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Series 45 : Company History and Anniversaries

Company history and anniversaries. - 1912-[1997?]. - 35.5 cm of textual records. - 98 photographs : b&w ; 29 x 36 cm or smaller.
Contents: series consists of records relating to the celebration of Electrohome's anniversaries and to the history of the company. Includes material relating to the planning, organization, and publicity of the company's 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th, 75th, and 90th anniversaries; material relating to the recording of company history; and material relating to subsidiary and other affiliated companies. Series also includes material collected and used by John Koegler in his role as company historian, which he assumed ca. 1956. Includes correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, ephemera, press clippings, ms. and ts. notes, photographs, speeches, programs and schedules, fliers, brochures, ms. and ts. histories, and other material. Some of the anniversary-related files were likely compiled and used in the planning of subsequent anniversary celebrations.
Title from the content of the series.
Linear extent of series does not include overesized materials.
Series arranged alphabetically.
Some material is in French and German.
Some material may be restricted.

File 2600 OVR
40th anniversary : advertising. - 1947.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the advertising and publicity for Electrohome's 40th anniversary celebrations. Includes press clippings and incoming and outgoing correspondence with W.E. Curry (Industrial Relations Manager).
Original title: 40th anniversary celebration.
Some material is oversized.

File 2601 OVR
40th anniversary : Kitchener Daily Record advertisements. - 1947.
Contents: file consists of three copies of a portfolio containing reprints of Electrohome advertisements appearing in the Kitchener Daily Record from April 17 to May 1, 1947, to commemorate the company's 40th anniversary.
Loose material.
Material is oversized.

File 2602 OVR
40th anniversary : photographs. - 1947. - 31 photographs : b&w ; 29 x 36 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of 31 photographs taken at Electrohome's 40th anniversary celebrations. Includes photographs of Arthur B. Pollock, his wife Racie (Boehmer), and Carl A. Pollock. File may contain duplicates of some photographs.
Photographer: Kitchener-Waterloo Record (Kitchener, ON).
Photographer: Personal Photos (Waterloo, ON).
Loose material.
Some material is oversized.

File 2603
40th anniversary : working file. - 1946-1947.
Contents: file consists of material relating to publicity, advertising, and industrial relations in connection with Electrohome's 40th anniversary dinner on April 24, 1947. Includes ephemera; memoranda; correspondence; ms. and ts. notes regarding the dinner program, seating, and speeches; and two copies of the April 24, 1947, issue of the employee newsletter Sparks and Chips. File may have belonged to W.E. Curry (Industrial Relations Manager).
Original title: 40th anniversary celebration (dinner & photos).

File 2604
50th anniversary : decorations. - 1955-1957.
Contents: file consists of material relating to decorations for Electrohome's 50th anniversary celebrations, including the anniversary dinner. Includes memoranda, ms. notes, and minutes and reports from the decoration sub-committee meetings.
Original title: 50th anniversary : from N.B. [Norm Bartlett].

File 2605
50th anniversary : dinner. - 1956-1957.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the planning and coordination of Electrohome's 50th anniversary dinner on May 1, 1957. Includes memoranda, correspondence, minutes of meetings of the dinner sub-committee, invoices, schedules of events, carbon copies of speeches and presentations, and ephemera. File may have belonged to Norman J. Long (Industrial and Public Relations Director, and Deputy General Chairman of the anniversary committee).

File 2606 OVR
50th anniversary : Kitchener-Waterloo Record feature. - 1957.
Contents: file consists of three copies of a special seven-page feature clipped from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record about Electrohome's 50th anniversary.
Original title: Anniversary banquet : May 1, 1957.
Material is oversized.

File 2607
50th anniversary : minutes and progress reports. - 1956-1957.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the planning of Electrohome's 50th anniversary celebrations, including the production of a book about the company's history by Edna Staebler. Includes memoranda, minutes of meetings of the 50th anniversary committee and various sub-committees, edited drafts of a schedule of anniversary-related events, a committee organizational chart, and ms. notes. File may have belonged to Norman Bartlett (Secretary, 50th Anniversary General Committee).

File 2608
50th anniversary : miscellaneous correspondence. - 1956-1957.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the planning of Electrohome's 50th anniversary celebrations and the slogan used during the anniversary year. Includes memoranda, correspondence, ms. notes, and press clippings.

File 2609
50th anniversary : miscellaneous (file 1 of 2). - 1955-1957.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the planning and coordination of various aspects of Electrohome's 50th anniversary celebrations. Includes memoranda, correspondence, invoices, ephemera, and other material. File may have belonged to Norman J. Long (Industrial and Public Relations Director, and Deputy General Chairman of the anniversary committee).

File 2610
50th anniversary : miscellaneous (file 2 of 2). - 1955-1957.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the planning and coordination of various aspects of Electrohome's 50th anniversary celebrations. Includes minutes of meetings of the 50th anniversary committee, memoranda, proposals and progress reports, schedules of anniversary-related events, and ms. notes.

File 2611
50th anniversary : organization and committees. - 1956-1957.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the organization of the 50th anniversary committee at Electrohome and the planning of the company's 50th anniversary celebrations. Includes memoranda, correspondence, minutes of the committee meetings, organizational charts, and a schedule of anniversary-related events. File may have belonged to Norman J. Long (Industrial and Public Relations Director, and Deputy General Chairman of the anniversary committee).
Loose material.

File 2612
50th anniversary : photographs. - 1947. - 62 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of 62 photographs taken during Electrohome's 50th anniversary celebrations. Includes photographs of the anniversary dinner, program, and dance; a parade; and other events. Includes photographs of Carl A. Pollock giving speeches, singing, and posing with a cake. File may contain duplicates of some photographs.
Photographer: Roy Purkis (Kitchener, ON).
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Loose material.

File 2613
50th anniversary : promotion. - 1957.
Contents: file consists of samples of advertising material published during Electrohome's 50th anniversary year. Includes a bulletin from the Motor Division, a television warranty and service policy pamphlet, handbills, and other material.
Untitled folder.

File 2614
50th anniversary : publicity, including May 1. - 1956-1957.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the publicity of Electrohome's 50th anniversary events, including a dinner on May 1, 1957. Includes memoranda, correspondence, ms. notes, and other material. File may have belonged to Norman J. Long (Industrial and Public Relations Director, and Deputy General Chairman of the anniversary committee).

File 2615
50th anniversary : tours. - 1957.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the planning of open houses and plant tours in connection with Electrohome's 50th anniversary celebrations. Includes memoranda, minutes of meetings of the open house sub-commitee, and tour maps.
Untitled folder.

File 2616
50th anniversary : working file 1. - 1954-1957.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the planning of Electrohome's 50th anniversary celebrations. Includes minutes of meetings of the 50th anniversary committee, memoranda, correspondence, a schedule of anniversary events, information about the "All Company Sells" national advertising campaign, clippings of Electrohome advertisements, and other material. File may have belonged to Carl A. Pollock, and includes some incoming and outgoing personal correspondence of his, including three pieces of correspondence with his uncle James Pollock.
Original title: 50th anniversary : May 9, 1956.
Many press clippings are folded.

File 2617
50th anniversary : working file 2. - 1956-1957.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the work of the 50th Anniversary Committee and sub-committees in planning the events for the Electrohome's 50th anniversary year. Includes memoranda, minutes of committee meetings, copies of the committee organizational chart, a schedule and budget for the events, and programs for the anniversary dinner. File probably belonged to Bryan Fines, press liaison for the committee.
Original title: General: fiftieth anniversary.

File 2618
50th anniversary : working file 3. - 1956-1957.
Contents: file consists of material relating to advertising and publicity activities for Electrohome's 50th anniversary celebrations. Includes memoranda, minutes of meetings of the 50th anniversary committee, and a report. File probably belonged to W.E. Curry (Electronic Products Division Manager).
Original title: 50th anniversary 1957.

File 2619
50th anniversary : working file 4. - 1956-1957.
Contents: file consists of a memorandum and a chronological list of all events planned in connection with Electrohome's 50th anniversary.
Untitled folder.
Material was originally in a portfolio.

File 2620
50th anniversary : working file 5. - 1956-1957.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the planning of Electrohome's 50th anniversary dinner on May 1, 1957 and the coordination of invitations. Includes memoranda, ms. notes, minutes of meetings of the anniversary dinner sub-commitee, ephemera, and other material. File may have belonged to Harold Eby (responsible for invitations and tickets for the anniversary committee).
Untitled folder.

File 2621
60th anniversary : working file 1. - 1947-1957.
Contents: file consists of material relating to Electrohome's 40th and 50th anniversaries. Includes press clippings, reprints of 40th anniversary advertisements from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record, lyrics to a song about Electrohome, and the transcript of a 50th anniversary message by Carl A. Pollock delivered in January, 1957.
Original title: Electrohome 60th ann.

File 2622 OVR
60th anniversary : working file 2. - 1966-1969. - 2 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the planning and publicity of Electrohome's 60th anniversary celebrations. Includes agenda and minutes for meetings of the 60th anniversary committee, the employee sales sub-committee, and the museum committee; memoranda; advertisements; ts. reports, and other material. File also includes two photographs of in-store display stands. File may have belonged to W. Hemphill (Secretary of anniversary committee).
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Some material is oversized.

File 2623
60th anniversary : working file 3. - 1966-1967.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the work of the 60th Anniversary Committee and sub-committees in planning the events and projects for the Electrohome's 60th anniversary year. Includes memoranda, agendas and minutes of committee meetings, a monthly schedule for the events, ms. notes, and other documents. File probably belonged to Maurice Monteith.
Original title: General: sixtieth anniversary.

File 2624
70th anniversary : working file. - 1976-1977.
Contents: file consists of material relating to plans for Electrohome's 70th anniversary year. Includes memoranda and the minutes from one meeting of the 70th anniversary committee. File probably belonged to H.W. Main, Executive Vice-President and committee member.
Untitled folder.

File 2625 OVR
75th anniversary : A Provincial Elegance : exhibition catalogue sale sign. - 1982.
Contents: file consists of a painted sign advertising the sale of the exhibition catalogue _A provincial elegance_ for $10.00. The catalogue was produced for the exhibition at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery about early Canadian decorative art, sponsored by Electrohome as part of the 75th anniversary celebrations.
Untitled folder.
Material is oversized.

File 2626
75th anniversary : A Provincial Elegance : publication and distribution information. - 1982-1984.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the assignment of an ISBN to the exhibition catalogue _A provincial elegance_ and the deposit of the catalogue with the National Library of Canada. Includes correspondence and information pamphlets.
Untitled folder.

File 2627
75th anniversary : Angus Buchanan. - 1981-1982.
Contents: file consists of material relating to Angus Buchanan, a photographer employed by Electrohome to take pictures of early Electrohome furniture as part of the 75th anniversary celebrations. Includes photocopies of travel expense reports, cheques, and car rental agreements; and correspondence.

File 2628
75th anniversary : ephemera. - 1982.
Contents: file consists of ephemera produced for the 75th anniversary of Electrohome. Includes a company brochure, concert programs, fliers, invitations, sheets of stickers, and empty plastic cases designed for holding the silver dollars distributed to employees as a souvenier.
Loose material.
Some material is in French.

File 2629
75th anniversary : Quarter Century Club survey responses. - 1981.
Contents: file consists of a form letter addressed to Quarter Century Club members and completed surveys from members regarding suggestions for the celebration of Electrohome's 75th anniversary.
Original title: 75th anniversary responses.

File 2630
75th anniversary : working file 1. - 1981.
Contents: file consists of material relating to plans for Electrohome's 75th anniversary year. Includes memoranda, meeting minutes and reports from the 75th anniversary committee, ms. notes, and company brochures. File probably belonged to D.S. Sykes, committee chairman.
Untitled folder.

File 2631
75th anniversary : working file 2. - 1981-1982.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the work of the 75th Anniversary Committee in planning the events for the Electrohome's 75th anniversary year. Includes copies of minutes from committee meetings, memoranda, and ms. notes. File probably belonged to Gary Alcock, Director of Human Resources and committee member.
Original title: General: 75th anniversary.

File 2632a
75th anniversary : working file 3 (file 1 of 2). - 1981-1982.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the planning of Electrohome's 75th anniversary celebrations, including a concert for employees at the Centre in the Square (Kitchener, ON), the sponsorship of an exhibition of early Canadian decorative art at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery entitled "A Provincial Elegance", and souvenirs for employees. Includes memoranda and correspondence, ms. and ts. notes, minutes of meetings of the 75th anniversary committee and the Quarter Century Club executive, news releases, photocopies of cheques and invoices, ts. lists of concert invitees and antique collectors, ephemera, and other material. Material is divided by the following tabs: News releases, Meetings, Provincial Elegance, Centre in the Square, and Souvenir. File probably belonged to Robert Lovell (Public Relations Manager).
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.

File 2632b
75th anniversary : working file 3 (file 2 of 2). - 1981-1982.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the planning of Electrohome's 75th anniversary celebrations, including a concert for employees at the Centre in the Square (Kitchener, ON), the sponsorship of an exhibition of early Canadian decorative art at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery entitled "A Provincial Elegance", and souvenirs for employees. Includes memoranda and correspondence, ms. and ts. notes, minutes of meetings of the 75th anniversary committee and the Quarter Century Club executive, news releases, photocopies of cheques and invoices, ts. lists of concert invitees and antique collectors, ephemera, and other material. Material is divided by the following tabs: News releases, Meetings, Provincial Elegance, Centre in the Square, and Souvenir. File probably belonged to Robert Lovell (Public Relations Manager).
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.

File 2633
75th anniversary : working file 4. - 1981-1982.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the planning of Electrohome's 75th anniversary celebrations, including an anniversary concert for employees at the Centre in the Square (Kitchener, ON) and the sponsorship of an exhibition of early Canadian decorative art at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery entitled "A Provincial Elegance". Includes minutes of meetings of the 75th anniversary committee; correspondence (including several personal thank-you letters to John A. Pollock); memoranda (including publicity to employees and shareholders from John A. Pollock); photocopies of invoices and cheques; a contract relating to the concert venue, fliers and posters advertising the art exhibition and concert ticket sales; and other material. File probably belonged to Robert Lovell (Public Relations Manager).
Loose material.

File 2634
90th anniversary celebration activities : slide presentation. - [1997?].
Contents: file consists of a print-out of a slide presentation and a draft of the accompanying script about the history of Electrohome. The presentation appears to have been created for staff in preparation for the 90th anniversary celebrations. The script has been edited and is annotated "Nicola".
Untitled folder.

File 2635
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. : report to shareholders : 1970. - 1970-1971.
Contents: file consists of the 1970 annual report to shareholders of Flexsteel Industries, Inc., the president's report at the 1971 annual meeting, and an interim report to shareholders. Electrohome acquired Flexsteel Industries (Canada) Inc., with plants in Stratford and New Hamburg, ON, in 1972.
Untitled folder.

File 2636
History of Electrohome : Mrs. Pollock (file 1 of 2). - [196-?]-1987, predominantly 1986-1987.
Contents: file consists of material relating to a history of Electrohome written by Joyce Pollock. Includes one full and one partial ts. copies of the manuscript (both annotated), a memorandum from Robert Lovell with his comments on the manuscript, and a memorandum to John A. Pollock about company history books. File also includes ms. notes and an article (photocopy) about the history of humidifier production at Electrohome.
Originally in three-ring binder.

File 2637
History of Electrohome : Mrs. Pollock (file 2 of 2). - 1987.
Contents: file consists of material relating to a history of Electrohome written by Joyce Pollock. Includes a partial ts. and a partial photocopy of the manuscript, both annotated, and a memorandum from Robert Lovell with his comments on the manuscript.
Originally in three-ring binder.

