St. Andrews Sunday School Society, the St. Andrews District Committee of the Society of Promoting Christian Knowledge, the St. Stephen Branch of the New Brunswick Auxiliary Bible Society, the Charlotte County Auxiliary Bible Society, the St. Andrews Ladies Association, other Bible Societies, the St. Andrews Marine Hospital, and the Commission of Buoys and Beacons.

Lastly the fonds includes scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, James Vroom's obituary, articles and publications by W. O. Raymond, and a few items pertaining to the Chipman Memorial Hospital, the St. Croix Tercentenary Committee, the Great War, and Christ Church (St. Stephen).

This fonds comprises 4 volumes of records -- 929, 930, 931, and 932. Only volumes 929, 930, and 931, described above, have been microfilmed.

Vroom, James

Coastal Place Names : Point Lepreau to Musquash

  • CA CCA MC112
  • Item
  • 1978

A list of coastal areas from Point Lepreau to Musquash and how they received their namesakes. Included are hand drawn maps showing the locations of said areas. The project was completed by David H. Thompson funded by the Canada Council.

Thompson, David H.

Grimmer Family Fonds

  • CA CCA MC19
  • Fonds
  • 1827 - 1974

"Salt Sea Breezes of St. Andrews-by-the-Sea NB". A booklet put out by the Tourist Association of St. Andrews probably in the 1920's or earlier. It is illustrated with photographs and drawings. Also includes a letter from Lewis A. Mills to F.H. Grimmer, a request for assistance from an "Elisha" to Mr. Grimmer, and letters to George Grimmer concerning the appointments of a Public Notary and a Commissioner for Charlotte County.

Grimmer family

Edith Marjorie “Madge" Smith fonds

  • CA FRM MS88
  • Fonds
  • 1960 - 1973

Fonds consists of material related to Edith Marjorie “Madge" Smith including photographs and textual material.

Smith, Edith Marjorie “Madge"

Grant Dakin and Family Legal Papers

  • CA GMA MG113
  • Fonds
  • 1878-1968

This fonds contains deeds ; hand drawn maps showing property lines ; mortgage papers ; lease papers ; legal agreement re weir at Waterford ; Certificate for shares in Dark Harbour Company, Limited ; Indenture for the sale of the Happy Hour Theatre ; envelope with return address for J. B. Robinson Cured Fish Dealer ; Medical Insurance contract and receipt for J. B. Robinson ; receipts for Blair Robinson shares in Pat`s Cove Weir.

Grant Dakin and Family Legal Papers

Ardeth Holmes Collection

  • CA CCA MC 717
  • Collection
  • 1907-1966

4 folders containing correspondence during WW1+2 to and from friends and family. A black cookbook is filled, majority are sweets and deserts with a small red notebook of names and ingredients for meals. A red, tall address book with alphabetical sorting, at least one name on every page. Two paperback booklets Province of New Brunswick – The Motor Vehicle Law 1915 and Amendments and Seventy Sixth Annual Report from the Bank of Nova Scotia (Now Scotiabank). 1 large Empire Scrapbook in folder with obituaries, stories, letters, and advertisements from both WW1+2. Large oversized black hardcover scrapbook with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on back of cover and first page, followed by clippings of the Royal Family, song requests, and obituaries. Documents and receipts from Sheriff Gordon Mines. 3 red accounting books with varying thickness.

Biography of Rev. Duncan McColl

  • CA CCA MC23
  • Item
  • 1964

A biography of the Rev. Duncan McColl by Rev. J. Austin Jardine, St. Stephen, May 12, 1964.

Jardine, Rev. J. Austin

John Howard Society of Charlotte County

  • CA CCA MC 933
  • Fonds
  • 1959-1961

This fonds contains administrative documents for the Charlotte County branch of the John Howard Society, as well as documents from meetings. Also included are pieces of correspondence with other branches and organizations, educational materials related to the society's mission, and materials for prisoners.

John Howard Society of Charlotte County

Grand Manan Farmer's Co-Operative Ltd.

  • CA GMA MG48
  • Fonds
  • 1951-1961

This fonds contains the records created in organizing and operating the Grand Manan Farmer's Co-Operative Limited. Included are:

  • Letters of Incorporation 11 Sept. 1951
  • Deed from Hayward and Helen Ingalls 28 August 1964
  • License to operate a Milk Pasteurization Plant 1 May 1969
  • Bank deposit books
  • unused cheques
  • payroll records
  • newspaper clippings with photos of dairy
  • Ink stamp from the Co-Op
  • cardboard milk bottle stopper stamped with Grand Manan Co-Op logo

Grand Manan Farmer's Co-Operative Ltd.

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