Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives

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Collecting, preserving & sharing since 1957. https://www.klmuseumarchives.ca/ 50 Victoria Ave. N Lindsay ON 705-324-3404 Lindsay Daily Post Digitization Project: https://archive.org/details/klma_newspapers Winter hours: Thurs - Sat, 10 am to 4 pm

A group of boys with canoes and paddles are silhouetted against a blue lake, with the far shore and sky above them. Text reads: Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives Presents: 100 Years On Remembering the 1926 Brotherhood of St. Andrew Balsam Lake Canoe Tragedy Wednesday, July 15th at 6:00 PM Don't miss this special presentation by local historian Doug Paterson
A gorgeous, 400 lb cast iron station agent's stove, which was originally located in the Lindsay train station and is now in a basement 300+ km away. It sits on a decorative brick platform with a brick wall behind, and is surrounded by various antiques, including a washboard, a pair of skates, and a toboggan.
Background image: a close-up photo showing the white-gloved hands of two individuals pointing to black and white photos in a scrapbook sitting on a wood table. Text reads: We're Hiring! Interpreter - Cataloguer Two Canada Summer Jobs positions (8 weeks, beginning July 7, 2026) Must meet program eligibility requirements (see website for details) Application deadline: May 20, 2026 https://www.klmuseumarchives.ca/employment-opportunities
A historic black-and-white photo of the Victoria County Gaol. The text on it reads: OPEN LATE until 6 pm Friday April 17 Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives
A card with "What is this thing?" written at the top, and the logo for the Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives at the bottom. Between them, a photo of an object. The object is made of metal and is about 20 cm in length. It features a wire handle and a piece in the centre that spins around a horizontal axis, rather like a printing roller, but not a flat cylinder. Instead, the "roller" part is made up of two bent ovals, each having a short tube attached at the middle.
A poster for March Break at the museum. Background features an image of the museum; above that, a dark-haired child in a red and black shirt, holding a magnifying glass to their eye and wearing a book like a hat. Why not?! Poster advertises March Break museum fun. Monday to Saturday, 10 - 4 (March 16 - 21) 50 Victoria Ave. N. Lindsay Codebreaking & Ciphers, morse code, cursive writing, Elmer the Safety Elephant, and more!
Principal Places Ban on Marbles Belleville, March 16. - Two hun- dred small boys of marble-shoot- ing age are saying things here re- garding a newspaper circulation scheme. Because of dangerously lagging interest in marble-shooting, as a means to gain circulation, Belle- ville was visited last week, and the views of a school principal, as the head of a large boy colony, were first sought. It seems that the school master, ordinarily mild-mannered, explod- ed under an examination as to the merits of marble-shooting, and whether one should shoot "dibs" for "keeps," and in his wrath or- dered every marble out of the school.
A flyer. The top portion, with a white background, features a grey, stylized image of the museum. On top of that it says (in large red letters) "MARCH BREAK at the Museum" In a small rectangle in black text: March 16 - 21 10 AM - 4 PM daily Adults: $5 Youth 6-17: $3 Kids under 6: Free On the lower, black portion: Join us at the museum during March Break for a fun week of activities, kid-friendly guided tours, presentations, games, and more! Kawartha lakes Museum & Archives 50 Victoria Ave. N. Lindsay, Ontario, Canada 705-324-3404 | info@klmuseumarchives.ca
An image resembling an old west "WANTED" poster. Title fonts are old-west decorative; the remainder of the text is old-school typewriter font. It reads: MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS WANTED <black and white image of the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives, located in the old Victoria County Gaol building> REWARD A meaningful place in a museum that values innovation, inclusion, and the responsible care of our shared history. Your time helps us preserve local stories, welcome diverse audiences, and strengthen a cultural space that belongs to the whole community.
A black and white photo from 1907, featuring the fire brigade, in their horse-drawn fire wagons, in front of the Lindsay Fire Hall (with its tall clock tower) on Cambridge St. N, just north of Kent St., in Lindsay, Ontario.
