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Fonds · 1892 predominant, 1917-1983

Fonds consists of records relating to Rev. Robert St. John including, baptismal certificate, semi-annual reports from St. Augustine's seminary, official notice of parish appointments, testimonial letters, correspondence, and a last will and testament of Nora Hughes. Fonds also includes newspaper clippings and printed material related to his life.

St. John, Robert Andrew
Rev. Samuel Baggs fonds
Fonds · 1917-1969

This fonds consists of the following: approximately 200 sermons, with notations of suitable accompanying hymns ([191-] - [196-]) which Rev. Baggs preached over many years, black and white photographs, some of which are framed (1917-1956); certificates (1917, 1967, 1969) ; six (reel-to-reel) sound recordings ([19-], two scrapbooks containing newspaper and magazine clippings (1948-1961), miscellaneous material, including diary notes (1957-1958), eulogy preached at a minister's funeral (1964), and miscellaneous printed material ([191-] - [196-]).

Baggs, Samuel
Rev. Leo Giles Shea fonds
Fonds · 1931 predominant, 1957-1970

Fonds consists of records relating to Rev. Leo Shea including, baptismal certificate, academic recommendations from St. Bonaventure's College, letter of recommendation as a prospective candidate for the priesthood (1951), academic reports from All Hallows College, Ireland, letters of pastoral appointment, letters of condolence including correspondence from the Lieutenant Governor and the House of Assembly. Fonds also includes printed material related to his life.

Shea, Leo Giles
Collection · 1894-1951

Collection consists of original records relating to property transactions of Robert Newman & Company, 1894-1951. Records include leases, mortgages, insurances, etc. Fonds also includes material related to Robert Newman & Company accumulated by Dr. Keith Matthews. Material collected includes notes from journals, 1786-1812; photocopies and notes from ledgers, 1771-1812; notes and transcripts from letterbooks, 1792-1896; and notes from account books; Collection also includes reproduced material related to Robert Newman & Company accumulated by Dr. Keith Matthews. Material collected includes notes from journals, 1786-1812; photocopies and notes from ledgers, 1771-1812; notes and transcripts from letterbooks, 1792-1896; and notes from account books, 1775-1806. Also included is a history of Newman's that was written in 1951.

Robert Newman & Company
Fonds · 1957-1975

The fonds consists of the administrative and financial records, including a notebook (1957-1968), minute book (1957-1967), and records (1968-1974). The fonds also includes photographs of the Women's World Day of Prayer Committee (1957-1974), minutes, correspondence, programs, press releases, schedules, receipts, and newspaper clippings.

St. John's Women's World Day of Prayer Committee
Rev. George W. Battock fonds
Fonds · 1892 predominant, 1918-1984

The fonds consists of records relating to Rev. Battock's life, including a baptismal certificate, academic records from Halifax Seminary (1914-1918) and invitations to 50th and 60th anniversary celebrations. The fonds also includes correspondence concerning the construction of schools in St. Lawrence (1921) and St. Vincent (1924), the designation of the parish of St. Vincent (1924), as well as newspaper clippings and printed material related to his life.

Battock, George W.
Thomas Cochrane fonds
File · 1827-1828

The fonds consists of one letterbook. The letters are signed W.A. Clarke, secretary to the Governor. The letterbook includes letters sent to the magistrate of Harbour Grace; extracts of other letters; circulars, and a sample census form.

Cochrane, Sir Thomas John
Bishop Patrick Lambert fonds
Fonds · 1754-1816

Fonds consists of letters of appointment, diary notes, testimonial letters, land lease for the Old Chapel (St. John's), correspondence and a copy of his last will and testament. Fonds also includes newspaper clippings and printed material related to his life.

Lambert, Patrick
Fonds · 1873-1955, predominant 1927-1935

Fonds consist of textual and graphic records which depict the life and activities of the family. The textual records include family correspondence (1935, 1948); minute books related to the family business (1928-1951); legal documents (1902); and 1 scrapbook of newspaper clippings.

The graphic materials include 4 tintypes and 36 photographs (predominantly b&w; 15 x 20cm). There are 2 photograph albums; one contains photographs (b&w); the second includes photographs, postcards and newspaper clippings.

The fonds also includes 8 watercolours by Lottie P. Harris, which are signed LPH.

Harris, Lottie and George C. (Grand Bank, N.L.)
Fonds · 1814, 1840-1891

Fonds consists of records related to Rev. Jeremiah O'Donnell, including canonical documents. Fonds also includes newspaper clippings, and printed material related to his life.

O'Donnell, Jeremiah