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Will not change name of city : City council unanimously votes against submitting the name-changing by-law to the electors.

SCA369-GA427-10-382
File
December 2, 1919

Part of Sims Family collection.

Kitchener Daily Telegraph, December 2, 1919, p. 1: "History was made in Kitchener Monday night when the City Council unanimously turned down the clause in the Finance report calling for a plebiscite on the question of changing the name of Kitchener back ... »

Sims family

Waterloo : a thriving and enterprising Ontario town.

SCA369-GA427-10-378
File
June 27, 1891

Part of Sims Family collection.

The Saturday Globe, Toronto, Saturday June 27, 1891, 1-4. A booster publication outlining the history, leading citizens, businesses, and industries. Includes portraits and photographs of buildings. Includes a portrait of Peter H. Sims.

Sims family

Washburn, Margaret to Kenneth Sims.

SCA369-GA427-11-389
File
[ca. 1920]

Part of Sims Family collection.

Printed Christmas card signed on the back Margaret Washburn, envelope addressed "Kenneth."

Sims family

Wanless, Alice to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-104-1
Item
June 30, 1903

Part of Sims Family collection.

Waterloo: concerning bible class.

Sims family

Valentine to Jemima Cook.

SCA369-GA427-1-20-1
Item
February 14, 1863

Part of Sims Family collection.

Sims family

U-V-W.

SCA369-GA427-5-226
File
1928-1932

Part of Sims Family collection.

Correspondents include William Valores Uttley, January 7, 1932, asking Harvey J. Sims to pass the enclosed biographical sketches to Florence to proofread and add information. The sketches are of Harvey, William Roos, and Mrs. William Roos (nee Davidson). ... »

Sims family

Unidentified portrait.

SCA369-GA427-9-370
File
[1913]

Part of Sims Family collection.

Full length studio portrait of an unidentified young man holding hat and cane, by Merton's Studio, Toronto.

Sims family

Twin City welcomes "Billy King" : Kitchener honours son at thronged reception.

SCA369-GA427-10-383
File
June 22, 1922

Part of Sims Family collection.

The Daily Record, Wednesday, June 22, 1922, p. 1

Sims family

Trust of Mabel A. and Mary D. Sims et al : statement of receipts and disbursements.

SCA369-GA427-11-408
File
December 31, 1953

Part of Sims Family collection.

Waterloo Trust and Savings Company, Trust of Mabel A. and Mary D. Sims et al : statement of receipts and disbursements from December 31, 1952 to December 31, 1953, accompanied by a news clipping concerning federal estate tax.

Sims family

Tree lists.

SCA369-GA427-6-235
File
1931-1939

Part of Sims Family collection.

Includes one list of trees planted at the North Western entrance to Hamilton, otherwise contains lists of Harvey J. Sims' collection of trees and shrubs dated 1931, 1936, and 1939, with many marks and annotations by Harvey. The 1936 list is labelled "... »

Sims family

Topp, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. to George and Margaret Davidson.

SCA369-GA427-2-63
File
1877

Part of Sims Family collection.

Invitation from the parents of Wilhemina Topp to her wedding to William Davidson, son of George and Margaret Davidson, to be held September 20, 1877 in Toronto

Sims family

The Twenty-second annual dinner of the Berlin Board of Trade, Walper House, Thursday evening, July 4th, 1907.

SCA369-GA427-4-117
File
July 4 1907

Part of Sims Family collection.

Pamphlet in green and red type. Includes menu, list of toasts, and Berlin Board of Trade officers and council.

Sims family

The Telephone, vol. 1, no 24, April 1893.

SCA369-GA427-10-377
File
April, 1893

Part of Sims Family collection.

This issue of The Telephone declares itself to be the last, as the Daily Record has taken over the subscriber list, which subscribers will receive the Saturday issue of the daily Record instead. This issue includes a history of the Waterloo Club, and a ... »

Sims family

The Other side : an appeal for British fair play: Berlin and its name, a free discussion of the methods of the promoters of the change

SCA369-GA427-10-381
File
[1916?]

Part of Sims Family collection.

"Endorsed by the Citizens' League of Berlin, Canada, and the signatures of 2068 municipal voters, as well as hundreds of others who had no opportunity to sign the petition to the Provincial government."

Sims family

The Daily Telegraph, Waterloo Section.

SCA369-GA427-10-385
File
August 1, 1925

Part of Sims Family collection.

