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: Alexander Cowan; Portrait of Alexander Cowan (born 16th March 1867, died 16th January 1940). Cowan is posed wearing a suit and bow-tie, standing next to a chair which he leans on. Alexander Cowan was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. George Cowan, and was a Barrie Lawyer for many years. Cowan was married to Agnes M. Allen on the 8th January, 1902., IHS3006

: Alexander Irving; Studio portrait of Alexander "Alex" Irving wearing a suit and tie., IHS2378-11

: Alexander McDonald, Annie Ferrier, and Robert Ferrier; Image of three people sitting on a wooden bench outside. Pictured from left to right are: Alexander ("Sandy") McDonald, Mrs. Annie Ferrier (née Angelina ("Annie") Spring), and Robert Ferrier. The men both wear suits with short hair, and Annie Ferrier wears a dress and eyeglasses. Annie Spring was born 9 June 1874, and died 15 May 1941. Robert Ferrier was born in 1872, and died in 1949. Robert Ferrier's farm was located at SH Lot 15, Concession 13. Alexander McDonald's farm was located at SH Lot 20, Concession 12., IHS2210

: Alfred Gulston & family II; Image taken in 1904 of the family of Alfred Gulston. The family is posed outdoors in front of a wooden fence. They are wearing fine clothes with no shoes one. Left to right: back row: Alfred Gulston, Mary Jane (Wife to Alfred), Hannah Belle McBratney (an aunt). Front row: Grace, Fred, Charlie, with young William, May, Edith, Harry - all children of Mr. Alfred Gulston and wife., IHS4060

: Alice Baker; Image taken in 1976 of Alice Baker. Alice is indoors wearing a floor length blue gown, eyeglasses, and what appears to be a pearl necklace. Alice was the Assistant Curator for The Cookstown Women's Institute Tweedsmuir History.

: Alice Baker and Joan McLean; Photo of Mrs. Alice Baker (left) and Mrs. Joan McLean (right) taken in 1974. The women are both members of the Cookstown Tweedsmuir History group. Mrs. Alice Baker was the Assistant Curator. The photo was taken in someone's home as a stone wall and fireplace are visible in the background. Both ladies are standing behind a table featuring a typewriter as well as a stack of papers that is suspected to be a manuscript.

: Alice Baker and Sisters; Image taken in June of 1976, of Alice Baker and her sisters. The women all appears to be wearing dresses as they stand outside in front of a building. The image includes: Irene Coleman who resided in Barrie; Clara Harwood who resided in Windsor; Florence Hackett who resided in Toronto; Helene D'Ambrosia who resided in Barrie; Reta Allan who resided in Churchill; Wilma O'Connor who resided in Barrie; Mary Wagg who resided in Toronto; Mother (Harris and Hutchinson); Marjorie Blain who resided in Hornepayne; and Lillian Murphy who resided in Toronto.

: Alice M. Baker; A studio portrait image of Mrs. Alice Baker, taken in 1985. In the image she is wearing a blue high-collared blouse, and eyeglasses. Alice Baker was a Assistant Curator of The Cookstown Women's Institute Tweesdmuir History, Volume III.

: Alice M. Baker and M. Joan McLean; A collection of two images of Mrs. Alice M. Baker (left), and Mrs. Joan McLean (right). The two women worked with the Cookstown Women's Institute Tweedsmuir History collection. Alice Baker was the Assistant Curator, and Joan McLean was the Curator. Alice Bakers image is a studio portrait in which she wheres a high-collared blue blouse and eyeglasses. Joan McLean's image has been taken of her inside a store, and she is wearing a white blouse paired with blue pants and cardigan.

: Allan Cowan Carries 1988 Olympic Torch; Image of Allan Cowan running through Stroud with the Olympic Torch for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. There is snow on the ground, and Allan is wearing a red track suit. It appears that he is being escorted by a police cruiser, seen in the left of the image., IHS4250

: Allan Ross and Douglas; Image of Allan and Douglas in the process of cutting down a large tree. They stand either side of the tree. Once cut, it would have been used for firewood for the cook stove and parlour stove. The image was taken in 1952 and was collected by Cookstown Tweedsmuir History.

