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    The Globe and Mail ran a large article about the McFadden mill that was the worlds larges white pine sawmill in the 1950`s. During its peak operation over 12 miles of concrete `streets` were laid for

    This seven page document provides a point form time line of the progression of the logging industry in the Blind River area, from the arrival of the french explorers in 1640 to more modern days in 19

    This excerpt from a report written by Graham A. MacDonald for the Ministry of Natural Resources - Division of Parks provides a glimpse of the colorful vocabulary particular to the loggers, such as ``

    This study was conducted over two summers by nine different students. It was sponsored by the Opportunities for Youth Program.

    This is multiple page document detailing the number and types of books checked out of the Blind River Library between the years 1926 to 1933. Categories include both Adult and Juvenile books under he

    Membership was restricted to Wesleyan University faculty members.

    Land was leased for 99 years to cottagers by the Battle Point Wesleyan Association. Mr. Gauthier was told that Battle Point got its' name because there was a battle between two native tribes on the w

    This two page interview summary with 90 year-old Albert Suthers contains his memories of early days at Battle Point starting in 1923. He recalls first living in tents, buying milk from the Abernot's

    Mr.Rice relays that Association meetings were first held at Counsel Rock near the point and later at the Community House built in 1949.

    Mr. Lewis recalled that Indian names including the Huron, Ojibway, Chippewa and Iroquois were part of the stories he had heard.

    Mr. Speissman describes various transportation methods including taking a tugboat up the Blind River,a steel train to Lake Matinenda and then an alligator (skow) to 68 Bay where he cooked in a lumber

    Mrs. Gray arrived in Blind River in 1914 as a young teacher. The first car, a Buick owned by Mr. Hemstead appeared before 1914. John is referred to as "Jack" throughout the interview.

    This is a three page summary of Harold Godson's memories of early life in Blind River. Mr. Godson recalls life in the lumber camps, manning the Lake Duborne fire tower, working in a clothespin factor

    This is a three page summary of Dr. Morris' hearsay understanding of the history regarding native tribes, battles and settlement on the north shore.

    This is a brief clipping and photo from September 27, 1977 regarding the completion of construction to enlarge the library building. It also provides information about where the money came from to un

    This is a copy of the invitations that were issued for the opening and reception of the Blind River Library February 23, 1978.

    This is a list that people who attended the opening signed,in 1978. It also includes a telegram sent from local M.P. Maurice Foster expressing his congratulations.

Gladys Hornby, The Sault Star, March 1, 1978     This clipping gives details on the new wing added to the Blind River Library thanks to a grant from the Wintario and the fund raising efforts of the community along with historical facts about the li

    This is a pocket taken from the inside of a book belonging to the Blind River Library, complete with sign out card. On the front of the pocket the Library fees are printed.

    This clipping discusses the celebration of Young Canada Book Week, and teachers taking advantage to bring their students to the library to encourage reading.