Sub-Series G. Announcements and clippings including Funerals, Engagements, Births, Deaths and Marriages, Greeting Cards, Business Cards, Calling Cards and Personal items, 1868-1958 (noninclusive), n.d.
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Item Open Access Certificate with a coloured picture of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition in London, 1886(n.d.)Certificate, 51 cm. x 75 cm. with a coloured picture of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition in London, 1886. This was presented with a commemorative medal to W. Woodruff. The award is signed by the Executive President and Secretary to the Royal Commission. [There is no indication what the award is for and the medal is not included in this collection], n.d.Item Open Access Certificate with a coloured picture of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition in London, 1886(n.d.)Certificate, 51 cm. x 75 cm. with a coloured picture of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition in London, 1886. This was presented with a commemorative medal to Henry Pafford who was the Mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake 1863-74, 1876-1880 and 1888-1896. He also ran a drug store and a fruit farm. The award is signed by the Executive President and Secretary to the Royal Commission. [There is no indication what the award is for and the medal is not included in this collection], n.d.Item Open Access Certificate awarded to Lieutenant Colonel, the Honourable James George Currie of the 19th Lincoln Battalion of Canada from the ladies of the County of Lincoln(1876-10-13)Certificate measuring 36 cm. x 47 cm. awarded to Lieutenant Colonel, the Honourable James George Currie of the 19th Lincoln Battalion of Canada from the ladies of the County of Lincoln to honour surviving veterans of the War of 1812. The calligraphy on the award was done by J. Matthews of St. Catharines who was listed in the 1877 St. Catharines Directory as an illuminator (medieval writing) and accountant. The award is signed by Elizabeth Carlisle on behalf of the ladies, Oct. 13, 1876.Item Open Access Watercolour painting of the Woodruff coat of arms on paper(1900)Watercolour painting of the Woodruff coat of arms on paper. This measures 43 cm. x 31 cm., n.d.Item Open Access Pedigree for Trooper, an English Cocker Spaniel(1958-01-17)Pedigree for Trooper, an English Cocker Spaniel whose registered name was Green Acre Blue Devil, whelped Nov. 3, 1954. The pedigree was accompanied by a letter addressed to Mrs. Band, signed by Jean Lambe, Jan. 17, [1958].Item Open Access Letter to Mrs. Band from Jean Lambe(1958) Lambe, JeanLetter and envelope to Mrs. Band of Toronto regarding Trooper’s pedigree. The letter is signed by Jean Lambe, Jan. 9, 1958.Item Open Access Business Card from Green Acre Kennels(n.d.)Business card from Green Acre Kennels, Aylmer East, Quebec, n.d.Item Open Access Various Clippings and Notes(1936)Various clippings and notes which were found tucked within the pages of the Woodruff books including: Ezekiel Woodruff’s birth date written on an envelope, a recipe for a rose jar, a note regarding Donald Fraser, an unsigned Christmas card, a verse entitled “Woodland friends” a list of names and a program for the New York State Historical Association and Ontario Historical Society. There are also clippings which include articles about: nutritional value of bread, a movie 45 on Hitler, Col. Merritt, stamp collecting, preparing boys to fly, a flying hero, an exhibition of antiques and pioneer days [these items are not particularly relevant to the collection, but offer an insight into daily life and interests], 1936-1937, 1943Item Open Access Sweeps Tickets(1940)Sweeps tickets including: an envelope that says “sweep tickets from Miss Hillman which contains a Toronto Dominion Bank envelope containing 1 Hospitals’ Trust (1940) Dublin ticket; A Toronto Dominion Bank piece of stationary