http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/searchA digital collection of historical items including poems, images, songs, stories and more! of the area now known as Greater Madawaska Township including Calabogie, Griffith, Mattawatachan and surrounding areas.Regional / North America / Canada / Ontario / Society and CultureSun, 18 Nov 2012 21:02 GMTSun, 18 Nov 2012 21:02 GMTen-ca2880http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.htmlhttp://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/test41ep/graphics/rsstile_test41ep_s_32.gifhttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/search8831The library experienced a flood, so temporary quarters were set up in a trailer. Librarian, Mary-Joan Hale continued to offer services and programs from the temporary library quarters.The library experienced a flood, so temporary quarters were set up in a trailer. Librarian, Mary-Joan Hale continued to offer services and programs from the temporary library quarters.http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2459581/data?r=rssSun, 18 Nov 2012 21:02 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2459581/dataTemporary Library QuartersA picture of the Sawmill at Camel ChuteA picture of the Sawmill at Camel Chutehttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454641/data?r=rssMon, 12 Nov 2012 23:00 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454641/dataSawmill at Camel Chutehttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454642/data?r=rssMon, 12 Nov 2012 22:05 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454642/dataTwo People Sitting on the Old Wooden BridgeThree photos of the Black Donald MineThree photos of the Black Donald Minehttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454644/data?r=rssMon, 12 Nov 2012 22:04 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454644/dataBlack Donald Mine Powerhouse (1905), Mill Block at Black Donald Mine (1905), Right Stope of Mine 700 Feet From Front (circa 1934)The Old Wooden Bridge before it was removed in 1948The Old Wooden Bridge before it was removed in 1948http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454646/data?r=rssMon, 12 Nov 2012 22:03 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454646/dataThe Old Wooden BridgeA photo of the Black Donald Mines overlooking Whitefish LakeA photo of the Black Donald Mines overlooking Whitefish Lakehttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454647/data?r=rssMon, 12 Nov 2012 22:03 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454647/dataBlack Donald MinesFirst telephone - MatawatchanFirst telephone - Matawatchanhttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454648/data?r=rssMon, 12 Nov 2012 21:05 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454648/dataFirst telephone - MatawatchanCalabogie sawmillCalabogie sawmillhttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454649/data?r=rssMon, 12 Nov 2012 21:04 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454649/dataCalabogie sawmillThe powerhouse interior, showing two generators - Calabogie Light & Power CompanyThe powerhouse interior, showing two generators - Calabogie Light & Power Companyhttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454650/data?r=rssMon, 12 Nov 2012 21:02 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454650/dataCalabogie Light & Power Companyhttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454640/data?r=rssSun, 28 Oct 2012 20:01 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2454640/dataCalabogie News - April 23, 1920http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2452230/data?r=rssWed, 17 Oct 2012 22:05 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2452230/dataCalabogie News - Mar. 14, 1919http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2452229/data?r=rssWed, 17 Oct 2012 22:03 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2452229/dataCalabogie News - Jan. 10, 1919http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2452228/data?r=rssWed, 17 Oct 2012 22:02 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2452228/dataBagot & Blythfield Councilhttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2452227/data?r=rssWed, 17 Oct 2012 22:01 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2452227/dataCalabogie News - April 25, 1919http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2447426/data?r=rssSat, 13 Oct 2012 23:03 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2447426/dataCalabogie News - May 16, 1919http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2447424/data?r=rssSat, 13 Oct 2012 21:04 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2447424/dataCalabogie NewsThis is a scrapbook compiled by Howard relating to his military service during the Korean War.This is a scrapbook compiled by Howard relating to his military service during the Korean War.http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2438737/data?r=rssFri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2438737/dataHoward Popkie's ScrapbookA collection of short stories from the Korean War, the History of Black Donald, and the Life and Times Growing up in the Ottawa Valley. Featured here is an excerpt