Alice Baker Collection



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Flooding on Highway 89
View of highway 89 near the 5th Sideroad after major flooding following Hurricane Hazel.
Florence Ruby Harris
Portrait of woman identified as Florence Ruby Harris, taken by New Paramount Studios in Toronto.
Florence Ruby Harris (Hackett)
Personal account of the life of Florence Ruby Harris (Hackett)
Flowing well on Barlow's property, Garibaldi St.
Photo of snowy landscape with an unidentified woman standing in the centre of the scene with a flowing well in the forefront; house to the right side. The photo was taken at the Barlow property located on Garibaldi Street in Cookstown.
Fred Apperly
Portrait of Fred Apperly holding horse bells, featuring a straw hat hanging on the wall.
Fred Draper's
Photo of severe flooding in front of Fred Draper's property in Cookstown following Hurricane Hazel. A team of horses and various outbuildings are visible.
Fred Draper's Flooded Farm
Severe flooding of Fred Draper's farm in Cookstown following Hurricane Hazel in October 1954. A number of cows can be seen gathered on higher ground next to the barn, with fence posts and various other debris in the foreground.
Gordon Lemmon
Young boy in a choir's gown
Gordon Tapp, 1968
Group of men on stage; men holding trophies, left Mr. Burnett, Gordon Tapp in centre.
Gordon Wice
Portrait of Gordon Wice (right) and an unidentified man, both in Canadian military uniforms.
Graham's Hens and Chicks
Photo of a hen with her chicks in an enclosure with houses in the background.
Grain Elevator and Coal Shed
Photo of the coal shed and grain elevator across from the Canadian National Railway tracks and the Cookstown train station.
Grandfather Luscomb
Painted portrait of a man identified as "Grandfather Luscomb" whose daughters included: Elizabeth (married to William Harris); Mary Jane (married to Dan Harris); and Jenny (married to Tom Roadhouse).
Group Photo in Costume
Group photo of Lewis & Mrs. Monkman, Mrs. Rowe, Art Evans - MPP, Kathy Monkman, Doreen McKay, Audrey Evans, and Hon. Earl Rowe, with several of the women dressed in period costumes and the men in suits.
Group of people at Cemetery gates
Photo of a group standing in front of the stone pillars and wrought iron fencing of the entrance to a Cookstown cemetery. Standing from left to right are: Mac McCuish, Earl Carr, Rev. Adams, Frank Broley, Rev. Downer, Bob Riley, Sarah Slight, and Liz Donnell.
Harris Family photo
Photo of the Harris family taken outdoors. The original caption, written by Alice Baker, reads: "Irene, Randolph, Uncle Fred, Verlie, Nelson Harris"
Harris-Shank Wedding Photo
Picture shows two men and two women standing outdoors in winter following the wedding of Lorne Cecil Harris and Sarah Elizabeth Katharine Shank. The men are dressed in suits with boutonnieres, and the women are wearing knee-length dresses, corsages, and hats. From left to right: Fred Shank, Lorne Harris, Sarah Shank [originally captioned as "Isobel"], and Joyce Young.
Harry Couse, Norman Baker, George Davis
Photo of three men standing in the street holding flags as part of a parade or march for a special occasion, possibly Remebrance Day. The men, from left to right, are: Harry Couse, Norman Baker, George Davis.
Harry and Ruby Cannon
Portrait of Harry and Ruby Cannon. Harry is wearing a suit and is seated; Ruby is standing and wearing a long white dress and a pearl necklace.
Highway 27 Washout in front of Fred Draper's
Flooded section of road surrounded by fencing with stopped vehicles visible in the centre, in front of Fred Draper's, following Hurricane Hazel in October 1954. The view is looking north towards Cookstown from Highway 27, near the 13th Line.
Holland Marsh Flooding
Photo of the serious flooding in Holland Marsh following Hurricane Hazel.
Holland Marsh Water Flow
Photo of water gushing out of a large pipe in Holland Marsh following Hurricane Hazel.
Home of Clive Dawney
Photo of a white clapboard bungalow with windows and front porch, which was the home of Clive Dawney located on the corner of Cook Avenue and Hamilton Street in Cookstown.
Home of Doug and Daureen Brown
Photo of a beautiful two-storey clapboard house with many windows; upper and lower alcoves; front porch with ornate trim, rear entrance way. Children are Dawn, Pegi, and Dwayne.
Home of Jack & Ilene Coutts, Betty, Barbara and Ken
Shows a lovely brick house with front and side porches, verandas plus vintage car, and young boy
Home of Mr. & Mrs. Bruce McLean, Bob, Libby, Donna, Jo-Anne
Frontal view of a lovely white house with elegant front entrance and dormer
Home of Mr. & Mrs. J.T. & Millie Graham
Photo of a white clapboard, two-storey house with dormer and front entrance enclosure
Home of Mr. & Mrs. Jack Couse
Photo of large two-storey house with off-centre entrance on treed property; upper balcony

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