Celebrations, Events & Holidays

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Celebrations, Events & Holidays

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Address by Louis Blake Duff at the graduation of nurses - Women's College Hospital, Toronto, at Convocation Hall, June 1, 1951
Scanned copy of an address by Louis Blake Duff at the graduation of nurses - Women's College Hospital, Toronto, at Convocation Hall, June 1, 1951.

Taken from a binder collecting some of his writings called "Louis Blake Duff, Occasional essays,…

Pamphlet for "The Kenney-Sargant Literary Recital" on January 30, 1899 at the Opera House in Welland
Scanned copy of the pamphlet for "The Kenney-Sargant Literary Recital" on January 30, 1899 at the Opera House in Welland. The Opera House was located in the Orient Block at 41 East Main Street.

Also included in the files are newspaper articles…

Passengers from Canadian Pacific Airlines inaugural Montreal - Amsterdam flight posing as group after arriving in Amsterdam, April 15, 1966
Black and white photograph of passengers from Canadian Pacific Airlines inaugural Montreal - Amsterdam flight posing as a group after arriving in Amsterdam, April 15, 1966. From T.N. Morrison's personal collection that was donated to the library.…

Tug of war activity at Plymouth Cordage company picnic, c. 1908
Black and white photographic print of participants participating in a Tug of war activity at the Plymouth Cordage Company Picnic, c. 1908.

Brief history of Welland with Allan Pietz sharing personal memories, October 22, 1983
Newspaper clipping from the Guardian Express focused on a brief history of Welland with Allan Pietz sharing personal memories, October 22, 1983.

Topics range from the World Wars, the Titanic, the Depression, and the movement of the Welland Canal…

The people of Welland wish the City of Welland A Happy 125th Anniversary, July 23, 1983
A special section of the Welland Tribune, titled "The people of Welland wish the City of Welland A Happy 125th Anniversary," from July 23, 1983.

It features the names of local citizens and families and their wishes to the city they live in, on the…

The People's Press, Old Boys' Reunion Edition, August 7, 1906
A complete scanned copy of The People's Press, Old Boys' Reunion Edition, August 7, 1906.

It features a sketch on the history of Welland up to 1906, and many features on prominent citizens and businesses.

This text on page 3 explains what the…

Views of the aurora borealis from Welland, May 10, 2024
Three photographs of the aurora borealis from Welland, May 10, 2024.

In a rare occurrence, a geomagnetic storm brought the phenomenon to the Niagara region from Friday night into Saturday morning.

Taken from the Welland International Flatwater…

Views of the aurora borealis from Welland, May 10, 2024
Four photographs of the aurora borealis from Welland, May 10, 2024.

In a rare occurrence, a geomagnetic storm brought the phenomenon to the Niagara region from Friday night into Saturday morning.

Taken from Doan's Ridge Cemetery, the first two…

Views of the total solar eclipse, April 8, 2024
Fourteen photographs of the total solar eclipse, April 8, 2024.

Shot with a Canon camera and a 300 mm lens with a 1.4X extender. It was too cloudy in Welland to see the eclipse, but the clouds were thin enough in the West Lincoln area for these…

Description of total solar eclipse event from the January 27, 1925 edition of the Welland Tribune
Microfilm copy of a description of the total solar eclipse event that occurred on January 25, 1925, from the January 27, 1925 edition of the Welland Tribune

Unfortunately the day was cloudy and the article describes how the eclipse of the sun was…

Various solar eclipse articles from the January 22, 1925 edition of the Welland Tribune
Microfilm copy of various solar eclipse articles from the January 22, 1925 edition of the Welland Tribune.

A total solar eclipse would be seen in Welland and wider Niagara on Saturday January 25, 1925, and these articles were for building…

A Welland High and Vocational School cheerleader at the back of the school float in the Rose Parade, c. 1970-1975
Black and white photograph showing a Welland High and Vocational School cheerleader performing at the back of the school float in the Rose Parade, c. 1970-1975.

Postcard with the logo for Welland's 150th Anniversary, c. 2008
Postcard with the logo for Welland's 150th Anniversary, c. 2008.

The text on the back reads: "The logo of Welland's 150th Anniversary with the special edition cancelled stamp."

This is postcard 13 of 13 from "Welland's 150th anniversary…

Postcard of sled race participants posing in front of Welland Courthouse, c. 1900
Black and white photographic postcard showing sled race participants posing in front of the Welland Courthouse, c. 1900.

The text on the back reads: "Sled race in front of Welland's picturesque Court House, circa 1900."

This is postcard 5 of 13…

Children on a train ride at the Welland Fair, September 1964
Colour slide showing children on a train ride at the Welland Fair, September 1964.

The Welland Fairgrounds was located on Denistoun Street between Maple Avenue and Lincoln Street, until it was moved to 1100 Niagara Street in 1975. It was also…

View of the Welland Fair, September 1964
Colour slide with a view of the Welland Fair, September 1964.

The Welland Fairgrounds was located on Denistoun Street between Maple Avenue and Lincoln Street, until it was moved to 1100 Niagara Street in 1975. It was also renamed as the Niagara…

Entrance to the Welland Fair, September 1964
Colour slide showing fairgoers at the entrance to the Welland Fair, September 1964. The house in the background is at 166 Denistoun Street.

The Welland Fairgrounds was located on Denistoun Street between Maple Avenue and Lincoln Street, until it…

Children on a boat-themed ride at the Welland Fair, September 1964
Colour slide showing children on a boat-themed ride at the Welland Fair, September 1964.

The Welland Fairgrounds was located on Denistoun Street between Maple Avenue and Lincoln Street, until it was moved to 1100 Niagara Street in 1975. It was…

Children riding ponies at the Welland Fair, September 1964
Colour slide showing children riding ponies at the Welland Fair, September 1964.

The Welland Fairgrounds was located on Denistoun Street between Maple Avenue and Lincoln Street, until it was moved to 1100 Niagara Street in 1975. It was also…

Welland Fair parade on West Main Street, September 1963
Colour slide showing a Welland Fair parade/procession on West Main Street, September 1963.

The Thistle Highlanders from Welland are featured in the parade. Welland High and Vocational School can be seen in the left background.

The Welland…

Boat show at Fitch Street Plaza, c. 1963
Colour slide of a boat show at Fitch Street Plaza, c. 1963.

From the Orline Clements Memorial Collection.

Boys watching a monkey from the circus at Fitch Street Plaza, June 1962
A colour slide of boys watching a monkey from the circus at Fitch Street Plaza, June 1962.

From the Orline Clements Memorial Collection.

Views of an elephant from the circus at Fitch Street Plaza, June 1962
Two colour slides of views of an elephant from the circus at Fitch Street Plaza, June 1962.

From the Orline Clements Memorial Collection.

Pierre Trudeau's helicopter as seen from Fitch Street, c. 1971
Colour slide showing Pierre Trudeau's helicopter as seen from Fitch Street, c. 1971.

From the Orline Clements Memorial Collection.
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