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A2016.82.1 |
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John Chapman, accounts / Reby Chapman, postcards, Fergus, 1904-1914. |
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1904 - 1914 |
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John Chapman, accounts / Reby Chapman, postcards, Fergus, 1904-1914. John Chapman (1868-1944) operating as J.C. Chapman, ran a farm implement store in Fergus from 1904 into the 1920s. He advertised Buggies; Carriages; Wagons; Cutters; Sleighs; Plough Repairs, etc. / Threshing Machines; Engines; Oils; Gasoline; Binder Twine, etc. Upon the arrival of automobiles, he sold and serviced them as well. A promotional article in a 1916 Fergus News-Record, reported he was "a dealer in high-class farm machinery, an agent for Frost & Wood, Cockshut, Waterloo threshers, Lister gasoline engines, DeLaval separators, Singer Sewing Machines, McLaughlin Carriages, Automobiles, etc. ... Mr. J.C. Chapman, the proprietor, is well-known as an enterprising and popular citizen of Fergus." Mr. Chapman kept account ledgers, detailed, neat and legible. - file 1: Accounts, 1904-1908. [MU 1316] Includes separate alphabetic index of names. Entries, mainly for wood and coal, begin John Alpaugh Sr., 1904 (p.3) and end Mrs. Raymond, 1905 (p.153). Twine Account 1906 (p.169, 171); 1907 (p.173-175); 1908 (p.177, 179). Additional accounts (p.201-214) for buggies, plows, washers and wringers 1904-1905. Pages 579-585 list "Repairs" 1906-1907. - file 2: Accounts, 1906-1915; at back: car sales 1919-1921. [MU 1316] Includes separate alphabetic index of names. Inside front cover: "Reby Chapman / Sept. 13 / 14." Entries begin David Allan, 1911 [crossed out](p.5); Jas. E. Armstrong, 1906 [crossed out] (p.6); and Wm. Cooper, 1907 (p.9) and end J.E. Brown, 1914 (p.287); there are some entries for 1915. In addition, "Record of Car Sales, 1919 (p.289) - 1921 (p.295). Items found loose include invoices on J.C. Chapman letterhead; order forms and delivery tags from Chevrolet Motor Co., 1919, 1920. - file 3: Accounts, 1914-1919. [MU 1316] Begins Pat Burns, 1915 (p.2) and ends John Black, Toronto, 1919 (p.405). Items listed include gasoline, paints, twine, repairs, plowshares, cultivators, ranges, sewing machines, tires and batteries. John Chapman and his wife Elizabeth (nee Davison, 1872-1955) had one daughter, Reby Mae Chapman (1895-1971). Her birth was registered in West Garafraxa Township, and she moved with her parents to Fergus and eventually to 445 St. Andrew Street West. Miss Chapman became a milliner in the department store of C.S. Ewing. She continued to live in this house after her parents' death and when she moved to an apartment, the house was sold to Dr. Rudy Chiarandini. In the attic were found the ledgers (above) and the postcard album (below). Postcard album. The cards have been removed to the photo collection, but scans of the pages have been made as they appeared. - file 4: Album [now empty] [MU 1316] Inside front cover: "To Reby / With best wishes / from Mother / Fergus 23 December 1907." In another hand: "Reby M. Chapman / Fergus / Ont." - file 5: Images of album as found. [MU 1316] - file 6: Found within: - Item 1: 3-page letter to Miss Reby Chapman, Fergus, Ont. from her uncle, Charles A. Chapman, The Cronin Ranch, 3 August 1913. The printed place name "Glentanna" B.C. has been crossed out and replaced with handwritten "Talkwa" [Telkwa]. - ph 47319: Oval portrait, mounted on card, of two young girls, seated, both dressed in white, each wearing a locket, one holding a flower. The portrait is signed in pencil "Banks." [Reby's Auntie Nell lived at Prince Albert. A photographer, James Banks is listed for that town in 1913]. The 32 postcards , dated 1902-1914 are to and from members of the family and friends, including several girls and one boy. There is occasional mention of Fritz, the dog. Postcards are addressed to Fergus, Ontario, unless otherwise noted. They are all stored in page-number order, with the photo collection between ph 47320 and ph 47350. The numbers in square brackets indicate the page and position of each card, as found. Only the Wellington County images have been given ph numbers scanned and linked. - ph 37320: [2-1] Sepia. Men, some in Scottish attire, some with kilts, bagpipes, brooms, and a drum, standing in the snow. [This may be part of a series of curling photos - see ph 10048 and ph 10171]. [unused] [3-1] B&w. "I'm on the rocks;" image of man and woman kissing. To Rubby Chatman[sic] from W.P., Guelph, 26 May 1912. [3-2] Colour. Image of ruined buildings on an island. To Reby Chapman, from Mertie; postmarked Alliston, 4 June 1912. [3-3] Colour. "The ship will tack and the tar come back …;" image of sailor kissing girl [see 4-1 below]. To Reby Chapman from Gertrude Calhoun, Schomberg, 9 November 1911. [4-1] Colour. "Rules for Sweet Hearts. Includes 5-stanza verse. To Reby Chapman from Hazel, Harriston, 25 September 1911. [4-2] Colour. "Gee! Aint I glad I'm Single;" image of man, seated in hammock, with a girl leaning on each shoulder. To Rubby Chatman[sic] from W.P., Guelph, 25 July 1910. [4-3] Colour. "I shall be busy this Xmas;" image of