Western Libraries Digitized Collections

11 item sets

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  Barnett Legacy Collection

  John Davis Barnett donated over 40,000 books and thousands of pamphlets, the largest single gift ever received by a Canadian library, to the University of Western Ontario in August 1918 and became Western's first librarian. Barnett's goal was to provide the nucleus of a national library, and so the donation was received with the understanding that his books would be available to everyone.
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  Canadian Black History Collection

  This collection includes digitized black history resources from a Canadian context that are held in Western Archives and Special Collections.
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  Folio

  This collection includes volumes of Folio, a publication of creative works by Western University students, published between 1947 and 1972.
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  Historic Cookery Collection

  A selection of volumes from our special collections and archives pertaining to medicinal and food recipes, dating from the 1600s to the early 1900s. The selection contains handwritten volumes, scrapbooks, as well as published books, many of which were created or compiled in Canada.
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  John and Amelia Harris Family fonds

  This collection from the John and Amelia Harris Family fonds contains the personal diaries of Amelia Harris (1798-1882) from 1857 to 1882 which detail her day-to-day life primarily in London, Ontario; the travel diary of Lucy Harris (1845-1901) during her 1897 trip to Japan; and the travel diaries of Milly Harris (1868-1959) from 1893 to 1903 which detail her trips around the world and include news clippings, magazine cutouts, photos, and pressed flowers.
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  Medical Scrapbook Collection

  The Medical Scrapbooks contain clippings which focus on Western’s Medical School, medicine in London, southwestern Ontario and the world. The scrapbooks were created by Western’s medical school and are a great resource for local medical history.
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  Muncey Photograph Collection

  Photographs taken in and around Muncey, Ontario in the 1940s. These photographs were found with a donation from the Ladies Orange Benevolent Association Lodge No. 89. They were removed as not being relevant to that fonds. The group of photographs were initially named “Peter Family Photographs and Muncey [Munsee] Reserve” and has been renamed “Muncey Photograph Collection."
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  Nursing Diaries Collection

  The Nursing Diaries collection of diaries, certificates, a photograph, and a yearbook about two nurses, from the 1920s and 1950s. This includes material from the Ruby Muriel Carter fonds and the Kathleen McIntyre fonds.
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  Six Nations of the Grand River fonds

  Six Nations of the Grand River is a reserve located on the Grand River that is made up of the six Haudenosaunee Nations: Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, Tuscarora. This digitized collection contains a letter book kept by John Brant during his time serving as resident superintendent of the Six Nations of the Grand River (from 1828-1832), and four loose letters that were found in the letter book dating to after the death of Brant. Western Archives has repatriated the physical documents to the Six Nations Lands and Resources Office.
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  The Gustav Mahler-Alfred Rosé Collection

  The digitized items on this site are a selection of personal correspondence from the Gustav Mahler-Alfred Rosé Collection. The full collection includes personal correspondence, concert documents, scores, manuscripts, recognition, primary publications, secondary publications, university papers, photographs, recordings, memorabilia and artifacts mainly relating to the private and professional lives of Gustav Mahler, Alfred Rosé, Arnold Rosé, Alma Rosé, Bruno Walter, Justine Rosé, and Maria Rosé.
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  UWO Presidents Reports

  This collection includes the University of Western Ontario Reports of the President to the Board of Governors from 1928 to 2006. Note: We do not have copies for the academic years 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1992-1993, 1994-1995, 1995-1996, 1996-1997, 1997-1998, 1999-2000, or 2000-2001.

18 items

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  Diary of Amelia Harris, 1857 - 1860

  A handwritten diary kept by Amelia Harris from September 12, 1857 - August 12, 1860, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Amelia (Ryerse) Harris (1798-1882) was the daughter of Sarah Underhill and Samuel Ryerse and was born in Port Ryerse. She married John Harris in 1815. In 1821, John was appointed to Treasurer of the London District. They moved to London, Ontario after the London District Government was moved in 1834 to their new home, Eldon House. Her diaries cover 25 years of life in London during the second half of the 19th century. Includes news clippings.
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  Diary of Amelia Harris, 1860 - 1866

