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Tremaine's Map Of The County Of Elgin, 1864
Commemorative edition in celebration of the sesquicentennial
of the County of Elgin, 1852 - 2002. Painstakingly reproduced from the original in atlas form on a township-by-township basis, it documents property owners and geographical landscapes of the time. This ground-breaking hardcover edition is fully indexed and includes numerous insets and views. Hardcover $20.00.
Cheque/ money order payable to Elgin County Library.
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All the Girls Have Gone: Alma College, the Latter Years
A new history of Alma College, by award-winning author Susan Butlin.
This publication is currently out of print, having sold out its first printing. If you wish to be placed on a list to purchase a copy in the event that a second printing is undertaken, please contact archives@elgin-county.on.ca.
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The Scott-Sefton Collection:
Elgin's History
Through A Photographer's Lens
 Over 200 pages of photographs with captions highlighting all aspects of community life, including sports and recreation, churches, businesses, built heritage, railways and schools.
Hardcover $10.00. Softcover $10.00.
Cheque/ money order payable to Elgin Photographic Heritage Society.
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Harvest of Memories: Elgin's History Through a Photographer's Lens, Volume II
A pictorial tour of Elgin County featuring over 200
photographs selected from the holdings of the Elgin County Archives.
Images of railway stations, streetscapes and historic buildings recall many of the
forgotten villages of Elgin. Other views of farms, fishing, factories, and mills recall the
many changes that have taken place over the last 100 years. Also includes a special section on the International
Plowing Matches hosted by Elgin County since 1940.
Available for $15.00 including HST
at all Elgin County library branches and at the Elgin County Museum, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, 4th Floor,
519-631-1460 ext 160.
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Documenting Our Roots:
A Sesquicentennial History of the County of Elgin, 1852-2002
 This publication focuses on significant documents in the County’s history, profiles "Clerk Emeritus" K.W. McKay, and includes a list of all County Councillors since 1852. Hardcover $25.00. Cheque/ money order payable to Elgin County Library.
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Ontario Visual Heritage Project: Elgin
DVDs are available for $20.00 each and
VHS videocassettes are available for $10.00 each or 2/$15.00. Cheque/ money order payable to Elgin County Archives.
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Alma College Centennial Book, 1877-1977
Now available to download in pdf format. Click on the links below to download specific sections. Depending on your connection speed, downloads may take a minute or more to complete. Once downloading is complete, you may save the file to your computer or a disk, and search the file using the "find" function.
Cover, Contents, Foreword, Preface
Chapter I: 1876-1919, A Ladies College for Elgin County
Chapter II: 1919-1947, The Dobson Years
Chapter III: 1947-1953, Post-War Adjustments
Chapter IV: 1953-1970, A Woman Takes Over
Chapter V: 1970-1977, Alma College Today
Chapter VI: 1901-1977, The Alumnae Story
Appendix, Lists, Acknowledgements |
Diary of a War Bird, 1917-1919
Captain Norman B. "Nipper" Scott's account of his experiences as a fighter pilot serving with the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Air Force in England and France during the First World War. Now available to download in pdf format. |
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