A handmade Valentine’s card made from birch bark and crinkled beige tissue paper. Five heart shapes are stacked vertically, each outlined in black and bordered with gathered tissue. The top heart has a small red fabric bow. Inside the hearts, in simple black lettering, are the words “TO,” “MY,” “BE,” “LOVED,” and “ONE,” forming the message “TO MY BELOVED ONE.” The card has a rustic, weathered look and sits against a plain black background.
A Collection Built on Relationships Inuit Art from the Art Gallery of Northumberland's Permanent Collection In 1976, the AGN, then the Art Gallery of Cobourg, received a gift of approximately sixty Inuit carvings, sculptures, and materials collected from 1900 to 1970. These works offer a glimpse into the artistic expressions and lived experiences of the Inuit during a period of rapid cultural change. The collection, sourced from communities across the Inuit Nunangat (Inuit Homeland), is presented alongside a map reflecting the Inuit Crown land treaties, using their original Inuktut place names as part of the ongoing process of decolonization. This exhibition honours not only the artistic legacy of the Inuit but also the resilience of their culture. Curated by Felicity Pope and Olinda Casimiro
The Matthews Family poses on their front porch, surrounded by shrubbery, in this undated black and white photo from our archives.
On a grey background - a dogsled with dogs and driver (holding a harpoon) and hunted seal - carved ivory and sinew. From the Marsh collection, Art Gallery of Northumberland, and at the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives until October!
Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives Holiday Hours Dec 22 through January 1 - closed Jan 2 - open 10-4 Jan 3 - open 10-4 This is a testament to how much we all need a break, because we are also closed on Sunday December 21 (because we are always closed on Sundays). Oops.
A large green book stands upright on a black shelf. The book's title is embossed in gold and says: HISTORICAL ATLAS OF VICTORIA COUNTY ONTARIO BELDEN'S ILLUSTRATED 1881 Below it, a folded card reads: Victoria County Atlas, 1881 reprinted in 2000 Original price $125.00 Our price (crossed out: $50.00) NOW $25.00!
Two Accidents On Kent Street Three cars collided in a domino fashion on Kent St., between William and Cambridge Streets on Monday shortly before noon. Lead car was driven by George Thompson, 34, of 58 Bastview Rd., damage $10; middle car was driven by Mrs. Ruth McNally, 6 Albert St. South, damage $600; and rear car was driven by Fred Fair-man, 51, of 101 Short Ave., damage $10. Another accident at William and Kent St. on Monday evening caused minor damage to two cars. A car driven by Dennis W. Paull, 29, of 80 William St. South, sustained $100 damage. A car driven by Chris, Han-thorn, 17, of 55 St. David St.. sustained only $5 damage.
A black and white photo of a man standing on the roof of a three storey building (the Hotel Benson on Kent Street in Lindsay) surveying the damage. What appears to have been a structure - a deck or possibly a billboard - is hanging partially over the edge of the roof.
Flyer for our Haunted Hallows events. Top banner: KLMA logo, and the museum's name: Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives Centre: overlaid over a black-and-white photo of the outside of the museum is a transparent layer of cartoon ghosts flying through the air, and the words (in creepy red capital letters) HAUNTED HALLOWS Below that, the logo for Supernatural Mysteries Inc and the text: Join us for two nights of Paranormal Investigation with the Supernatural Mysteries Inc. team. Friday Oct 31, 9 pm to 12 am OR Saturday Nov 1, 8 pm to 11 pm limited tickets $50/person 50 Victoria Ave N, Lindsay www.klmuseumarchives.ca
An infographic showing Indigenous-themed art in orange - a narwhal (representing Inuit), an eagle (representing First Nations) and a beaded flower (representing Métis) in the lower right corner, above the Canadian government logo. Small black-outlined tokens featuring the same imagesoverlay the bottom quadrant. In the top left, the following text: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30
The old, arched, double front doors of The Old Gaol building (now the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives), with a deep trench and exposed sub-grade stonework where there used to be an unsafe and boarded-off staircase. The building is constructed of grey limestsone and features many arched windows and a central arched doorway. The door - also in need of restoration - is constructed of thick, slanted oak boards. More oak boards fill the arch at the top of the door (which was once a transom light). Each door has one small square window, and large iron hinges. The Victoria County Gaol building was built in 1863 and functioned as a jail until the early 2000s!