File 2638
Interviews with former employees. - 1957-1984.
Contents: file consists of ts. interview questions an ms. notes taken during interviews with former Electrohome employees.
Original title: Corporate information.
Restricted? Contains some personal information about former employees.

File 2639
KeepRite : 35th anniversary : 35 years of marketing to the world. - 1982.
Contents: file consists of a company brochure from KeepRite (Brantford, ON), which manufactures air conditioning, refrigeration, heat transfer and heat recovery products. KeepRite manufactured Electrohome air conditioners for many years and around 1982 bought the rights to use the Electrohome name.
Untitled folder.

File 2640 OVR
Material compiled by John Koegler : file 1. - 1954-1982.
Contents: file consists of material relating mainly to Electrohome history and the Quarter Century Club, collected by John Koegler, company historian. Includes press clippings, ephemera, memoranda, ms. notes, and an ms. speech presented by Koegler at a Quarter Century Club dinner. File also includes the order of service for Carl A. Pollock's funeral.
Untitled folder.
Some material is oversized.

File 2641
Material compiled by John Koegler : file 2. - 1946-1957.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the work of John Koegler in his role as Chief Inspector in the Appliance and Metal Products Division (later Motor and Metal Products Division). Includes memoranda, foremen's meeting minutes from 1951, standard practice bulletins, an hourly job evaluation plan, documents relating to performance evaluation, a divisional organizational chart, and other material. Some of the memoranda are addressed to and from Arthur B. Pollock.
Untitled folder.

File 2642
Material compiled by John Koegler : file 3. - 1950-1980.
Contents: file consists of material related to Electrohome history created and/or collected by John Koegler, company historian. Includes ms. notes, press clippings, memoranda, ephemera, an organizational chart (Industrial and Public Relations Division, 1956), an ms. draft of an article about Koegler entited "Last link to horness phonograph era retires at Electrohome", and other material.
Untitled folder.
Some press clippings are folded.

File 2643
Material compiled by John Koegler : file 4. - 1973-1979.
Contents: file consists of material relating to John Koegler's role as Electrohome museum curator and company archivist. Includes correspondence, memoranda, ms. notes, press clippings, an article reprint, and photocopied magazine articles about radio history. Includes correspondence with Carl A. Pollock and with Ed Moogk (head of Recorded Sound Collection at the National Library of Canada and former program director at CKCR radio in Kitchener, ON) regarding the "85 years of Canadian recorded sound" exhibition.
Untitled folder.

File 2644
Material compiled by John Koegler : file 5. - 1930-1973.
Contents: file consists of material relating to John Koegler's research into the history of Electrohome, work on the 50th anniversary committee, and his role as company historian. Includes press clippings, ms. notes (including some taken during interviews with former employees), memoranda, correspondence, an ms. draft of an article by Koegler, a stereo receiver installation and operation manual, and other material.
Untitled folder.
Some press clippings are folded.
Some material in German.

File 2645
Material compiled by John Koegler : file 6. - 1912-1981. - 3 photographs : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm and 9 x 14 cm.
Contents: file consists of material relating to John Koegler's research into the history of Electrohome. Includes ms. notes, portions of an ms. draft of a history of radio within the company, press clippings, advertisements for Grimes inverse duplex radio receivers (1925-1927), photographs of early radio production, correspondence, ephemera, and other material. File also includes a photostat copy of the announcement of the wedding of Arthur B. Pollock and Racie L. Boehmer from a 1902 newspaper.
Untitled folder.
Some material in German.

File 2646 OVR
Material compiled by John Koegler : file 7. - 1956-1982.
Contents: file consists of material relating mainly to Alex Welker. Includes press clippings, ms. notes, and ts. notes.
Untitled folder.
Some material is oversized.

File 2647
Material compiled by John Koegler : file 8. - [195-?].
Contents: file consists of three ms. drafts of papers written by John Koegler about the history of the Furniture and Woodworking, Appliance and Metal Products, and Radio and Communications division of Electrohome.
Untitled folder.

File 2648
Material compiled by John Koegler : file 9. - 1915-1986.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the history of Electrohome. Includes ms. notes, correspondence (including a personal letter from John A. Pollock), and other material. File also includes an envelope addressed to A.B. Pollock, Pollock Manufacturing Company, Columbia Place, Berlin from Edmonds & Edmonds Solicieters (New York, NY), dated 1915.
Untitled folder.
Some material is in German.

File 2649
Material compiled by John Koegler : file 10. - 1957-1970.
Contents: file consists of material compiled by John Koegler relating to the history of Electrohome and items collected for the Electrohome museum and archives. Includes ms. and ts. notes and a memorandum to Carl A. Pollock n edited ts. draft of a paper by Koegler entitled _Unfinished history of Electrohome_.
Untitled folder.

File 2650
Material compiled by John Koegler : file 11. - 1946-1961.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the history of Electrohome compiled by John Koegler (company historian). Includes correspondence and memoranda (carbon copies), ms. notes by Carl A. Pollock and others, ts. notes, press clippings, a proposal by Pollock regarding the reorganization of Electrohome, an advertisement layout, a ts. history of Phonola, and other material.
Untitled folder.
Some material is annotated "history" or "comapny history file".

File 2651
Miscellaneous. - 1982-1986.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the history of Electrohome. Includes a memorandum, a 75th anniversary company brochure, a corporate report from The Financial Post Information Service, and a photocopy of the prospectus for the new issue of shares in 1963 (5 3/4 % cumulative preference shares, series A).
Untitled folder.

File 2652
Retirees : tape-recording session : correspondence. - 1984.
Contents: file consists of material relating to a tape-recording session at which retirees shared memories about their experiences at Electrohome. Includes correspondence, ts. notes, a timeline of Electrohome history up to 1967, and a company brochure.
Untitled folder.

File 2653
The Electrohome Story : page stats. - [1957?].
Contents: file consists of a photostat copy of the book by Edna Staebler entitled _The Electrohome story : a Canadian company, growing with Canada_ (Paris, ON: The Walker Press, Ltd., 1957). The book was produced as part of the company's 50th anniversary celebrations.
Original title: Electrohome Story "Staebler book" page stats.

File 2654
The Electrohome Story : production. - 1956-1957.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the production, printing, distribution, and associated costs of the book by Edna Staebler entitled _The Electrohome story : a Canadian company, growing with Canada_ (Paris, ON: The Walker Press, Ltd., 1957). Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence, memoranda, copies of invoices, and two ts. lists of illustrations (one annotated "Mrs. Staebler's suggestions" and one annotated "Mr. Pollock's notes"). The book was produced as part of the company's 50th anniversary celebrations.
Original title: Electrohome Story.

Series 46 : Museum and Archives

Museum and archives. - [1930]-2000, predominant [199-]-2000. - 28.5 cm of textual records. - 183 slides, mounted : col. ; 35 mm. - 23 photographs : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller.
Contents: series consists of material relating to the development, organization, and operation of a company museum and archives. The museum was originally established in 1967 as a centennial project and part of the 60th anniversary celebration, in order to display products produced by Electrohome since 1907. John Koegler was the company historian and museum curator. The museum as well as the company archives were given renewed attention in preparation for the company's 90th anniversary and the production of a corporate history book in 1997. At that time, William McGregor (former vice-president of Electrohome) was involved museum administration, and Nicola McLaughlin was hired to research company history and process and manage the archives. Series includes material relating to the day-to-day operation of the museum and archives, the collection and processing of items, and the recording of historical information. Includes forms, correspondence, memoranda, press clippings, photocopies of historical advertisements and other documents, photographs and slides, ms. notes, meeting minutes, and other material.
Title from the content of the series.
Series arranged alphabetically.
Some material may be restricted.

File 2655
Advertising and sales : slides. - [197-?]. - 183 slides, mounted : col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of 183 slides for use in advertising and sales. Includes slides of televisions, stereo receivers, clock radios, portable radios and tape players, speakers, phonographs, motors and blowers, and slides belonging to a presentation for sales staff [in the motors department?]. Slides were probably compiled for museum purposes, and some are missing.
Loose material.

File 2656
Artifact request : external. - [199-].
Contents: file consists of blank request forms for the external loan of Electrohome artifacts.

File 2657
Artifact request : internal. - [199-].
Contents: file consists of blank and completed request forms for the use of Electrohome artifacts within the company.

File 2658
Clean forms. - [199-].
Contents: file consists of blank copies of the various forms associated with the Electrohome archives and museum.

File 2659a
Early products and development of Electrohome museum (file 1 of 3). - [1930]-2000, predominant 1994-2000. - 18 photographs : col. ; 11 x 16 cm and 11 x 11 cm.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the work of William McGregor in developing a company museum, collecting historical Electrohome products, and preparing historical information for use in the museum and for other purposes. Includes correspondence and memoranda (some faxed and some e-mail print-outs), ms. notes, photographs of consumer products and Electrohome facilities, reprinted and photocopied historical advertisements, press clippings (some photocopied), photocopies of radio scripts and research reports, print-outs of photographs, ephemera, and other documents.
Loose material.
Restricted? Contains some personal information.

File 2659b
Early products and development of Electrohome museum (file 2 of 3). - [1930]-2000, predominant 1994-2000. - 18 photographs : col. ; 11 x 16 cm and 11 x 11 cm.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the work of William McGregor in developing a company museum, collecting historical Electrohome products, and preparing historical information for use in the museum and for other purposes. Includes correspondence and memoranda (some faxed and some e-mail print-outs), ms. notes, photographs of consumer products and Electrohome facilities, reprinted and photocopied historical advertisements, press clippings (some photocopied), photocopies of radio scripts and research reports, print-outs of photographs, ephemera, and other documents.
Loose material.
Restricted? Contains some personal information.

File 2659c
Early products and development of Electrohome museum (file 3 of 3). - [1930]-2000, predominant 1994-2000. - 18 photographs : col. ; 11 x 16 cm and 11 x 11 cm.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the work of William McGregor in developing a company museum, collecting historical Electrohome products, and preparing historical information for use in the museum and for other purposes. Includes correspondence and memoranda (some faxed and some e-mail print-outs), ms. notes, photographs of consumer products and Electrohome facilities, reprinted and photocopied historical advertisements, press clippings (some photocopied), photocopies of radio scripts and research reports, print-outs of photographs, ephemera, and other documents.
Loose material.
Restricted? Contains some personal information.

File 2660
Gift form. - 1996-1997. - 5 photographs : col. ; 16 x 11 cm and 11 x 16 cm.
Contents: file consists of material relating to donations of Electrohome products to the Electrohome museum collection in preparation for the company's 90th anniversary celebrations. Includes correspondence (photocopied) to donors from Nicola McLaughlin, blank and completed gift forms, photographs of Electrohome products, and other material.
Restricted? Correspondence (with personal contact information of donors) is recent.

File 2661
Hometown history : Ontario Historical Society. - 1996.
Contents: file consists of a copy of the Ontario Historical Society publication _Hometown history_, a guidebook for organizations and institutions interested in preserving and promoting their community heritage. File also includes correspondence and ephemera.
Loose material.
Originally in three-ring binder.

File 2662
Information request : external. - 1996-1997.
Contents: file consists of material relating to requests for information about Electrohome consumer products. Includes correspondence and blank information request forms.
Restricted? Correspondence (with personal contact information for customers) is recent.

File 2663
Information request : internal. - [199-].
Contents: file consists of blank forms relating to internal requests for information about Electrohome products.

File 2664
Item descriptions. - 1975.
Contents: file consists of a memorandum regarding the cataloguing of museum items, and four ts. descriptions of phonographs in the collection.
Untitled folder.

File 2665
Loan form. - [199-].
Contents: file consists of blank forms for the loan of material to the Electrohome archives and museum for reproduction or display.

File 2666
Material from George Found. - [199-?].
Contents: file consists of material relating to the restoration of radios and television sets by George Found of Grandpa's Radio Shop (Kitchener, ON). Includes photocopies of rough sketches of radio and television sets and of instructions for applying reproduction brand name decals, ms. notes, and decals for Viking, Electrohome, and Phonola.

File 2667
Miscellaneous : Gordon Fowler. - 1954-1967. - 2 photographs : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm and 9 x 9 cm.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the Electrohome museum and the twentieth anniversary of the Quarter Century Club. Includes correspondence, minutes from two meetings of the Museum Committee, ms. notes, two photographs of a stereo console and a television set, a ts. list of historical products, and other material. File probably belonged to Gordon W. Fowler.
Photographer: Fernie Zuber (Kitchener, ON).
Loose material.

File 2668
Mr. McGregor's notes. - 1996.
Contents: file consists of an annotated memorandum to William McGregor.

File 2669
Museum information. - 1996 (originally created 1937-1970).
Contents: file consists of material relating to the development of the Electrohome museum and archives as well as exhibitions for the company's 90th anniversary. Includes correspondence; ms. notes; photocopies of articles from the employee newsletter Sparks and Chips; photocopies of photographs, news releases, and other documents; ephemera; and copies of policies and forms developed by archives of other institutions.
Ms. notes on folder.

File 2670
Museum pieces : photographs and information. - [197-?].
Contents: file consists of photostat copies of pages of photographs and ts. descriptions of Electrohome products from as early as 1906. Products belonged to Electrohome museum.
Untitled folder.

File 2671
Odd letters. - 1996.
Contents: file consists of a letter from Nicola McLaughlin regarding the collection of stereos for the Electrohome museum.
Restricted? Contains personal contact information.

File 2672a
Original processing cards (file 1 of 2). - [199-].
Contents: file consists of index cards containing ms. notes. Cards were created by Nicola McLaughlin in her work of processing items in the Electrohome museum and archives.
Loose material.

File 2672b
Original processing cards (file 2 of 2). - [199-].
Contents: file consists of index cards containing ms. notes. Cards were created by Nicola McLaughlin in her work of processing items in the Electrohome museum and archives.
Loose material.

File 2673
Photograph information. - [199-].
Contents: file consists of ms. notes about photographs in Electrohome's museum and archives. The notes identify people in the photographs.

File 2674
Photograph request : external. - 1996.
Contents: file consists of blank and completed request forms for the external loan of Electrohome photographs.
Restricted? Contains personal contact information.

File 2675
Photograph request : internal. - [199-].
Contents: file consists of blank request forms for the use of Electrohome photographs within the company.

File 2676a
Product and archive box lists (file 1 of 2). - 1997.
Contents: file consists of print-outs of product lists (by product type and by date of manufacture) and an archive box list that describe the contents of the Electrohome museum and archives. The accuracy of the product lists is unknown. The archive box list does not always accurately describe the original box contents as received.
Loose material.

File 2676b
Product and archive box lists (file 2 of 2). - 1997.
Contents: file consists of print-outs of product lists (by product type and by date of manufacture) and an archive box list that describe the contents of the Electrohome museum and archives. The accuracy of the product lists is unknown. The archive box list does not always accurately describe the original box contents as received.
Loose material.

File 2677
Purchases. - 1996-1997.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the purchase of archival supplies, artifacts and repair work, and photographs for the Electrohome museum and archives. Includes correspondence and memoranda, photocopies of order forms and cheques, and invoices and packing slips.

File 2678
Radio College of Canada circuit manual indices. - [199-] (originally created 1937-1981).
Contents: file consists of photocopied pages from the indices of Radio College of Canada Circuit Manuals with the entries for Electrohome, Phonola, and Viking brands highlighted. File also includes a ms. note.
Untitled folder.