containing 2 Hospitals’ Trust (1940) Dublin tickets; A Toronto Dominion Bank envelope with “Mrs. Band” written of the back, containing 2 Irish Hospitals’ Sweepstakes Tickets (1958); 1 Toronto Dominion Bank envelope with Mrs. M. W. Band typed on the front, containing 2 Irish Hospitals’ Sweepstakes Tickets (1957) and 4 Hospitals’ Trust (1940) Dublin tickets; 1 Toronto Dominion Bank envelope containing 1 Irish Hospitals’ Sweepstake ticket (1958); 1 Toronto Dominion Bank envelope containing 4 Irish Hospitals’ Sweepstakes tickets (1958) all 4 of these tickets have Margaret W. Band written on the back but one also has “Nana” and one has “Hi-Boy” also written on it, 1940, 1957-1958Item Open Access Map - Glen Ridge, City of St. Catharines(1900)Map measuring 50 cm. x 80 cm. of Glen Ridge, City of St. Catharines by St. Catharines Improvement Company Ltd., n.d.Item Open Access Panoramic Coronation Procession Banner(n.d.)Panoramic Coronation Procession paper banner, souvenir of the coronation, n.d.Item Open Access Gold Leaf(n.d.)Gold leaf that belonged to great grandmother French. This is enclosed in an envelope which has Jas. Carruthers and Co. Grain Exporters, New York as a return address, n.d.Item Open Access Four Leaf Clover & Lock of Hair(1937-09-03)Envelope containing a four leaf clover “for luck” and little Margaret’s hair (9 mos. old), Sept. 3, 1937.Item Open Access Three Wax Seals(n.d.)3 Wax seals including: 1 seal of the Woodruff crest and 2 seals of fide et fortitude (faith and fortitude), n.d.Item Open Access Genealogical and Historical Sketch of the Name and Family of Woodruff(n.d.) Media Research Bureau of Washington D.C.Genealogical and Historical Sketch of the name and family of Woodruff compiled by the Media Research Bureau of Washington, D.C. This document traces the Woodruff name to its Anglo-Saxon origins and lists members of the family who have distinguished themselves in America in more recent times, n.d.Item Open Access Lock of Hair - Charles Band(1922-11-21)Lock of hair from Charles Band – an envelope within another envelope containing Charles Band’s hair. This is from a haircut for Granny’s anniversary. The writing of the envelope says “Pussy’s hair” Nov. 21, 1922.Item Open Access Woodruff Coat of Arms(1926-01-18)Woodruff coat of arms (rough sketch - labeled), including a letter to Margaret from “Uncle Tom” regarding the coat of arms. Also included are 4 small cards and one Easter card bearing the coat of arms. [The Woodruff/Woodroffe crest originated in England. Sit Dux Sapientia (Wisdom be our guide). The arm holding a plant is supposed to be a dexter [right] arm, bent, holding a branch of honeysuckle vertically. Some members of the family believe that the plant is actually woodruff], Jan. 18, 1926.Item Open Access Little Book Made by J.C. Woodruff(1900)Envelope which says “Little book made by my Grandmother. J.C. Woodruff”. Inside this 7 ½ x 10 cm. booklet tied with ribbon is contained: Grandma’s hair, Mamma’s hair, Papa’s hair, Brother Willie’s hair, Margaret Julia Woodruff’s hair (age 4 years, July 24, 1900), my father’s hair – H.K.W, an unidentified lock of blonde hair, and a loose curl of brown hair, 1900.Item Open Access Family Record(n.d.)Family record copied from the family bible. This 1 page, single sided note was in an envelope and gives date and places of births and marriage, but it doesn’t provide any last names, n.d.Item Open Access Handwritten Note about Ezekiel Woodruff(n.d.)Handwritten note (1 page, single sided) stating that Ezekiel Woodruff was born in Littlefield Ct. July 29, 1763. He married Sally Hall who was born in Middletown, Ct on May 21 [the date is listed as the 23 in the Woodruff Genealogy book], 1765. She was the daughter of Capt. Giles and A. Hall. Ezekiel Woodruff died in Niagara Falls, New York on January 7, 1836 [the 6 is crossed out and a 7 penciled in]. Sally Woodruff died in Niagara Falls, New York on Nov. 26, 1835, n.d.