One section of a booster publication issued in commemoration of the Old Boys Reunion, held August 1-8, 1925 , p. 33-64

Sims family

The Daily Telegraph, Expansion Number.

SCA369-GA427-10-379
File
December 13, 1913

Part of Sims Family collection.

The Daily Telegraph, Expansion Number, December 13, 1913, p. 11-14: this booster publication reports on the "material progress" of Berlin in 1913, in public works and factories, and lists residences erected in 1913.

Sims family

The Berlin News Record, Forward Edition.

SCA369-GA427-10-380
File
April, 1914

Part of Sims Family collection.

Booster edition in five parts.

Sims family

T.

SCA369-GA427-5-225
File
1930-1937

Part of Sims Family collection.

Includes one letter dated Sept. 29, 1930 from S.C. Tweed in Waterloo, thanking Harvey for recommending Forsey Page as architect for a new school in Waterloo.
Includes eight letters from Lord Trenchard, Dancers Hill House, Barnet, Hertfordshire written ... »

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Struthers, Mr. and Mrs. to Margaret Davidson.

SCA369-GA427-2-64
File
1882

Part of Sims Family collection.

Invitation from the parents of Maggie Rennie Struthers to the wedding of their daughter to Robert Garden Davidson, to be held October 3, 1882 in St. Catharines (includes envelope).

Sims family

Strohm, Adam to Kenneth Sims.

SCA369-GA427-11-400
File
August 4, 1945

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from Adam Strohm dated August 4, 1945, Manistee, Michigan to Kenneth Sims. He encloses a letter written to him on July 30, 1945 by Harry Bullock, an old friend of both Adam and Harvey, who says of another friend Fred Burden's troubles from feeling ... »

Sims family

Strohm, Adam to Kenneth Sims.

SCA369-GA427-11-402
File
October 21, 1949

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from Adam Strohm dated October 21, 1949, Kensington, MD, reporting to Kenneth Sims that Fred Burden had died "two weeks ago" at the age of 86.

Sims family

Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-101-10
Item
June 5, 1941

Part of Sims Family collection.

Hartford, Conn.: family news.

Sims family

Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-101-9
Item
May 11, 1941

Part of Sims Family collection.

Hartford, Conn.: family news.

Sims family

Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-101-11
Item
July 12, 1941

Part of Sims Family collection.

Hartford, Conn.

Sims family

Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-101-3
Item
April 26 1931

Part of Sims Family collection.

Hartford, Conn.: congratulations concerning bencher election results.

Sims family

Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-101-4
Item
May 7, 1931

Part of Sims Family collection.

Winchester VA.: reporting that she has found the Wissler Farm.

Sims family

Stewart, Peter to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-101-6
Item
May 12, 1937

Part of Sims Family collection.

Hartford, Conn.: intention to follow in his footsteps.

Sims family

Stewart, Peter to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-101-7
Item
May 10, 1939

Part of Sims Family collection.

Hartford, Conn.: concerning his father's disability insurance.

Sims family

Stewart, J. Ross to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-101-2
Item
March 28, 1928

Part of Sims Family collection.

Hartford, Conn.: concerning Rella's investments.

Sims family

Stewart, J. Ross.

SCA369-GA427-3-101-5
Item
April 7-16, 1940

Part of Sims Family collection.

Carbon typescript transcription of a diary by J. Ross Stewart of a trip on the Mauritania to the Carribbean.

Sims family

Stauffer, Rosanna to Jemima Cook.

SCA369-GA427-1-21-1
Item
January 23, 1883

Part of Sims Family collection.

From: Breslau, about sewing.

Sims family

Stauffer, Rosanna to Jemima Cook.

SCA369-GA427-1-21-2
Item
April 14, 1883

Part of Sims Family collection.

From: Breslau, about sewing.

Sims family

Skelton, O.D. to Harvey J. Sims

SCA369-GA427-4-134
File
April 4, 1928

Part of Sims Family collection.

Typewritten letter from O.D. Skelton, Under-Secretary of State for External Affairs, Canada, replying to Harvey J. Sims on Mackenzie King's behalf, concerning a letter of introduction.

Sims family

Sims, William Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-102
File
April 7, [1930]

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from William Harvey Sims dated April 7, [1930?], Toronto to his father Harvey J. Sims, concerning financial matters and his Osgoode Hall graduating banquet the night before.

Sims family

Sims, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-101-1
Item
July 30, 1891

Part of Sims Family collection.

Waterloo: letter addressed to Harvey in Forest, relaying all the family news, describing their mother's reaction to a newspaper report that Harvey had almost drowned (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Rella May : correspondence to her father, Peter Harvey Sims.

