Item consists of a grey card with oval photograph of a young girl in sailor-style dress, her hair in a tight braid down her back and gazing at a flower she holds in her hand. Embossed at the bottom right, "Brush". On verso, handwritten in ink, "Celia Elizabeth Haskell/ Eleven years old./ 1899".

Item consists of a black card with embossed oval decoration and a photograph inset of a young man and woman, probably brother and sister. The photograph is situated horizontally on the card. The man wears a suit and tie, the woman high collared blouse and scarf with cameo pin, and a small cap with bow on her head. At bottom left, embossed in gold, "Smith/ Galt, Ont,."

Item consists of a green card featuring a full body photograph of a young woman leaning against a bannister, wearing a white dress in the "S" curve style, and a large plumed hat. At bottom, embossed in a diamond, star and ribbon design, "DAME/ [illegible]/ TORONTO."

Item os a light grey cabinet card with embossed oval decoration and photograph of a woman inset, wearing a white, high collared blouse and a large feathered hat. At bottom right of card, embossed, "Merritt/ Kincardine".

Item consists of a beige card with photograph pasted on slightly smaller than the area designed for it. The photograph shows a group of 5 children, 2 girls and 3 boys. The girl at the left wears dark, high collared dress with bishop sleeves and ringlets in her short hair. The older girl in the centre wears a more dated sleeve style, fitted as in the 1880s, with a loose bodice and lace neckline and sleeve caps. The boys wear fitted sack coats buttoned at the top button only. The youngest in the picture wears what is probably a Fauntleroy suit, consisting of a velvet jacket, wide lace collar and ruffle down the front of his shirt. On verso, handwritten in ink, "Mrs Hyram Shelton".

Item consists of a black card with photograph of a old man and woman seated outdoors, with a barn or other wooden structure in the background. They are seated in rocking chairs, a shawl draped over the back of the woman's chair. The man wears a plain sack suit with only the top botton fastened and the woman wears a light dress with small pattern and puffed sleeves and a wide bow at the collar. She holds a book in her hands.

Item consists of a beige card with black letterpress at bottom right, "W.S. Durrer,/ Formosa." Photograph shows a man in sack coat and waistcoat with tie, holding a boy in a sailor style suit at his side. In the centre, a young girl in a dress with two layers of ruffles at the neck is seated, while a boy in fitted suit jacket and ascot stands behind her. The wife and youngest girl are seated a the right. The woman wears a dress with a fitted sleeve with ball shaped puff which dates the style to 1897. The girl wears a dress in sailor style with a square lapel.

Item consists of a grey card with text embossed in black at bottom, "W.L. MURRAY,/ PHOTOGRAPHER./ RAVINE BANK,/ WAPELLA, SASK." Photograph is a full length portrait of a old man and woman. The man is seated ina chair, wearing a fitted suit and waistcoat. The woman wears a dress with bishop sleeves, and plain front and flounce at bottom with embroidery down the front of the vest. They are outdoors, next to the wall and window of a house. On verso, handwritten in pencil, "sister/ Mary Jane and John".

Item consists of a gold edged card with a light pink base, and text in gold letterpress at the bottom edge, "A.I. Witter, Pecatonica, Ill." A long, narrow photograph gives a full length portrait of a man in a 3 piece suit all done in the same white flecked wool fabric. The coat is a little overlarge, probably a late 1860s style, and is buttoned at the top button only. He wears a striped ascot, and leans against a chair in front of a painted studio backdrop depicting a window and mantel. On the verso, a long text handwritten in pencil that indicates the sender (probably the man pictured in the card) could not come for New Year's as he had other obligations with a family called the Bowlys(?). He signs his initials "A.H." At the top left, in a different hand, "805/ 12.-".

Item consists of a cream cabinet card with bronze embossed border and text at bottom, "Blanks & Co./ CLAY ST./ VICKSBURGH, MISS." At the centre of the text, a design with the letters "B" "&" "C" intertwined. Photograph of a young boy seated on a stone bench in white belted dress with wide collar and a straw hat at his side. On verso, artist's stamp with decoration of a paint palette, eye with sun's rays, and camera. Text reads "Blanks & Co./ PORTRAITS/ VICKSBURGH,/ MISS./ Clay Street." At top edge, handwritten in black ink, "To Lutie(?), from/ Thos. M. Wade(?) Jr./ age 2 years/ 3 months".