couple kissing. To Miss R. Chapman from Willie; postmarked Beeton, ca.1910. [5-1] Colour. "The Lass that loves a Sailor;" image of sailor and girl [see 3-3 above]. To Reby Chapman from Minnie B; postmarked Cumnock, 1911. - ph 47321: [5-2] B&w. Langsyne on the "Washing Green" Fergus, Ont. To Mrs. Jno. Chapman, Toronto from the Bon. Com [Bonspiel Committee] who write "Your presence is requested at the Bonspiel Banquet 12 June 18:30 pm; postmarked Fergus, 11 January 1909. [5-3] Colour. "You've followed me ever so far …;" image of moon looking at girl, leaning against a tree, beside a lake. To Reby Chapman from Bess, Guelph, 5 September 1911. [6-1] Colour. "May Be;" image of a man and woman embracing each other. To Rubby Chatman[sic] from W.P. who writes "when I went to get a horse, they were all spoke for - I couldn't get a horse in town but I have one for next Sunday if it don't rain." Postmarked Guelph, 10 June 1912. [6-2] Colour. "I Might, if You Love Me;" image of man and woman; she is holding his boutonnière. To Rubby Chatman[sic] from "your friend W. Porter, who writes "I am going up some Sunday and am going to bring a sport up with me and I want you to get him a girl." Postmarked Guelph. 6 May 1912. [6-3] Colour. "That's what they all say!" Image of man and woman kissing. To Rubby Chatman[sic] from W. Porter who writes "I thought I would get up for a skate but the roads were so bad I did not go up." Postmarked Guelph, 11 March 1912. [7-1] B&w with coloured border. "Oh! Please say yes;" image of man kneeling before a woman, holding a flower. [unused] [7-2] Colour. "It All End's in Smoke;" image of woman dressed in cowboy attire. To Reby Chapman [in her own hand?] [8-1] Colour. "It Is No Crime To Kiss, In This Town;" image of man kissing woman as they dance. To Reby Chatman[sic] with message "Are you still skating. Will be good." Postmarked St. Paul, Minnesota, 2 February 1910. [8-2] Colour. "Why is the lamp out Mary? / Because er-er it smokes!" Image of man, woman and another man under the table. To Reby Chapman from M.A., who asks How is Red?" Postmarked Owen Sound, 28 November 1910. [8-3] Colour. "Missis, will yer please sew me a Shirt on this button?" Image of man in tattered clothing speaking to woman at doorway. To Reby Chapman from unknown at 53 Bellevue Avenue, Toronto; postmarked 3 December 1909. [9-1] Colour. Violets, poem, beginning "Every morn I send her violets …" Image of woman, looking over wall; man standing below handing her a flower. To Mr. J.C. Chapman from Reby, who writes "Here is a Scotch card for you. I am sending mama an Irish one." Postmarked Toronto & Elora R.P.O., 24 April 1908. [9-2] Colour. [Poem] "A Man's A Man For A' That. Image of three men standing in the street. [unused] [9-3] Colour. [Poem] "Burns First Sight Of Jean Armour On The Bleaching Green At Mauchline." To Reby Chapman, Belwood, in care of J.R. Davison, from Mother who reports "Pappa got his Scotch card" [see 9-1], Fergus, 27 April [19]08. [10-1] Colour. "It was a great blowout." Image of two men thrown from an explosion in the ground. To Peter Chapman, Cobalt, Ont. from Angus; postmarked Elora, 11 October 1907. [10-2] Colour. "Do it Now!" Image of girl, seated, writing a letter. To Reby Chapman from Bob, who writes "Hello Kidoo … I am having a slick old time up here." Postmarked Owen Sound, 2 August 1909. [10-3] Colour. "I was deeply touched." Image of two men stealing[?] from the carpet bag of a third man. To Reby Chapman, Elora [in hand of Reby Chapman?]. [11-1] Colour. "I began At The Bottom And Am Now Working Up." Image of man and his pick-axe being thrown in the air. [unused] [11-2] Colour. "Don't be so blind." Image of man with patch over his eye, and sign "Blind," looking back at woman passing by, holding her skirt; his dog looks as well. To Reby Chapman from Ada Johnston, Belwood; postmarked Belwood 7 September 1906. [11-3] Colour. "A Bowl Of Shredded Wheat." Image of a man whose beard flows into a cereal bowl. [unused] - ph 47322: [12-1] Colour. Experimental Building, O.A.C., Guelph, Ont. Canada. No.102,143, The James Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Miss R. Chapman with message "Will be up Friday night see you at the rink. Guess who I am." Postmarked Guelph, 23 January 1912. [The building was later known as "Day Hall."] - ph 47323: [12-2] Colour. Court House, Guelph, Ont., Canada. No.102,151, The James Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto To Reby Chapman from Auntie; postmarked Guelph, September 1905. - ph 47324: [12-3] Sepia. St. Joseph Hospital, Guelph. Published by W.G. Macfarlane, Toronto. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from Blondie, who writes "Be sure and come down to the Winter fair and stay all night …" Postmarked Guelph, 27 November 1905. - ph 47325: [13-1] B&w. Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, Ont. Image of main building, later replaced by Johnston Hall. Canadian Souvenir Post Card, No.868. To Reby Chapman from a writer who asks "Is Mama coming down to the Winter Fair - Let me know," Guelph, December 1906[?]