Many historic and contemporary quilts are displayed, along with an antique sewing kit and information on some of Lindsay’s quilters of yore.
A photo of a wooden bed with many quilts on it, sitting on a concrete floor. Behind the bed is a divider covered in more quilts, with a display case partially visible to the right, behind the bed.
Poster for the Lindsay Exhibition. The LEX runs from September 13 to 21, 2025. Photo shows the midway at dusk, with the text "SOWING THE SEEDS FOR TOMORROW" and "LINDSAYEX.COM" at the top and the dates and logo at the bottom.
One panel in a multi-panel piece featuring some well-known Lindsay landmarks. This panel shows The Old Gaol - the building which now houses the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives!
CELTIC DOGS Designed by: Doris Norman Artist: Pat Smyth Fibre content: wool Completed: 1997 A celtic knotwork design featuring two dog heads near the top, in pale green, pale orange, red, gold, black, and white, on a neutral beige background.
4" X 6.5" photo S.S. #10, Mariposa school, teacher Marion Long, also 5 Aldreds, 3 Johnson, and others. There are a total of fourteen people in the photo split into two rows, with seven people in each. There is handwriting on the back of the photo, and the studio is written out as "R.H. Peter. 137-6th St; 2nd door north at P.O. NEW TORONTO. ONT. Phone 251J."
Entrance to Subverse: the life and poetry of Edward A. Lacey, in its new home on the second floor of the KLMA!
Rug featuring the logo of the Lindsay and District Rug Hookers. How meta!
This is a letter of resignation for Oscar Irwin, related to his career with Ontario Parks. The letter is addressed to the Lindsay District Manager C.R. Gray and Oscar Irwin's name and information reveals that he was the Park Superintendent at Emily Provincial Park in Omemee, ON. Oscar's official resignation was December 31st 1980. The letter reveals that he turned retirement age (65) on December 13th, 1980. Dimensions: 11 3/4 x 8.5 inches Letter reads: Dr. Mr. Gray: Please accept this as my letter of resignation, as of December 31, 1980. The reason being, that on December 13, 1980, I will have become of retirement age, which is sixty-five. I trust that this is satisfactory, and meets with your requirements. Yours truly, O. G. Irwin Park Superintendent Emily Provincial Park
Page with four leaves taped to it, showing top and bottom of both Silver Maple and Red Maple leaves.
14 x 10 1/4 inch Ontario Forest Ranger School Diploma awarded to Oscar George Irwin on April 1st, 1957 for his completion of the course in 1956. Related to his career with Ontario Parks. The Diploma is signed by the Minister of Lands and Forests: Clare E. Mapledoram and the Director of School: J. L. Mennill. The Diploma is stamped with the Department of Lands and Forest red seal. There is some fading along the edges of the Diploma and there are some bends in the paper.
Newspaper clipping with photo of Oscar George Irwin planting a tree with 4 year old Linda Rennick, daughter of Paul Rennick a forester in Lindsay at the time. Item is related to Oscar Irwin's career with Ontario Parks. The description introduces Oscar as a timber technician with the Lindsay branch of the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests. Text below photo reads: Sometimes the trees are planted by hand in reforestation projects. Four-year-old Linda REnnick, daughter of Paul Rennick a forester at Lindsay helps Oscar Irwin, a timber technician with the Lindsay branch of the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests plant a tree. --"Post" staff photo
This exhibit examines the concept of "who is worth remembering?" Should we focus on the big names - the famous and infamous? Or should we delve into the lives of everyday citizens? At the KLMA, we believe both approaches have merit.
