John Ferris fonds

Start Date: 
1941
GMD: 
multiple media
Geographic Access: 
Algoma (Ont. : District)
Access Restriction: 

No restrictions on access. Researchers must sign an “Access and Use form”. Privacy legislation applies to access requests. For access, please contact the Library Director, Arthur A. Wishart Library for more information.

Description Level: 
Fonds
Name Access: 
Ferris, John, 1910-
Language: 
All material is in English.
End Date: 
1983
Date Range: 
1941-1983
Repro Restriction: 

Permission of the donor is required for reproduction. Archives staff must make reproductions. Reproductions are dependent on the fragility of the originals. Researchers must adhere to applicable copyright law and privacy legislation and permission of the copyright holder is required to publish from the fonds. Contact the Library Director, Arthur A. Wishart Library for more information.

Creator: 

Ferris, John, 1910-

Conservation: 

Minor conservation conducted on fonds.

Physical Description: 

.50 m of textual records

13 audio cassettes

Arrangement: 
Fonds is arranged into five series.
History Biographical: 

John Ferris (1910 –) was a civic and labour leader in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Ferris was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan but grew up in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. Ferris began working in the Labour movement in the 1930s. In 1931 he formed a union of unemployed and marched on Sault Ste. Marie's city hall to demand additional relief money. He worked on lake freighters and became involved in the Canadian Seaman's Union. In 1940 he began work at Algoma Steel and was elected chief steward in 1941.

In 1942 Ferris became involved with the Algoma Steel workers joining the United Steelworkers of America (USWA). Ferris served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1943-1945, after which he returned to Algoma Steel and was elected Vice President of USW Local 2251 in 1946. He served as Treasurer in 1956 and President from 1958-1962 and 1964-1973, when he was named Honourary President of the local. Ferris also served as Alderman for Ward 4 from 1957-1973 and then was re-elected in 1976. He seved on a variety of City Council committees and on the Transportation Commission. In 1974, Ferris was awarded the Medal of Merit by the City of Sault Ste. Marie to recognize his contributions to the community.

Ferris wrote a history of trade unionism in Algoma in 1951 titled, "Algoma Industrial and Trade Union development," and he was project leader for the book "50 Years of Labour in Algoma: Essay's on Aspects of Algoma's Working Class History," in 1978. Ferris also served on boards of the Algoma Fall Festival Association, the Children's Aid Society, James's St. Mall, as well as the River Front Phase 2 Committee. He was also a member of the Canadian Authors Association. Finally, he was a member of the Board of Management of the District of Algoma Homes for the Aged, as well as the Board of Governors of Algoma University College.

Scope Content: 

Fonds comprises records that document Ferris's working life, political activities and personal interests. Records include transcripts and audio recordings used in the writing of 50 Years of Labour in Algoma, newspaper clippings on Ferris, personal correspondence and manuscripts, city council campaign materials, correspondence, and other records. Also includes union newspapers and bulletins, memos and draft copies of union contract negotiations, material relating to the election of union representatives for 2251, material relating to conventions of the United Steelworkers of America, various presidential messages given by Mr. Ferris and some correspondence and union memorabilia.

Fonds is arranged in five series:

  • 50 Years of Labour in Algoma
  • Newspaper Clippings
  • Personal Manuscripts
  • United Steel Workers of America Union Local 2251
  • Sault Ste. Marie City Council
Associated Material: 

Associated materials may be found in the Sault Ste. Marie, ON Public Library: John Ferris fonds, reference number 992.4.

Repository: 
aua

50 Years of Labour in Algoma series

Start Date: 
1977
GMD: 
multiple media
Geographic Access: 
Algoma (Ont. : District)
Access Restriction: 

Some donor restrictions may apply. Relevant copyright and privacy legislation applies. University policy on archives applies.

Description Level: 
Series
Name Access: 
Ferris, John, 1910-
Language: 
All material is in English.
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1977-1978
Repro Restriction: 

Some donor restrictions may apply. Relevant copyright and privacy legislation applies. University policy on archives applies.

Conservation: 

Minor conservation performed on series.