File 2679
Resources : archival work. - 1996 (originally created 1980-1996).
Contents: file consists of material relating to the arrangement, description, and processing of archival materials, collected by Nicola McLaughlin for her work with the Electrohome museum and archives. Includes photocopied pages of manuals and papers relating to archival work and textbase management software, catalogues of archival supplies (some photocopied), and correspondence.
Loose material.

File 2680
Resources : museum management and exhibitions. - 1996.
Contents: file consists of material relating to museum management and developing exhibitions of historical collections, collected by Nicola McLaughlin in her work with the Electrohome museum and archives. Includes correspondence, newsletters, pamphlets, and ephemera from related organizations, including the Ontario Museum Association, the Ontario Historical Society, and the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Communications. File also includes photocopies of articles from Exhibitionist News and other material.
Loose material.

File 2681
Scanning project. - [199-?].
Contents: file consists of a photocopy of the golden anniversary issue (volume 14, issue 1, February, 1957) of the employee newsletter Sparks and Chips.

File 2682
Trademark information. - 1997.
Contents: file consists of photocopies pages of information relating to Electrohome's logos and registered trademarks.

File 2683
Unfiled information. - 1996 (originally created 1955-1969).
Contents: file consists of material relating to the history of Electrohome and its divisions and subsidiaries. Includes ms. notes, photocopies of articles from the employee newsletter Sparks and Chips, photocopies and print-outs of historical timelines and graphs, and faxed correspondence.

File 2684
Verbal information. - 1996-1997.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the memories of former Electrohome employees and the preparation of an exhibition about Electrohome's history. Includes information about former employees and ms. notes by Nicola McLaughlin taken during conversations with former employees and others.
Restricted. Contains contact information for former employees.

Series 47 : Visionary Thinking : Working Files

Visionary thinking : working files. - [191-?]-1997. - 84 cm of textual records. - 407 slides, mounted : b&w and col. ; 35 mm. - 204 transparencies : col. ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller. - 150 photographs : b&w and col. ; 28 x 36 cm or smaller. - 59 negatives : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller. - 16 contact sheets : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller. - 5 technical drawings : blueprint and blueline print ; 88 x 139 cm or smaller. - 1 architectural drawing : blackline print ; 71 x 54 cm. - 1 map : blackline print ; 60 x 64 cm.
Contents: series consists of material relating to the proposal, production, distribution, and lanuch of the corporate history _Visionary Thinking : The Story of Canada's Electrohome_ by Raymond Stanton, published by Canadian Corporate Histories (Kitchener, ON) in 1997. Includes files of research material about the history of Electrohome, probably compiled by Nicola McLaughlin for Stanton's use, and files of visual material used in the book, pulled from other files in the collection most likely by McLaughlin. Includes photocopies of product literature, press clippings, correspondence, reports, news releases, and other documents; slides, transparencies, photographs, and other graphic material;original product literature, including brochures, leaflets, parts price lists, instruction manuals, and sales manuals; news releases; press clippings; correspondence; memoranda; ms. notes; forms; and other material.
Title from the content of the series.
Linear extent of series does not include oversized materials.
Series arranged alphabetically.
Some material is in French.
Some material may be restricted.

File 2685
Book distribution : library responses. - 1997.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the distribution of Raymond Stanton's book among libraries in Canada. Includes returned forms (some faxed) from public, college, university and special libraries across Canada; correspondence; and a booklet from the National Library of Canada entitled _Legal deposit: preserving Canada's published heritage_.
Some material is in French.

File 2686
Book distribution : memorandum. - 1997.
Contents: file consists of a print-out of a memorandum from John A. Pollock to William McGregor and Human Resources regarding the distribution of the book.
Loose material

File 2687
Book launch : planning file. - 1995-1997. - 17 photographs : col. ; 11 x 16 cm.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the planning of the launch party for Raymond Stanton's book held on September 10, 1997, at Doon Heritage Crossroads. Includes correspondence and memoranda (some faxed and some e-mail print-outs); photocopies and print-outs of presentation slides and the speeches given by John A. Pollock, William McGregor, and Raymond Stanton; ms. notes; ephemera; a draft guest list and program; and other documents. File also includes photographs taken at the launch party.
Loose material.

File 2688
Book proposal and production. - 1995-1997.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the proposal for and the subsequent process of producing Raymond Stanton's book. Includes correspondence and memoranda to John A. Pollock and William McGregor, a proposal from Stanton Consulting Services, a signed contract, photocopies of invoices and cheques, and other documents.
Untitled folder.

File 2689
Research : start - 1919. - [1996-1997] (originally created 1902-[1997?]).
Contents: file consists of photocopied material relating to the early history of Electrohome and the Pollock family up to ca. 1919. Includes photocopies of ms. and ts. notes, memoranda, press clippings and advertisements, pages from books and periodicals (some annotated), and Electrohome pamphlets and catalogues. File also includes a print-out of ts. notes.

File 2690
Research : 1920-1929. - [1996-1997] (originally created 1927-[1997?]).
Contents: file consists of photocopied material relating to the history of Electrohome and the Pollock family from ca. 1920-1929. Includes photocopies of ms. notes, press clippings and advertisements, pages from books and periodicals, Electrohome pamphlets and catalogues, and Phonola financial reports. File also includes a print-out of ts. notes.

File 2691
Research : 1930-1939. - [1996-1997] (originally created 1938-[1997?]).
Contents: file consists of material relating to the history of Electrohome and the Pollock family from ca. 1930-1939. Includes ms. notes, photocopies of ms. and ts. notes and a price list, and a print out of ts. notes.

File 2692
Research : 1940-1949. - [1996-1997] (originally created 1943-[1997?]).
Contents: file consists of photocopied material relating to the history of Electrohome and the Pollock family from ca. 1940-1949. Includes photocopies of ms. notes, pages from Sparks and Chips, correspondence and memoranda, and an annual report. File also includes a print out of ts. notes.

File 2693a
Research : 1950-1959 (file 1 of 2). - [1996-1997] (originally created 1950-[1997?]).
Contents: file consists of photocopied material relating to the history of Electrohome and the Pollock family from ca. 1950-1959. Includes photocopies of pages from Sparks and Chips, press clippings, correspondence and memoranda, annual reports, minutes, and other documents. File also includes a print out of ts. notes.

File 2693b
Research : 1950-1959 (file 2 of 2). - [1996-1997] (originally created 1950-[1997?]).
Contents: file consists of photocopied material relating to the history of Electrohome and the Pollock family from ca. 1950-1959. Includes photocopies of pages from Sparks and Chips, press clippings, correspondence and memoranda, annual reports, minutes, and other documents. File also includes a print out of ts. notes.

File 2694a
Research : 1960-1969 (file 1 of 2). - [1996-1997] (originally created 1960-[1997?]).
Contents: file consists of photocopied material relating to the history of Electrohome and the Pollock family from ca. 1960-1969. Includes photocopies of press clippings, pages from Sparks and Chips and other company publications, news releases, statements by Carl A. Pollock, and other documents. File also includes print-outs of ts. notes. Many pages contain pink highlighting.

File 2694b
Research : 1960-1969 (file 2 of 2). - [1996-1997] (originally created 1960-[1997?]).
Contents: file consists of photocopied material relating to the history of Electrohome and the Pollock family from ca. 1960-1969. Includes photocopies of press clippings, pages from Sparks and Chips and other company publications, news releases, statements by Carl A. Pollock, and other documents. File also includes print-outs of ts. notes. Many pages contain pink highlighting.

File 2695a
Research : 1970-1979 (file 1 of 2). - [1996-1997] (originally created 1971-[1997?]).
Contents: file consists of photocopied material relating to the history of Electrohome and the Pollock family from ca. 1970-1979. Includes photocopies of press clippings, pages from Sparks and Chips and other company publications, news releases, correspondence and memoranda, and other documents. File also includes a print-out of ts. notes. Some pages have been annotated.

File 2695b
Research : 1970-1979 (file 2 of 2). - [1996-1997] (originally created 1971-[1997?]).
Contents: file consists of photocopied material relating to the history of Electrohome and the Pollock family from ca. 1970-1979. Includes photocopies of press clippings, pages from Sparks and Chips and other company publications, news releases, correspondence and memoranda, and other documents. File also includes a print-out of ts. notes. Some pages have been annotated.

File 2696
Research : 1980-1989. - [1996-1997] (originally created 1976-1992).
Contents: file consists of photocopied material relating to the history of Electrohome and the Pollock family from ca. 1980-1989. Includes photocopies of press clippings, news releases, correspondence, and other documents. File also includes ms. notes.

File 2697
Research : 1990s. - [1996-1997] (originally created 1955-1996).
Contents: file consists of material relating to the history of Electrohome and the Pollock family during the 1990s. Includes photocopies of press clippings and one original press clipping.

File 2698 OVR
Research : 40th anniversary advertisements : portfolio. - 1947.
Contents: file consists of two copies of a portfolio containing reprints of the advertisements appearing in the Kitchener Daily Record celebrating the 40th anniversary of Electrohome.
Loose material.
Material is oversized.

File 2699 OVR
Research : A.B. Pollock founded largest all-Canadian firm in its field. - 1977.
Contents: file consists of two copies of a reprinted article appearing in the Kitchener-Waterloo Record on April 21, 1977, about Arthur B. Pollock. The article was part of a series on members of the Waterloo County Hall of Fame.
Untitled folder.
Material is oversized.

File 2700
Research : air conditioner design and advertising. - 1938-1941. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the design and advertisement of Electrohome air conditioners (humidifiers). Includes dealer advertisements, a memorandum, and hand-drawn sketches of air conditioner units. File also includes a photograph of an in-store display of fan heaters.
Untitled folder.

File 2701
Research : air conditioner operating instructions. - [19--].
Contents: file consists of operating instructions and product tag for a portable Electrohome air conditioner (humidifier).
Loose material.

File 2702
Research : air conditioner parts and price list. - [1950?].
Contents: file consists of a parts and price list for all models of Electrohome air conditioners manufactured from 1935-1950.
Untitled folder.

File 2703
Research : air conditioner parts and price lists. - 1938.
Contents: file consists of parts and price lists for various models of Electrohome air conditioners (humidifiers).
Untitled folder.

File 2704
Research : air conditioner sales presentation. - [193-?].
Contents: file consists of a booklet presentation advertising Electrohome air conditioners (humidifiers). Contains ms. notes on front cover.
Untitled folder.

File 2705
Research : appliance dating. - [199-?].
Contents: file consists of a one-page print-out entitled "Helpful hints for dating appliances".

File 2706 OVR
Research : Art Metal Inc. - 1964-1966. - 4 technical drawings : blueline prints ; 88 x 139 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of material relating to a trip to Art Metal Inc. (office furniture manufacturer in Jamestown, NY) by John Koegler. Includes a memorandum and report about the trip and the company, three Art Metal Inc. sales manuals, ms. notes, photostat press clippings about the electrocoating paint application technique, and four technical drawings. The drawings were prepared by The Globe Tool and Engineering Co. (Dayton, OH), and are titled: "Electrical circuit", "Hydraulic assembly", "Gear counter assembly", and "Counter disengage".
Untitled folder.
Some volumes originally spiral-bound.
Some material is oversized.

File 2707
Research : bathroom fittings : Pollock Manufacturing Company. - [191-?].
Contents: file consists of a catalogue of bathroom fittings produced by the Pollock Manufacturing Company. File also includes a Phonola advertisement.
Untitled folder.

File 2708
Research : building information. - [1996-1997] (originally created 1958-[1997?]).
Contents: file consists of material relating to the location, expansion, and construction of Electrohome manufacturing plants. Includes photocopies of pages from Sparks and Chips, photocopies of Electrohome company leaflets with maps and plant descriptions, and print-outs of lists of plant locations and Electrohome brands.

File 2709
Research : dealer advertisements. - 1980.
Contents: file consists of a memorandum and dealer advertisements for Electrohome consumer products.
Untitled folder.
Some material is in French.

File 2710 OVR
Research : Eaton's occasional furniture advertisement. - 1967.
Contents: file consists of an advertisement clipped from the Globe and Mail for Eaton's occasional furniture.
Untitled folder.
Material is oversized.

File 2711
Research : Electrohome duplex tuner instructions and service information. - [19--].
Contents: file consists of a photocopy of an instruction leaflet for the Electrohome 11 tube custom AM/FM duplex tuner. File also includes a photo-reproduction of a technical diagram for the T-140 [radio receiver?].
Untitled folder.

File 2712
Research : Electrohome logos and letterhead. - 1928-[199-].
Contents: file consists of several varieties of blank letterhead from Electrohome, CFCA-FM, and Pollock Enterprises; print-outs of logos associated with Electrohome; a sample of the corporate seal for the Pollock Manufacturing Company Limited; and colour print-outs of historical advertisements. File also includes correspondence, expense statements, invoices, and receipts, probably collected to obtain samples of different logos and letterhead.
Untitled folder.

File 2713
Research : Electrohome patent file. - 1995.
Contents: file consists of material relating to Electrohome patents. Includes a memorandum and photocopies of two patent reports containing information on patents issued between 1964 and 1990.

File 2714
Research : Electrohome Technical Products Division product list. - 1955.
Contents: file consists of a list of products produced by the Technical Products Division of Electrohome.
Untitled folder.

File 2715
Research : employee reminiscences. - [1996-1997] (originally created 1967-[1997?]).
Contents: file consists of two print-outs of notes from interviews conducted by Gary McLaren with five retired Electrohome employees on June 14, 1984, and a photocopy of a ts. timeline of Electrohome's history.

File 2716
Research : Helycon motors. - [192-]-1929.
Contents: file consists of material relating to Helycon motors, manufactured by Pollock-Welker Limited. Includes an advertisement and a component parts list, which includes pictures of each part.
Untitled folder.

File 2717
Research : Horton-Electrohome appliances. - 1945-1949. - 2 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm and 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of material relating to Electrohome's business venture with the Horton Manufacturing Company (Fort Wayne, IN). Includes memoranda, minutes of meetings of a committee formed to discuss the washing machine program, an issue of the company newsletter The Horton Pioneer containing an article about the partnership with Electrohome, and two photographs of a Horton-Electrohome portable ironer and a washing machine.
Untitled folder.

File 2718
Research : humidifier patent. - 1937. - 1 technical drawing : blueprint : 33 x 23 cm.
Contents: file consists of a patent (carbon copy) with specifications and a technical drawing for a humidifier, invented by Carl A. Pollock.
Untitled folder.

File 2719
Research : Koegler notes. - [1996-1997] (originally created 1944-1975).
Contents: file consists of photocopied material written and compiled by company historian John B. Koegler relating to the history of Electrohome and its various divisions, and of the Pollock family. Includes photocopies of ms. and ts. notes and photocopies of ms. about the company's history. Some of the pages have been annotated.

File 2720 OVR
Research : map and parking facilities study plan. - 1965-1966. - 1 map : blackline print ; 60 x 64 cm. - 1 architectural drawing : blackline print ; 71 x 54 cm.
Contents: file consists of a map of Kitchener-Waterloo depicting dates and types of aerial photography that had been mapped, and a study plan of parking facilities on Lancaster and Arnold streets in Kitchener. Both items prepared by the City of Kitchener, planning department.
Untitled folder.
Material is oversized.

File 2721
Research : motors and air conditioners. - 1934-1939.
Contents: file consists of material relating to motors and air conditioners. Includes advertisements and the text of a manual from the U.S. Air Conditioning Corporation, correspondence with companies that manufacture motors, an article reprint, and photocopied competitor radio advertisements.
Untitled folder.

File 2722
Research : news releases. - [196-]-1977.
Contents: file consists of five news releases and nine ts. cutlines to accompany product photographs.
Untitled folder.