. - ph 47326: [13-2] Colour. Central and Alexandria Schools, Guelph, Ont. No.102,150 The James Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Reby Chapman from Auntie; postmarked Guelph, 23 August 1909. - ph 47327: [13-3] Colour. Central School, Guelph, Canada. Published by Walters Bros., Guelph, Canada. To Reby Chapman from Olive; postmarked Guelph, 14 March 1911. - ph 47328: [14-1] Colour. Goldie's Mill, Guelph, Ont. No.435 published by Warwick Bros & Rutter Ltd., printers, Toronto. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from Blondie, who writes "You must think I was a dandy not telling you what I went home for that night …" Postmarked Guelph, 31 July 1907. - ph 47329: [14-2] Colour. General Hospital, Guelph, Ont., Canada. . No.102,052 The James Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Miss R. Chapman from Sammy [or Sunny]. Text consist of typeset promotion for Wicks, sheet music and picture postcards - largest stock in Guelph."[no date or postmark] [14-3] Colour. Harbour scene [Toronto?]. No.201333, published by A.L. Merrill, Toronto. To Mrs. W. Chapman, Elora from her son J.C., who writes "W is getting along fine he is able to walk around the yard he won't have to go under another operation ..." The card has been trimmed, removing the printed text and date information. [15-1] Colour. Ontario Parliament Buildings, Toronto, Can. No.1479 published by Warwick Bros. & Rutter Ltd., publishers, Toronto. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from Reby, Belwood, 1 August [year illegible]; postmarked Toronto & Elora R.P.O. [15-2] Colour. City Hall, Toronto, Canada. To Mrs. J.W. Davidson, c/o Mrs. W. Chapman, Elora, from Maggie, who writes "Dear Nellie, … Uncle Willie is all right again he is out cutting hay we will be starting harvest next week." Postmarked Elora, 13 August 1908. [15-3] Colour. Toronto "Varsity", Toronto, Canada. No.12563[?] Souvenir Post Card Co., New York and Berlin. To Peter Chapman, Cobalt, Ont. from Angus, who writes from North Bay, 13 December [1907] "On my way to the west today. Be sure and write to Ma today, if you haven't before this as she is near crazy about not hearing from you." [16-1] Colour. Queen's Hotel, Toronto, Canada. No.12518, Souvenir Post Card Co., New York and Berlin. To Mrs. Chapman, Elora, from Angus, who writes "Will leave Toronto tonight … " Postmarked Toronto, 12 December 1907. [16-2] Colour. Parliament Buildings and Sir John A. Macdonald's Statue, Toronto, Canada. No.105,758 The James Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Miss R. Chapman from W.P. who writes "I don't know whether you will remember your old friend from Orangeville or that fellow that used to come over from Elora occasionally. I expect to be in Fergus on Saturday as I play lacrosse with Eatons and hope to see you then." Postmarked Toronto, 2 August 1912. [16-3] Colour. Toronto University. No.600,189 The Imperial Electric Auto Series (Copyright), Souvenir Post Card. [unused] [17-1] Colour. Parliament Buildings, Toronto, Canada. Published by Stedman Bros., Brantford, Canada. To Mrs. Wm. Chapman, Elora, from her grand-daughter Maggie, who writes "We arrived safe at Winnipeg Thursday night … & found Douglas well …" Postmarked Winnipeg, 26 February 1909. [17-2] Colour. Mac Master University, Toronto, Canada. Published by S. H. Knox & Co. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from Blanche; postmarked Toronto, [illegible date]. [17-3] Colour. Victoria Hospital, Montreal, Canada. No. A 730 316. To Mrs. W. Chapman, Elora from her grand-daughter Maggie who reports "Uncle Willie is getting along very well … has had a hard time of it but think he will get along all right now the nurse is their[sic]." Postmarked Elora, 12 July 1908. [18-1] Colour. King's Royal Hotel, Balmy Beach, near Owen Sound, Ont., Canada. No.102,838 The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Reby Chapman from Stella; postmarked Owen Sound, 6 August 1912. [18-2] Colour. Place of the People and the Church of St. Mary of the Miracles and St. Mary of Montesanto. Valentine's Series. To John Chapman from his niece Mabel Hilton, who writes "Uncle Charlie sent me a snap shot of you all in the parlor … Is Ruby[sic] collecting pc [postcards]. If she is I will exchange some with her …" 15 April 1908; postmarked Winnipeg. [18-3] B&w. Administration Building, Muskoka Free Hospital For Consumptives.[unused] THERE ARE NO POSTCARDS ON PAGE 19 [20-1] Colour. The Castle Keep, Guildford [England] To Miss Nora McMullan, Zimmerman, Ont. from Reby, who asks "Is it cold down in your country? Gee! I think we will soon have skating here if it keeps on like this." [not dated or stamped or postmarked] [20-2] Colour. Verandah of the Brant Hotel, Hamilton Beach, Ont., Canada. No.100 724 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Reby Chapman from Mulligan; postmarked Zimmerman, Ont., 25 October [illegible year] [20-3] B&w. House of Industry, Beeton, Ont. To Mr. J.C. Chapman from Lizzie, who reports "We are at Uncle B. Davison's. Reby is having a big time …" Postmarked Tottenham, 27 August 1907. [21-1] Colour. Victoria Park Pavilion, Berlin, Ont. Published by F.I. Weaver & Co., Berlin, Ont. To Mr. Chapman from Reby [not dated or stamped or postmarked] [21-2] Colour. Lumber Mill - Prince Albert, Sask. Published by the Copp, Clark