Physical Description: 

.20 m of textual records | 12 audio cassettes

History Biographical: 

Records in this series were prepared with the assistance of a Canada Works Grant under the sponsorship of Algoma University College. Ferris was project director for The 50 Years of Labour in Algoma book project.

Scope Content: 

Series comprises records from the 50 Years of Labour in Algoma book project directed by John Ferris and published at Algoma University College in 1978. Includes proof draft, rough draft and editor's notes, research correspondence, personnel correspondence, and agenda and minutes of the project team's meatings. Also includes transcripts and audio recordings used in the writing of 50 Years of Labour in Algoma, as well as several versions of the questions and guidelines used in doing the interviews.

Repository: 
aua

Interview Question Guides

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.1 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Fred Wyatt

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.5 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Harvey Willoughby

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.1 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Harry Waite

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - James Lorenzo

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.1 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Earl Foley

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Alan MacDonald

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.3 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Bill Teare

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.1 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Ugo Toffoli

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Ann O'Connor

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Harold Tolley

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.1 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Mac Coultier

Start Date: 
1978
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1978
Physical Description: 

.1 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Ed Beaupre

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Dr. D. K. Cowan

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.1 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Harold Crowder

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Matt Dinsmore

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Clarence Durgey

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.3 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Chester Edwards

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Earl Orchard

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Don Mitchell

Start Date: 
1978
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1978
Physical Description: 

.1 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Sam McDonald

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.1 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Robin McArthur

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.1 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - William R. Morton

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Interview - Don Ramsey

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Clarence Dongey

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

1 audio cassette

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

James Lorenzo & Ed Beaupre

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

1 audio cassette

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Fred Wyatt & Earl Orchard

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

1 audio cassette

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Fred Wyatt #2 & Harry Waite

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

1 audio cassette

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Bill Morton & Dr. Cowan

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

1 audio cassette

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Harry Willoughby #4 & Ugo Toffoli

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

1 audio cassette

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Anne O'Connor & Alan MacDonald

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

1 audio cassette

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Mac Coulter

Start Date: 
1978
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1978
Physical Description: 

1 audio cassette

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Earl Orchard & M. Dinsmore

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

1 audio cassette

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Harold Tolley & Earl Foley

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

1 audio cassette

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Harold Crowder & Don Rangey

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

1 audio cassette

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Don Mitchell & Ches Edwards

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1977-1978
Physical Description: 

1 audio cassette

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

50 Years of Labour in Algoma

Start Date: 
1978
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1978
Physical Description: 

2.5 cm of textual records

Notes: 

2 novels

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

50 Years of Labour in Algoma: Introduction

GMD: 
textual record
Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1977 or 1978
Physical Description: 

.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-065-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Labour's Emergent Years & the 1903 Riots: Ch. 1

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1977 or 1978
Physical Description: 

.3 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-065-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Industrial Accidents & Working Conditions: 1900-1920: Ch. 2

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1977 or 1978
Physical Description: 

.4 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-065-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Labour, the Community & Pre-World War 1 Immigration Issues

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1977 or 1978
Physical Description: 

.3 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-065-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Algoma Labour Becomes Politically Active: 1914-1922-Ch. 4

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1977 or 1978
Physical Description: 

.4 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-065-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Unrest in the Algoma Lumbercamps; the Bushworkers' Strikes of 1933-1934: Ch. 5

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1977 or 1978
Physical Description: 

.4 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-065-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

The 1946 Steel Strike: Ch. 6

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1977 or 1978
Physical Description: 

.4 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-065-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

The Post War Drive for Improved Benefits: Ch. 7

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1977 or 1978
Physical Description: 

.3 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-065-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Footnotes & Appendices

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1977 or 1978
Physical Description: 

.5 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-065-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Draft and editor's notes on 50 Years of Labour in Algoma

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1977 or 1978
Physical Description: 

3 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-065-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Personnel Records

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

.3 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-065-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Meetings

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1977-1978
Physical Description: 

.3 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-065-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

50 Years of Labour in Algoma

Start Date: 
1978
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1978
Physical Description: 

1 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-065-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Information Recieved from the request letters

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
1977
Physical Description: 

3 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-065-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

Newspaper clippings series

Start Date: 
1946
GMD: 
textual record
Geographic Access: 
Algoma (Ont. : District)
Access Restriction: 

Some donor restrictions may apply. Relevant copyright and privacy legislation applies. University policy on archives applies.