  A handwritten diary kept by Amelia Harris from August 13, 1860 - February 19, 1866, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Amelia (Ryerse) Harris (1798-1882) was the daughter of Sarah Underhill and Samuel Ryerse and was born in Port Ryerse. She married John Harris in 1815. In 1821, John was appointed to Treasurer of the London District. They moved to London, Ontario after the London District Government was moved in 1834 to their new home, Eldon House. Her diaries cover 25 years of life in London during the second half of the 19th century. Includes news clippings.
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  Diary of Amelia Harris, 1866 - 1877

  A handwritten diary kept by Amelia Harris from February 20, 1866 - May 18, 1877, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Amelia (Ryerse) Harris (1798-1882) was the daughter of Sarah Underhill and Samuel Ryerse and was born in Port Ryerse. She married John Harris in 1815. In 1821, John was appointed to Treasurer of the London District. They moved to London, Ontario after the London District Government was moved in 1834 to their new home, Eldon House. Her diaries cover 25 years of life in London during the second half of the 19th century.
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  Diary of Amelia Harris, 1877 - 1880

  A handwritten diary kept by Amelia Harris from June 20, 1877 - November 21, 1880, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Amelia (Ryerse) Harris (1798-1882) was the daughter of Sarah Underhill and Samuel Ryerse and was born in Port Ryerse. She married John Harris in 1815. In 1821, John was appointed to Treasurer of the London District. They moved to London, Ontario after the London District Government was moved in 1834 to their new home, Eldon House. Her diaries cover 25 years of life in London during the second half of the 19th century.
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  Diary of Amelia Harris, 1880 - 1882

  A handwritten diary kept by Amelia Harris from November 21, 1880 - February 25, 1882, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Amelia (Ryerse) Harris (1798-1882) was the daughter of Sarah Underhill and Samuel Ryerse and was born in Port Ryerse. She married John Harris in 1815. In 1821, John was appointed to Treasurer of the London District. They moved to London, Ontario after the London District Government was moved in 1834 to their new home, Eldon House. Her diaries cover 25 years of life in London during the second half of the 19th century.
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  Travel Diary of Lucy Harris, 1897 Japan

  A handwritten diary kept by Lucy Harris from October 25, 1897 - December 16, 1897, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Lucy (Ronalds) Harris (1845-1901) married George Becher Harris in 1867. Her diaries cover daily life in the Harris family of London, Ontario and a world trip the family took in 1897. Her diary primarily covers the Japan portion of the trip. Includes magazine cutouts, photos, and pressed flowers.
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  Travel Diary of Milly Harris, 1893 England

  A handwritten diary kept by Milly Harris from January 1, 1893 - June 24, 1893, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Milly (Amelia) Harris (1869-1959) was the daughter of George Becher Harris and Lucy Ronalds. Milly traveled extensively and kept diaries documenting her trips. She lived in Eldon House in London, Ontario for her whole life. She was an amateur photographer and many of the photographs in the diaries and Harris Family fonds were taken by her.
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  Travel Diary of Milly Harris, 1893 Norway

  A handwritten diary kept by Milly Harris from July 28, 1893 - December 14, 1893, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Milly (Amelia) Harris (1869-1959) was the daughter of George Becher Harris and Lucy Ronalds. Milly traveled extensively and kept diaries documenting her trips. She lived in Eldon House in London, Ontario for her whole life. She was an amateur photographer and many of the photographs in the diaries and Harris Family fonds were taken by her.
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  Travel Diary of Milly Harris, 1895 Austria, England, Ireland

  A handwritten diary kept by Milly Harris from May 6, 1895 - July 29, 1895, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Milly (Amelia) Harris (1869-1959) was the daughter of George Becher Harris and Lucy Ronalds. Milly traveled extensively and kept diaries documenting her trips. She lived in Eldon House in London, Ontario for her whole life. She was an amateur photographer and many of the photographs in the diaries and Harris Family fonds were taken by her. Includes news clippings, magazine cutouts, photos, menus, tickets, and maps.
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  Travel Diary of Milly Harris, 1897 - 1898 Japan

  A handwritten diary kept by Milly Harris from September 23, 1897 - February 1, 1898, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Milly (Amelia) Harris (1869-1959) was the daughter of George Becher Harris and Lucy Ronalds. Milly traveled extensively and kept diaries documenting her trips. She lived in Eldon House in London, Ontario for her whole life. She was an amateur photographer and many of the photographs in the diaries and Harris Family fonds were taken by her. Includes news clippings, magazine cutouts, photos, menus, tickets, maps, and pressed flowers.
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  Travel Diary of Milly Harris, 1898 - 1899 Canada