Co. Ltd., Toronto. [unused] [21-3] B&w. G.T.R. [Grand Trunk Railway] Station, Galt, Ont. To Reby Chapman from Ruby; postmarked Galt, 10 September 1912. - ph 47330: [22-1] Sepia. Traders Bank / Fergus, Ont. Real Photo by Photo Specialty Co., Streetsville, Ont. To James Chapman, Calgary, from Reby, 16 September [undated; not sent; no postmark] [22-2] B&w. Muskoka Wharf, Grand Trunk Railway System. No.100 430 published by Valentine & Sons' Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Reby Chapman from Minnie, who reports "I am having a swell time in Elora." Postmarked Elora, 1 April 1910. [22-3] Colour. G.T.R. [Grand Trunk Railway] Station, Goderich, Ont., Canada. No.104 217 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto / James F. Thomson, Goderich. To Mrs. John Chapman from Clarissa; postmarked Goderich, 21 July 1909. [23-1] Colour. C.P.R. [Canadian Pacific Railway] Subway, Winnipeg. Published by C.S. Co. Ltd., Winnipeg. To Mrs. W. Chapman, Elora, from J. Chapman who writes "We arrived in Winnipeg last night …" Postmarked Winnipeg, 26 February 1909. [23-2] Colour. University Avenue, Toronto, No.103,474 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Mr. J.C. Chapman from Lizzie; postmarked Toronto, 20 July 1908. [23-3] Colour. University Avenue, Toronto, Canada. No.103,474 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Reby Chapman from Olive; postmarked Toronto, 9 August 1911. [24-1] B&w. Queen St. Looking West, Hespeler, Ont. Published by Chas. P. Grill, Hespeler, Ont. To Miss R. Chapman from [illegible], who writes "Oh you Rebbie." Postmarked Hespeler, 23 June [1911]. - ph 47331: [24-2] Sepia. Geddes Street West, Elora, Ont. D.M.1616 published by Stedman's Bros. Ltd., Brantford Canada. [unused] [24-3] B&w. Nicollet Avenue, Looking South, Minneapolis, Minn. To Reby Chapman from Grandma; postmarked Belwood, 18 December 1907. - ph 47332: [25-1] Sepia. Queen St. / Dr. Dow's Residence / Belwood. To Mr. J.C. Chapman from [unknown], who writes "I have a very sore throat. Reby is having a big time. Aunt Lizzie will not let me go home this week … I am going to G.V. this afternoon." Postmarked Grand Valley, 21 July [1909? year illegible] - ph 47333: [25-2] Sepia. Broadway St. West from Post Office, Belwood. To Mrs. J. Chapman from her mother, who writes "Dear Lizzie" and reports "Mrs. Hill has been up … Jonnie Clark and his wife came of the five o'clock train last night. You and Reby come soon, Belwood, July 9th 1909." - ph 47334: [25-3] Sepia. North Broadway / West Side / Belwood. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from her mother, who writes "Dear Lizzie … Nelson got a shock of lightening Saturday evening / he is not his self yet," 13 July [1909?]. [26-1] B&w. Centre Street, Beeton, Ont. To Mr. J.C. Chapman from Reby, who asks "How are you and fritz getting along keeping batch hall." Postmarked Beeton, 29 August 1907 [26-2] B&w. River Street, Prince Albert, Sask. To J.C. Chapman from Angus, who reports "Made up my mind to go / expect to leave Wednesday afternoon …" Postmarked Elora, 26 February 1907. [26-3] Colour. Sandwich Street, Windsor, Ont. No.I 1662 Published by W.O. MacFarlane, Toronto. To Reby Chapman from her cousin Adella, asking her to "go to Clarks jewellry store and get my bracelet …" Postmarked Belwood, 26 November 1909. [27-1] Colour and b&w. From the Land of the Maple Leaf [colour] / Centre Street, Beeton [b&w]. To Reby Chapman from H. Mitchell, wishing "a merry Xmas and a happy new year." Postmarked Beeton, 16 December 1907. - ph 47335: [27-2] Colour. Belsyde Ave., Fergus, Ont. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from L.R., who reports "there were four of us all went to Pritchard's for tea." Postmarked Elora, 3 October 1907. [27-3] Colour. Jarvis Street from Immanuel Baptist Church, Toronto, Canada. No.104 474 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Reby Chapman from Gertrude, who writes "Your mother came out here last night and we will not let her go home …" Postmarked Toronto, 8 June 1912. [28-1] B&w. Centre Street, Beeton, Ont. To Mrs. Jno. Chapman from her cousin Esther, who reports "We will be threshing next week. Lots of work and sewing to do. The fall wheat seeding is over and the potatoes being lifted … tell Reby I strapped a boy last week for kissing a girl for a prank in school." Postmarked Beeton, 24 September 1907. [28-2] Colour. Kingston Road, Toronto. No.101 684 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from A.M.; postmarked Toronto, 30 October 1907. [28-3] Colour. Water St., Port Huron, Mich. Published by S. Langdorf & Co., New York. