Artifacts

Kate Scott Aitken 1891-1971 - These words can be found on a plaque located in Community Park, Beeton, Ontario.

Kate Scott Aitken Memorial Day - This booklet was handed out at the unveiling of the Kate Aitken Memorial Plaque in Community Park, Beeton.

The Traders Bank of Canada Bank Note - A Bank Note for the hardware store that was located at the corner of Centre and Main Streets in Beeton circa 1900. The Note was issued from the Traders Bank of Canada which was located at the corner of Centre and Queen Streets, Beeton.

RHI Entertainment, Inc. - A letter detailing the closure of Main Street in Beeton for the filming of a movie. Beeton is a popular spot for film makers because of its turn of the century appearance.

A Map of the Village of Beeton - A map of the Village of Beeton, circa 1990. The map pre-dates the recent expansion in the central part of the village.

Beeton Climate Information - Climate information for Beeton, Ontario. The table covers a wide range of weather-related records including temperature extremes, annual rainfall, annual snowfall, and daily temperatures.

Beetown - Beeton Centennial Programme - Front side of the Beeton Centennial Programme. On this side you will find events for Saturday, June 15, 1974 and Sunday, June 16, 1974. Also on this side is a member list for the Beeton Centennial Committee.

History of the Telephone in Beeton. - A cover letter for the following artifacts which include a brief telephone history and four photographs. Bell Canada appears to be providing the artifacts for inclusion in a local history exhibit.

An Annotated Bibliography with Extensive Notes - A useful listing of some local history publications. The bibliography focuses on, but is not limited to, Beeton and D.A. Jones.

Beeton Agency - A phone directory for the Village of Beeton, 1885.

A Map of Beeton, Ontario - A map of the Village of Beeton, Ontario, now incorporated into the Town of New Tecumseth.

Beeton and Its Neighbourhoods - Excerpt from A History of Simcoe County: The Pioneers written by Andrew F. Hunter. This document gives a very unique and rare look at the early settlers in Beeton and the surrounding area.

David Allanson Jones 1835-1910 - A Chronology of His Life - A chronology of the life of David Allanson(D.A.) Jones, with particular emphasis on his time in Beeton and his influence on the development of the Village. Includes an annotated bibliography with extensive notes.

Beeton Honey Festival 1973 Programme - A programme for the Beeton Honey Festival. Includes useful information about bees in general. Also has a brief biography of D.A. Jones, and some honey recipes.

The Canadian Bee Journal - Excerpts from the inaugural edition of D.A. Jones' Canadian Bee Journal. A lot of bee-related advertisements are included.

The Story of Honey - This beautiful booklet presents an interesting and educational story for children and adults about the world's oldest and best sweet. It informs you of the unceasing toil by the bee which gives to man this delectable product honey and through pollination has added much to the production of man's daily food.

A Map of Tecumseth Township - A map of the former Township of Tecumseth, 1881. A lot of villages which are no longer in existence can be seen on this map. also shown is the location of the Hamilton and Northwest Railroad, most of which is no longer in existence.

Centennial History of the Beeton Fair and the Pioneers. - Programme for the Centennial running of the Beeton Fall Fair. Booklet includes a history of the Agricultural Society, photographs of past presidents of the Agricultural Society, Village of Beeton History, Fall Fair History, and Pioneer History.

Practical Bee-Keeping - A paper entitled Practical Bee-Keeping written by D.A. Jones. Paper gives detailed instructions for creating the Jones Deep Frame Hive, as well as operating specifications. The paper touches briefly on some of the research Jones did on bee hives.

D.A. Jones Memorial Day Programme - Programme for D.A. Jones Memorial Day, June 1, 1957. This booklet also contains a detailed biography of D.A. Jones.

People's Home Library Membership Certificate - A Membership certificate for the People's Home Library.

Simcoe Manor Official Opening Programme - Offical opening programme for the Simcoe Manor, a retirement home located in Beeton, Ontario.

A map of the Village of Beeton - A map of the Village of Beeton, 1983. This map shows the locations of buildings and residences.