List of Fonds, H-K

• Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, John McIntyre Chapter,
• Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (Lady Grey Chapter)
• Intercity Development Association
• Kaministikwia Club

E 17

Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, John McIntyre Chapter, fonds

1914-1976
20 cm of textual records

Administrative history
The Lake Superior Chapter, I.O.D.E., was formed in November 1909, out of a meeting of the Women's Canadian Club. It furnished a four bed wing of McKellar Hospital, worked with boys' auxiliary classes, Boy Scouts, and Sea Cadets. The chapter was disbanded officially early in 1976.

Scope and Content
The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, John McIntyre Chapter fonds is composed of minute books, account books, and miscellaneous records regarding the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire nationally, locally and within the John McIntyre chapter.
Series E 17/1/1-5. - Minute books. - 9 cm. - 1936-1976
Minute books of the John McIntyre Chapter of the I.O.D.E:
1) 1936-39 (65 fol).
2) 1943-49 (202 p).
3) 1949-56 (202 p).
4) 1956-67 (95 fol).
5) 1967-76 (73 p).
Series E 17/2/1. - Account books. - 7 cm. - 1914-1975
1) Account book, including membership lists, 1914-1963 (194 p).
2) General fund, 1940-1945 (124 p).
3) General fund, 1946-1975 (88 fol).
4) War fund, 1940-1947 (ca. 88 fol).
5) War fund, 1939-1947
6) Bank balance, 1934-1949.
Series E 17/3/1. - Miscellaneous records. - 4 cm. - [1940-1975]
One file of: cards receipts, correspondence, and letters regarding donations to McKellar hospital, 1946-1952; membership application forms, 1946-1975; programme, booklets and a project regarding the royal family.

Notes
Formerly catalogued into the museum collection, 976.65.7a-e, 8a+b, 6a-d, 4, 5a-t, 9a-e, 10a-t, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18a- d, 19.

E 16

Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (Lady Grey Chapter) fonds

1914-1979
57 cm of textual records

Administrative history
The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire was founded in 1900 as a patriotic, non partisan and philanthropic Canadian women's organization. It was open to Canadian citizens or British subjects. It was organized into chapters in a hierarchy from the national to the local. Its goals were to stimulate patriotism through education (scholarships and grants, gifts of books and study materials), and community service, especially that relating to war memorials and studies conducted by relatives of war veterans. It also provided funding to institutions such as hospitals, nurseries, museums, clinics and senior citizen's homes. Overseas aid was provided as well. Other activities related to civil defence, immigration and citizenship, commonwealth relations and the production of printed and visual material designed to counteract subversive propaganda.
The Lady Grey Chapter was formed in November of 1909 in Fort William, first as a junior chapter, open to unmarried women (membership was retained if marriage took place at a later date). Two other chapters existed in Fort William, the John McIntyre Chapter formed also in November of 1909 and the Lake Superior Chapter, formed in 1947.
The Lady Grey Chapter was disbanded in June of 1979 and held its last meeting in February of 1980. Low membership and lack of interest were cited as the reasons for the disbanding of the group. The chapter had been at the point of disbanding in 1969 but efforts at the National chapter level were made to revitalize it primarily because it was the only chapter to own a military plot (at Mountain View Cemetery). The chapter maintained the plot.

Scope and Content
The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (Lady Grey Chapter) fonds is composed of minute books, correspondence files, scrapbooks, publications, manuscripts and other records regarding meetings that were held, activities undertaken by the group, and special group events.
Series E 16/1/1-7. - Minute books. - 21 cm. - 1914-1979
Seven minute books of the Lady Grey Chapter of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire:
1) 1914-16 (22 fol).
2) 1916-18 (ca. 72 fol).
3) 1923-28 (202 p).
4) 1928-39 (300 p).
5) 1939-53 (500 p).
6) 1954-69 (370 p).
7) 1969-79 (ca. 240 p).
Series E 16/2/1. - Correspondence files. - 10 cm. - [1930-1975]
Files of correspondence, clippings and reports relating to the varied activities of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire:
1) Yearly reports regarding services at home and abroad. 1960-1968.
2) Miscellaneous records, financial reports, clippings, reports, regarding oratorical contests during the 1930s to the 1970s.
3) Correspondence regarding the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire's Military Plot at Mountain View Cemetery, 1941-1943 (66 fol).
4) Correspondence regarding the cemetery plot, 1943-1944 (43 fol).
5) Correspondence regarding the cemetery plot, 1944-1947.
6) Correspondence regarding the cemetery plot, 1946.
7) Secretary's annual reports. 1953-1954, 1954-1955.
Series E 16/3/1-7. - Scrapbooks. - 11 cm. - 1931-1966
Seven scrapbooks of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, the Lady Grey Chapter, containing clippings and photographs.
1) Decoration Day Services at the Military Plot, 1931-1934.
2) Decoration Day Services at the Military Plot, 1935-1946.
3) Decoration Day Services at the Military Plot, 1950-1951.
4) Decoration Day Services at the Military Plot, 1955-1963.
5) Decoration Day Services at the Military Plot, 1964-1965.
6) 60th anniversary of the Lady Grey Chapter, Apr. 1969.
7) Miscellaneous activities, 1964-1966.
Series E 16/4/1. - Publications. - 8 cm. - 1939-1969
Various publications put out by the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, or concerning the organization.
1) Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire minutes of the 42nd annual meeting of the Provincial Chapter, 1962.
2) As above, 1965.
3) As above, 1966.
4) As above, 1967.
5) Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire Annual Report, Provincial Chapter, 1968.
6) Constitution and By-laws, 1962 and 1950.
7) Constitution and By-laws, 1969.
8) "From kilt to kin", c.1940, to be given to British women settling in Canada.
Series E 16/5/1. - Miscellaneous records. - 7 cm. - 1938-1976
1) Minute book of "Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire Mini-Executive," formed to co-ordinate the Lakehead's five chapters. 1971-1976 (ca.150 fol).
2) Membership book, 1938-1953 (72 fol).
3) Scholarship winners book, 1947-1954.
4) File containing membership certificates, manuscripts of the history of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, 1900-1958, membership cards, invitations, plus flag etiquette.
5) Ledger, 1957-1968 (68 fol).