File 2723
Research : note : Bill McGregor. - [199-?].
Contents: file consists of a print-out of ts. document entitled "Notes from file put together for Bill McGregor" and a photocopy of a memorandum.

File 2724
Research : official opening of Western operations. - 1961.
Contents: file consists of an invitation to the official opening of the Electrohome Western sales zone offices, showroom and warehouse in Vancouver, BC.
Untitled folder.

File 2725
Research : old legal documents. - [1996-1997] (originally created 1917-1942).
Contents: file consists of photocopied material relating to the history of The Phonola Company of Canada Limited, Grimes Radio Corporation Limited, and Pollock-Welker Limited. Includes photocopies of financial reports, legal documents, and correspondence.

File 2726
Research : Ontario Hydro. - 1954-1996 (originally created 1948-1996).
Contents: file consists of material relating to the history of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario / Ontario Hydro and the provision of hydro-electricity in Ontario. Includes photocopies of press clippings and photographs, photocopies of pages from the Commission's annual report, print-outs of library and archives search results, ms. notes, and the program for the commission's 50th anniversary ceremonies.
Ms. notes on folder.

File 2727
Research : organizational and financial analysis. - 1977-1978.
Contents: file consists of material relating to an analysis of Electrohome's financial situation and the application for loan guarantees through the Enterprise Development Board. Includes photocopies of memoranda and correspondence between Carl A. Pollock and CEO James Homes and from the Enterprise Development Board (Canada), and ms. notes by Pollock.
Loose material.
Restricted? May be sensitive?

File 2728
Research : overview. - [1996-1997] (originally created 1954-[1973?]).
Contents: file consists of a photocopy of the Electrohome company pamphlet entitled "Famous firsts since 1907" and photocopy of a page of ts. notes about Electrohome's history.

File 2729
Research : parts price lists. - 1922-1928, 1967.
Contents: file consists of price lists for parts used in the production of phonographs, electric mixers, and humidifiers, including Helycon motors, tonearms, and reproducers. File also includes a price list for imported material used in the manufacture of phonograph motors, and ms. notes by John Koegler.
Untitled folder.

File 2730
Research : Phonola advertisement. - [19--] (originally created 1910, [19--]).
Contents: file consists of a photocopy of a Phonola advertisement from Canadian Magazine Advertiser, and a photocopy of a page from an unidentified publication of a picture of King Edward VII and King George V.
Untitled folder.

File 2731
Research : Phonola advertisement reprints. - [19--].
Contents: file consists of reprints of Phonola advertisements. File also includes ms. notes.
Untitled folder.

File 2732
Research : Pollock cabinet talking machines. - [19--].
Contents: file consists of a photocopy of an advertisement for Pollock cabinet talking machines from the Pollock Manufacturing Company.
Untitled folder.

File 2733
Research : Pollock family. - [1996-1997] (originally created 1871-1997).
Contents: file consists of material compiled during the process of research into the early history of the Pollock family. Includes ms. and ts. notes; photocopies of pages from directories, census records, periodicals, and other publications; photocopies of press clippings; correspondence; museum pamphlets; and other photocopied documents.

File 2734
Research : Pollock talking machine advertisements. - [19--].
Contents: file consists of reproductions of two advertisements for Pollock Talking Machines. One is a 1912 dealer advertisement for Cullen's Music Store in Berlin (Kitchener, ON).
Untitled folder.

File 2735 OVR
Research : Pollock-Welker, Pulwel, and Grimes advertisements. - 1927-1929.
Contents: file consists of advertisements for Pollock-Welker portable photographs, Pulwel portable phonographs, and Grimes batteryless radio. Some of the advertisements are dealer advertisemsnts from the Canadian Music Trades Journal.
Untitled folder.
Some material is oversized.
Some items are fragile.

File 2736
Research : press clippings (file 1 of 2). - [19--]-1997 (originally created 1945-1997).
Contents: file consists of press clippings and photocopies of press clippings relating to organizational changes within Electrohome, Electrohome's broadcasting interests, Electrohome products, and the company's history and anniversaries. Includes the December 4, 1997 issue of the Financial Post with a front page story about Electrohome, and the September 1998 issue of the local business magazine Exchange with a feature article on Electrohome. File also includes photocopies of correspondence from William McGregor (President, Electrohome Communications).
Loose material.

File 2737
Research : press clippings (file 2 of 2). - 1950-1996.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome's financial performance, its alliance with Baton Broadcasting, and radio design.
Untitled folder.

File 2738
Research : press clippings and other material. - [194-]-1989.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome, Arthur B. Pollock, the opening of the Planar plant in St. Catharines, and a charitable donation. File also includes a telegraph addressed to Arthur B. Pollock's wife.
Untitled folder.

File 2739
Research : press clippings : Carl A. Pollock. - 1952-1968.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to the activities of Carl A. Pollock. File also includes a program from a management conference at which Pollock delivered a speech.
Untitled folder.

File 2740a
Research : product literature (file 1 of 2). - 1948-1999, predominant 1989-1999.
Contents: file consists of advertising and publicity materials relating to Electrohome and several of its subsidiaries and divisions, including Electrohome Europe, Electrohome Electronics, Projection Systems and Display Systems divisions, CAP Communications (CFRN-TV), and Lightening Circuits. Includes company brochures, single-sheet advertisements, product brochures, portfolios of company information and product literature, and issues of internal publications.
Loose material.

File 2740b
Research : product literature (file 2 of 2). - 1948-1999, predominant 1989-1999.
Contents: file consists of advertising and publicity materials relating to Electrohome and several of its subsidiaries and divisions, including Electrohome Europe, Electrohome Electronics, Projection Systems and Display Systems divisions, CAP Communications (CFRN-TV), and Lightening Circuits. Includes company brochures, single-sheet advertisements, product brochures, portfolios of company information and product literature, and issues of internal publications.
Loose material.

File 2741
Research : profit-sharing retirement plan. - 1953.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the profit-sharing retirement plan at Electrohome. Includes a form letter to employees and a ts. document containing questions and answers as well as the text of the plan.
Untitled folder.

File 2742
Research : radio : advertisements. - [19--].
Contents: file consists of three advertisements for Electrohome radio.
Untitled folder.

File 2743
Research : radio : automobile radios. - [19--].
Contents: file consists of material relating to Electrohome automobile radios. Includes original and photocopies of owner's manuals and installation and service manuals.
Untitled folder.

File 2744
Research : radio : Grimes radio advertisements. - [19--].
Contents: file consists of photocopies of advertisements for David Grimes inverse duplex radio receivers, manufactured by the Phonola Company of Canada Ltd.
Untitled folder.

File 2745
Research : radio : instructions for 1938 Serenader Radio AM-SW. - [1938].
Contents: file consists of material relating to the operation of the Serenader radio, series 8A125X-S. Includes an instruction manual, a Phonola radio receiver tag, perforated sheets of radio call letters, and other material.
Untitled folder.

File 2746 OVR
Research : radio : Phonola advertisements. - 1926-[199-?] (originally created 1926-1941).
Contents: file consists of advertising material relating to Phonola products, as well as products manufactured by Pollock-Welker Ltd. (including Pulwel phonographs and Helycon motors) and the Grimes Radio Corporation. Includes advertisements, fold-out brochures, catalogues and other product literature, photocopied advertisements from the Canadian Music Trades Journal, and other photocopied material.
Untitled folder.
Some material is oversized.
Some items are fragile.

File 2747
Research : radio : presenting Electrohome radio receivers for 1946. - 1946.
Contents: file consists of two copies of a catalogue advertising Electrohome radio receivers.
Untitled folder.

File 2748
Research : radio : radio history. - 1935-1977.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the history of radio broadcasting and manufacturing. Includes a directory of radio parts and equipment suppliers, a timeline of technical milestones, and volume 6, number 5 (1977) of Stereo Guide, containing articles relating to radio history.
Untitled folder.

File 2749
Research : radio receiver instruction book. - [19--].
Contents: file consists of an instruction book for a seven tube AC radio receiver and antenna.
Loose material.

File 2750
Research : radio : sales information. - 1940-1941.
Contents: file consists of material relating to sales for Phonola radios and Electrohome air conditioners (humidifiers) and fans. Includes product literature, warranty and service policies, leaflets about advertising and sales, advertising proofs, and other material.
Original title: Phonola 1940-41 products Electrohome fans
Originally in three-ring binder.

File 2751
Research : radio : sales manual. - 1939-1947.
Contents: file consists of material relating to sales and service for Phonola radios and Electrohome air conditioners (humidifiers) and fans. Includes single-sheet advertisments, price lists, warranty and service policies, booklets and leaflets about advertising and sales, dealer advertisements, and other material. Material is divided by the following tabs: Models, Prices, Advertising, Service, and Miscellaneous.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder with annotation on inside front cover: "A.M. Yost".

File 2752
Research : radio : sales manual. - 1940-1942.
Contents: file consists of material relating to sales and service for Phonola radios and Electrohome air conditioners (humidifiers) and fans. Includes single-sheet advertisments, price lists, warranty and service policies and manuals, booklets and leaflets about advertising and sales, dealer advertisements, and other material. Material is divided by the following tabs: Models, Prices, Advertising, Service, and Miscellaneous.
Original title: Phonola radio 1940-42 models and plants
Originally in three-ring binder with annotation on inside front cover: "E.V. Bowman".

File 2753
Research : radio, TV. - [1996-1997] (originally created 1945-1989).
Contents: file consists of photocopied material relating to the history of Central Ontario Television Limited / CAP Communications Limited and Carl A. Pollock's role in the development of radio and TV broadcasting in central Ontario. Includes photocopied ts. and ms. notes, press clippings, memoranda, speeches by Carl A. Pollock, and a ts. history of CAP Communications Limited.

File 2754 OVR
Research : scrapbook from Canadian Manufacturers' Association. - [1996-1997] (originally created 1962-1963).
Contents: file consists of a photocopy reproduction of a scrapbook presented to Carl A. Pollock by the Canadian Manufacturers' Association in honour of his term as President (1962-1963). The scrapbook contains press clippings, correspondence, and photographs relating to Pollock's activities as President.
Original title: 1962 CAP CMA Pres.
Material is oversized.

File 2755
Research : reverse osmosis advertising. - 1976-1977. - 16 contact sheets : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller. - 14 photographs : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm and 21 x 26 cm. - 5 negatives : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller. - 1 slide, mounted : col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the production of advertising material for the Reverse Osmosis Division of Electrohome. Includes photographs, copy negatives, contact sheets, and a slide of reverse osmosis systems and applications; single-sheet advertisements for ultrafiltration systems soluble oil waste treatment and for maple sap concentration by reverse osmosis; and blank letterhead. Some of the photographs depict reverse osmosis systems at Bud Automotive (Kitchener, ON), TRW Canada Ltd. (St. Catharines, ON), Schwitzer (Stratford, ON), and an unidentified plant in Windsor, ON. Some photographs have been mounted on board and retouched. Duplicate photographs are present.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Denis Giddings (Waterloo, ON).
Photographer: Peter Marrek Photography (Waterloo, ON).

File 2756
Research : Serenader radios. - 1997.
Contents: file consists of faxed correspondence and pages from 1920s and 1930s Simpson's catalogues depicting Serenader radios, made by the Grimes Radio Corporation.
Untitled folder.

File 2757
Research : University of Waterloo Kitchener-Waterloo Record photo collection. - [1996-1997].
Contents: file consists of print-outs of search results from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record Photographic Negative Collection database housed in the Special Collections department at the University of Waterloo Library. Results give date, caption, colour and size of photographs relating to Electrohome.

File 2758
Research : Vista magazine article on John A. Pollock. - 1993.
Contents: file consists of the summer 1993 issue of Vista magazine, featuring an article about John A. Pollock; a photocopy of the article; and a photocopied page from an unidentified directory containing Pollock's biography.
Untitled folder.

File 2759
Research : W. E. Curry : correspondence and memoranda. - 1961.
Contents: file consists of material relating to radio engineering and broadasting, the inventory and sales of radio and television sets, and other activities of W.E. Curry, general manager of the Consumer Electronics Division of Electrohome. Includes memoranda and correspondence, inventory and distributor performance reports, press clippings, and other material.
Untitled folder.

File 2760
Visual material : file 1. - 1981-1982. - 46 slides, mounted : col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the 1981-1982 line of stereo component systems by Soundesign and other Electrohome consumer products. Includes 29 slides of Soundesign products and the Soundesign brochure containing these images, and 17 slides of Electrohome stereo consoles, microwaves, and television sets. Some slides are missing.
Original title: Soundesign stereo component systems 1981-1982.

File 2761
Visual material : file 2. - [19--]. - 19 slides, mounted : col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of 19 slides of Electrohome employees at work, Electrohome plants, and home entertainment products. Some slides are missing.
Untitled folder.

File 2762
Visual material : file 3. - 1975-1976. - 39 slides, mounted : col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of 39 slides of Electrohome's 1976-1977 line of stereo and television products. Slides are labelled with the product or style name. Some slides are missing.
Original title: 1976-1977 full line folder : master slides.

File 2763
Visual material : file 4. - 1969-1973. - 132 slides, mounted : col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of 132 slides of Electrohome home entertainment products (television sets, stereo consoles, organs), employees at work on production lines, and Electrohome plants. Some slides are missing.
Original title: Advent grouping : Circa 75.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).

File 2764
Visual material : file 5. - [195-?]-1971. - 98 slides, mounted : b&w and col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of 98 slides of Electrohome plants, home entertainment products (television sets, stereo consoles, phonographs), and an airplane. Some slides are missing.
Original title: Old product and building transparencies.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).

File 2765
Visual material : file 6. - 1968-1974. - 52 slides, mounted : col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of 54 slides of Electrohome plants, furniture, employees at work on production lines, and other images, probably compiled for a slide presentation. Some slides are missing.
Original title: Slide presentation with audio.
File also included an audio cassette; see File 2965.

File 2766
Visual material : file 7. - 1976. - 17 slides, mounted : col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of 17 slides of Deilcraft occasional tables and an Electrohome television, microwave, and [a motor?]. Includes multiple copies of some slides.
Untitled folder.

File 2767
Visual material : file 8. - 1964. - 3 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm. - 3 negatives : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm.
Contents: file consists of three photographs and three copy negatives of the Fairmont television and the Montalvo and Crescendo stereo consoles.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: T.D.F. Photo Division (Toronto, ON).

File 2768
Visual material : file 9. - 1964-1984. - 30 transparencies : col. ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller. - 3 negatives : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of 30 transparencies and 3 copy negatives of Electrohome consumer products (stereo/phonographs, television sets, humidifiers, dehumidifiers), Deilcraft furniture, and employees at work on production lines and at an AABEX service desk. Some transparencies are mounted in paper frames.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Tom Bochsler Photography Limited (Hamilton, ON).
Photographer: Tom Bochsler Mainway Studio (Burlington, ON).

File 2769
Visual material : file 10. - 1978-[198-?]. - 12 transparencies : col. ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of 12 transparencies of Electrohome consumer products (projection television systems, bug lantern, air conditioner, stereo/phonographs), Deilcraft furniture, and other images.
Untitled folder.

File 2770
Visual material : file 11. - 1978-1982. - 45 negatives : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller. - 15 transparencies : col. ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of 45 negatives and 15 transparencies of Electrohome consumer products (television sets, stereo consoles, humidifiers), Deilcraft furniture, the 75th anniversary concert, and other events.
Untitled folder.