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from A.M.D.; postmarked Upton Works, Mich., 10 August 1906. [29-1] Colour. Residence Street Scene, Stockton, California. No.1593, Edward H. Mitchell, publisher, San Francisco. To Mrs. John Chapman; postmarked Walla Walla, 30 July 1909. [29-2] Colour. Sailing On The Lake. No.922 published by Stedman Bros., Brantford, Canada. To Reby Chapman from Grandma, Belwood, 10 February 1910. [29-3] Colour. A bright and happy New Year [image of a sailing ship]. To Reby Chapman from W. Mitchell, "Wishing you the Compliments of the Season." Postmarked Beeton, 30 December 1908. [30-1] Colour. S.S. Turbinia. Published by the Pugh Manufacturing Co., Toronto. To Reby Chapman from her Auntie, who writes "This is the boat I went over to Hamilton on." Postmarked Toronto, 6 October 1906. [30-2] Colour. "Maid of the Mist" leaving Dock for trip to the Falls. No.921. To Reby Chapman from M.E.; postmarked Niagara Falls, 27 July 1910. [30-3] Colour. "Hearty Christmas Greeting;" image of sailing ship covered with flowers. Published by Davidson Bros., Pictorial Post Cards, London and New York. To Reba[sic] Chapman from Robert Henry Conlin, Martinsville, Ohio. [31-1] Colour. S.S. "Alberta," near Fort William. The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Miss R. Chapman from Ruby, who writes "I am going to Fergus on Monday to have my teeth fixed … 16 August 1912; postmarked Galt. [31-2] Colour. Valentine Wells / Canadian Pacific Line. "Oilette" published by Raphael Tuck & Sons; image of R.M.S. Empress of China. To Mr. J.C. Chapman from Valentine Wells, who writes "Off for the far East tonight thanks to you." Postmarked Vancouver B.C., 24 January 1908. [31-3] Colour. War Ships In Harbour, Halifax, N.S. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman, from her mother, Bellwood[sic], 13 August 1906. [32-1] Colour. N.Y. Fire Boat At Drill. Stylized image, embossed, with sparkles. Published by Ill. Post Card Co., New York. To Mr. J.C. Chapman; postmarked Elora 10 July 1906. [32-2] Colour. Canoeing at the Island / Toronto. No.103,649 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Reby Chapman from Minnie A., who asks "How is your old pal Chuck. Say they have some swell chicken Easter eggs at Knoxs Ha Ha." Postmarked Toronto, 4 April 1912. - ph 47336: [32-3] Colour. The Irvine Bridge, Elora Ont. Published by F.J. Capell, Druggist, Elora. To Reby Chapman from Grandma, who reports "Nelson and Annie got first prize for drawing." Postmarked Belwood 7 October 1908. [33-1] Colour. The Bridge at Island Park, Toronto, Canada. No.101 809 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Reby Chapman from Bonnie; postmarked 1 September 1910. [33-2] Sepia. Suspension Baidge [Bridge], Cincinnati, O. To Rebe[sic] Chapman from Mabel, Mrs. R.T. Conlin, Martinsville, Ohio, who writes "Suppose you are still skating. Remember Bob and I to your Papa and Mamma." [date illegible] - ph 47337: [33-3] Towards The Bridge, Elora, Ont. Published by Stedman Bros. Ltd., Brantford. [unused] [34-1] Colour. Aubrey Falls, French River Canoe Trip On line of C.P.R. No.20135 published by A.L. Merrill, Toronto. To Peter Chapman, Elora, from his niece Mabel Hilton, who asks "How is Grandma are you going to stay with her all summer." Postmarked Ninga, Manitoba, [15] April 1908. - ph 47338: [34-2] Sepia. Falls Islet Rock From Above, Elora, Ont. D.M.1617 published by Stedman Bros. Ltd., Brantford. [unused] [34-3] Colour. American Falls, Niagara, From Below. Published by Warwick Bros. & Rutter Ltd., Toronto. To Ruby[sic] Chapman from Adella Clarke, Belwood. [postmark illegible] [35-1] Colour. Kabeka Falls near Fort William on Canadian Pacific Railway. Published by Valentine's "Mezzograph" Series. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from Katie, who reports "Arrived safely and have met the Trustees. They seem nice but this seems to be a God-forsaken country." Postmarked Massey Station, Ont., 23 April 1908. - ph 47339: [35-2] Colour. Islet Rock, Elora, Ont. No.949 published by Stedman Bros., Brantford. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from L.R., Elora, 22 September 1908. [35-3] Colour. The Red Man's Fact / Niagara Falls. No.922 published by the Nicklin Co., Niagara Falls. To Reby Chapman from Minnie; postmarked Niagara Falls N.Y., 13 August 1910. [36-1] Colour. On the Shore of Lake Superior, on Canadian Pacific Railway. Published by Valentine's "Mezzograph" Series. To John Chapman from Angus, who writes "Expect to get to Winnipeg tonight. Mother is fine and with nice people." Postmarked Vermillion Bay, Ont., 21 June 1907. [36-2] Colour. "Shiplake." Image of mill pond with man in boat and bridge and lock[?]. [Shiplake is a parish in South Oxfordshire, England] To Rebie[sic] Chapman from Bella Schario; postmarked Toronto, 5 November 1910. [36-3] Colour. "By Lake and Mountain" To Reby Chapman from Grandma, Belwood, 1910. [37-1] Colour. Martello Tower, Kingston, Canada. Promotional card for MacLaren Imperial Cheese, Imperial Peanut Butter and Imperial Dessert Jelly. [37-2] Colour. Killarney Lake - Killarney, Manitoba. Published by Copp, Clark Co. Ltd., Toronto. [unused] [37-3] Colour. McLean Channel, Georgian Bay. Valentine's "Artotype" Series / Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd, Montreal and Toronto. To Mr. J.C. Chapman from Lizzie, who reports "Having a good time. Reby is with me. The lake is rough we are not going out on the boat." Postmarked Parry Sound, 10 July 1908. [38-1] Colour. From Hamel's Point - Lake Joseph - Muskoka Lakes / On Grand Trunk Railway. