Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
R. Forbes & Co. Ltd. film
Title notes
- Source of title proper: Title from content of the fonds.
Level of description
Fonds
Reference code
SCA316-GA352
Dates of creation area
Date(s)
Physical description area
Physical description
1 film reel : 16 mm
Archival description area
Name of creator
(1888-1928)
Administrative history
In 1874 Robert Forbes of Scotland purchased the Randall, Farr & Co. Woollen Mill on Queen St. West in Hespeler. The company was incorporated in 1888 as R. Forbes & Co. Ltd. with Robert's sons George and James serving as president and company ... »
Scope and content
File consists of one film reel showing the exterior and operations of the R. Forbes Co. woollen mill in Hespeler (Cambridge), Ontario. The mill would later become the Dominion Woollen and Worsted Mill.
Notes area
Immediate source of acquisition
Donated in 2017.
Availability of other formats
Film available for viewing via the Waterloo Digital Library.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Public Domain