File 2771
Visual material : file 12. - [197-?]. - 13 transparencies : col. ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller. - 1 negative : col. ; 21 x 26 cm. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26cm.
Contents: file consists of 13 transparencies, one negative, and one photograph of Electrohome television sets and stereo consoles and Deilcraft furniture. Some transparencies are mounted in paper frames. File also includes one Deilcraft advertisement.
Untitled folder.

File 2772
Visual material : file 13. - 1983. - 13 transparencies : col. ; 7 x 8 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of 13 transparencies of Electrohome, AABEX, and Planar Circuits employees at work. Most transparencies are mounted in paper frames.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Tom Bochsler Photography Limited (Hamilton, ON).
Photographer: Tom Bochsler Mainway Studio (Burlington, ON).

File 2773
Visual material : file 14. - [197-?]-[198-?]. - 2 photographs : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm and 11 x 9 cm.
Contents: file consists of a photograph of H.W. Main (Vice-President, Marketing and Public Relations) and a photograph of an unidentified employee at work.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).

File 2774
Visual material : file 15. - 1961. - 2 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of a photograph of a model with an Electrohome phonograph, and a photograph of employees with the first organs off the production line in Plant 3.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Photographer: Denis Mickler Photography (Toronto, ON).

File 2775
Visual material : file 16. - [198-?]. - 6 photographs : b&w ; 36 x 14 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of six photographs and two sketches of Electrohome fans, heaters, humidifiers, and bug lanterns, some of which have been mounted on board and retouched. Some have tracing paper attached to them with instructions for cropping and printing.
Untitled folder.

File 2776
Visual material : file 17. - [197-?]. - 7 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm and 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of photographs taken in Electrohome employee stores.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).

File 2777
Visual material : file 18. - [1996]. - 6 photographs : col. ; 13 x 13 cm.
Contents: file consists of photographs of a radio, a phonograph, a video game console, and a trunk belonging to Otto Heineman.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Pirak Studios Limited (Waterloo, ON).
Photographs were originally in an envelope annotated "give to Nicola [McLaughlin]".

File 2778
Visual material : file 19. - [195-?]. - 6 photographs : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm and 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of six photographs of radios and radio-phonograph combinations, intended for insertion into an album or binder with other product literature. Some photographs include a ts. cutline, formerly glued to verso.
Untitled folder.

File 2779
Visual material : file 20. - 1965. - 4 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm and 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of four photographs (plus duplicates) of the Montalvo and Crescendo stereo consoles and the Fairmont television console, possibly taken for a particular promotional campaign. Some photographs have news releases taped to them.
Untitled folder.
One of the photographs was originally in envelope with annotation "File / 1965 N.E. [?] drop in models".

File 2780
Visual material : file 21. - [197-?]. - 4 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm and 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of four photographs (plus some duplicates) of Deilcraft furniture, including a photograph of Deilcraft products in a store.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Arthur James M.P.A.

File 2781
Visual material : file 22. - [196-?]-1982. - 9 photographs : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm and 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of nine photographs (plus some duplicates) of employees at work on various production lines, including motors, stereos, and circuit boards.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Tom Bochsler Photography Limited (Hamilton, ON).
Photographer: Bogner Photo (Welland, ON).
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).

File 2782
Visual material : file 23. - [198-]. - 1 photograph : col. ; 26 x 21 cm.
Contents: file consists of a photograph of three humidifiers.
Untitled folder.

File 2783
Visual material : file 24. - [195-]-[198-?]. - 4 photographs : b&w and col. ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of four photographs of televisions. Includes a photograph of the Kawartha model, a projection television system, and two Educator televison/receivers. Some photographs have ts. cutlines attached to them
Untitled folder.

File 2784
Visual material : file 25. - [196-?]-[198-?]. - 9 photographs : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of nine photographs (plus copies) of stereo consoles. Some photographs have ts. cutlines attached to them. Includes photographs of John A. Pollock and Howard W. Main posing with stereo consoles.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Photographer: Charles Belair Studio Limited (Kitchener, ON).

File 2785
Visual material : file 26. - 1983-1996. - 11 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of 11 photographs (plus copies) of the EGT100 satellite receiver and chassis, and possibly another similar product (?), taken from several angles. File also includes a memorandum.
Untitled folder.

File 2786
Visual material : file 27. - [198-]. - 3 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm and 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of three photographs of the Electrohome EGT100, SR24, and MicroDesign II satellite receivers.
Untitled folder.

File 2787
Visual material : file 28. - [194-?]. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm.
Contents: file consists of a photograph of an Electrohome fan.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Rapid Grip and Batten Studios (Toronto, ON).

File 2788
Visual material : file 29. - [1964?]. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of two copies of a photograph of a woman holding an Electrohome brochure and standing near a ceiling-mounted turntable.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Denis Mickler Photography (Toronto, ON).

File 2789
Visual material : file 30. - [1982]. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of two copies of a photograph taken at the NASA launch of the space shuttle Columbia.
Untitled folder.

File 2790
Visual material : file 31. - [197-?]. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 22 cm.
Contents: file consists of a photograph of a "datamation" (?) display.
Untitled folder.

File 2791
Visual material : file 32. - [1979?]. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm.
Contents: file consists of a composite photograph of the W04-001, W04-002, and W03-003 microwave ovens.
Untitled folder.

File 2792
Visual material : file 33. - [197-?]. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm.
Contents: file consists of a photograph of the Macintosh compuer with a NAPLPS decoder.
Untitled folder.

File 2793
Visual material : file 34. - [198-?]. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of a photograph of the [Planar] XR 4120 stereo receiver.
Untitled folder.

File 2794
Visual material : file 35. - [198-]. - 1 photograph : col. ; 11 x 13 cm.
Contents: file consists of a photograph centrifugal blowers.
Untitled folder.

File 2795
Visual material : file 36. - [194-?]. - 6 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm and 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of six photographs of radio-phonographs, an air conditioner, fans, and a washer.
Untitled folder.

File 2796
Visual material : file 37. - 1996. - 10 slides, mounted : col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of ten slides of Electrohome radios and phonographs.
Original title: antique radio presentation.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).

File 2797 OVR
Visual material : file 38. - [198-?]-1996. - 7 photographs : b&w and col. ; 14 x 41 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of formal group and individual portaits. Includes portraits of Arthur B. Pollock, Carl A. Pollock, and John A. Pollock; group portraits of the CAP Communications board of directors (?), and an Electrohome employee group photograph accompanied by a list identifying names of employees in the photograph. Duplicate photographs are present.
Photographer: Charles Belair Studio Limited (Kitchener, ON).
Photographer: John Mitchell Photography.
Loose material.
Some material is oversized.

File 2798 OVR
Visual material : file 39. - 1995. - 3 photographs : col. ; 28 x 36 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of three photographs of a mural depicting Electrohome's history painted by Christina Peori. Two copies of the photograph have been mounted on board. Duplicate photographs are present.
Loose material.
Some material is oversized.

File 2799
Visual material : file 40. - 1982. - 6 transparencies : col. ; 6 x 6 cm.
Contents: file consists of six transparencies of the CKCO-TV studio and truck, employees at work (on circuit boards or electronics), and of John A. Pollock. Transparencies have been mounted in cardboard frames, and some frames are empty.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Tom Bochsler Photography Limited (Hamilton, ON).

File 2800
Visual material : file 41. - [198-]-1997. - 14 transparencies : col. ; 7 x 7 cm or smaller. - 8 photographs : b&w and col. ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller. - 1 slide, mounted : col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the staff and facilities of CKCO-TV,CFCA-FM, CKKW-AM, CFRN-TV, and Sunwapta Broadcasting. Includes 14 transparencies, 8 photographs, and 1 slide of television personalities and news anchors on set, studios and equipment, and buildings (including the old and new CKCO-TV buildings). Some transparencies have been mounted in cardboard frames. File also includes a faxed memorandum and ms. notes.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Tom Bochsler Photography Limited (Hamilton, ON).
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).

File 2801
Visual material : file 42. - [198-]. - 1 photograph : col. ; 21 x 21 cm.
Contents: file consists of a photograph of Betty Thompson on the set of the CKCO-TV show Be My Guest, interviewing an unidentified woman.
Untitled folder.

File 2802
Visual material : file 43. - [198-]. - 3 photographs : col. ; 11 x 16 cm and 11 x 13 cm. - 2 slides, mounted : col. ; 35 mm. - 2 negatives : col. ; 6 x 7 cm and 6 x 6 cm.
Contents: file consists of three photographs, two slides, and two negatives of CKCO-TV and CFRN staff, buildings and equipment. Includes a negative of Betty Thompson on the set of the CKCO-TV show Be My Guest, and a photograph of John A. Pollock with Dr. George R.A. Rice.
Untitled folder.

File 2803
Visual material : file 44. - [196-?]-1996. - 90 transparencies : col. ; 13 x 10 cm or smaller. - 21 photographs : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of transparencies and photographs of products from the Electrohome museum collection, most of which were taken in 1996 for use in the book Visionary Thinking: the Story of Canada's Electrohome. Includes transparencies and photographs of phonographs, radios, televisions, stereos, and product labels. Duplicate images are present.
Photographer: McCorkindale Advertising.
Photographer: Pirak Studios Limited (Waterloo, ON).
Loose material.

File 2804
Visual material : file 45. - [199-]. - 1 transparency : col. ; 6 x 7 cm.
Contents: file consists of a transparency of a portrait of John A. Pollock.
Loose material.

Series 48 : Press Clippings

Press clippings. - 1948-2000. - 125 cm of textual records. - 8 photographs : b&w and col. ; 12 x 17 cm and 9 x 14 cm. - 1 contact sheet : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: series consists of press coverage of Electrohome; the company's operations, activities, and products; issues of interest to the company; and Electrohome personnel. Includes press clippings, photocopies of press clippings, magazines containing articles about Electrohome, and reprints of magazine and newspaper articles. Some of the press clippings were obtained through the Canadian Press Clipping Service. Some of the clippings are loose, and some were compiled into binders corresponding to a specific time period.
Title from the content of the series.
Linear extent of series does not include oversized materials.
Series arranged chronologically.
Some material is in French and Swedish.

File 2805 OVR
Centennial : Kitchener Waterloo Record. - 1948-1954.
Contents: file consists of two sections of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record, one featuring Kitchener's centennial year and one featuring the designation of Waterloo as a city.
Material is fragile.
Material is oversized.

File 2806 OVR
Press clippings : 1949-1959 - 1949-1959.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome and Carl A. Pollock from 1949-1959. File also includes clippings about a fire on King Street in Kitchener in 1959.
Loose material.
Material is oversized.

File 2807
Miscellaneous (file 1 of 2). - 1949-1972.
Contents: file consists of miscellaneous press clippings and article reprints, relating to mahogany furniture, Eaton's, electronic organs, Electrohome's exports to the U.S., and the fire at Electrohome in May, 1952. Includes some photocopies.
Loose material.

File 2808 OVR
Miscellaneous (file 2 of 2). - 1953-1982.
Contents: file consists of miscellaneous press clippings, including some newspaper advertisements for Electrohome products. Subjects include the manufacture and distribution of televison sets, former Electrohome employees, a temporary plant shut-down, the Circa '75 home entertainment concept, the Electrohome-sponsored art exhibition _A Provincial Elegance_, Arthur B. Pollock, the Kitchener Public Library, and CN train service.
Loose material.
Material is oversized.

File 2809 OVR
Kitchener's first 100 years : Kitchener-Waterloo Record. - 1954.
Contents: file consists of two copies of sections of the June 22, 1954, Kitchener-Waterloo Record, containing a feature about Kitchener's 100th birthday.
Loose material.
Material is oversized.

File 2810 OVR
Two K-W firms spending $2,100,000 on expansion : Kitchener-Waterloo Record. - 1956.
Contents: file consists of several copies of the front page of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record for February 13, 1956, containing an article about expansions for Electrohome and the Seagram company. One copy is annotated "Mr. C. Allgeire / for the archives / W".
Material is oversized.

File 2811a
Press clippings : 1956-1961 (file 1 of 2). - 1956-1961.
Contents: file consists of press coverage relating to Electrohome and Carl A. Pollock. Includes clippings from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Subjects of clippings include Pollock's speeches and activities; the development of industry, creativity, and engineering training in Canada; export and import activity and policy; management issues; pensions; and Electrohome's history and success.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Clippings have been glued or taped to paper.

File 2811b
Press clippings : 1956-1961 (file 2 of 2). - 1956-1961.
Contents: file consists of press coverage relating to Electrohome and Carl A. Pollock. Includes clippings from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Subjects of clippings include Pollock's speeches and activities; the development of industry, creativity, and engineering training in Canada; export and import activity and policy; management issues; pensions; and Electrohome's history and success.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Clippings have been glued or taped to paper.

File 2812 OVR
Electrohome celebrates its golden anniversary : Kitchener-Waterloo Record. - 1957.
Contents: file consists of section 2 of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record from May 1, 1957, containing a special feature about Electrohome on pages 29-34.
Untitled folder.
Material is oversized.

File 2813 OVR
Electrohome broadens student aid : Kitchener-Waterloo Record. - 1957.
Contents: file consists of a page clipped from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record (April 12, 1957) containing an article entitled "Electrohome broadens student aid".
Loose material.
Material is oversized.

File 2814
Press clippings : 1960-1969 - 1960-1969.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome for the period 1960-1969. File also includes an issue (vol. 23, no. 5, 1964) of the employee newsletter Sparks and Chips.
Loose material.
Some clippings are glued to paper.

File 2815
Miscellaneous : magazine articles. - 1960-1996.
Contents: file consists of issues of magazines containing articles about Electrohome. Includes:
Executive (v. 22, n. 10, October 1980) with the article "Electrohome comes back from the brink" (p. 50-54).
Canadian Interiors (v. 2, n. 5, May 1965) with the article "Electrohome showroom is flexible and attractive" (p. 43).
Profit Sharing Trends (v. 8, n. 5, 1960) with the article "Profit sharing: a way of life" (p. 12-15).
Wallpaper (Sept./Oct. 1996) with the article "Sphere and now" (colour photocopy).
Printers' Ink (v. 284, n. 4, July 1963) with the article "All the U.S. is its newest market" (p. 46-47).
Untitled folder.

File 2816
Carl A. Pollock : press clippings. - 1961.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Carl A. Pollock for the year 1961. Subjects include Pollock's involvement with the Canadian Manufacturers' Association, the National Design Council, and the Ontario Research Foundation; his comments about free enterprise, Canadian industry, and education; and Pollock's house.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Press clippings are glued to paper.

File 2817a
Press clippings : 1962 (file 1 of 2). - 1962.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome for 1962.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Clippings are glued to paper.

File 2817b
Press clippings : 1962 (file 2 of 2). - 1962.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome for 1962.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Clippings are glued to paper.

File 2818a
Press clippings : December 1962-May 1963 (file 1 of 2). - 1962-1963.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome from December 1962 to May 1963.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Some clippings are glued to paper.

File 2818b
Press clippings : December 1962-May 1963 (file 2 of 2). - 1962-1963.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome from December 1962 to May 1963.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Some clippings are glued to paper.

File 2819a
Press clippings : June to December, 1963 (file 1 of 2). - 1963.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome from June to December, 1963. Material is divided by the following tabs: Exports, Financial, Miscellaneous, Personnel, Plants, C.A. Pollock, Products, and Shows & exhibitions.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Clippings are glued to paper.

File 2819b
Press clippings : June to December, 1963 (file 2 of 2). - 1963.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome from June to December, 1963. Material is divided by the following tabs: Exports, Financial, Miscellaneous, Personnel, Plants, C.A. Pollock, Products, and Shows & exhibitions.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Clippings are glued to paper.