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from cousin Alba; postmarked Grand Valley, 23 November 1908. [38-2] Colour. Selkirk Range, B.C., Marion Lake on Mt. Abbot. No.13312 published by W.J. Gage & Co. Ltd., Toronto. To Miss R. Chapman from Nellie R. [no date, stamp or postmark] - ph 47340: [38-3] Colour. Lake And Landing Stage, Stanley Park Erin Ont. No.2710 published by Warwick Bros. & Rutter Ltd., Toronto. To Mr. J. Chapman from Jas. Semple, who writes "You need not come out with that separator you phoned about unless you get further word from me." Postmarked Belwood, 19 April 1909 [39-1] Colour. General View Of Montreal. No.100 published by Montreal Import Co., Montreal. To Reby Chapman from A.M.D., who asks "Say Reby will you go to Phillips and get any Weldons Journal and go to Davies and get any Delinator in case they give them to someone else." Postmarked Montreal, 25 February 1908. - ph 47341: [39-2] Sepia. Grand River, Elora, Ont. Published by F.J. Capell, Elora. [unused] [39-3] Colour. Mira River, Cape Breton. No.843 published by Stedman Bros., Brantford. To Reby Chapman from cousin Cora, who reports "We were three nights and two days on the way / very slow trip and the train was crowded." Postmarked Winnipeg, 27 February 1909. [40-1] Colour. On the Don River, Toronto, Canada. No.104,488 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Reby M. Chapman from her mother; postmarked Toronto, 15 June 1912. - ph 47342: [40-2] Colour. Grand River - Fergus, Ont. No.732 B/7 published by R. Phillips, Fergus. To Reby M. Chapman, c/o of J.B. Hill, Arnold Street, Guelph, from her father, postmarked Fergus, 15 August 1906. [41-1] Colour. "A Good Story;" image of man, seated next to a verandah with lakeside view, surrounded by boys and girls. No.100 560 Valentine Series. To Reby Chapman from Nora; postmarked Zimmerman, Ont., September 1909. [41-2] Colour. Scene in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, N.Y. Published by S.H. Knox & Co. To Rebe[sic] Chapman from Marjorie; postmarked Niagara Falls N.Y., 8 September 1909. [41-3] Colour. Roadway To Inglis Falls, Owen Sound, Ont. Published by R.J. Edgar, Bookseller, Owen Sound. To Rubby Chatman[sic] from W.P. who writes "I was up to Fergus on Christmas day with some other chums to skate and their[sic] was no skating at the rink so we went on the river for a while." Postmarked Guelph, 9 January 1912. [42-1] Colour. Mineral Spring, High Park, Toronto, Canada. No.104 076 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Reby Chapman from Olive; postmarked Toronto, 24 July 1911. [42-2] Colour. Water Street, Entrance To Victoria Park, Berlin, Ont. Published by F.I. Weaver & Co., Berlin. To Reby Chapman, sender unclear; postmarked Berlin, Ont., 19 July 1909. [42-3] Colour. Westmount Park, Montreal. No.181 published by Montreal Import Co., Montreal. To Reby Chapman from her aunt, who reports "I am still in bed but feeling some better." Postmarked Montreal, 16 February 1908. [43-1] B&w. Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich. Published by Kresge & Wilson, Detroit. To Reby Chapman from Sadie, who asks "Are you still sleepy from getting up so early on circus day?" Postmarked Detroit, August 1907. [43-2] Colour. Scarboro Beach Park, Toronto. Published by the Pugh Manufacturing Co., Toronto. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from A.M.D., Belwood; postmarked 8 August [year illegible] [41-3] Colour. In Reservoir Park, Toronto, Canada. No.105 765 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from her mother, Belwood, 9 December 1911. [44-1] Colour. In Riverdale Park, Toronto, Ont. Canada. The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Reby M. Chapman from her mother, who writes "I could get you a coat for $6.85 blue serge with small collar & reverse trimmed with green striped silk & small brass buttons, loose back." Postmarked Toronto, 4 June 1912. [44-2] Colour. Victoria Park, Berlin, Canada. Published by F.I. Weaver & Co., Berlin, Canada. To Mr. J.S. Chapman; postmarked Berlin, Ont., 21 November 1907 [44-3] Colour. Toronto, Reservoir Park. Galbraith Photo Co. / No.1788 published by W.J. Gage & Co. Ltd., Toronto. To J.C. Chapman from D. Scott, who writes "The dog on the right wheel of the [loader] is [broke] / the old fixing will not stand. You better come over and put it right as soon as possible." Postmarked Elora, 21 July 1908. [45-1] Colour. In Queen's Park, Toronto, Canada. No.101 823 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Reby Chapman from J.B.F. [no stamp, date or postmark] [45-2] Colour. The Board Walk, Hanlan's Point / Toronto, Canada.No.106,793 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Mrs. J. Chapman from Adella W., who writes "As this is the Sunday you people are to come out, will drop you a card to remind you of it." Postmarked Belwood, 18 September 1914. [45-3] Colour. Mowat Island, Near Parry Sound, Georgian Bay. "Artotype" Series, The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. [unused] [46-1] Colour and b&w. Land of the Maple [colour] / Figure "8" [roller coaster]], Island, Toronto [b&w]. Published by A.H. Cooper, Toronto. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from A.M., who reports "I got back OK I met Mertle Cantin at the Cataract…" Postmarked Toronto, 21 August 1908. [46-2] Colour. 