SCA369-GA427-1-31
File
August 4, 1890

Part of Sims Family collection.

From Floradale (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Kenneth Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-99
File
November 7, 1915

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Toronto, November 7, 1915 to his grandson Kenneth Sims, congratulating him on passing first in his class (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.

SCA369-GA427-1-1
File
September 18, 1869

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from Peter H. Sims from Glenelg, September 18, 1869 to his wife Jemima Sims: "My dear wife
I arrived here safely last night and I Can tell you I was pretty tired. I feel somewhat sore this morning but will be all right soon. There was nothing ... »

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.

SCA369-GA427-1-2
File
October 4, 1869

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Salem, October 4, 1869 to his wife Jemima Sims: "I am making every endeavour to get out of the bush country but I cannot do so untill [sic] I collect the accounts and straighten the business somewhat. After I got back I ... »

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.

SCA369-GA427-1-3
File
July 28, 1876

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, July 28, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims: "I am getting along very well, have plenty to do to keep me from getting lonesome. But when night come and before I retire to rest I feel that I [am] alone and that home ... »

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.

SCA369-GA427-1-9
File
May 10, 1878

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated London, Ontario, May 10, 1878 to his wife Jemima Sims; two court cases involving his business are being heard there.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.

SCA369-GA427-1-5
File
September 8, 1876

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 8, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal. He is pleased to have received a letter, also that she enjoyed the trip but wants a better description when she gets home. He tells her that Harvey ... »

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.

SCA369-GA427-1-7
File
September 13, 1876

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 13, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal: "I was glad to hear you are seeing the great sights of the largest city in the Dominion and one of the best built cities on this continent." He ... »

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.

SCA369-GA427-1-11
File
October 1, 1890

Part of Sims Family collection.

Telegram from Peter H. Sims dated London, Ontario, October 1, 1890 to his wife Jemima Sims, with a message that he is somewhat better.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.

SCA369-GA427-1-8
File
September 15, 1876

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 15, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal. He counsels her not to take too much exercise as she is not strong, and that the Exhibition will be in Montreal that week. "I would like to see my ... »

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.

SCA369-GA427-1-10
File
1880

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Guelph, Ontario, May 31, 1880 to his wife Jemima Sims, on the way to Mount Forest where he has been called suddenly. Jemima and the children are not at home; he reassures her that he has left everything locked up, that he ... »

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.

SCA369-GA427-1-13
File
October 15, 1915

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Toronto, October 15, 1915 to his wife Jemima Sims: "The occasion of your birthday recalls the many happy years we have been together and it awakens the hope that the years to come will be the brightest still and full of ... »

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.

SCA369-GA427-1-4
File
September 6, 1876

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 6, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal visiting Peter's brother James' family. He describes Harvey's distress at her leaving on the boat, his trip home to Berlin, arrangements for Harvey ... »

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.

SCA369-GA427-1-6
File
September 12, 1876

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 12, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal: "My Dear Wife, I expected a letter from you yesterday and was much disappointed at not receiving one. However I conclude you are enjoying yourself ... »

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.

SCA369-GA427-1-12
File
October 4, 1895

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Toronto, October 4, 1895 to his wife Jemima Sims: "My dear wife, enclosed find a birthday present from me on this your birthday. As year after year rolls away we come to know each other better and to love each other more and more."

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-95-2
Item
September 10, 1890

Part of Sims Family collection.

Waterloo.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-95-3
Item
July 22, 1891

Part of Sims Family collection.

Waterloo (includes envelope addressed to Forest, Ontario).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-95-9
Item
January 18, 1899

Part of Sims Family collection.

Toronto: congratulating Harvey on finally getting his own room and on being appointed as secretary of the Berlin Board of Trade, advice about making the most of the opportunity: "Aim high, do your duty and you will get there. Do not neglect your reading: ... »

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-95-13
Item
[December 24?], 1899

Part of Sims Family collection.

Toronto: Postcard, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, 1899-1900.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-96-8
Item
December, 1909

Part of Sims Family collection.

Printed Christmas and New Year's greeting (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-98-10
Item
August 4, 1912

Part of Sims Family collection.

Edinburgh, Scotland (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-98-11
Item
August 16, 1912

Part of Sims Family collection.

Aberdeen: he has been to Oban and Insch, "called on old people to find out about my father, mother and relatives but could find no one who could remember that far back., that is 75 years ago" (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-95-8
Item
August 29, 1898

Part of Sims Family collection.