  A handwritten diary kept by Milly Harris from August 21, 1898 - December 26, 1899, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Milly (Amelia) Harris (1869-1959) was the daughter of George Becher Harris and Lucy Ronalds. Milly traveled extensively and kept diaries documenting her trips. She lived in Eldon House in London, Ontario for her whole life. She was an amateur photographer and many of the photographs in the diaries and Harris Family fonds were taken by her. Includes news clippings, magazine cutouts, photos, menus, and tickets.
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  Travel Diary of Milly Harris, 1898 Greece, Palestine, Syria, Constantinople

  A handwritten diary kept by Milly Harris from March 22, 1898 - May 6, 1898, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Milly (Amelia) Harris (1869-1959) was the daughter of George Becher Harris and Lucy Ronalds. Milly traveled extensively and kept diaries documenting her trips. She lived in Eldon House in London, Ontario for her whole life. She was an amateur photographer and many of the photographs in the diaries and Harris Family fonds were taken by her. Includes news clippings, magazine cutouts, photos, tickets, and pressed flowers.
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  Travel Diary of Milly Harris, 1898 Jeypore, Burma, Cairo

  A handwritten diary kept by Milly Harris from February 2, 1898 - March 20, 1898, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Milly (Amelia) Harris (1869-1959) was the daughter of George Becher Harris and Lucy Ronalds. Milly traveled extensively and kept diaries documenting her trips. She lived in Eldon House in London, Ontario for her whole life. She was an amateur photographer and many of the photographs in the diaries and Harris Family fonds were taken by her. Includes news clippings, magazine cutouts, photos, menus, maps, and pressed flowers.
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  Travel Diary of Milly Harris, 1900 - 1901 Egypt

  A handwritten diary kept by Milly Harris from December 30, 1900 - February 5, 1901, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Milly (Amelia) Harris (1869-1959) was the daughter of George Becher Harris and Lucy Ronalds. Milly traveled extensively and kept diaries documenting her trips. She lived in Eldon House in London, Ontario for her whole life. She was an amateur photographer and many of the photographs in the diaries and Harris Family fonds were taken by her. Includes news clippings, magazine cutouts, photos, menus, and tickets.
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  Travel Diary of Milly Harris, 1900 - 1901 Italy, England, Naples

  A handwritten diary kept by Milly Harris from November 3, 1900 - April 15, 1901, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Milly (Amelia) Harris (1869-1959) was the daughter of George Becher Harris and Lucy Ronalds. Milly traveled extensively and kept diaries documenting her trips. She lived in Eldon House in London, Ontario for her whole life. She was an amateur photographer and many of the photographs in the diaries and Harris Family fonds were taken by her. Includes news clippings, magazine cutouts, photos, menus, and tickets.
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  Travel Diary of Milly Harris, 1900 - 1903 Canada

  A handwritten diary kept by Milly Harris from January 1, 1900 - February 26, 1903, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Milly (Amelia) Harris (1869-1959) was the daughter of George Becher Harris and Lucy Ronalds. Milly traveled extensively and kept diaries documenting her trips. She lived in Eldon House in London, Ontario for her whole life. She was an amateur photographer and many of the photographs in the diaries and Harris Family fonds were taken by her. Includes news clippings, magazine cutouts, and photos.
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  Travel Diary of Milly Harris, 1903 France, Tunisia, Algeria, Spain

  A handwritten diary kept by Milly Harris from February 20, 1903 - August 2, 1903, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Milly (Amelia) Harris (1869-1959) was the daughter of George Becher Harris and Lucy Ronalds. Milly traveled extensively and kept diaries documenting her trips. She lived in Eldon House in London, Ontario for her whole life. She was an amateur photographer and many of the photographs in the diaries and Harris Family fonds were taken by her. Includes news clippings, magazine cutouts, photos, and maps.
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  Travel Diary of Milly Harris, 1909 Mexico, California, New Orleans

  A handwritten diary kept by Milly Harris from January 26, 1909 - April 16, 1909, in London Ontario and on her travels.  Milly (Amelia) Harris (1869-1959) was the daughter of George Becher Harris and Lucy Ronalds. Milly traveled extensively and kept diaries documenting her trips. She lived in Eldon House in London, Ontario for her whole life. She was an amateur photographer and many of the photographs in the diaries and Harris Family fonds were taken by her.