5608 Changing Pastures. To Mrs. Wm. Chapman, Elora, from her granddaughter M.H., who writes "I forgot to tell you in my last letter that Betsy B. has another little girl, both doing well the last time I heard." Postmarked Elora, 15 January 1909. [47-1] Colour. Three men, two in red jackets smoking long pipes in front of fireplace. Published by the National Art Company; handwritten "After the Chase." To Mr. J.C. Chapman from Reby, who writes "Uncle Richard is going to thresh to-day he had a pretty good crop so I am going over there today we played house in Uncle Richard's yesterday." Postmarked Toronto, …R.P.O., 27 August [date illegible][The card has been advertised with credits as "Compliments of Hearst's Boston Sunday American / Copyright 1906, American-Journal-Examiner"] [47-2] Colour. Picking Corn / Canadian Homestead Life. Image of young woman standing in cornfield. No.103,035 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Reby Chapman from her uncle C.A.C., [Kenora], 29 March 1908. Postmarked Fort William and Winnipeg R.P.O. [48-1] Colour. View of Centre Island, Toronto. Published by the Pugh Manufacturing Co., Toronto. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from A.M. Postmarked Toronto, 2 September 1908. [48-2] Colour. Murray Harbour South, P.E. Island. Published by C. & Co. Ltd. To Reby Chapman from her cousin Cora, who asks "Say Reby do you still be late for school in the morning," Killarney, 26 March 1909. [49-1] Colour. St. James Church, Orillia, Ont. No.102,031 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from Ellen W. Postmarked Orillia, 23 August 1909. [49-2] Colour. Manchester Cathedral / Coat-of-Arms of Manchester. To Mr. J.C. Chapman, Imp. Agent, Fergus, from Robert Beams, Mimosa, who asks "I have been looking for word from you about that drill / Please let me know at once when I might expect it." Postmarked Ospringe, 19 March 1912. [49-3] Colour. Trinity Church and Park, Galt, Ont. No.13301 published by A.L. Merrill, Toronto. To Mr. J.C. Chapman from Ab Jackson, who reports "I thought I would be up last week but we as harvesting …" Postmarked Guelph, 24 August 1908. [50-1] Colour. St. Patrick's R.C. [Roman Catholic] Cathedral, Armagh. No.17517 published by Valentine, Dublin. To Mr. J.C. Chapman from Reby, Belwood. [no stamp, no date, no postmark] [50-2] Colour. Presbyterian Church, Glencoe, Ont., Canada. No.104,716 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from her niece Annie; postmarked Glencoe, 9 June 1914. [50-3] Colour. The Cross, Armagh. No.29546, Valentine, Dublin. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from Reby, Belwood; postmarked Toronto & Elora R.P.O., 24 April 1907. [51-1] Colour. Old Church, Grand Pre / and of Evangeline, Nova Scotia. Land of Evangeline Series No.4358, Warwick Bros. & Rutter Ltd., Toronto. To Mrs. J.C Chapman, Beeton, from her niece Nellie; postmarked Fergus, 15 July 1903. [51-2] Colour. Tourists [on horseback] at Emerald Lake / Field, B.C. No103,687 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Reby Chapman from R.J. Davison; postmarked Yale, B.C., 21 and 24 October 1910. [51-3] Sepia. Victoria Square Montreal. The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto. To Reby Chapman from unclear author who asks "How is things in Fergus? Busy as usual I suppose. But it's a good Old Burg after all." Postmarked Montreal, 31 August 1914. - ph 47343: [52-1] Sepia. Unidentified woman, young girl and infant, appearing to ride on a large black dog; all standing in front of porch of modest frame home. [unused] THERE ARE NO POSTCARDS ON PAGE 53 - ph 47344: [54-1] Sepia. Older woman with young girl; both wearing hats.[unused] - ph 47345: [54-2] Sepia. One man is seated on a binder, pulled by three horses; another man walks behind. Handwritten text on reverse: "Cutting my oats." [unused] [54-3] Colour. "True Love" Image of young girl holding heart with initials. To Reby Chapman [in her own hand?] - ph 47346: [55-1] B&w. Man with two horses. Handwritten text on reverse: "[Two] of my [mares]" [unused] - ph 47347: [55-2] Sepia. Man or woman seated smoking pipe. [unused] - ph 47348: [55-3] Sepia. Five men, seated in front of modest frame home / [shack?]; one has a crutch. Handwritten text on reverse: "Evening Smoke." [unused] [56-1] Colour. Canadian Harvesting Scene - Loading Wheat. No.100 377 The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd., Montreal and Toronto [for] Canadian Pacific Railway. To Reby Chapman from Auntie[?]; postmarked Guelph, 29 June 1908. - ph 47349: [56-2] Sepia. Interior of a clothing or dry goods store. To Mrs. J.C. Chapman from E.M., Spruce Cottage, who asks "Tell Reby to look at this card & she will find Willie's picture in it. He is working in the general store now." Postmarked Beeton, 1908. - ph 47350: [56-3] Sepia. Four pairs of horses drawing two wagons. Handwritten text on reverse: "A [freight] team on [Cariboo] Road." [unused] - file 7: Photocopies of Chapman family materials, made in researching this donation. [MU 1316] |
Creator \ Maker |
Chiarandini, Rudy (Dr.) |
Creator \ Maker |