Toronto: advice about saving, not spending (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-96-7
Item
July 17, 1906

Part of Sims Family collection.

Describes facial swelling suffered frequently and use of antiphlogistine, also at Harvey's request writes as much as he knows of the life of his father the Rev. James Sims.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims

SCA369-GA427-3-97
File
March 3, 1912

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from Peter H. Sims to his son Harvey J. Sims on March 3, 1812 from Mayagues [i.e., Mayagüez] (Puerto Rico). Peter H. Sims writes about his trip to Puerto Rico to assess risks on behalf of his company: he summarizes and comments on Puerto Rico's ... »

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-98-2
Item
June 1, 1912

Part of Sims Family collection.

London, England (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-95-1
Item
July 19, 1888

Part of Sims Family collection.

Waterloo, Berlin: "Band and Fireman's Tournament," caution concerning conduct away from home.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-95-6
Item
June 29, 1896

Part of Sims Family collection.

Toronto: advice on beginning independent life (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-95-10
Item
April 18, 1899

Part of Sims Family collection.

Toronto: about proposed European trip and possible consequences for Harvey's position at work (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-95-11
Item
May 2, 1899

Part of Sims Family collection.

Toronto: advice about Harvey asking for leave to go on trip.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-96-2
Item
September 15, 1902

Part of Sims Family collection.

Response to Harvey concerning wedding invitations: "I do not like however the idea of your practically ignoring your relatives and asking outsiders" (includes envelope and enclosed list of invitees, with additional list by P.H. Sims).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-96-3
Item
December 6, 1902

Part of Sims Family collection.

Stern criticism of Harvey's financial situation, debt incurred by spending money on his new home: "You are just in the condition I expected you would be. You started out with too big ideas and now you find you have gone steeper in than you should and ... »

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-98-12
Item
August 26, 1912

Part of Sims Family collection.

London, England: Peter H. Sims to Harvey: "We are having a most wretched and depressing time" (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-98-14
Item
September 17, 1912

Part of Sims Family collection.

London, England (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-95-4
Item
September 9, 1895

Part of Sims Family collection.

St. John NB: "I saw the sea today for the first time" (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-95-5
Item
September 18, 1895

Part of Sims Family collection.

New York (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-95-7
Item
July 18, 1898

Part of Sims Family collection.

Toronto: nervousness concerning Harvey's arranged yachting trip with "the boys": "You are a daring venturesome boy with not any too much precaution or forethought" (includes envelope and enclosed letter from Mr. Ruby).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-95-12
Item
May 30, 1899

Part of Sims Family collection.

Toronto: trip arrangements (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-96-1
Item
August 10, 1902

Part of Sims Family collection.

Step by step instructions for preparing Harvey's new house for occupancy, starting with liming the cellar and ending with papering and decorations (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-96-4
Item
January 28, 1904

Part of Sims Family collection.

Congratulates Harvey on being elected president of the Berlin Board of Trade: "Enter upon your duties with modesty knowing that there is much to learn and act as one putting on armour and not boasting as one taking it off after victory." He reminds ... »

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-96-5
Item
March 10, 1906

Part of Sims Family collection.

Postcard, colour photo showing Cawston Ostrich Farm, South Pasadena.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-96-6
Item
March 30, 1906

Part of Sims Family collection.

Postcard, colour photo showing New Bath House, Ocean Park, California, with handwritten note "Had a swim there Monday, PHS."

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-98-9
Item
July 28, 1912

Part of Sims Family collection.

London, England: describing "Continental trip" (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-98
File
1912

Part of Sims Family collection.

Correspondence from P.H. and Jemima Sims to their son Harvey J. Sims on a trip to England and Scotland from June to September 1912.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-98-7
Item
July 2, 1912

Part of Sims Family collection.

London, England (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-98-1
Item
May 27, 1912

Part of Sims Family collection.

Steamship Ascania (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-98-4
Item
June 11, 1912

Part of Sims Family collection.

London, England: Postcard depicting the Savoy Hotel.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-98-5
Item
June 12, 1912

Part of Sims Family collection.

London, England (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-98-3
Item
June 7, 1912

Part of Sims Family collection.

London, England (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-98-6
Item
June 24, 1912

Part of Sims Family collection.

London, England.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey : Wellesley teacher's certificate.

SCA369-GA427-1-33
File
December 20, 1861

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter of recommendation by school trustees written and signed in both German and English. "Translated by Solomon Hess [Ness?] Hawkesville We the undersigned certify hereby that the teacher Peter Sim [sic] of our school in the new school section between ... »

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey : Travers case.