from the entire book. To view this excerpt, click on the cover image you see here called "Ghost Town" and you will be taken to page...A collection of short stories from the Korean War, the History of Black Donald, and the Life and Times Growing up in the Ottawa Valley. Featured here is an excerpt from the entire book. To view this excerpt, click on the cover image you see here called "Ghost Town" and you will be taken to page...http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2426952/data?r=rssFri, 20 Jul 2012 16:03 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2426952/dataGhost TownHoward Popkie was born on September 29th, 1934 and joined the P.P.C.L.I. (Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry)when he was 16. He is the author of Ghost town - a collection of stories published in the Madawaska Highlander Newspaper.Editor notes in Ghost town are those of Bill Graham.Howard Popkie was born on September 29th, 1934 and joined the P.P.C.L.I. (Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry)when he was 16. He is the author of Ghost town - a collection of stories published in the Madawaska Highlander Newspaper.Editor notes in Ghost town are those of Bill Graham.http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2421924/data?r=rssWed, 11 Jul 2012 16:02 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2421924/dataHoward PopkieThe altar in St. Gabriel's Church, Springtown, OntarioThe altar in St. Gabriel's Church, Springtown, Ontariohttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2400916/data?r=rssSat, 14 Apr 2012 00:05 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2400916/dataThe altar at St. Gabriel's Church, SpringtownA picture of St. Gabriel's church in Springtown. There is currently a restoration project underway.A picture of St. Gabriel's church in Springtown. There is currently a restoration project underway.http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2400914/data?r=rssFri, 13 Apr 2012 23:05 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2400914/dataSt. Gabriel's Church, SpringtownA short pictorial history of Black Donald Mine between 1944 - 1954 when Bruce Edward was mine managerA short pictorial history of Black Donald Mine between 1944 - 1954 when Bruce Edward was mine managerhttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2400913/data?r=rssFri, 13 Apr 2012 23:03 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2400913/dataBlack Donald Mine videoThis is an interview with Wes Bomhower at his residence in Ottawa in January 2012. Picture quality is best when the clips are viewed in skin mode.This is an interview with Wes Bomhower at his residence in Ottawa in January 2012. Picture quality is best when the clips are viewed in skin mode.http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2369815/data?r=rssWed, 14 Mar 2012 18:05 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2369815/dataReminiscing With Wes Bomhowerhttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2369825/data?r=rssTue, 21 Feb 2012 01:04 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2369825/dataThe Plebiscite Vote - Dec. 1893A song about St. Andrews Church, situated on Lake Calabogie's North Shore. NOTE: There is no audio for this song, it is the lyrics only.A song about St. Andrews Church, situated on Lake Calabogie's North Shore. NOTE: There is no audio for this song, it is the lyrics only.http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2369467/data?r=rssSun, 19 Feb 2012 16:01 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2369467/dataSt. Andrews, the Church by the ShoreMinutes from the December 3rd, 1010 meeting of the Bagot & Blythfield Municipal Council.Minutes from the December 3rd, 1010 meeting of the Bagot & Blythfield Municipal Council.http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2369236/data?r=rssSun, 19 Feb 2012 15:05 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2369236/dataBagot & Blythfield Council - Minutes, December 3rd, 1910A by-law to be passed by Bagot & Blythfield Municipal Council prohibiting sale by retail of spirituous, fermented or other manufactured liquors in the municipality of the townships of Bagot & Blythfield.A by-law to be passed by Bagot & Blythfield Municipal Council prohibiting sale by retail of spirituous, fermented or other manufactured liquors in the municipality of the townships of Bagot & Blythfield.http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2369219/data?r=rssSun, 19 Feb 2012 15:05 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2369219/dataBagot & Blythfield - By-Law - 1911Post Office statistics for the year ending March 31, 1911 including Calabogie, Denbigh and Renfrew.Post Office statistics for the year ending March 31, 1911 including Calabogie, Denbigh and Renfrew.http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2369149/data?r=rssSun, 19 Feb 2012 15:05 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2369149/dataPost Office Statistics - 1911A booklet produced by the members of the 1977 Bagot & Blythfield Municipal council. The Township Booklet is described in the Foreword as "a brief, informative story of the way your municipal affairs have been administered durg 1977, along