: Allan Wayne Stewart; Graduation portrait of Allan Wayne Stewart, son of Mr. Russell Stewart and Mrs. Ruth Stewart (née Allan). He received a Bachelor of Arts from Waterloo Lutheran University in 1968, and later became principal at Alliston Public School., IHS1371

: Allandale Boarding House; Photo of Elizabeth Courtney Gregg sitting in front of the piano inside the Allandale boarding house. Taken in 1905, the image shows Elizabeth wearing period clothing. The room hosts photographs, paintings, an easel, piano, and small table., IHS266

: Allandale Hotel; Postcard of Allandale Hotel, also known as Allandale YMCA. The image has been taken from a street view of the building. The original postcard belonged to Neil and Irene McBride of Barrie., IHS3311

: Allen Ireton, Township Clerk; Portrait image of Allen Ireton, taken in 1961. Allen was the Township Clerk. In the image he is wearing a suit and tie, eyeglasses, and an honorary necklace. The image was taken from page 120 of the Stroud Tweedsmuir History, Volume 11., IHS3382-126

: Allie Pratt on Sled; Photo of Mary Almira "Allie" Pratt (née Taylor, wife of Chalmer Pratt) seated on a horse-drawn sled loaded with wood, taken in 1950. The sled is pulled by two large draft horses and there is snow on the ground. The Pratts were married on 11 June 1924. Their daughter Dorothy was born in 1926, and son Ivan in 1945. Dorothy married Parker Peacock in 1951, and Ivan married Evelyn Hanes in 1964. Chalmer died in 1973, and Allie died in 1981., IHS613

: Alvin Wice & His Colts; Image of Alvin Wice and his colts, taken in 1934. Alvin Wice can be seen standing on the left in the image wearing overalls, as he holds the reins to one of the horses., IHS1833

: Amelia Quantz; Mrs. Amelia Quantz, née Reid, mother of Margaret Quantz, wife of Mr. Fred Quantz. The photograph was taken in 1923, at the 5th line, north half of Lot 23, while her brother was running the farm. The house later burned down, though a new home was built on the same site. This photo shows Amelia wearing a long skirt and long sleeved blouse standing beside the driver's side door of an early model car., IHS673

: Amelia Quantz and Elizabeth Butler; Photo of Mrs. Amelia Quantz (née Reid, born in 1898, died in 1971) on the left and her niece, Elizabeth Jane Butler (née Reid, died 18 February 2007), taken in 1967. Elizabeth was the daughter of Eliza Ann Lochrie and Amelia Quantz's brother, Wilbur Reid. Mrs. Quantz and her husband Fred helped to raise Elizabeth. Both women were a part of the Loyal True Blue parade, and pictured wearing orange sashes. The photograph was taken in front of Elizabeth's cottage next to the Quantz's house. The cottage was built by Bruce Butler. Mr. Butler took this photograph., IHS676

: Amy Webb; Studio portrait of Amy Webb taken in 1912. Amy is posing with her head rested on her hand. She is wearing a white blouse, skirt, and locket style necklace. Amy was the daughter of George Webb and Mary Ann Mathers. She was a teacher in Saskatchewan and at St. Paul's in Innisfil., IHS2442

: An Early Branch of the Cookstown Women's Institute; Photograph of an early branch of the Cookstown Women's Institute. The image is suspect to have been taken during the 1930s and can be found within Cookstown Tweedsmuir History collections. Pictured from left to right - Back Row: Miss Kit (Kathleen) Brand, Mrs. Mabel Gallop, Mrs. Duff, Mrs. Thompson, and Mrs. Agnew. Third Row: Miss Wilma Stoddart, Mrs. Agnes Scott, Mrs. Mary Reed, Miss Minnie Spence, Mrs. Stoddart, Miss M Dunning, Mrs. Margaret Arnold, and Mrs. A Robinson. Secord Row: Miss Lottie Dinwoody, Miss Mabel Chantler, Miss Gertrude Cooper, Mrs. Leadley, Mrs. H Couse, Mrs. Dixon Glass, Mrs. Atton, and Mrs. Fleda Pugsley. Front Row: Miss Mabel Kell, Mrs. T McMillan, Mrs. Irene Couse, Mrs. Elsie Hopper, and Miss A. Neilly.