Chapman, John C. Chapman, Reby Mae James Valentine and Sons Publishing Company Limited MacFarlane, W. G. Canadian Souvenir Postcard Walters Brothers Warwick Brothers and Rutter Limited A. L. Merrill Souvenir Post Card Company Stedman Brothers Limited S. H. Knox and Company Valentine and Sons Publishing Company Limited F. I. Weaver and Company Copp, Clark Company Limited Photo Specialty Company Valentine and Sons Limited C. S. Company Limited Grill, Charles P. MacFarlane, W. O. S. Langdorf and Company Mitchell, Edward H. Pugh Manufacturing Davidson Brothers Pictorial Post Cards Raphael Tuck and Sons Illustrated Post Card Company F. J. Capell A. L. Merrill Nicklin Company W. J. Gage and Company Limited Montreal Import Company Phillips, R. S. H. Knox and Company Edgar, R. J. F. I. Weaver and Company Kresge and Wilson Cooper, A. H. National Art Company C. and C. Company Limited |
Item Name |
Account Book Album Letter Postcard Prints |
Person \ Organization |
Alexandria School Allan, David Alpaugh, John Armstrong, James Banks, James Beams, Robert Belwood Post Office Black, John Brown, J. E. Burns, Pat C. and Company Limited C. S. Company Limited Calhoun, Gertrude Canadian Pacific Railway Canadian Pacific Steamship Lines Canadian Souvenir Post Card Cantin, Mertle Capell, F. J. (Mr.) Central School Chapman, Charles A. Chapman, Elizabeth Chapman, James Chapman, John (Mrs.) Chapman, John C. Chapman, Peter Chapman, Reby Mae Chapman, William (Mrs.) Chevrolet Chiarandini, Rudy (Dr.) Clark's Drug Store Clark, John Clarke, Adella Cockshutt Plow Company Limited Conlin, Mabel Conlin, Robert Henry Conlin, Robert T. (Mrs.) Cooper, A. H. Cooper, William Copp Clark Company Limited Davidson Brothers Davidson, J. W. (Mrs.) Davies Davison, B. Davison, Elizabeth Davison, R. J. DeLaval Delineator Publishing Company Dow (Dr.) Eatons of Canada Edgar, R. J. Ewing, C. S. Ewing, Charles Sinclair F. I. Weaver and Company Fergus News Record Frost and Wood Galbraith Photo Goldie's Mill Grand and Toy Limited Grand Trunk Railway Grill, Charles P. Guelph Courthouse Guelph General Hospital Hill Hill, J. B. Hilton, Mabel Illustrated Post Card Company Imperial Dessert Jelly Imperial Electric Auto Imperial Peanut Butter Jackson, Ab Jackson, Albert James Valentine and Sons Publishing Comapny Limited Johnston, Ada Kresge and Wilson Lister Macdonald, John A. (Sir) MacFarlane, W. G. MacLaren Imperial Cheese MacMaster McLaughlin Carriages McMaster University McMullan, Nora Merrill, A. L. Mitchell, Edward Mitchell, H. Mitchell, W. Montreal Import Company Muskoka Free Hospital for Consumptives National Art Company Nicklin Company Ontario Agricultural College Phillips Phillips' Drug Store Phillips, Robert Photo Specialty Company Porter, W. Pritchard Pugh Manufacturing Company Queen's Hotel Raphael Tuck and Sons Raymond S. H. Knox and Company S. Langdorf and Company Schario, Bella Scott, D. Semple, James Singer Sewing Machine Company Souvenir Post Card Company St. Agnes School St. James Church St. Joseph's Hospital St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral Stedman Brothers Limited Thomson, James F. Traders Bank of Canada University of Toronto Valentine and Sons Publishing Company Limited Victoria Hospital Victoria Park W. J. Gage and Company Limited Walters Brothers Warwick Brothers and Rutter Limited Waterloo Threshers Weldon's Journal Wells, Valentine Winter Fair |
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Alberta Alliston Armagh Arnold Street Aubrey Falls Balmy Beach Beeton Belsyde Avenue Belwood Berlin Brantford British Columbia Broadway Street Buffalo Calgary California Cape Breton Island Cariboo Road Cataract Centre Island Centre Street Cincinnati Cobalt Cumnock Detroit Don River Elora England Erin Fergus Field Forest Lawn Cemetery Fort William French River Galt Geddes Street Georgian Bay Glen Allan Glencoe Glentanna Goderich Grand Pre Grand River Grand Valley Guelph Guildford Halifax Hamilton Beach Hanlan's Point Harriston Hespeler High Park Inglis Falls Irvine Bridge Island Park Islet Rock Jarvis Street Kabeka Falls Kenora Killarney Kingston Kingston Road Kitchener Lake Joseph Lake Superior Manchester Manitoba Marion Lake Massey Station Michigan Mimosa Minneapolis Minnesota Mira River Montreal Mount Abbot Mowat Island Muskoka Muskoka Wharf New York Niagara Falls Ninga North Bay Nova Scotia Ohio Orillia Ospringe Owen Sound Oxfordshire Parry Sound Port Huron Prince Albert Prince Edward Island Queen Street Queen's Park, Toronto Reservoir Park River Street Riverdale Park Sandwich Street Scarboro Beach Park Schomberg Selkirk St. Agatha St. Andrew Street St. Paul Stanley Park Streetsville Telkwa Toronto Toronto Island Tottenham Trinity Park University Avenue Vancouver Vermillion Bay Victoria Park Victoria Place Victoria Square Walla Walla Water Street Water Works Park West Garafraxa Twp. Westmount Park Windsor Winnipeg Yale Zimmerman |
Subject |
Agriculture Animals Architecture Arts Bridge Cards Christmas Commercial Education Humour Landscape Mill Religion Romance Streetscape Transportation |
Photo, Map # |
ph 47319 ph 47320 ph 47321 ph 47322 ph 47323 ph 47324 ph 47325 ph 47326 ph 47327 ph 47328 ph 47329 ph 47330 ph 47331 ph 47332 ph 47333 ph 47334 ph 47335 ph 47336 ph 47337 ph 47338 ph 47339 ph 47340 ph 47341 ph 47342 ph 47343 ph 47344 ph 47345 ph 47346 ph 47347 ph 47348 ph 47349 ph 47350 |
Year Range from |
1904 |
Year Range to |
1914 |
Accession # |
A2016.82.1 |
Containers |
MU 1316 STACKS |