with projections for 1978 as well."A booklet produced by the members of the 1977 Bagot & Blythfield Municipal council. The Township Booklet is described in the Foreword as "a brief, informative story of the way your municipal affairs have been administered durg 1977, along with projections for 1978 as well."http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2367128/data?r=rssSun, 19 Feb 2012 15:04 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2367128/dataThe Corporation of the Municipality of Bagot & Blythfield: Township Review 1977-78 of Municipal AffairsA song written by Wes Bomhower about the Madawaska River.A song written by Wes Bomhower about the Madawaska River.http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2369547/data?r=rssFri, 17 Feb 2012 14:02 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2369547/dataThe MadawaskaA song written by Wes Bomhower about Joe Quilty of the Renfrew County Fiddlers. NOTE: There is no audio for this song, these are just the lyrics.A song written by Wes Bomhower about Joe Quilty of the Renfrew County Fiddlers. NOTE: There is no audio for this song, these are just the lyrics.http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2369546/data?r=rssFri, 17 Feb 2012 13:03 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2369546/dataJoe QuiltyFrom the Wes Bomhower Story Collection about the morning Wes and his sister Wilma wake up Uncle John.From the Wes Bomhower Story Collection about the morning Wes and his sister Wilma wake up Uncle John.http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2367021/data?r=rssWed, 01 Feb 2012 16:02 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2367021/dataUncle JohnFrom the Wes Bomhower Story Collection about the day Wes earned five dollars with the help of his Clyesdales.From the Wes Bomhower Story Collection about the day Wes earned five dollars with the help of his Clyesdales.http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2367008/data?r=rssWed, 01 Feb 2012 15:05 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2367008/dataThe Day We Made Five DollarsWes writes about a local family, the MacKenzies, during the Great DepressionWes writes about a local family, the MacKenzies, during the Great Depressionhttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2366967/data?r=rssWed, 01 Feb 2012 14:05 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2366967/dataMemories of the Old DaysWes outlines the history of the Barnet Cottage. This is part 1 and it has two pages. You can select each page from the dop down box beside the word 'select' at the top of the screen.Wes outlines the history of the Barnet Cottage. This is part 1 and it has two pages. You can select each page from the dop down box beside the word 'select' at the top of the screen.http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2351487/data?r=rssWed, 01 Feb 2012 14:02 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2351487/dataThe Barnet Cottage - Part 1A story fromthe Wes Bomhower Story collection about how Everett Bomhower could perform magic witha flick of his thumbA story fromthe Wes Bomhower Story collection about how Everett Bomhower could perform magic witha flick of his thumbhttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2351999/data?r=rssTue, 31 Jan 2012 16:02 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2351999/dataJust Like That, Poof!A booklet prepared by the Bagot & Blythfield Public Library detailing the operations of the library during the first five years.A booklet prepared by the Bagot & Blythfield Public Library detailing the operations of the library during the first five years.http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2364905/data?r=rssFri, 27 Jan 2012 22:02 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2364905/dataBagot & Blythfield Public Library: The First Five YearsFrom the Wes Bomhower Story Collection about Bob Millar, Wes's cousin, who claims to have seen a centaur during his travel on a C.P.R. passenger train between Montreal and Eastern OntarioFrom the Wes Bomhower Story Collection about Bob Millar, Wes's cousin, who claims to have seen a centaur during his travel on a C.P.R. passenger train between Montreal and Eastern Ontariohttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2351762/data?r=rssFri, 13 Jan 2012 13:03 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2351762/dataCentaursFrom the Wes Bomhower Story Collection about the arrival of the 6th Bomhower child, Bernice (also known as "Peachy")From the Wes Bomhower Story Collection about the arrival of the 6th Bomhower child, Bernice (also known as "Peachy")http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2351753/data?r=rssFri, 13 Jan 2012 12:04 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2351753/dataPeachy & Canada PostFrom the Wes Bomhower Story Collection about the day Billy Micks helped save the life of a cow on the Bomhower farm.From the Wes Bomhower Story Collection about the day Billy Micks helped save the life of a cow on the Bomhower farm.http://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2351752/data?r=rssFri, 13 Jan 2012 12:02 GMThttp://vitacollections.ca/GreaterMadawaska/2351752/dataBilly Micks