Our KLMA team standing on the wooden deck at the entrance of the museum. Behind them is a stone wall and a barred window (the KLMA inhabits the building once known as the Victoria County Gaol and still features a great deal of jail architecture, including cell ranges and bars). L-R: Barbara Doyle, Managing Director, summer staff: Kade, Rose, Emma, Cameron, Ryan, Duncan and Greg and MP Jamie Schmale. (not shown: Caitlan, Michael and Tommy)
A page of Dr. Leonard Shier's memoir. It talks about the changes in medicine from the early 1900s to the late 1960s; the proliferation of treatments like antibiotics, and how lucky he feels to have been able to practice during this time of discovery.
Graphic has a Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives header (featuring the KLMA logo; a stylized M and A enclosed in a box). Below that: Preserve the Past. Shape the Future. The Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives is seeking community members to join our volunteer Board of Directors. If you're passionate about local heritage and eager to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. - 1-year terms - Monthly virtual meetings - Diverse skill sets welcome Be part of our story. Scan the QR code or visit https://www.klmuseumarchives.ca/boardmembers
A greyscale image of the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives. Overlay says: WE'RE HIRING! COLLECTIONS ASSISTANT Canada Summer Jobs 8 week position JOIN OUR TEAM! Send your resume: info@klmuseumarchives.ca
Currier & Ives print titled "The Hundred Leaf Rose". Print depicts roses and rosebuds surrounded by foliage. Circa 1870. Print depicts 2 dark pink/red roses, 1 white rose, 3 lighter pink/white roses, 2 darker pink rosebuds, 2 white rosebuds, and rose foliage with 4 cut stems visible at bottom and roses/buds mostly surrounded by leaves. Some parts have a slight sheen. Sheen seems to occur in areas where watercolour is applied over areas with a lot of black. Back side has some pink spots. Origin unknown; they don't correspond to the areas on the front of the print that are painted pink/red. Text reads "ENTERED ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRESS IN THE YEAR 1870, BY CURRIER & IVES IN THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS AT WASHINGTON." "THE HUNDRED LEAF ROSE.", and "PUBLISHED BY CURRIER & IVES 125 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK."
An architectural plan for the proposed Lindsay Lock Up, which was never actually built. The drawing is divided into four parts, with the top two illustrations being of the façade of the building, including windows, doors, outside walls, and the roof. The top left drawing is a "Front Elevation" view of the proposed building, and the top right is a "Side Elevation" view of the building. Below these two illustrations, is a bird's-eye-view of the floor plan of the building, and the foundation. The floor plan has all of the measurements of each room and corridor, as well as the length and width of the outside walls.
Alphabet cards. A die-cut folded card showing an illustration of a donkey standing on grass, with red flowers (possibly poppies) and thistles. The alphabet card features a large, serif-font A in red with a black outline. Inside the lower half of the A it says "FOR ASS".
A plastic stencil, with remnants of black paint on it, measuring 11.5 cm in height and 51 cm in length. It says: PROVINCIAL JAIL LINDSAY
A small red pouch is attached by string to a piece of card with a hole punched in it. The card reads: The Ladies' Auxiliary Weight Concert and Social You are invited to attend a Weight Concert and Social at The Town Hall, Woodville, at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 1921 If less than one hundred pounds you weigh Ten cents is all we expect you to pay But if you weigh from that to one hundred and fifty You are old enough to be a little more thrifty, So another nickle you'll have to pay Therefore put it right in and have nothing to say. But if from that to two hundred you go Why another nickle you'll have to "blow," But if more than two hundred should be your weight A bright quarter dollar you'll have to donate. Put the amount in this little sack, And either come with it or send it back, A royal good time we'll have when we meet ; Be sure and be with us to enjoy the rare treat.
This petit point portrait of Queen Victoria once graced the home of Jean Laidlaw Shields. Now it is on display in our exhibition "The Art of Collecting". Fading from the sun over the years has definitely had an impact on washing out the colour from the threads, giving Queen Victoria a washed out complexion and her lip detail is all but gone, other than the stitches themselves defining the mouth.
Photo of a tiny wooden top, hand-carved from a spool, with a pointed piece of wood running through the centre and forming the point upon which it spins.Below it, a ruler indicates that it is about 2.5 cm in diameter, and roughly 3 cm tall. A finger holds it upright.
