List of Fonds, E-G

• Fort William Caledonian Society
• Fort William Little Theatre
• Fort William Loyal Temperance Union
• Fort William Police Athletic Club /Fort William Police Association
• Fort William Police Protective Association/Fort William Police Association
• The Fort William Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
• The Fort William Patriotic Society
• Friends of White Otter Castle
• Golden Gateway Lodge, Fort William, #384, A.O.L.W.

E 37
Fort William Caledonian Society fonds

1917-1931
2 cm of textual records

Administrative history
The Fort William Caledonian Society was inaugurated on 31 Jan. 1917, and was the first of its kind in Fort William. Its objectives were "the encouragement and practice of Scottish customs; the cultivation of a taste for Scottish History, Poetry, and Song and to unite more closely Scotchmen and those of Scottish descent". Only those of Scottish birth or descent, or those married to such, were eligible for membership. The society also addressed applications for relief to needy members and supported or sponsored social and cultural events. The organization originated in 1917 in response to a request by the Burns Supper Committee and Supporters and was preceded by a Caledonian Society in Port Arthur.

Scope and Content
The Fort William Caledonian Society records is composed of minutes, a constitution, and by-laws, regarding the meetings and rules of the society.
Series E 37/1/1 - Minutes - 140 p. - Jan. 1917-Jan. 1919
Minutes, including an inaugural meeting contained in a black scribbler. There is also one loose poem.
Series E 37/2/1 - Constitution and by-laws - 4 p. - 1931
The constitution and by-laws, 1931 in two bound copies with four pages each.

E 9
Fort William Little Theatre fonds

1950-1965
19 cm. of textual records

Administrative history
The Fort William Little Theatre was formed in March of 1954 from the amalgamation of the Fort William Guild Players and the Orpheus Light Opera Society. The latter was founded in 1952 by Mr. Joseph G. Rollo to provide light musicals in Fort William. It was also intended to operate as a theatre school giving instruction in acting and voice. The origins of the Fort William Guild Players is unknown. The Orpheus Light Opera Society produced light musicals while the guild players and Fort William Little Theatre primarily produced short one-act plays.

Scope and Content
Minutes, programs, correspondence, and scripts dealing with the preparation and carrying out of performances, as well as the business of and memberships in the theatre.
Series E 9/1/1 - Minutes - 2 cm. - 1954-1963
Minutes of the Fort William Little Theatre from 1954-1963. They include a constitution from April 8, 1954, and a membership list probably of the Orpheus Light Opera Society. Some are incomplete.
Series E 9/2/1-3 - Correspondence files - 10 cm. - 1952-1963
Four correspondence files, each arranged chronologically.
1) Correspondence of the Fort William Guild Players, from Oct. 1950 to Mar. 1954.
2) Correspondence of the Orpheus Light Opera Society, from Oct. 1952 to Mar. 1954.
3) Correspondence of the Fort William Little Theatre, from Mar. 1954 to Nov. 1963.
Series E 9/3/1-2 - Scripts - 4 cm. - ca.1950
1) Typed version of seven short plays given by the theatre group. Also includes 4 pages on make-up application for the theatre.
2) Script of "Maid of the Mountains", produced by the Orpheus Light Opera Society, ca.1953.
Series E 9/4/1 - Programmes - 3 cm. - 1954-1965
Programmes of productions put on by the Fort William Little Theatre.

E 20

Fort William Loyal Temperance Union fonds

1896-1897
8 cm of textual records

Administrative history
The Fort William Loyal Temperance Union was formed in the late 19^th century to encourage the non-consumption of alcohol in Fort William and the passage of legislation banning alcohol. The "Band of Hope", as they were known, met approximately every two weeks for songs, lectures, regular lessons and recitations, as well as regular business. Attendance averaged approximately 35 people. Collections averaged twenty cents per meeting. The President of the union was Lillie Darwin and the Treasurer was Willie Ward. May Deacon was Secretary until 26 Mar. 1897, and Sadie Tonkin was Secretary from 9 Apr. 1897.

Scope and Contents
Series E 20/1/1. - Secretary's book
Minutes of the meeting of the Fort William "Band of Hope", from 17 Oct. 1896 to 28 May 1897. A major portion of the book is missing. The latter portion of the book has been filled with cooking recipes.

Notes
Formerly catalogued into the museum collection, 974.125.4.

E 59

Fort William Police Protective Association/Fort William Police Association

1946-1950
29 pages of textual records

Administrative history
The Fort William Police Protective Association was formed in Nov. 1946 for the purpose of applying to the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada to form a union. The organization sought to act as a bargaining unit in negotiations with the City of Fort William. In April 1947 the association was transformed into the Fort William Police Association for the same purposes. It amalgamated with the Fort William Police Athletic Club in 1950. (see E 60)

Scope and Contents
Series E 59/1/1. - Minute book
Minutes of the meetings of the Fort William Police Protective Association from 1946-1947, and of the Fort William Police Association from 1947-1950.

E 60

Fort William Police Athletic Club/ Fort William Police Association

1925-1955
5 cm of textual records

Administrative history
The Fort William Police Athletic Club was formed in Jan. 1925 and open to all members of the force. It was organized to promote athletics and physical exercise, and to cater to the social and entertainment needs of its members. Committees included finance, relief and sick (also known as sick and visiting), athletics and entertainment. The club also ran the Fort William Police Benevolent Fund. In May of 1950 the club amalgamated with the Fort William Police Association to become the Fort William Police Athletic Association (a name changed to Fort William Police Association in Oct. 1950). After this, its focus changed from athletics and entertainment to negotiating better working conditions and rates of pay.

