Name/Title
Harold Prescott's Scrapbook: 1978-1982Entry/Object ID
2021.1358.01Description
Personal scrapbook belonging to former Capreol Mayor Harold Prescott. It is his 1978-1982 years scrapbook. It contains a variety of documents including: newspaper clippings, summons, membership cards, reports, photographs, advertisements, letters, obituaries, telegraphs, and personal notes. All of the documents discuss events or stories that relate to Capreol or Prescott personally.
Distinguishing Features: The cover features an image of boatsContext
Prescott was born in 1911 in Killaloe Ontario, in 1938 he came to Sudbury to work for INCO. In 1941 Prescott was hired to be a locomotive fireman for Canadian National in Capreol, later he became an engineer. By 1951 he became a town councilor and in 1955 he became mayor and remained as mayor for 13 years (minus 1962-1963). He is responsible for the donation of CN engine 6077 to Capreol in Prescott park, he also is credited for designing the Capreol flag.Collection
Library ArchiveAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Randy PrescottNotes
Date Acquired: October 14th, 2021
Method of Acquisition: DonationLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
ScrapbookNomenclature Primary Object Term
AlbumNomenclature Sub-Class
MemorabiliaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsLegacy Lexicon
Class
CommemorativeCategory
Primary SourcePublication Details
Author
Harold PrescottPlace Published
* Untyped Place Published
Capreol, OntarioCity
Greater SudburyCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaState/Province
OntarioISBN
n/aNotes
Materials: paper, ink, binding, glue
Date: 1978-1982Inscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
"1980 - 1979/1978 - H. Prescott 1981 1982"Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Item NumberOther Number
33051Dimensions
Height
15-1/8 inWidth
4 inDepth
11 inDimension Notes
15.1/4" x 11"Parts
Count
17Parts
17 total scrapbooks belonging to Harold PrescottLocation
Location
Location
Capreol History Section (oversized document area)Room
Dale Wilson Reference LibraryBuilding
NORMHC Heritage Centre, Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre* Untyped Location
Capreol, OntarioDate
March 10, 2022Condition
Notes
Fair condition, some items are not fully attached. Handle with caution.Created By
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March 14, 2022Updated By
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April 20, 2022