SCA369-GA427-1-39
File
1871-1872

Part of Sims Family collection.

Correspondence to Peter H. Sims from A. Millar, legal documents, and receipts all relating to action brought against Peter by creditors John Travers and Milton Cushing Schofield.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey : Salem Woolen Works advertisement.

SCA369-GA427-1-44
File
1868-1930

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter to Harvey J. Sims dated August 4, 1930 from John R. Connon of Elora, enclosing advertisements for what he describes as "relating to your father's unfortunate venture in the Salem Woollen Mill." Includes an original manuscript copy of an ... »

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey : patent correspondence and legal agreements to and from Henry B. Weaver.

SCA369-GA427-1-37
File
1886-1889

Part of Sims Family collection.

Correspondence and agreements relating to a U.S. patent issued to Peter H. Sims and Philip Hohmeier of Waterloo for improvements to a hot air furnace and the transfer of manufacturing rights to Henry B. Weaver of Blue Ball, Pennsylvania. In the first ... »

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey : patent agreement with Philip Hohmeier.

SCA369-GA427-1-38
File
1892

Part of Sims Family collection.

Document signed by Philip Hohmeier acknowledging receipt of all of Peter H. Sims' interest in the listed Canadian and American patents for improvements to hot-air stoves and furnaces, witnessed by Jas. S. Lockie.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey : estate of Janet Sims.

SCA369-GA427-1-40
File
1875-1888

Part of Sims Family collection.

Correspondence and accounts relating to James and Janet Sims' finances from 1875-1881, also to Janet Sims' estate from 1881-1888. James died in 1880 and Janet died Oct. 3, 1881.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey : ephemera.

SCA369-GA427-1-46
File
1875-1888

Part of Sims Family collection.

Birthday party invitation to Peter and Jemima Sims from Mrs. Hilliard, May 6, 1875.
Memorial card: William John Roat, died at Berlin, December 23, 1887 (includes envelope).
Memorial card: James McFeiggan, died in Galt, May 23, 1888.
Memorial card: Harvey James Cook, November 12, 1930.
Wedding invitations, 1895-1898.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey : County of Wellington Teacher's Certificate.

SCA369-GA427-1-34
File
June 25, 1862

Part of Sims Family collection.

Certificate made out for "Peter Sim [sic]", as a "Second Class Teacher" in the North Riding of the County of Wellington, dated at Elora, signed by William Reynolds, Chairman and A. Dingwall Fordyce, Local Superintendent, to remain in force until recalled.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey : County of Wellington Teacher's Certificate.

SCA369-GA427-1-35
File
June 25, 1863

Part of Sims Family collection.

Certificate made out for "Peter Sims", as a "First Class Teacher" in the North Riding of the County of Wellington, dated at Elora, signed by William Reynolds, Chairman and A. Dingwall Fordyce, Local Superintendent, to remain in force for two years.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey : correspondence to his son Harvey J. Sims, 1902-1910..

SCA369-GA427-3-96
File
1902-1909

Part of Sims Family collection.

Eight letters from Peter H. Sims to Harvey J. Sims written between 1902 and 1910.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey : correspondence to his son Harvey J. Sims before 1900

SCA369-GA427-3-95
File
1888-1899

Part of Sims Family collection.

Thirteen letters from Peter H. Sims to Harvey J. Sims written before 1900.

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey : business correspondence with John H. Robertson.

SCA369-GA427-1-36
File
1876-1883

Part of Sims Family collection.

Business correspondence relating to mortgage loans and payments managed by John H. Robertson and Peter H. Sims. Includes correspondence from individuals about their payments.

Sims family

Sims, Kenneth : trip diary to England and the continent.

SCA369-GA427-11-394
File
May 19, 1924-August 29, 1924

Part of Sims Family collection.

Diary kept by Kenneth Sims from May 19, 1924 to the end of August of that year chronicling his activities while travelling with and without his parents and the Canadian lawn bowlers who were competing in Great Britain.

Sims family

Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-98-8
Item
July 10, 1912

Part of Sims Family collection.

Lugano, Switzerland (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-100-1
Item
May 7, 1898

Part of Sims Family collection.

On hearing a report that Harvey had been struck by a ball, Jemima advises him strongly to give up football as "beneath the dignity of a practicing [sic] barrister" (includes envelope).

Sims family

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