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October 31, 2025

The Legacy of the Hammill Letters

Early Life Mervin Elbert Hammill was born to Ethelbert and Clara Hammill on July 6th, 1921, in the

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May 15, 2025

Scrapbook of Helen L. Lane

Background Helen Lucille Lane was born on May 8, 1909, in Halton County, just north of Georgetown, Ontario

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January 18, 2024

The Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church

This year marks the 175th Anniversary of the Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church. The exact dates of construction and

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October 31, 2025

The Legacy of the Hammill Letters

Early Life Mervin Elbert Hammill was born to Ethelbert and Clara Hammill on July 6th, 1921, in the...

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May 15, 2025

Scrapbook of Helen L. Lane

Background Helen Lucille Lane was born on May 8, 1909, in Halton County, just north of Georgetown, Ontario...

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October 18, 2024

Simcoe County Cryptids

October is here, and as the days are turning colder and darker, staff at the Simcoe County Archives...

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September 13, 2024

Historical photo processes and formats at the Simcoe County Archives

Photographs are some of the most frequently requested records housed at the Simcoe County Archives. Whether it is...

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April 22, 2024

Archives Awareness Week 2024

​​Happy Archives Awareness Week! The Simcoe County Archives has been collecting, preserving, and making available records pertaining to...

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April 10, 2024

Archives for Educators

Archives can be an amazing resource for students and educators. ​Historical records and collections serve as direct links to our...

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