File 2820a
Press clippings : January-May, 1964 (file 1 of 2). - 1964.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome and Carl. A. Pollock, from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Subjects include exports, tarrifs, corporate taxes, product packaging and design, the dealer decor program, and shows and exhibitions. Material is divided by the following tabs: exports, financial, miscellaneous, personnel, plants, C.A. Pollock, and products. Some clippings are headlines only and some are photocopies.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Most clippings have been glued or taped to paper.
Some material is in French.

File 2820b
Press clippings : January-May, 1964 (file 2 of 2). - 1964.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome and Carl. A. Pollock, from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Subjects include exports, tarrifs, corporate taxes, product packaging and design, the dealer decor program, and shows and exhibitions. Material is divided by the following tabs: exports, financial, miscellaneous, personnel, plants, C.A. Pollock, and products. Some clippings are headlines only and some are photocopies.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Most clippings have been glued or taped to paper.
Some material is in French.

File 2821
Press clippings : June-September, 1964. - 1964.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome and Carl. A. Pollock, from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Subjects include the construction of Plant 6, product design, community involvement, freight containers, and the Ontario government's A for Achievement award. Material is divided by the following tabs: buildings, exports, financial, miscellaneous, personnel, C.A. Pollock, products, and shows and exhibitions. Some clippings are headlines only and some are photocopies.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Most clippings have been glued or taped to paper.

File 2822
Press clippings : October-December, 1964 - 1964.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome from October to December, 1964. Material is divided by the following tabs: Export, [?], Miscellaneous, [?], Mr. C.A. Pollock, Products, Shows & exhibitions.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Most clippings have been glued to paper.

File 2823
Sa motte vi USA och Kanada. - 1964.
Contents: file consists of an issue of the Swedish magazine SIA (Skogsindustriarbetaren) containing an article entitled "Sa motte vi USA och Kanada", about a delegation to North America, which visited Electrohome. File also includes ms. and ts. translations of the portion of the article discussing Kitchener and Electrohome.
Loose material.
Some material is in Swedish.

File 2824
Press clippings : December 1964-April 1965. - 1964-1965.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome and Carl. A. Pollock, from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Subjects include the growth of exports, free trade, profit sharing, furniture design, industrial education, and James King's work as chairman of the Canadian Furniture Manufacturers' Association. Material is divided by the following tabs: export, financial, miscellaneous, personnel, C.A. Pollock, products, Furniture Mart '65, and shows and exhibitions. Some clippings are photocopies.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Most clippings have been glued to paper.
Some material is in French.

File 2825a
Press clippings : 1965 (file 1 of 2). - 1965.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome products, personnel, facilities, and the electronics and furniture manufacturing industries. Includes clippings from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Material is divided by the following tabs: C.A. Pollock, colour TV, financial, products, Deilcraft products, school (empty), personnel, James King [chairman of Canadian Furniture Manufacturers' Association], buildings, and miscellaneous. Some clippings are headlines only and some are photocopies.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Most clippings have been glued or taped to paper.
Some material is in French.

File 2825b
Press clippings : 1965 (file 2 of 2). - 1965.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome products, personnel, facilities, and the electronics and furniture manufacturing industries. Includes clippings from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Material is divided by the following tabs: C.A. Pollock, colour TV, financial, products, Deilcraft products, school (empty), personnel, James King [chairman of Canadian Furniture Manufacturers' Association], buildings, and miscellaneous. Some clippings are headlines only and some are photocopies.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Most clippings have been glued or taped to paper.
Some material is in French.

File 2826a
Press clippings : May-June 1965 (file 1 of 2). - 1965.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome and Carl. A. Pollock, from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Subjects include the construction of Plant 6, furniture design, the furniture industry, colour television, and education programs for employees. Material is divided by the following tabs: products, meeting, back-to-school move, financial, C.A. Pollock, personnel, miscellaneous, James King [chairman of Canadian Furniture Manufacturers' Association], and buildings The buildings section also contains miscellaneous clippings. Some clippings are photocopies.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Most clippings have been glued to paper.
Some material is in French.

File 2826b
Press clippings : May-June 1965 (file 2 of 2). - 1965.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome and Carl. A. Pollock, from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Subjects include the construction of Plant 6, furniture design, the furniture industry, colour television, and education programs for employees. Material is divided by the following tabs: products, meeting, back-to-school move, financial, C.A. Pollock, personnel, miscellaneous, James King [chairman of Canadian Furniture Manufacturers' Association], and buildings The buildings section also contains miscellaneous clippings. Some clippings are photocopies.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Most clippings have been glued to paper.
Some material is in French.

File 2827 OVR
Kitchener-Waterloo : Financial Post. - 1965.
Contents: file consists of section 6 of the Financial Post from June 5, 1965, a special section on Kitchener-Waterloo. Includes articles about Electrohome furniture and television manufacturing on pages 81 and 83.
Untitled folder.
Material is oversized.

File 2828a
Press clippings : October 1965-January 1966 (file 1 of 2). - 1965-1966.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome and Carl. A. Pollock, from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Subjects include Canadian-owned industry, the growth of colour television, Pollock's involvement with the Stratford Festival, product exhibitions and shows, workplace safety, and the purchase of Hawkesville Lumber. Material is divided by the following tabs: C.A. Pollock, colour TV, financial, products, buildings, Hawkesville Lumber, proficiency awards, and miscellaneous. Some clippings are photocopies.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Most clippings have been glued to paper.
Some material is in French.

File 2828b
Press clippings : October 1965-January 1966 (file 2 of 2). - 1965-1966.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome and Carl. A. Pollock, from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Subjects include Canadian-owned industry, the growth of colour television, Pollock's involvement with the Stratford Festival, product exhibitions and shows, workplace safety, and the purchase of Hawkesville Lumber. Material is divided by the following tabs: C.A. Pollock, colour TV, financial, products, buildings, Hawkesville Lumber, proficiency awards, and miscellaneous. Some clippings are photocopies.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Most clippings have been glued to paper.
Some material is in French.

File 2829
Press clippings : financial : 1966-1969. - 1966-1969.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome's financial performance from 1966 to 1969. Material is divided by the following tabs: Financial, 1969; Financial clippings, 1968; and Clippings, 1966.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Clippings are glued to paper.

File 2830
Press clippings : January-April 1967. - 1967.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome and Carl. A. Pollock from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Subjects include new products, sales tax, corporate tax reductions, furniture design awards, company earnings, and the independence of Canadian industry from the US. Some clippings are headlines only, some are photocopies.
Most clippings have been glued to paper.
Material originally in three-ring binder.
Some material is in French.

File 2831
Electrohome : Canadian nominee for furniture factory of the future : Furniture Design & Manufacturing. - 1967.
Contents: file consists of three copies of a reprinted feature article about Electrohome from the June 1967 issue of Furniture Design & Manufacturing magazine, entitled "Electrohome: Canadian nominee for furniture factory of the future".

File 2832
Press clippings : tariff changes, budget. - 1969.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to the 1969 federal budget and the reduction of tariff rates.
Clippings are glued to paper.

File 2833a
Press clippings : 1970 (file 1 of 2). - 1970.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome from the year 1970. Material is divided by the following tabs: Financial, Personnel, C.R.T.C. [Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission], Mr. C.A. Pollock, Miscellaneous, Plastics - Duracon, and Products.
Most clippings are glued to paper.

File 2833b
Press clippings : 1970 (file 2 of 2). - 1970.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome from the year 1970. Material is divided by the following tabs: Financial, Personnel, C.R.T.C. [Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission], Mr. C.A. Pollock, Miscellaneous, Plastics - Duracon, and Products.
Most clippings are glued to paper.

File 2834
Press clippings : 1970-1974. - 1970-1974. - 4 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm. - 1 contact sheet : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome and John A. Pollock for the period 1970-1974. File also includes four snapshots of the Electrohome plant in Malaysia, ts. notes about the plant's specifications, and a contact sheet containing portraits of John A. Pollock.
Photographer: James C. Fish Photography (Burlington, ON).
Loose material.
Some clippings are glued to paper and some are laminated.

File 2835a
Press clippings : 1971 (file 1 of 3). - 1971.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome from the year 1971. Material is divided by the following tabs: Financial, Flexsteel write-ups, C.R.T.C. [Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission], C.A. Pollock, John Pollock, Miscellaneous, Products, and Press clippings used for E World. Some clippings are photocopies.
Most clippings are glued to paper.

File 2835b
Press clippings : 1971 (file 2 of 3). - 1971.
Contents: file consists of press coverage relating to Electrohome from the year 1971. Material is divided by the following tabs: Financial, Flexsteel write-ups, C.R.T.C. [Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission], C.A. Pollock, John Pollock, Miscellaneous, Products, and Press clippings used for E World. Some clippings are photocopies.
Most clippings are glued to paper.

File 2835c
Press clippings : 1971 (file 3 of 3). - 1971.
Contents: file consists of press coverage relating to Electrohome from the year 1971. Includes press clippings (some photocopies), most of which are glued to paper. Material is divided by the following tabs: Financial, Flexsteel write-ups, C.R.T.C. [Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission], C.A. Pollock, John Pollock, Miscellaneous, Products, and Press clippings used for E World. Some clippnigs are photocopies.
Most clippnigs are glued to paper.

File 2836a
Press clippings : 1972 (file 1 of 3). - 1972.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome from 1972. Material is divided by the following tabs: Financial; Galt [refers to new plant]; Fairfield [refers to purchase of Fairfield Furniture of Stratford]; Shows, dealers, exhibits; Miscellaneous; Lewis comment [refers to statement by NDP leader David Lewis on Canadian tax system]; C.R.T.C. [Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission]; C.A. Pollock; J. Pollock; Collective bargaining, Electrohome strike; and Products.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Most clippings are glued to paper.

File 2836b
Press clippings : 1972 (file 2 of 3). - 1972.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome from 1972. Material is divided by the following tabs: Financial; Galt [refers to new plant]; Fairfield [refers to purchase of Fairfield Furniture of Stratford]; Shows, dealers, exhibits; Miscellaneous; Lewis comment [refers to statement by NDP leader David Lewis on Canadian tax system]; C.R.T.C. [Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission]; C.A. Pollock; J. Pollock; Collective bargaining, Electrohome strike; and Products.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Most clippings are glued to paper.

File 2836c
Press clippings : 1972 (file 3 of 3). - 1972.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome from 1972. Material is divided by the following tabs: Financial; Galt [refers to new plant]; Fairfield [refers to purchase of Fairfield Furniture of Stratford]; Shows, dealers, exhibits; Miscellaneous; Lewis comment [refers to statement by NDP leader David Lewis on Canadian tax system]; C.R.T.C. [Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission]; C.A. Pollock; J. Pollock; Collective bargaining, Electrohome strike; and Products.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Most clippings are glued to paper.

File 2837
Pollock of Electrohome : keeping it Canadian : Executive magazine. - 1972.
Contents: file consists of three copies of a reprinted article about Carl A. Pollock published in the April 1972 issue of Executive magazine.
Loose material.

File 2838
Press clippings : 1975-1979. - 1975-1979.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome and John A. Pollock for the period 1975-1979. Includes some photocopied clippings.
Loose material.
Some clippings are glued to paper and some are folded.

File 2839
Getting a jump on the whole wired world : Maclean's magazine. - 1978.
Contents: file consists of the September 25, 1978, issue of Maclean's, containing and article about Electrohome and videotex technology entitled "Getting a jump on the whole wired world".
Loose material.

File 2840 OVR
Computing Canada. - 1979.
Contents: file consists of an issue of _Computing Canada_ 5, no. 10 (June 1, 1979). Newspaper contains an annotated advertisement for Service Electrohome on page 27.
Material is oversized.

File 2841
Press clippings : 1980-1982. - 1980-1982. - 1 photograph : col. ; 12 x 17 cm.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome and John A. Pollock for the period 1980-1982. Includes some photocopied clippings. File also includes correspondence and memoranda (from John A. Pollock and Robert Lovell) and one snapshot of John A. Pollock in Tokyo, Japan, with colleagues from Kanematsu-Gosho and JVC.
Loose material.
Some clippings are glued to paper and some are laminated.

File 2842a
1981 clip file (file 1 of 3). - 1981.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome for the year 1981. Includes some photocopied clippings.
Some material is in French.

File 2842b
1981 clip file (file 2 of 3). - 1981.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome for the year 1981. Includes some photocopied clippings.
Some material is in French.

File 2842c
1981 clip file (file 3 of 3). - 1981.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome for the year 1981. Includes some photocopied clippings.
Original title: 1981 clip file.
Some material is in French.

File 2843a
Press clippings : 1982 (file 1 of 2). - 1982.
Contents: file consists of press clippings for the year 1982. Material is organized by the following tabs: [unlabeled, probably John A. Pollock], 75th anniversary, AABEX, Appliances, Motor, Consumer, Financial, Monitors, Deilcraft, Law, Reverse osmosis, US operations, Telidon, Shut downs, Miscellaneous. Most clippings were acquired through Canadian Press Clipping Services, and some are photocopies. File also includes a publication entitled "Vista directory and user guide" (v. 2, no.1, 1982).
Originally in three-ring binder.
Most clippings are glued to paper.

File 2843b
Press clippings : 1982 (file 2 of 2). - 1982.
Contents: file consists of press clippings for the year 1982. Material is organized by the following tabs: [unlabeled, probably John A. Pollock], 75th anniversary, AABEX, Appliances, Motor, Consumer, Financial, Monitors, Deilcraft, Law, Reverse osmosis, US operations, Telidon, Shut downs, Miscellaneous. Most clippings were acquired through Canadian Press Clipping Services, and some are photocopies. File also includes a publication entitled "Vista directory and user guide" (v. 2, no.1, 1982).
Originally in three-ring binder.
Most clippings are glued to paper.

File 2844
Videotex (Telidon). - 1982.
Contents: file consists of a photocopy of an article from the October, 1982, issue of Industrial Marketing magazine about videotex technology. Article is annotated "Dave Buglass FYI".

File 2845
Press clippings : 1983-1992. - 1983-1992; predominant 1983-1989. - 3 photographs : col. ; 9 x 14 cm.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome and John A. Pollock for the period 1983-1989 and one clipping from 1992. Includes some photocopied clippings. File also includes memoranda, issues of Electrohome Update and Electrohome World, three snapshots of John A. Pollock with visitors from Mitsubishi (Japan), and other documents.
Loose material.
Some clippings are glued to paper and some are laminated.

File 2846
Press clippings : 1984. - 1984.
Contents: file consists of press clippings from the year 1984 from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Some clippings are photocopies. Material is divided by the following tabs: J.A. Pollock, Financial, Electronics, Deilcraft, Motor, Employees, Union, Subsidiaries, Mitsubishi, and Miscellaneous.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Many clippings are folded and glued to paper.

File 2847
Press clippings : 1985. - 1985.
Contents: file consists of press clippings from the year 1985 from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Some clippings are photocopies. Material is divided by the following tabs: J.A. Pollock, Financial, Electronics, Deilcraft, Motor, Employees, Union, Subsidiaries, Mitsubishi, and Miscellaneous. File also includes a letter from the Canadian Press Clipping Service.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Many clippings are folded and glued to paper.

File 2848
Press clippings, projection and display systems : 1985-1987. - 1985-1987.
Contents: file consists of material relating to press coverage of Electrohome projection and display system products, mainly in computer-, electronics-, and office-related publications. Includes press clippings (some photocopied) and memoranda.
Untitled folder.