Description Level: 
Series
Name Access: 
Ferris, John, 1910-
Language: 
All material is in English.
End Date: 
1988
Date Range: 
1946-1988
Repro Restriction: 

Some donor restrictions may apply. Relevant copyright and privacy legislation applies. University policy on archives applies.

Conservation: 

Clippings have been inter-leaved with PH neutral paper.

Physical Description: 

.03 m of textual records

Scope Content: 

Series comprises newspaper clippings about Ferris working in various capacities with the United Steel Workers of America Local 2251 and Sault Ste. Marie's city council.

John Ferris - Newspaper Clippings

Start Date: 
1960
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1968
Date Range: 
1960-1968
Physical Description: 

.5 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

John Ferris - Newspaper Clippings

Start Date: 
1969
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1969
Date Range: 
1969
Physical Description: 

.5 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

John Ferris - Newspaper Clippings

Start Date: 
1946
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1958
Date Range: 
1946-1958
Physical Description: 

.5 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

John Ferris - Newspaper Clippings

Start Date: 
1970
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1983
Date Range: 
1970-1983
Physical Description: 

.7 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

Personal manuscripts series

Start Date: 
1941
GMD: 
multiple media
Geographic Access: 
Algoma (Ont. : District)
Access Restriction: 

Some donor restrictions may apply. Relevant copyright and privacy legislation applies. University policy on archives applies.

Description Level: 
Series
Subject Access: 
Algoma University College (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.)
Name Access: 
Ferris, John, 1910-
Language: 
All material is in English.
End Date: 
1983
Date Range: 
1941-1983
Repro Restriction: 

Some donor restrictions may apply. Relevant copyright and privacy legislation applies. University policy on archives applies.

Conservation: 

Minor conservation performed on series.

Physical Description: 

.04 m of textual records | 1 audio cassette

Scope Content: 

Series comprises personal records of John Ferris. Includes correspondence and other records.

Repository: 
aua

J. Ferris - Personal Manuscripts Updated

Start Date: 
1970
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1979
Date Range: 
[197-]
Physical Description: 

1 audio cassette

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

John Ferris Collection - Updated Materials (Personal)

Start Date: 
1970
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1979
Date Range: 
[197-]
Physical Description: 

.1 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

John Ferris Collection - General and Correspondence

Start Date: 
1954
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1981
Date Range: 
1954-1981
Physical Description: 

1.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

J. Ferris - Miscellaneous Materials

Start Date: 
1941
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1941
Date Range: 
1941
Physical Description: 

.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

Personal Correspondence Appendix - Late Addition

Start Date: 
1942
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1981
Date Range: 
1942-1981
Physical Description: 

.3 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

Contents Lists - J. Ferris Handwritten and Typed

Start Date: 
1960
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1983
Date Range: 
1960-1983
Physical Description: 

1.4 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

Sault Ste. Marie City Council series

Start Date: 
1946
GMD: 
textual record
Geographic Access: 
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Access Restriction: 

Some donor restrictions may apply. Relevant copyright and privacy legislation applies. University policy on archives applies.

Description Level: 
Series
Language: 
All material is in English.
End Date: 
1981
Date Range: 
1946-1981 ; predominant 1958-1981
Repro Restriction: 

Some donor restrictions may apply. Relevant copyright and privacy legislation applies. University policy on archives applies.

Conservation: 

Minor conservation performed on series.

Physical Description: 

.10 m of textual records

Scope Content: 

Series comprises records documenting John Ferris's political activities at the municipal level as a member of the Sault Ste. Marie City Council. Includes campaign materials, correspondence, city reports and other materials.