This small case (1972.1.73) contains writing materials and provides a small writing surface during travel. The case is bound in black leather and has an inset metal handle. When the lid is opened, a flat writing surface is exposed. The writing surface, in turn, lifts up to reveal an inkwell, penholder, and other writing supplies, along with a flat black surface with two white squares. One one of these white squares, the inscription "L. May Goodwin, Lindsay - 27th May 1898" is visible. The area between these two white squares has a gold inscription that has been partially defaced. A ribbon tab serves as a handle to open this lid to reveal a lower storage area. The case locks with a key.
The front of the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives is shrouded in scaffolding and plywood in this recent photo.
This game is made up of 31 cards and 93 markers that have been assembled in a cardboard box. The box has been covered with red paper and on the lid in gold the words 'The Game Sherlock Holmes. Registered Trademark. Laughter and Excitement. Parker Brothers, Incorporated. Salem. Mass., U.S.A.' are printed. The playing cards and markers are also made of cardboard and are separated in the box by a divider. The markers are a gold-brown metallic like colour and the cards are red.
A flyer for an event at the museum, featuring a black-and-white image of the museum building and the words "FRIDAY THE 13TH FRIGHT NIGHT" across the top, along with two cartoon ghosts. Below that: Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives Join us for a paranormal investigation and ghost hunting with the Supernatural Mysteries Inc. team 8 pm - 11 pm Friday, June 13th 2025 limited tickets $50/person - cash snack bar 50 Victoria Ave. N., Lindsay - www.klmuseumarchives.ca
Photo showing a straight razor on a neutral, light-coloured surface. The blade of the razor has Shakespeare's portrait engraved on it as well as the manufacturer and other markings. The blade is of tapered steel and folds into a worn dark brown wood handle. The razor is fair condition. Maker: George Butler and Co., Trinity Works, Sheffield Signature or Marks: "KEEN as is this razors edge invisible" Shakespeare Love's Labour Lost (on blade) (ART) GEORGE BUTLER & CO TRINITY WORKS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND on shank Country of Manufacture: England Date of Manufacture: 1861-1881
Top of ad says: "C-O-A-L SPELLS COAL YOU SEE -- THE WORLD'S GREAT- EST NECESSITY!" Below are cartoon images of four figures in overalls; their heads are the capital letters spelling COAL, and they are smiling/singing while walking in a line. Below, in a framed rectangle: Coal and Coke Now is the time to place your order for your winter's fuel. Our prices for spring delivery are as follows: PEA COAL per ton .. $12.50 NUT & STOVE ...... 15.50 EGG COAL ......... 15.00 SOLVAY COKE range size per ton ........ 11.00 NUT or FURNACE .. 12.50 J. G. Baldwin Phone 459
The bill is marked with PROGRESS BOND, made in Canada, watermark. It is stamped "Return this Statement with your Remittance". The statement was directed to A. O'Loughlin, Lindsay, Ont. and is dated April 6, 1919. Printed by the T.J. Moore & Company Ltd., Quebec. Marks include: P.C. Corsets Rust Proof; Folio 52; Dr. To Parisian Corset Mfg. Co., Ltd., Toronto, Montreal. (1977.3.634-1977.3.637)
Front of card, showing a cartoon rabbit holding a card in its mouth, which reads "EASTER GREETINGS". Below, the following text: I called for an Easter messenger And Mister Bunny came He was so glad to make the trip Because he heard your name
The front of an Easter greeting card. A purple egg is hatching to reveal a brown tabby cat inside. Below and to the right are the words "A Happy Eastertide" written in a decorative white font on a grey background.
Front of card has an illustration of a naked baby riding a chick through lush growth (grass, daisies) with blue skies above, holding an umbrella or parasol made from a half-eggshell pierced by a twig.
Carved ivory fish shaped case with inset eyes of another material. Inside is hollow to store sewing needles. The case closes with a plug that screws into the fish's mouth. Eyes have black pupil. The plug appears to have had a decorative handle which is now broken off.