Notes
Formerly catalogued into the museum collection, 974.123.2,4,5,6,8; 979.95.4f,10; 979.95.3a,b,c1-c4,11; 979.95.8a,e,f,g,b,h; 979.95.4a-d; 978.60.2; 976.65.5u-z; 979.95.4e; 974.123.3; 979.95.2a-h; 979.95.14a-c; 974.123.7; 979.95.9.

E 12

Intercity Development Association fonds

1959-1972
8 cm of textual records

Administrative history
The Intercity Development Association was an association of Fort William and Port Arthur businessmen with a special interest in the so called "Intercity" area, the region along the border between the two cities. The Association began informally in 1948 and created a formal organization in 1953-1954. Its aim was to promote business, services and development in the Intercity region and to this end it took interest in promoting the amalgamation of the two cities. In the late 1950s and 1960s the IDA campaigned strenuously to achieve this end. The organization folded in 1972 after amalgamation had been achieved. See Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, Papers & Records, IX (1981), 22-30. The association was operated through a Board of Directors and acted primarily as a "watch dog", ratepayers association.

Scope and Content
The Intercity Development Association Records is a collection of minutes, surveys and reports regarding the development of the intercity area and promotion of business, services and the amalgamation of the two cities. All are originals and in chronological order.
Series E 12/1/1-5. - Minutes. - 5 cm. - 1959-1972
Minutes of general meetings in bound volumes.
1) 19 Nov. 1959 to 28 Apr. 1960.
2) 30 June 1960 to 2 Nov. 1961.
3) 5 Nov. 1962 to 1 Dec. 1965.
4) 13 Jan. 1966 to 18 June 1970.
5) 10 Nov. 1970 to 15 June 1972.
Series E 12/2/1-3. - Surveys and reports. - 3 cm. - 1959-1961
1) Report on a preliminary survey conducted in December 1959 by Stevenson and Kellogg Limited, at the request of the IDA into the desirability, nature and scope of any study of local municipal government at the Lakehead. 6 p bound. The report identifies serious future problems for the Lakehead communities.
2) Brief of an Administrative Survey conducted in 1959-1960 by Mr. David J. Cheadle at the request of the IDA, recommending that the communities on Thunder Bay explore some form of political union. Two bound copies, 5 p each.
3) Correspondence regarding briefs and questionnaires commissioned by the IDA, 1959-1961, to solicit opinions regarding a study on reorganizing local government. Includes the brief prepared by David Cheadle and given to politicians and the press on 28 Jan. 1960.

Notes
Formerly catalogued into the museum collection, 982.81.1-8.

E 26

Kaministikwia Club fonds

1907-1924
6 cm of textual records

Administrative history
The Kaministikwia Club of Fort William was established in 1903 as a non-political, and non-sectarian social organization for men. It was incorporated in 1906. J.T. Horne was a founding member and served as an officer of the club from 1903 to 1919. The club does not appear to have connection with the Kaministiquia Club which was formed in 1879 for business and social purposes.

Scope and Content
The Kaministikwia Club fonds is composed of annual reports, letters and handbooks regarding the club, its meetings, and its activities. All are in chronological order.
Series E 26/1/1-17. - Annual reports. - 4 cm. - 1908-1924
1-17) Annual reports 1908-1924 (Duplicate copies of the Annual Report for 1918 are indicated as E 26/1/11a, 11b).
Series E 26/2/1-3. - Handbooks. - 1 cm. - 1907, 1911, 1914
1a,b) Act of Incorporation, Constitution, Rules and Regulations, and List of Members,1907 (2 copies).
2) Act of Incorporation, Constitution, Rules and Regulations, and List of Members, 1911.
3) Act of Incorporation, Constitution, Rules and Regulations, and List of Members, 1914.
Series E 26/3/1. - Letter. - 1 leaf. - 1923
A letter to J.T. Horne from W. Armstrong and G.R. Gilmore, President and secretary, inviting Mr. Horne to be an Honorary Member of the Club. Dated 15 Mar. 1923.

Notes
Formerly catalogued into the museum collection, 972.222.38-57; 973.6.7; 974.128.4.

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