Scope and Contents
Series E 60/1/1-2. - Minute books
Two bound volumes of the minutes of the meetings of the Fort William Police Athletic Club/Fort William Police Association
1) 1925-1939
2) 1939-1955

E 8
The Fort William Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals fonds

1914-1922
13 p. of textual records

Administrative history
The Fort William Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was formed on 5 May 1914 with 27 members, originally. It amalgamated with its Port Arthur counterpart in 1922 to form the Thunder Bay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Scope and Content
Series E 8/1/1 - Cash book
The Society's first cash book - a continuous record of its income and expenditures from its inception, May 1914 to 13 July 1922. 13 of the 194 pages are used.

Additional Information
Custodial History - Formerly catalogued into the museum collection, 973.12.7.

E 24

The Fort William Patriotic Society fonds

1914-1920
15 cm of textual records

Administrative history
The Fort William Patriotic Society was formed by a group of leading citizens in Sept. 1914 to distribute funds raised locally for the relief of wives and families of men at the front. Unlike its sister organization in Port Arthur, the Fort William Patriotic Society did not become a branch of the federal Canadian Patriotic Fund. After the war, however, the society agreed to administer the Post Discharge Relief Fund on behalf of the Canadian Patriotic Fund. The Fort William Patriotic Society was incorporated in Feb. 1918. Although the society continued to meet until May 1920 to distribute Post Discharge Relief, the patriotic fund was formally closed in Feb. 1920, when a final financial statement was released. W.W. O'Brien and J.T. Horne were the society's principle officers throughout its five-year life.

Scope and Content
The Fort William Patriotic Society Records is a collection of minute books, scrapbooks, financial statements, certificates and policies regarding the meetings, activities, financial concerns, and objectives of the society. All are listed in chronological order.
Series E 24/1/1-2. - Minute books. - 9 cm. - 1914-1920
1) Minutes of the society's meetings from 24 Sept. 1914 (initial meeting), to 15 Mar. 1916. Minutes can be found on pages 29-49, 117-209. The remainder of the minute book contains scrapbook clippings.
2) Minutes of the society's meeting from 6 Dec. 1916 to 25 May 1920. The remainder of the minute book is unused.
Series E 24/2/1. - Scrapbook. - 4.5 cm. - 1914-1920
A scrapbook of clippings from Nov. 1917-May 1920, primarily from the Times-Journal newspaper. The clippings follow the activities of the Fort William Patriotic Society, the Canadian Patriotic Fund (federal organization), and the war-time experiences of Fort William residents, including local casualty lists. After Nov. 1919, clippings relate to the distribution of Post Discharge Relief. See also E 24/1/1 for clippings from Sept. 1914-July 1917.
Series E 24/3/1-8. - Financial statements. - .5 cm. - 1914-1920
All are financial statements of the Fort William Patriotic Society unless otherwise stated.
1) 1915. 2) 1916. 3) 1917. 4) 1918, in accordance with the War Charities Act of 1917. 5) 1918. 6) 1919. 7) Financial statement of the "Post Discharge Relief", Nov 1919-Dec. 1920. 8)Final financial statement of the society, dated 1914-1920.
Series E 24/4/1-2. - Certificates of Incorporation. - 13 leaves. - Feb. 1918
1) Petition for Incorporation of the Fort William Patriotic Society, 1918.
2) Letters Patent incorporating the Fort William Patriotic Society, 1918.
Series E 24/5/1-2. - Policy documents. - 10 leaves. - 1918 or 1919
1) By-laws of the Fort William patriotic Society Incorporated [1918]
2) Policy outlining the Post Discharge Relief by the Canadian Patriotic Fund [1919]

Notes
Formerly catalogued into the museum collection, 972.84.2a-c; 972.222.24.24-33; 972.122.51.

E 2

Friends of White Otter Castle fonds

1984
16 fol, 17 drawings

Administrative history
The Friends of White Otter Castle is a group formed to encourage the restoration and preservation of White Otter Castle, a building constructed by Jimmy McOuat in the early years of the 20^th century on White Otter Lake near Ignace, Ontario. The group is composed of individuals such as Brian S. Thom, the Maintenance Superintendent of Old Fort William Historic Park and author of the following report, and groups such as the Atikokan "Sno-Ho Club".

Scope and content
Series E 2/1/1. - Report
A report entitled "Observations and Recommendations Concerning the Stabilization and Restoration of White Otter Castle for the Friends of White otter Castle", prepared by Brian S. Thom, on 21 Nov. 1984. The report includes architectural drawings produced in 1973 by the Ministry of Natural Resources of Ontario.

Notes
Formerly catalogued into the museum collection, 985.16.1.

E 30

Golden Gateway Lodge, Fort William, #384, A.O.L.W. fonds

1912-1926
1 cm of textual records

Administrative history
The Golden Gateway Lodge, Fort William, #384, A.O.L.W, was a mutual aid society concerned primarily with providing for the welfare of its members through medical aid, loans, help with labour problems, and indemnities in loss of death.

Scope and Content
Series E 30/1/1. - Minutes, 31 fol.
Minutes of the Golden Gateway Lodge, Fort William, #384, A.O.L.W., 1912-1926, kept by the secretary, H.F. Hartley of the Lakehead Broom Manufacturing Company. It is a bound volume and is handwritten.

Notes
Formerly catalogued into the museum collection, 973.56.3.

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