Item consists of a grey card with oval photograph of a man with dark suit and hat seated at centre, with two women standing behind him, each holding a pair of gloves. The woman on the left wears a checkered blouse with plain dark skirt, and the blouse is puffed out in the "S" curve fashion. The woman on the right wears a dark coloured dress with matching belt and a velvet(?) collar. At bottom right, embossed, "Jas. Mason/ PENETANG &/ ELMVALE".

Item consists of a cream card with yellow embossed oval. Photograph inset of two women, vignetted. The woman on the right looks towards the camera and the one on the left looks towards the right. Both wear high-collared lace blouses in the Edwardian fashion. At bottom right, embossed, "Solean(?)/ SO. SIDE/ KIRKSVILLE, MO."

Item consists of a grey folded card card with art nouveau decoration at upper left, and the text "PLATINUM PORTRAIT/ BY/ A.M. CUNNINGHAM/ 3. James Str. N./ HAMILTON". Inside, glassine tissue and an oval photograph of an older woman with embroidered jacket and high collared lace blouse mounted on cream card. At the bottom of the photograph, handwritten in pencil, "Cunningham/ 09".

Item is a small brown folded card card with embossed coat of arms design on front. Inside, glassine tissue covers a white matted vignetted photograph of a young woman in plaid dress with lace collar. Embossed at lower right on inside card, "F.D. Lee/ LINDSAY, ONT."

Item consists of a white card with gold letterpress at bottom edge, "Swithun King/ Barrie and/ Orillia". In the centre, a design with artist's palette and brushes contains the text "EXTRA/ FINISH". Photograph is a group portrait of a man and woman with 5 children. The woman stands at the back, holding the youngest child in what appears to be a velvet trimmed dress. Two girls are seated on chairs and the boy sits on the floor in front. A girl in tartan dress stands at the knees of the father on the left. Behind the group, a backdrop with leaves and a mirror. On verso, handwritten in pencil, "L-10.00".

Item is a photograph of four young women mounted on a postcard backing. The image is a full-length portrait, wiht three women in white blouses and dark, plain wrap-style skirts (the one at the far right has buttons decorating the seam) and the youngest in a sailor style dress. On verso, in black ink, "POST CARD/ BRITISH MADE" and a line dividing two sections for "Correspondence" and "Address". At the far left, printed sideways, "Kestin Photographer Skipton".

Item is a photograph of two seated women in white blouses and plain, dark skirts. The one on the right has a wrap skirt with buttons at the seam near the waistband and holds a book loosely in her right hand. A young man stands between them, wearing a suit and tie of a dark colour. On verso, printed in black ink, "POST CARD/ CORRESPONDENCE/ ADDRESS ONLY".

Item is a carte de visite portrait of woman standing in a photography studio. Made by Notman, Montreal.

Item is a small snapshot portrait of boy outside with beveled edges.

Item is a photograph of girl on stairs, surrounded by other children.

Item is a photograph of a young man standing in front of house wearing hat.

Item is a photograph of a boy posed sitting, wearing a uniform.

Item is a photograph of a young man standing outside. Inscription on verso reads, 'Oct '45'.

Item is a snapshot photograph of a man sitting indoors holding a newspaper.

Item is a snapshot photograph with beveled edges of three people standing outside a public building in the sun.

Item is a snapshot photograph of a woman standing outside in the winter holding a rabbit. Inscription on verso reads, 'A rabbit, some trees and me. I'm the one with the German officer's coat.'

Item is a snapshot photograph of a man in uniform standing outside.

Item is a snapshot photograph of a man in a uniform standing in front of an upside down boat on a street.

Item consists of a snapshot photograph of a woman standing outside. Inscription on verso in black ink reads, 'After a picnic at home last year'.

Man, four pictures on photobooth strip.

Item is a photograph of a man posed smiling sitting behind podium that reads 'DO 108 C. Robbins'.

Item is a portrait of Man in uniform.

Item is a professional portrait of Alfred Thorburn Orr. Inscriptions on verso read, 'I certify this to be a true photograph of: Alfred Thorburn Orr Jun. 22 1966. Hodgkiss Studios 3 Adelaide St. E. Toronto, Ont. EM 6-5342'.

Item is a snapshot photograph of a man leaning on signpost that reads, 'Canadian Legion Hostel'.

Item is a snapshot photograph of two boys standing in front of a doorway with a large wreath. Inscription on verso reads, 'Teddy & Alfred Christmas 1941'

Item is a snapshot photograph of a woman standing outside in front of a chair. Inscription on verso in black ink reads, 'caught in the middle of saying something'.

