Jim Young Collection
A collection of photos donated by Jim Young to the Innisfil Historical Society.
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- "Hypnotized Beaver on Lover's Creek" Newspaper Article
- Undated newspaper clipping titled "Hypnotized Beaver on Lover's Creek", which tells the story of Leo Gibbins, the self-appointed beaver patrolman for Innisfil Township, who 'hypnotizes' beavers to prevent them from building dams. The article also features a photo of Leo in a plaid shirt, jacket, and cap, looking out onto Lover's Creek.
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- 25th Wedding Anniversary of Dalton and Mildred Guest
- Black and white photo taken in September 1955 of Dalton and Mildred Guest (née Irwin) on the occasion of their 25th Wedding Anniversary. They are pictured simultaneously cutting a cake while an unidentified little girl watches.
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- Aerial Photo of Lot 19 on Concession 10
- Black and white aerial photograph of lot 19 on Concession 10. No date given. A car is visible driving down the concession road with a farm house and barn visible, partially obstructed by trees.
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- Announcement for the Opening of Young's Store
- An advertisement announcing the opening of Young's Store in Stroud, taking place on 12 October 1950. The announcement includes news of draws, a list of some everyday low prices for certain groceries, and a message of thanks to customers.
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- Bill Young with Horses
- William "Bill" Young posing with his two large roan-coloured draft horses, Prince and Dick.
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- Bill and Mary Alice Young
- William S. Young posing with his daughter, Mary Alice, in front of wagons hauling brush with draft horses Prince and Dick. Another unidentified man is visible at the top of the brush stack, and the barn is visible just behind the wagon.
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- Cora and Bill Young
- Colour photo of Cora and Bill Young sitting in front of the house that Bill built for Cora at 8034 Yonge Street in Stroud, where Anderson Adams Lawyers later stood. Bill built this house from a picture in a magazine in the 1950s and it features red brick and white trim with a white dormer. The house was later moved to the 9th Line and 25th Sideroad.
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- Cora and Bill Young, 1940
- Photo of Cora and Bill Young in 1940, taken before Bill left to serve in World War II. He is wearing a uniform with cap.
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- Coralee Young, Innisfil's First Female Police Commissioner
- Newspaper clipping titled "Ex-editor appointed to police commission" detailing how Coralee Young replaced her father as Innisfil Police Commissioner to become Innisfil's first female police commissioner in 1986 at age 29. The article was written by Kate Harries and features a photo of Coralee holding a telephone receiver.
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- Donna Young Appointed to Board of Directors for People's Credit Union
- Newspaper clipping announcing Donna Young's Appointment to the Board of Directors of People's Credit Union, no date given. The announcement was provided by Gibson & Adams LLP in honour of their friend and colleague.
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- Edward Guest's Oxen in a Parade
- Black and white photo of two oxen named Buck and Bright belonging to Edward Guest pulling a wagon in a parade sometime in the 1930s. A vintage car and numerous spectators are visible behind the wagon, which has four men riding in it.
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- Effie Wellbanks Young
- Studio portrait of Effie Welbanks Young, the second wife of George Young, Sr. Effie was a teacher at the Craigvale School. This oval-shaped portrait shows Effie in a white collared dress or blouse with a flower in her hair.
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- George Young Family in the mid-1980s
- Colour studio photo circa mid 1980s. Inset in the top left corner is Leah Neely, who had already passed away before the family photo was taken. Pictured from left to right in the back row: Lennie Patterson, George Young, and Kathy French. Front row: Lori Young, Margaret Young, and Gina Young.
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- George Young in Banting's General Store
- Sepia photograph of George Young working at Banting's General Store in the early 1940s. He is wearing a collared shirt and pictured in front of a display of cigarettes.
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- George Young, April 1945
- Photo of George Young labeled River Manitoba, April 1945. He is seated on an empty wagon, dressed in an RCAF uniform holding a book. A handwritten caption on the back of the photo written by his sister Mary Greeley reads: "He couldn't be looking for himself in that book."