File 2849
Press clippings, projection and display systems : 1986. - 1986.
Contents: file consists of press coverage relating to Electrohome projection and display systems for the year 1986, mainly in computer-, and electronics-related publications. Includes photocopies of press clippings and loose pages containing an inventory of public relations activities.
Untitled folder.
Material originally spiral bound.

File 2850
Press clippings : 1986. - 1986.
Contents: file consists of clippings coverage from the year 1986, from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Some clippings are photocopies. Material is divided by the following tabs: J.A. Pollock, Financial, Electronics, Furniture, Motor, People, Service, Mitsubishi/Melco/Melkit, Union, and Miscellaneous.
Originally in three-ring binder.
Many clippings are folded and glued to paper.

File 2851
Press clippings, projection and display systems : April-September, 1986. - 1986.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome projection and display systems for the period from April to September, 1986. Clippings are photocopies and were compiled by the public relations firm Gray Strayton International (Waltham, MA).

File 2852
Press clippings, projection and display systems : August 1986-May 1987 - 1986-1987.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome projection and display systems for the period from August 1986 to May 1987. Clippings are photocopies and were compiled by the public relations firm Hill and Knowlton (Waltham, MA).

File 2853a
Press clippings, projection and display systems : 1987 (file 1 of 2). - 1987.
Contents: file consists of photocopies press clippings for 1987 from industry-related publications about Electrohome projection systems and display systems.
Untitled folder.
Some clippings are glued to paper.

File 2853b
Press clippings, projection and display systems : 1987 (file 2 of 2). - 1987.
Contents: file consists of photocopies press clippings for 1987 from industry-related publications about Electrohome projection systems and display systems.
Untitled folder.
Some clippings are glued to paper.

File 2854
Press clippings, Hill and Knowlton : 1987. - 1987.
Contents: file consists of press clippings for 1987 from industry-related publications about Electrohome projection and display systems. Clippings are photocopies and were compiled by public relations firm Hill and Knowlton Inc., Advanced Technology Division (Santa Clara, CA). File also includes a memorandum.
Untitled folder.

File 2855
Press clippings : 1987. - 1987.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome from 1987 and material from Canadian Press Clipping Services (Toronto, ON).
Untitled folder.
Most clippings are glued to paper.

File 2856
Press clippings, projection and display systems : 1987. - 1987-1988.
Contents: file consists of photocopies of press clippings relating to Electrohome projection and display systems for the year 1987. File also includes a memorandum.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.

File 2857
Press clippings, projection and display systems : 1988. - 1987-1988.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome from 1988, mainly from communications- and computer-related publications. Some clippings are photocopies.
Some clippings are glued to paper.

File 2858
Article reprints. - 1987-1995.
Contents: file consists of articles about Electrohome and display monitors reprinted from industry-related magazines.
Loose material.

File 2859
Press clippings : 1988 - 1988.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome for the year 1988. Press clippings are divided by the following tabs: Pollock, Finance, Electrohome Communications, Motor, Union, People, Furniture, Miscellaneous, and Electronics. Some clippings are photocopies.
Clippings are glued to paper.
Some material is in French.

File 2860
Press clippings : 1989. - 1989.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome for the year 1989.
Some clippings are glued to paper.

File 2861
Press clippings, projection and display systems : 1989. - 1989.
Contents: file consists of press clippings from 1989 from industry-related publications about Electrohome projection and display systems. Some clippings are photocopies. File also includes some article reprints.
Some clippings are glued to paper.

File 2862
Press clippings : 1990. - 1990.
Contents: file consists of press clippings about Electrohome from 1990. Some clippings are photocopies.
Some clippings are glued to paper.

File 2863
Press clippings, projection and display systems : 1990. - 1990.
Contents: file consists of press clippings for 1990 from industry-related publications about Electrohome projection and display systems. Some clippings are photocopies.
Some clippings are glued to paper.

File 2864
Press clippings : 1991. - 1991.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome from 1991.
Clippings are glued to paper.

File 2865
Press clippings : 1992. - 1992.
Contents: file consists of press clippings relating to Electrohome from 1992.
Most clippings are glued to paper.

File 2866
Projection Systems : press coverage and case studies. - 1992-1996.
Contents: file consists of press coverage describing Electrohome's Projection Systems products as they are used in various corporations and organizations. Includes articles and case studies reprinted from industry-related publications or printed by Electrohome, press clippings, and other documents.
Untitled folder.

File 2867
Changing Times : Vista magazine. - 1993.
Contents: file consists of three copies of the Summer 1993 issue of Vista magazine, containing an article about John A. Pollock entited "Changing Times". Pollock is also pictured on the front cover.
Loose material.

File 2868
Century of success : Exchange Magazine for Business. - 2000.
Contents: file consists of three copies of volume 17, number 3 of Exchange Magazine for Business, containing an article about Electrohome entitled "Century of success". John A. Pollock is pictured on the front cover.

Series 49 : Scrapbooks

Scrapbooks. - 1925-1981. - 33.5 cm of textual records. - 76 photographs : b&w and col. ; 28 x 36 cm or smaller.
Contents: series consists of four scrapbooks containing press clippings, photographs, and ephemera relating to Carl A. Pollock and his activities as Electrohome president and chairman of the board of directors, his involvement in the community, and his personal life. One of the scrapbooks was presented to Pollock by the Canadian Manufacturers' Association in memory of his term as association president (1962-1963).
Title from the content of the series.
Series arranged chronologically.

File 2869
Scrapbook 1. - 1925-1981. - 35 photographs : b&w ; 28 x 36 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of a scrapbook of press clippings, photographs, snapshots, telegrams, and ephemera relating to Carl A. Pollock and his activities as Electrohome president and chairman of the board of directors and his involvement in the community. Scrapbook also contains material relating to Pollock's wife Helen (including a 1926 snapshot of the two of them), their 1929 wedding, and Pollock's studies at Oxford University. Material in scrapbook covers mainly the period from 1925 to 1963. Scrapbook also contains some loose material.
Front cover is separated.

File 2870
Scrapbook 2. - 1938-1983. - 8 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 or smaller.
Contents: file consists of a scrapbook of press clippings, photographs, and ephemera relating to Carl A. Pollock, his activities as Electrohome president and chairman of the board of directors, his involvement in the community, and his death. Scrapbook also contains some material relating to Pollock's wife Helen (including a portrait photograph by Charles Belair) and his son-in-law Donald Steele. Material in scrapbook covers mainly the 1960s and 1970s. Scrapbook also contains some loose material.

File 2871
Scrapbook 3. - 1954-1975. - 32 photographs : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 or smaller.
Contents: file consists of a scrapbook of press clippings, photographs, snapshots, and ephemera relating to Carl A. Pollock and his activities as Electrohome president and chairman of the board of directors, chancellor of the University of Waterloo, recipient of the Order of Canada, and his involvement in the community. Material in scrapbook covers the period from ca. 1964 to 1975. Some pages are loose, and it appears that some items have been removed.

File 2872
Scrapbook 4 : President of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association, 1962-1963. - 1963. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm.
Contents: file consists of a scrapbook of press clippings and photographs reflecting Carl A. Pollock's term as president of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association, created by the CMA and presented to Pollock at the end of his term. Scrapbook includes a letter from Buckingham Palace on behalf of the Queen.
Leather cover.

Series 50 : Visual Material

Visual material. - [ca. 1900]-1992. - 37.5 cm. - 1046 photographs : b&w, col., and sepia toned ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller. - 259 slides, mounted : b&w and col. ; 35 mm. - 253 negatives : b&w and col. ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller. - 30 transparencies : col. ; 13 x 10 cm or smaller. - 19 contact sheets : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller. - 2 printing proofs : b&w ; 12 x 14 cm.
Contents: series consists of visual material produced and accumulated by various personnel and departments within Electrohome. Some of the material may have been used by Robert Lovell, Public Relations Manager (1963 to ca. 1988), or his successors, as it appears that some photographs were taken for internal and external publicity purposes. Some of the material appears to have been pulled from elsewhere in collection, probably for use in Raymond Stanton's book _Visionary Thinking: The Story of Canada's Electrohome_, or for other purposes associated with the 90th anniversary celebration or researching company history. Includes photographs, slides, negatives, transparencies, contact sheets, and printing proofs.

Title from the content of the series.
Linear extent of series does not include oversized materials.
Series arranged alphabetically.
Some material is in French.

File 2873
40th anniversary. - 1947. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of a photograph of the 40th anniversary dinner.
Photographer: Personal Photos (Waterloo, ON).
Loose material.

File 2874
75th anniversary concert. - 1982. - 1 photograph : col. ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of material relating to Electrohome's 75th anniversary celebrations. Includes a company brochure, two copies of the program for the anniversary concert at the Centre in the Square, and a photograph taken at the concert.
Untitled folder.

File 2875
75th anniversary : contact sheets. - [1982]. - 18 contact sheets : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of 18 contact sheets of photographs taken during Electrohome's 75th anniversary celebrations. Includes shots taken at the Electrohome-sponsored exhibit at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery entitled A Provincial Elegance, and at the anniversary concert at the Centre in the Square.
Loose material.

File 2876
Annual meeting : [198-]. - [198-]. - 7 photographs : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm.
Contents: file consists of seven snapshots taken at an annual meeting. Some photographs include John A. Pollock.
Loose material.

File 2877
Annual meeting : 1987. - 1987. - 13 photographs : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm.
Contents: file consists of 13 snapshots taken at the 1987 annual meeting. Some photographs include John A. Pollock.
Untitled folder.

File 2878
Annual meeting : 1990. - 1990. - 46 photographs : col. ; 15 x 10 cm and 10 x 15 cm.
Contents: file consists of 46 snapshots taken at the 1990 annual meeting. Some photographs include John A. Pollock.
Untitled folder.

File 2879 OVR
Board of directors : group portrait. - [between 1979 and 1982]. - 1 photograph : col. ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of a group portrait of the Board of Directors (or possibly the executive committee). Includes John A. Pollock, Stewart Maclellan, 4 other men, and 1 woman (Barbara Steele?).
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Loose material.
Material is oversized.

File 2880
CAP Communications : group portrait. - 1991. - 1 photograph : col. ; 21 x 26 cm. - 1 negative : b&w ; 12 x 15 cm. - 1 printing proof : b&w ; 12 x 14 cm.
Contents: file consists of a group portrait, probably of the management and directors of CAP Communications. File also includes a negative and a printing proof of the portrait, as well as a slip of paper identifiying the people in the photograph.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: John Mitchell Photography.

File 2881
CKCO-TV. - 1956-[ca. 1990]. - 4 photographs : b&w and col. ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of four photographs relating to CKCO-TV. Includes a photograph of William McGregor (surrounded by men and women) cutting a cake at a celebration, and a photograph of two men [CTV reporters or commentators?] with Toronto Blue Jay Kelly Gruber. One photograph has been glued to board and retouched.
Loose material.

File 2882
Computer equipment. - [198-?]. - 21 photographs : b&w ; 15 x 10 and 10 x 15 cm. - 19 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of 19 negatives and 21 snapshots taken in a large room of data processing equipment and computers.
Untitled folder.

File 2883
Dominion Life Assurance Company : board of directors meeting. - [196-]. - 4 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of four photographs taken at a Domintion Life Assurance Company board of directors meeting. Includes a photograph of the directors, including Carl A. Pollock, seated around a table for a meal; and three photographs of [the chairman] presenting gifts to Alfred S. Upton upon retiring as president and to two other unidentified men.
Untitled folder.

File 2884
Eaton's stores. - Printed in [199-?]. - 3 photographs : col. 22 x 31 cm.
Contents: file consists of three modern prints of photographs of the Eaton's stores at Yorkdale Mall (Toronto), in Don Mills (Toronto), and London, probably taken during the 1970s. Annotations on prints indicate the date of the store openings.
Loose material.

File 2885
Electrohome conference. - [ca. 1966]. - 69 photographs : b&w and col. ; 13 x 13 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of 69 photographs, some or all of which were taken at a conference held at the University of Waterloo in 1966. Includes snapshots of female models in posing with televisions, stereos, and furniture on a stage; conference participants touring an Electrohome plant, in a lecture hall, and taking turns dancing with a woman in a lobby area; and men and women, including Carl A. Pollock, having cocktails. One snapshot shows banners on either side of a stage reading "Younger by design" and "Happy 60th anniversary".
Loose material.

File 2886
Electrohome dealers and branches. - [196-]-[197-]. - 3 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of a photograph of an Electrohome dealer in New York, the store front of the Hydro Shop (Waterloo, ON?), and the Vancouver branch of Electrohome.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Photographer: Williams Bros. Photographers Ltd. (Vancouver, BC).
Loose material.

File 2887
Electrohome Europe. - 1991. - 5 photographs : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm and 13 x 18 cm.
Contents: file consists of five photographs of the staff and office building of Electrohome Europe in Reading, UK. File also includes a memorandum.
Photographer: Jon Barker.
Loose material.

File 2888
Electrohome presentation to the University of Alberta. - 1988. - 7 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of material relating to a presentation to the University of Alberta by John A. Pollock on behalf of Electrohome of an ECP 2000 data/graphics and video projection system. Includes a letter, an edited ts. cutline, and seven photographs of Pollock with the university president and another man.
Photographer: Sunwapta Broadcasting Limited (Edmonton, AB).
Loose material.

File 2889
Electrohome television styled by Deilcraft : sign. - [19--]. - 2 transparencies : col. ; 10 x 13 cm and 7 x 7 cm. - 1 photograph : col. ; 18 x 13 cm.
Contents: file consists of two transparencies and a photograph of the electric sign and clock located on the roof of the Electrohme plant at 809 Wellington Street North in Kitchener, taken at night.
Loose material.

File 2890
Employees. - [ca. 1988-1992]. - 45 photographs : b&w and col. ; 15 x 10 cm and 10 x 15 cm.
Contents: file consists of 45 snapshots of employees, some posing with products, and some receiving jars of candy. Some photographs include identification verso.
Loose material.

File 2891
Employees : award winners. - [198-]-[199-?]. - 8 photographs : b&w and col. ; 10 x 15 cm.
Contents: file consists of eight snapshots of individuals receiving plaques at five separate occasions. One occasion is the Quality Award of the Year award (1987) for Display Systems, accepted by Don Harrold, and Some photographs include John A. Pollock. File also includes an ms. note.
Loose material.

File 2892
Employees : California branch. - 1992. - 24 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm. - 13 photographs : b&w and col. ; 10 x 15 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of 24 negatives and 13 snapshots of staff at an Electrohome branch in California.
Untitled folder.

File 2893
Employees : meetings. - [198-]. - 8 photographs : b&w and col. ; 10 x 15 cm. - 1 printing proof : b&w ; 12 x 14 cm.
Contents: file consists of eight snapshots and a half-tone printing proof of employees at various meetings.
Loose material.

File 2894
Employees : Plant no. 1 : Dominion Electrohome Industries Limited : July 1942. - [199-?] [originally created in 1942]. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of a modern print of a group portrait of Electrohome employees in Plant 1, taken in front of the building.
Loose material.

File 2895
Employees : Quarter Century Club. - 1986-1987. - 47 negatives : col. ; 35 mm. - 21 photographs : col. ; 11 x 15 cm.
Contents: file consists of material relating to the history of the Quarter Century Club at Electrohome. Includes photographs and negatives of a Quarter Century Club dinner, a report on the club's history, ms. notes about the club's membership figures, and articles from company newsletters abotu the Club.

File 2896
Employees : Quarter Century Club : dinners. - [198-]. - 55 photographs : col. ; 15 x 10 cm and 10 x 15 cm.
Contents: file consists of 55 snapshots of employees taken at one or more dinner events, and most likely annual Quarter Century Club dinners/annual meetings.
Loose material.