Repository: 
aua

J. Ferris - Campign Materials City Council - Alderman

Start Date: 
1946
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1946
Date Range: 
1946
Physical Description: 

.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

John Ferris - Incoming Correspondence City Council -Direct to J. Ferris

Start Date: 
1958
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1980
Date Range: 
1958-1980
Physical Description: 

1 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

John Ferris - Incoming Correspondence Copies to J. Ferris (Ward 4)

Start Date: 
1966
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1980
Date Range: 
1966-1980
Physical Description: 

.4 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

John Ferris - Outgoing Correspondence City Council

Start Date: 
1977
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1981
Date Range: 
1977-1981
Physical Description: 

.3 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

J. Ferris - Election Recount

Start Date: 
1978
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1978
Physical Description: 

1.7 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

John Ferris Collection - Sault Ste. Marie - City Reports

Start Date: 
1953
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1981
Date Range: 
1953-1981
Physical Description: 

2.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

John Ferris - City Council Miscellaneous Reports

Start Date: 
1969
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1981
Date Range: 
1969-1981
Physical Description: 

1.7 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

John Ferris - Sault Ste. Marie Citizen's Task Force on Vandalism

Start Date: 
1978
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1978
Date Range: 
1978
Physical Description: 

1.5 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

J. Ferris - Miscellaneous City Council

Start Date: 
1980
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1980
Date Range: 
1980
Physical Description: 

.5 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

City Council Correspondence Appendix (Late Additions)

Start Date: 
1980
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1980
Date Range: 
1980
Physical Description: 

.4 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

United Steel Workers of America Union Local 2251 series

Start Date: 
1944
GMD: 
textual record
Geographic Access: 
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Access Restriction: 

Some donor restrictions may apply. Relevant copyright and privacy legislation applies. University policy on archives applies.

Description Level: 
Series
Subject Access: 
United Steelworkers of America. Local 2251, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
Language: 
All material is in English.
End Date: 
1983
Date Range: 
1944-1983
Repro Restriction: 

Some donor restrictions may apply. Relevant copyright and privacy legislation applies. University policy on archives applies.

Conservation: 

Minor conservation performed on series.

Physical Description: 

.10 m of textual records

Scope Content: 

Series comprises records generated, received and used by John Ferris as a member and President of USWA Union Local 2251. Includes corrrespondence, press releases, memoranda and notes, messages from the president, and other material related to USWA Union Local 2251 activities.

Repository: 
aua

Miscellaneous Union Local 2251 - Materials Appendix (late addition)

Start Date: 
1964
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1970
Date Range: 
1964-1970
Physical Description: 

.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
001

United Steelworkers of America - Local 2251

Start Date: 
1944
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1964
Date Range: 
1944-1964
Physical Description: 

.4 cm of textual records

Notes: 

Originally File 8 (a)

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

United Steelworkers of America - Local 2251

Start Date: 
1965
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1968
Date Range: 
1965-1968
Physical Description: 

.4 cm of textual records

Notes: 

Originally File 9 (b)

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

United Steelworkers of America - Local 2251 Strike

Start Date: 
1969
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1969
Date Range: 
1969
Physical Description: 

2 cm of textual records

Notes: 

Originally File 10 (c)

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

United Steelworkers of America - Local Union 2251

Start Date: 
1970
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1981
Date Range: 
1970-1981
Physical Description: 

1 cm of textual records

Notes: 

Originally File 11 (d)

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

United Steelworkers of America - Local 2251 Miscellaneous Materials

Start Date: 
1970
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1970
Date Range: 
1970
Physical Description: 

.5 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

United Steelworkers of America - Local 2551 - Press Release

Start Date: 
1965
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1981
Date Range: 
1965-1981
Physical Description: 

1 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

United Steelworkers of America - Local 2251 - President's Messages

Start Date: 
1960
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1960
Date Range: 
1960
Physical Description: 

1.2 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

United Steelworkers of America - Local 2251-General Speeches and Reports by J. Ferris

Start Date: 
1970
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1979
Date Range: 
[197-]
Physical Description: 

.7 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

Correspondence Local 2251 - Appendix (late addition)

Start Date: 
1964
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1974
Date Range: 
1964-1974
Physical Description: 

.3 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002

Correspondence Local 2251 - Appendix (late addition)

Start Date: 
1983
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
1983
Date Range: 
1983
Physical Description: 

.1 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2007-054-002
Repository: 
Algoma University
Accession No: 
John Ferris fonds
Container Number: 
002