NEW Archives Collections

From 23 April – 4 June 2020, the Provincial Archives has uploaded the following fonds/collections descriptions for on-line browsing. For additional access, contact the Archives reference services at archives@therooms.ca

MG 355 - Charles Ryle Fay collection
Collection consists of MG 355.1 Old Time Newfoundland based on the papers of H.W. LeMessurier (typescript) / edited by C.R. Fay (1955) containing references to Placentia, Channel Islands
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Additions to Sports Archives Newfoundland and Labrador photograph collection
1.44.001 - Opening ceremonies for Rennie's River Swimming Pool
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1.44.003 – [Swimming] trophy won by Walter L. Thistle
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1.25.001 - Newfoundland Hiking Club Charter members
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MG 104 - Dr. Clare Neville Smith fonds
Fonds consists of Photographs and textual records relating to Dr. Clare Neville Smith's time as an assistant doctor with the International Grenfell Association (IGA) at Harrington Harbour.
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Additions to MG 175 - Photographs by Gordon W. Thomas
Photographs created or accumulated by Dr. Gordon Waddell Thomas, physician, surgeon and medical director, International Grenfell Association[194-?] - Winter 1971.
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Additions to MG 63 International Grenfell Association, including the Grenfell Historical Society collection
IGA printing plates and medallion portraits
Sub-series consists of 6 printing plates and three bronze medallion portraits, related to the International Grenfell Association.
http://gencat.eloquent-systems.com/therooms_permalink.html?key=135765

MG 63.4225 - Dr. Anthony Paddon's cartoons on anesthesia
File consists of Photocopies, slides and photographic reproductions of cartoons about anesthesia created by Dr. Anthony Paddon.
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Additions to MG 63.353 - American Christmas cards
MG 63.353.20 to MG 63.353.33
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MG 63.3880 - Margaret Darby correspondence
Item consists of letter from Margaret Darby, a nurse with the Grenfell Mission at St. Anthony, to her friend Jean Fargey.
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MG 63.4248 - Catherine V. Nardi Bruce - letter to family
File consists of letters written by Catherine V. Nardi, Allentown, Pennsylvania, to her family while enroute to and working as a volunteer nurse at Cartwright Medical Station
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Additions to Grenfell Association of Great Britain and Ireland (GAGBI) meeting, London sub-series
A 118-61 Ivan C., a committee member!
A 118-62 Peter Roberts
A 118-63 Board members at a dinner
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MG 63.4257 - Registered first day cover
Item consists of envelope with a registered stamp from I.G.A., St. Anthony, addressed to Grenfell Association of America, N.Y.; on its face is four 5 cent stamps of Sir Wilfrid Grenfell.
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Artwork
Sub-series consists of sketches and paintings created by IGA staff members, board members or volunteers, predominantly Valda Vaughn.
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Additions to MG 63 Maps and drawings series
Series consists of maps and drawings which have no known direct relationship to a specific sous-fonds or file. Descriptions of additional maps and drawings may be found with their related
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Drs. Norman B. Stewart I and II
Sub-series consists of Correspondence, press clippings and photographs relating to Dr. Norman B. Stewart I and Dr. Norman B. Stewart II, two generations of Grenfell Mission workers.
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MG 63.4254 - Petition of Philip L. Hunt for land at Main River, Hare Bay
Item consists of copy of petition of Philip L. Hunt, tanner & furrier, St. Anthony, for land at Main River, Hare Bay; surveyor's (Edgar McNeill) report; letter to The Reid-Newfoundland Company, Ltd.
http://gencat.eloquent-systems.com/therooms_permalink.html?key=139706

MG 63.4007 - Maxwell Colbourne
File consists of funeral programme, tributes and biographical information. <br/><br/>Maxwell Colbourne (12 March 1910-29 July 1995) was houseboy to Sir Wilfred and Lady Grenfell as a child.
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A 7-38 - Suvla, Capt. Summers and Capt. Frew
Two men standing in a sand bagged position. Water bottle and barrel at left. Captain Frew has a Red Cross band on his left arm.
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A 67-81 - Souvenir folder of Newfoundland [postcard folio]
18 b&w photographs in mailing folio. Photographs include: St. John's from Torbay Road; War Memorial; Newfoundland Hotel; Canadian Army Headquarters, Overseas Division; USO Club, Overseas Division
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Records below are all part of MG 63 International Grenfell Association fonds

IGA printing plates and medallion portraits
Sub-series consists of 6 printing plates and three bronze medallion portraits, related to the International Grenfell Association.
http://gencat.eloquent-systems.com/therooms_permalink.html?key=135765

Additions to MG 63.353 - American Christmas cards
MG 63.353.20 to MG 63.353.33
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Additions to Grenfell Association of Great Britain and Ireland (GAGBI) meeting, London (sub-series)
A 118-61 Ivan C., a committee member!
A 118-62 Peter Roberts
A 118-63 Board members at a dinner

Additions to MG 63 International Grenfell Association fonds - Maps and drawings series
See MG 63.X154-MG 63.X164
Series consists of maps and drawings which have no known direct relationship to a specific sous-fonds or file. Descriptions of additional maps and drawings may be found with their related files.
http://gencat.eloquent-systems.com/therooms_permalink.html?key=32179

MG 63.4007 - Maxwell Colbourne
File consists of funeral programme, tributes and biographical information. Maxwell Colbourne (12 March 1910-29 July 1995) was houseboy to Sir Wilfred and Lady Grenfell as a child.
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MG 63.4038 - Audrey McNaughton
File consists of Biographical sketch of Audrey Watts McNaughton. Correspondence and press clipping about, invitation to, and catalogue for MacNaughton's 1959 exhibit at the House of Commons
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MG 63.4254 - Petition of Philip L. Hunt for land at Main River, Hare Bay
Item consists of copy of petition of Philip L. Hunt, tanner & furrier, St. Anthony, for land at Main River, Hare Bay; surveyor's (Edgar McNeill) report; letter to The Reid-Newfoundland Company, Ltd., ...
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MG 63.4257 - Registered first day cover
Item consists of envelope with a registered stamp from I.G.A., St. Anthony, addressed to Grenfell Association of America, N.Y.; on its face is four 5 cent stamps of Sir Wilfrid Grenfell. Return addres...
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Conferences
Additions to MG 63 New England Grenfell Association sous fonds
Series consists of materials related to conferences concerning health care services in Labrador.
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Edward and Gernda Neuhauser photographs
Photographs and postcards depicting people and places relating to Gernda and Edward Neuhauser's time as volunteers with the IGA in 1933. Edward B.D. Neuhauser and Gernda von Briesen met while...
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Cecil S. Ashdown
Sub-series consists of items acquired by the Grenfell Historical Society from Cecil S. Ashdown.
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Header Image: Souvenir folder of Newfoundland [postcard folioThe Gut, Quidi Vidi Lake, St. John's, Newfoundland, File A 67-81, Item A 67-81.12. [1943]