Item is a colour photograph of a man and woman smiling in front of a landscape. Inscription on verso in ink reads, 'This is a kodacolor print made by Eastman Kodak Company T.M. Regis. U.S. Pat. Off. Week Ending Sept. 3, 1955.' The man has been identified as Alfred Thorburn Orr from other photographs in the collection.

Item is a snapshot photograph of a girl sitting on stairs, surrounded by other children.

Item is a snapshot photograph of a woman in a sun hat standing on rocks by the water.

Item is a snapshot photograph of three young men and a car. Two are standing beside the car while one is inside. Car is parked outside infront of some trees, picket fence and a shed. Back of the photograph has handwritten in black ink: 'Winston Hoyle 31 Concord Street Coaticook Que.'

Item is a snapshot photograph of a man and woman standing in front of lake.

Item is a snapshot photograph of a large group of sailors drinking beer at a party.

Item is a photograph of a man in uniform standing outside.

Item is a photograph of two girls sitting on a bench outside. Inscription on verso reads, 'Audrey S. & Mary J.'

Item is a photograph of five men and one boy in uniform standing in group.

Item is a photograph of a woman sitting on an adirondack chair outside in the winter.

Item is a photograph of a woman with boy and dog sitting outside.

Item is a photograph of a young man in long coat and hat standing outside.

Item is a photograph of a man in uniform standing in front of sign that reads 'Canadian Legion Hostel'.

Item is a photograph of a woman standing in a marsh with canoe in the background.

Item is a photograph of two men standing under some palm trees. Inscription on verso reads, 'June 4th 1950 Hialeah Race Course, Miami, Florida A.T.O & Baldy the Pretzel? (Bent over like one) better still it is a good snapshot of the 'Royal Palms''

Item is a photograph of a man smoking pipe next to little dog in front of stack of suitcases.

Item is a snapshot of a little boy outside.

Item is a portrait of boy wearing coat, standing on a front step.

Item is a portrait of man and dog sitting on steps.

Item is a portrait of two women, a man and a dog standing in front of a house.

Item is a photograph of a young woman and three young men sitting on a diving board at a pool. Inscription on verso reads, 'Pete, Bob, Myself, Audrey'.

Item is a photograph of six men standing in a row outside holding a string of fish. Inscription on verso reads, 'Raymond C. Franklin Phila. W. H. McElwee Phila. D.J. Gilwour Quebec. A.E.Orr, G.A. Moutain, Ottawa. Lawson, Ottawa. Kennybunck Beach, ME. 19th August 1915'.

Item is a portrait of young man standing outside in uniform.

Item is a solarized image of man in uniform.

Item is a portrait of young woman sitting on dock. Inscription on verso reads, 'Dorothy Orr June 1916 at Chateau St Louis Lake St Louis'.

Item is a portrait of baby sitting on a fleeced bench outside. Inscription on verso reads, 'Marjorie Carter 1920'.

Item is a portrait of baby girl and dog. Inscription on verso reads, 'Marjorie Apple Hill - 3/8/20'.

Item is a photograph of four men and one woman sitting in the grass in front of car park.

Item is a portrait of young woman wearing a dress and standing in violets. Inscription on verso reads, 'Summer 1950, Vashon Island Betty Schappert' In black stamp, 'Dayne Storey Photography'.

Item is a portrait of boy holding a string attached to a toy boat on a dock.

Item is a photograph of a boy sitting on a porch step.

Item is a photograph of three women sitting on rocks in front of a lighthouse. Inscription on verso reads, 'Point Prim Light house Rigby N.S. July 7th 1921, Miss Ada Coughlin, Miss Constance Orr, Miss Dorothy Orr'.

Item is a photograph of two women and a man sitting on rocks by a lake. Inscription on verso reads, 'Dr A. E. Orr, Constance Orr, Dorothy Orr, Point - Prim Light Aug 14th 1921'.

Item is a group portrait, inscription reads 'A.E Orr E.U. Del Orr'.

Item is a photograph of a large group of people indoors in front of a Christmas tree. Inscription on verso reads, 'Kap Christmas Party, 1948'.

Item is a photograph of a man leaning on a car. Inscription on recto reads, 'Erie Beach Owl Canada, August 1918' and on verso reads 'Edwd. V. deLery Orr Cadet, R.R.J'

Item is a photograph of a man, woman and dog sitting in the grass.

Item is a photograph of a girl sitting down on an ice rink wearing skates. Inscription on verso reads, 'Shirley Wight'.

Item is a photograph of three women sitting in lawn chairs.

Item is a photograph of six men holding string of fish.

Item is a photograph of men in uniform.

Item is a photograph of a young man in uniform.

