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Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe
John Graves Simcoe was Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada from 1790 to 1796. This article provides information on his contribution to the development of Upper Canada.
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The Black Settlement in Oro Township
Beginning in the early 19th century, Oro Township was home to a government-planned settlement of refugee black Loyalists. This article provides an overview of this settlement.
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Collingwood: 150th Anniversary
John Graves Simcoe was Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada from 1790 to 1796. This article provides information on his contribution to the development of Upper Canada.
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The Livingstone Collection
Photographs of Barrie streets, business, and scenes by 19th century photographer John Stephens.
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Simcoe County Council Minutes
This collection contains Simcoe County Council minutes covering the years 1846-1952.
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