: Ancient Order of the United Workmen's Hall; Image of a small building, with what appears to be a phone box outside. The building was originally the Ancient Order of the United Workmen's Hall, later used by the Bell Telephone for switchboard until 1964., IHS480

: Andrew & Ann Wallace; Studio image of Andrew Wallace and his wife, Ann Jane McCullough, and their family, taken in 1885. The men are wearing dress suits, while the women are wearing fine dresses. Pictured left to right, standing: Jean (Mrs. Dr. Frederick Bowman of Duluth USA), Herbert (Married Elizabeth Boake), Eva (Mrs. Charles Deering). Seated: Annie (unmarried), Andrew, Mrs. Andrew Wallace, Olive (Mrs. William Boake)., IHS1239

: Andrew Bell's First Family Car; Image taken in 1918, of Andre Bell driving his first car. He can be seen in the drivers seat, as the image was taken of the side profile of the car. The car is suspected to be a 'Baby Grand', manufactured by Chevrolet., IHS1078

: Andrew Bowman; Image taken in 1920, of Andrew Bowman holding a horse. The horse is white and wearing reins. Andrew Bowman is wearing a button-up shirt, pants with suspenders, and a cap. The picture was taken on Andrew Bowman's 100 acre farm., IHS2263

: Andrew C. Wallace; Studio portrait of Andrew C. Wallace, taken in 1875. He is wearing a suit and bow-tie. Andrew was born March 23, 1839, and died May 25, 1929. He was grandfather to Mrs. Jean (Torrance) Black., IHS1275

: Andrew Robert Boyes; A portrait image of Andrew Robert Boyes. Boys was know as Bob. He was born in 1877 and died in 1958. A farmer during his life, his farm can be located on NH Lot 14, Concession 7., IHS2322

: Andrew Wallace and Family; Studio portrait of Andrew Wallace's family, taken in 1875. The family poses around a table in the studio, some are seated while others stand. The family is dressed in their best - the men are wearing suits and bow-ties, and the women are wearing fine dresses. Andrew Wallace was born in 1839, and died in 1929. Pictured left to right: Back row: Annie Wallace, Herb Wallace (married to Elizabeth Boake), Eva Wallace (Later known as Mrs. Charles Deering). Front Row: Jean Wallace (Later known as Mrs. Dr. Frederick Bowman of Duluth, USA), Andrew Wallace, Olive Wallace (Later known as Mrs. William Boake), Mrs. Andrew Wallace (née Ann Jane McCullough)., IHS1238s

: Andrew and Victor Pratt; Studio portrait od Andrew and Victor Pratt. The boys both appear to be dressed in sailor themed costumes. The boys were children of Albert Pratt, from his first marriage to Ida Black. Andrew Pratt (pictured on the left) was born in 1900, and died in 1906 at the age of six. Victor Pratt (pictured on the right) died on January 4th, 1968., IHS2296

: Anglican Church Members; A group of Anglican Church people taken about 1936 at the Rectory. Pictured left to right, Back Row: Winnie Trumbley, Frances McCuish, Mrs. M.McCuish, Mrs. Chas. Blackmore, and an unidentified boy. Middle Row: Mr. John Dutton, Mrs. W. Goodwin, Mrs. Bob Dutton, Mrs. W. Ramsay, Mrs. Chris. Long, Mrs. W. Lawrence, an unidentified woman, Mrs. Archie McLean. First Row: Mrs. J. Agnew, Mrs. B. Atkinson, Mrs. W. Stoddart, Mrs. Sharp (Mrs. Atkinson's father from England), and Mrs. J. Dutton. Seated: Miss Clementine Hill and Vivian McCuish.

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