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- Graduation of Ross Wallace on 26 May 1955
- Photo of Harold (left), Ross (centre), and Helen Wallace on 26 May 1955 taken at what appears to be Ross's graduation from university. He is wearing dark robes with a tie.
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- Greeley Family on Christmas Morning 1960
- Black and white photo of the Greeley Family on Christmas morning in December 1960. Pictured from left to right, back row: Horace "Slim", Mary, Gary, and Dennis. Front row: Steve with dog Pixie.
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- Greeley Family on Christmas Morning in the 1960s
- Colour photo of the Greeley Family on Christmas Day in December, sometime in the mid to late 1960s. Pictured from left to right: Gary (back), Steve, Horace "Slim", Mary, and Dennis. A Christmas tree is visible just behind them.
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- Guest Family Photo
- Colour photo of the Guest family taken indoors sometime in the 1960s or 70s. Pictured from left to right are Dora Martin (née Guest), Helen Wallace (née Guest), Mildred Irwin (née Guest), and Tom Guest (seated). The photo was taken indoors with a painting of a farm house on the wall visible in the background, with orange sheer curtains on the window and an antique lamp on a side table.
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- Harold, Helen, and Ross Wallace
- Photo taken outdoors of Harold and Helen Wallace with their son, Ross Wallace, as a baby in Stroud, 1930.
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- Helen & Harold Wallace
- Colour photo of Helen & Harold Wallace taken on Mother's Day. They are standing outside a red brick home. Helen is wearing a long grey wool coat and white hat while holding a purse, and Harold is dressed in a dark suit jacket and tie wearing a fedora.
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- Honour Graduate John Martin
- Newspaper clipping featuring a photo of John L. Martin to announce his graduation with honours, no date provided. The caption reads: "John L. Martin, son of Mrs. Martin and the late Mr. Leonard Martin of Knock, received his bachelor of arts degree in modern history from the University of Toronto at convocation ceremonies on May 30. He is a graduate of Barrie District Collegiate Institute and has been attending University College. He will be attending the summer course at the Ontario College of Education and will join the teaching staff of the Lindsay Collegiate Institute in September."
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- Horace and Mary Greeley
- Black and white photo of Horace and Mary (née Young) Greeley seated on some grass with trees behind them, no date given.
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- IGA and Moto-Ski Float for Canada Day Parade
- Colour photo of the IGA & Moto-Ski Sport Centre of Stroud's float for the Canada Day Parade at Innisfil Beach, taken sometimes in the early 1970s. The float is built on top of a trailer and includes two red snowmobiles and an outdoor dinette set with an umbrella, as well as a number of balloons and flowers decorating the trailer structure.
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- Innisfil Police Commissioners Honoured
- Newspaper clipping from the Examiner dated to Friday 22 August 1986 featuring a photo of police commissioners being honoured. The photo's caption reads: "Innisfil township councillors took time out of a recent meeting to honor three recent police commissioners for their service. Flanked by Police Chief Mike Pearson (left) and current chairman Fred Utton are Myles McLellan, Robert Gilroy, and John Young."
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- Innisfil Township Road In Winter
- Black and white photo showing the snow lining the sides of an undisclosed Innisfil Township road in the winter of February 1945.
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- Inside Young's Store on Opening Day
- Photo taken inside Young's Store in Stroud just after opening in October 1950. The image shows two counters, various shelves against the wall, and a Coca-Cola display.
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- Inside Young's Store, Stroud
- Photo taken inside Young's Store in Stroud on Opening Day in October 1950. The image shows a long counter with shelving behind it, as well as a view out of one of the front windows.
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- Irene, Rex, and Lynda Lee Guest
- Black and white photo of Irene, Rex, and Lynda Lee Guest. Irene and Rex are both seated in folding chairs while Lynda Lee sits on the grass in front of them.