Item is a photograph of a woman sitting with a dog in a doorway.

Item is a portrait of young woman sitting in a chair.

Item is a photograph of three blurry figures standing behind lawn chairs.

Item is a photograph of a woman on the beach. Inscription on verso reads, 'Near Acapulco, Die 1951'

Item is a photograph of a beautiful woman in nurse garb sitting on a railing.

Item is a snapshot of a group of people at a social event, two of the men are laughing.

matte gsp with white border printed on textured paper. Mounted on brown card. Portrait from chest up of a woman with round glasses, white colar and necklace. No inscriptions.

matte gsp printed on crosshatched textured paper. Mounted on white paper and brown mottled card. Depicts a young man with shaved head and military uniform. Lapels bear the letter 'P.'

greensih cardboard mount, captions on recto and verso: "Authorized Ansco Color Finisher; Insist on Ariston Color Prints." image depicts two older men wearing three-piece suits. They are standing outdoors in front of a car and tree.

green-grey cardboard mount, captions recto and verso: "Authorized Ansco Color Finisher; Insist on Ariston Color Prints." Depicts four females, one a young girl, in an outdoor portrait.

green-grey cardboard mount, captions recto and verso: "Authorized Ansco Color Finisher; Insist on Ariston Color Prints." Depicts man in trench coat and glasses, carrying a camera case (possibly sx-70?). He is on the deck of a ship, with lifeboat and water visible behind him.

green cardboard mount with captions recto and verso: "Authorized Ansco Color Finisher; Insist on Ariston Color Prints." depicts smoking man with glasses, captain with hat, third figure obscured by the first. Outdoors, wearing coats, somewhat out of focus.

borderless print mounted on black mat board. Depicts two children in front of railed porch holding a shovel and wheelbarrow.

albumen print of engraving mounted on card. Depicts woman and two haloed children in pastoral landscape. Verso caption, blue: "156 Madonna im Grunen v. Raphael."

albumen print of engraving mounted on card. Depcits medieval woman with ahlo, holding a lamb. Recto caption, bottom: "St. Agnes." other captions are too small and faint to be legible. Blue border on card.

montage of images on cabinet card, depicting winter scenes and portraits. Central image is an ice palace. Many are group/ composite photos. Recto captions: "Wm. Notman & Son. Montreal". Verso inscription in gold, "Wm. Notman Montreal, -oni soit qui mal-, Photographer to her Majesty, also at Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa & St. John. N.B. (etc.)"

Item is a group portrait of a minstrel show. 42 performers, including children and adults, are posed seated or standing on a stage. Six of the performers appear in blackface, wearing makeup and wigs.

Minstrel shows are a style of variety show, most popular during the late 19th and early 20th century, in which white performers use make-up and costumes to depict racist and stereotypical caricatures of Black people. The genre originated in the United States, but Canada had its own troupes and touring companies, and the format was popular with schools, community groups, and religious organizations.

A two-page hand-written eulogy was found with the photograph that begins "Ella Roberts age 85 years of Galena, Ohio died November 28, 1949..."

Item is a photograph of a man holding a child on his knee and a woman standing next to him, outside a house with a view of a field in the background. The photograph is very informal, with the man looking down and away from the camera. A screen door to the house on the right of the photograph reveals an adult holding the arm of a child, the hand pressing against the screen.

Item is a brown bi-fold card with an embossed design with shield and helmet on the front left flap, beneath which is the photographer's name in letterpress: "A.E. Lyon/ Photo./ Charlottetown, P.E.I." Inside, a photograph is adhered to the card showing three women in a studio, one holding a baby. All 4 are identified by a handwritten note on the inside of the right flap.

Item consists of a black album with the letters M. F. Peck embossed in gold on the front cover. There is a metal clasp at the top and bottom of the album (bottom one is missing a piece). Contains predominantly tintypes with some colour retouching. Most of the album pages are left empty.

Item consists of a red album with gold detailing on the edges of the pages. It contains albumen portraits of individuals. Photographers include W.C North (Utica, NY), J.B. Smith (Utica), Maitland (Stratford), Fernando Dessau (New York), Stewart (Oneida), etc. Some photographs have identification information on the verso.

Item consists of a brown and gold album with the text "Floral Album" on the front cover. The pages have painted floral illustrations around the photographs and gold detailing on the edges. It contains portraits of mostly individuals and a few families or group. The images were taking by companies in Stouffville, Montreal and Toronto. Handwritten notes next to most portrait, describing the relationship of the persone photographed ("Flora Powell - cousin, Uncle Dave Wellman - Half brother of 1st family.")