File 2897
Employees : Quarter Century Club : group photograph. - 1968. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of a group photograph taken at the Quarter Century Club annual dinner in 1968. File also includes a memorandum about the photograph.
Loose material.

File 2898
Employees : Quarter Century Club : group photographs. - 1961-1965. - 4 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of four photographs of Quarter Century Club members, some of which include identification on verso.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Loose material.

File 2899
Employees : recreation : Christmas. - [195-?]-[199-?], predominant 1988-[199?]. - 37 photographs : b&w and col. ; 13 x 18 or smaller.
Contents: file consists of snapshots of employees and their families at Christmas events, including skating parties, with Santa Claus, and a dinner. File also includes a photograph of Arthur B. Pollock on stage during a Christmas program, and a memorandum.
Loose material.

File 2900
Employees : recreation : golf. - [198-]-[199-?]. - 22 photographs : col. ; 15 x 10 and 10 x 15 cm.
Contents: file consists of 22 snapshots of employees playing golf.
Loose material.

File 2901
Employees : recreation : hockey teams. - 1943. - 4 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm.
Contents: file consists of four photographs of hockey teams from various departments, originally glued to a single piece of cardboard.
Loose material.

File 2902
Employees : recreation : miscellaneous. - [197-?]-[198-]. - 15 photographs : b&w and col. ; 13 x 18 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of 15 snapshots taken at unidentified recreational events. Subjects include employees at a dinner (possibly Quarter Century Club), a presentation or meeting, dancers on a stage, and a team of youth sponsored by Electrohome.
Loose material.

File 2903
Employees : recreation : sports and picnics. - [198-]-[199-]. - 19 photographs : col. ; 15 x 10 cm and 10 x 15 cm.
Contents: file consists of 19 snapshots of employees at picnics and after sporting events. Some photographs include identification on verso.
Loose material.

File 2904
Employees : retirements. - [198-]-[199-]. - 50 photographs : b&w and col. ; 15 x 10 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of 50 snapshots taken at events celebrating the retirement and accomplishments of employees. Duplicate photographs may be present.
Loose material.

File 2905
Employees : retirements : Herb LaPier - 1989. - 33 photographs : col. ; 15 x 10 and 10 x 15 cm.
Contents: file consists of 33 snapshots taken at a retirement party for Herb LaPier. Some photographs include John A. Pollock.
Untitled folder.

File 2906
Employees : Robert Bolden. - [199-?]. - 5 transparencies, mounted : col. ; 7 x 7 cm.
Contents: file consists of five transparencies of Robert Bolden standing beside a computer and out-of doors in front of an Electrohome sign.
Photographer: Forde Studio (Kitchener, ON).
Loose material.

File 2907
Employees : wartime training program : machine shop practice : by Walter Koegler. - [194-]. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of a group portrait of men and women taken inside one of Electrohome's plants.
Loose material.

File 2908
Exhibitions and displays. - 1989-[199-?]. - 6 photographs : b&w and col. ; 10 x 15 cm and 10 x 13 cm.
Contents: file consists of two snapshots of exhibition booths, one advertising Jazz Systems and one advertising circuit board operations; and four snapshots of a display advertising Jazz Systems.
Loose material.

File 2909
Facilities : aerial photographs. - [1962?]. - 14 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of 14 aerial photographs (plus duplicates) of Electrohome Plants 1 (283 Duke Street), Plant 2 (480 Victoria Street North), Plant 3 (809 Wellington Street North), Plant 4 (142 Shanley Street), and Plant 5 (140 Mansion Street) in Kitchener.
Photographer: Giilbert A. Milne & Co. Limited (Toronto, ON).
Loose material.

File 2910
Facilities : Arthur Pequegnat Clock Co. building. - [195-]. - 3 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of three photographs (plus duplicates) of the Arthur Pequegnat Clock Co. building at Duke and Frederick Streets in Kitchener. One of the photographs is annotated on verso: "location of Technical Products Division / please return if convenient to Electrohome (Public Relations), Kitchener".
Loose material.

File 2911
Facilities : Caya Building : 130 Weber Street West, Kitchener. - [195-?]. - 3 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of three photographs (plus duplicates) of the Caya Building at 130 Weber Street West in Kitchener, location of Electrohome's showroom and sales office from [ca. 1957] until [ca. 1970]. One of the photographs has been retouched by hand.
Loose material.

File 2912
Facilities : Fry & Blackhall building. - [196-]. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of a photograph of the Fry & Blackhall Ltd. building in Wingham, ON.
Photographer: Snyder Studio.
Loose material.

File 2913
Facilities : Galt motor plant : March 1973. - 1973. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of a photograph of the interior of the Electrohome Motor Division plant in Cambridge, ON, possibly during construction.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Loose material.

File 2914
Facilities : Murawsky Furniture Company building. - [195-]. - 7 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of seven photographs (plus duplicates) of the Murawsky Furniture Company building at 152 Shanley Street in Kitchener, which became Electrohome Plant 4 ca. 1954. Includes aerial photographs.
Photographer: Ron Nelson (London, ON).
Loose material.

File 2915
Facilities : negatives. - [195-]. - 10 negatives : b&w ; 7 x 7 cm.
Contents: file consists of ten negatives of Plant 1 (283 Duke Street), Plant 2 (480 Victoria Street North), the Murawsky Furniture Company building (152 Shanley Street, became Plant 4), the Caya Buiding (130 Weber Street West), and the Pequegnat Building (Duke and Frederick Streets, location of Technical Products Division).
Untitled folder.

File 2916
Facilities : Plant 1 : Duke Street, Kitchener. - 1936-1962. - 6 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of six photographs (plus duplicates) of the Electrohome plant at 283 Duke Street (formerly 39 Edward Street) in Kitchener (Plant 1). One of the photographs is mounted on board. Includes aerial photographs.
Photographer: Ron Nelson (London, ON).
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Loose material.

File 2917
Facilities : Plant 2 : Victoria Street, Kitchener. - [191-]-1960. - 9 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of eight photographs of the Electrohome plant at 480 Victoria Street North in Kitchener (Plant 2). Includes aerial photographs, and a photograph of the construction of an addition to the plant.
Photographer: Ron Nelson (London, ON).
Photographer: E. Denton Photo (Kitchener, ON).
Photographer: Kitchener-Waterloo Record (Kitchener, ON).
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Loose material.

File 2918
Facilities : Plant 3 : 809 Wellington Street, Kitchener. - 1956-[197-?]. - 6 photographs : b&w and col. ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of one photograph of Carl A. Pollock and others at the 1956 ground-breaking ceremony for the Electrohome plant at 809 Wellington Street North in Kitchener (Plant 3), two photographs of the 1962 expansion during construction, and three photographs of the plant after the expansion. File also includes an artist's sketch of the plant and a memorandum.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Photographer: Roy Purkis (Kitchener, ON).
Loose material.

File 2919
Facilities : Plant 3 and Plant 6. - 1972-1984. - 3 photographs : b&w and col. ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller. - 1 slide, mounted : col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of two photographs (plus duplicates) and one slide of Electrohome's Plant 3 on Wellington Street and one photograph of Plant 6 in Kitchener's industrial park. File also includes a work order from a photography company.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).

File 2920
Facilities : Plant 3 construction : informal progress photographs. - 1956. - 2 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm.
Contents: file consists of two snapshots taken during the construction of Plant 3 at 809 Wellington Street North, in Kitchener. Photographs contain descriptions on verso.
Loose material.

File 2921
Facilities : Plant 4 : Shanley Street, Kitchener. - [195-]-1962. - 3 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of three photographs (plus duplicates) of the Electrohome plant at 152 Shanley Street in Kitchener (Plant 4). File also includes an architect's sketch of an addition to the plant with a ts. cutline affixed to it.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Loose material.

File 2922
Facilities : Plant 5 : Greb building on Mansion Street. - [1956?]. - 2 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of two photographs of the Greb Shoe Company building on Mansion and Chestnut Streets in Kitchener, purchased by Electrohome in [1956?]. One of the photographs has been retouched by hand to show anticipated changes to the building.
Loose material.

File 2923
Facilities : Plant 6 construction : informal progress photographs. - 1965-1966. - 99 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of 99 snapshots taken during the construction of Electrohome's Plant 6 in Kitchener's industrial park (Goodrich Drive and Wilson Avenue), from June to October in 1965, and the move of equipment from Plant 4 to Plant 6. Some photographs include identification on verso. Photographs are in no particular order, and duplication may exist.
Loose material.

File 2924
Facilities : Plant 6 : Kitchener. - [ca. 1962]-[197-?]. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of and a glossy print of a drawing of Plant 6, located at the south end of Kitchener, with a ts. cutline announcing the plant's construction; and an aerial photograph of the plant after it became operational. File also includes company brochures about the plant.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Upper left corner is torn off.
Loose material.

File 2925
Facilities : snapshots. - 1962. - 15 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm.
Contents: file consists of 15 snapshots of Electrohome Plant 2 (480 Victoria Street North), Plant 3 (809 Wellington Street North), Plant 4 (152 Shanley Street), an antenna in a field, and an unidentified building for sale.
Loose material.

File 2926
Facilities : U.S. - [198-]. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm.
Contents: file consists of a photograph of the Electrohome motor plant in Morristown, TN, and a glossy print of a drawing of the building for International Electrohome, Inc.
Loose material.

File 2927
Fire at Duke Street plant : May 23, 1952. - 1952. - 8 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm and 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of eight photographs (plus duplicates) taken after a fire at the Electrohome plant at Duke and Breithaupt Streets in Kitchener (Plant 1) on May 23, 1952.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Kitchener-Waterloo Record (Kitchener, ON).

File 2928
Hill TV and Appliances. - [ca. 1967]. - 2 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of two photographs of a group of young men visiting an Electrohome dealer in Hamilton, Hill TV and appliances. File also includes a business card.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Tom Bochsler Photography (Hamilton, ON).

File 2929
Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge. - [197-?]-[198-?]. - 10 photographs : col. ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller. - 3 negatives : col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of photographs, snapshots, and negatives of buildings around Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge. Includes images of the intersection at King and Frederick Streets in Kitchener, the Dana Porter Library at the University of Waterloo, the interior of the Waterloo City Centre at 100 Regina Street South, Cambridge Place, and the Cambridge campus of Conestoga College.
Untitled folder.

File 2930
Miscellaneous. - [194-?]-[195-?]. - 7 photographs : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of seven photographs. Includes headshots of unidentified men, a portion of an unidentified group photograph, a photograph of men sitting around a table, and other unidentified photographs.
Photographer: Neuman Studio (Fort Wayne, IN).
Loose material.

File 2931
Miscellaneous : company activities. - 1961-1966. - 3 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of three photographs of various activities around Electrohome, including a product or sales demonstration and group photograph taken at an inventor's night.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Loose material.

File 2932
Miscellaneous : historic. - [ca. 1900]-1957. - 7 photographs : b&w and sepia toned ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of seven photographs and ephemera. Includes two mounted photographs taken on the streets of Berlin (Kitchener), a photograph of Alex Welker in his LeRoy car, a group portrait of students at Lady Belle [school?], a photograph of the interior of one of Electrohome's plants, and other photographs. File also includes a Christmas card from Elizabeth Pollock to John Koegler, and a page removed from a printed souvenir album containing a picture of C.E. Hoffman's button and suspender factory on Queen Street in Kitchener. Page is annotated: "Pollock Mfg. Co. - 1908-1909 / upper floor - now SW corner Queen & Charles". File probably belonged to John Koegler.
Untitled folder.

File 2933
Mural of Electrohome history. - [199-?]. - 1 transparency : col. ; 13 x 10 cm.
Contents: file consists of a transparency of the mural depicting Electrohome history painted by Christian Peori. Transparency is mounted in a paper frame.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Pirak Studios Limited (Waterloo, ON).

File 2934
Negatives. - [198-]-[199-?]. - 148 negatives : b&w and col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of negatives found with photographs of employees, meetings, and recreational events. Sets of negatives are not complete and corresponding photographs may not be found in the collection.
Loose material.

File 2935 OVR
Pollock, Arthur B. - 1947-[196-?]. - 6 photographs : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller, in mat 40 x 29 cm.
Contents: file consists of photographs and two formal portraits (one mounted) of Arthur B. Pollock. One of the portraits has been cut to an oval shape and has adhesive on the verso. File also includes a photograph of his wife, Racie Boehmer Pollock.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Kitchener Waterloo Record (Kitchener, ON).
Photographer: Charles Belair Studio Limited (Kitchener, ON).
Some material is oversized.

File 2936
Pollock, Carl A. - [195-?]-[197-?]. - 15 photographs : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller. - 1 transparency : col. ; 10 x 13 cm. - 1 contact sheet : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm.
Contents: file consists of photographs and snapshots of Carl A. Pollock at various meetings, events, and presentations, and posing at his desk and on the plant floor. Includes photographs taken at the Winnipeg and Vancouver showrooms, a photograph with D. Lowater and two executives from Lima, Peru, several candid snapshots, and a photograph of a sculpted bust of Carl A. Pollock. File also includes memoranda with descriptions of two photographs.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Photographer: Brigdens of Winnipeg Limited (Winnipeg, MB).
Photographer: Grundig, Century 21 Photographers Ltd. (Vancouver, BC).

File 2937
Pollock, Carl A. : Chancellor of the University of Waterloo. - [197-]. - 3 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of three photographs (plus a duplicate) of Carl A. Pollock in his role as Chancellor of the University of Waterloo.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Kitchener Waterloo Record (Kitchener, ON).
Photographer: Central Photographic, University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON).

File 2938
Pollock, Carl A. : group photographs. - [196-?]-1977. - 4 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of four group photographs containing Carl A. Pollock. Two photographs were taken at an unidentified event, one was taken with employees completing 40 years of service in 1969, and one is possibly the Board of Directors or the executive committee, including John A. Pollock, in 1977.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Loose material.

File 2939
Pollock, Carl A. : Order of Canada. - 1975. - 2 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm and 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of two photographs (plus a duplicate) of Carl A. Pollock receiving the Order of Canada.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: John Evans Photography Ltd. (Ottawa, ON).

File 2940
Pollock, Carl A. : portraits. - [194-?]-[196-?]. - 4 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of four formal portraits of Carl A. Pollock, in three different poses. One photograph has been glued to stiff paper and one has been cut to an oval shape and has adhesive on the verso.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: Charles Belair Studio Limited (Kitchener, ON).

File 2941
Pollock, Carl A. : television and radio station events. - [1965]-[197-]. - 5 photographs : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of five photographs and snapshots of Carl A. Pollock at events relating to Central Ontario Television, including the company's 12th anniversary and the opening of new radio and television stations. One photograph has been glued to stiff paper and one is taped to tracing paper with instructions for retouching. File also includes ms. notes.
Untitled folder.

File 2942 OVR
Pollock, John A. - 1966-1988. - 11 photographs : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller. - 1 contact sheet : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm.
Contents: file consists of photographs of John A. Pollock posing at his desk, on the plant floor, with politicians and other senior personnel, and at various events. People identified in the photographs include Bette Stephenson (Ontario Minister of Education), Hon. John B. Aird, Herb Epp (MPP), John Tibbits (president, Conestoga College), and Donald S. Sykes and Howard W. Main of Electrohome.
Untitled folder.
Photographer: James C. Fish Photography (Burlington, ON).
Photographer: Jack Marshall Photography (Mississauga, ON).
Photographer: Charles Belair Studio Limited (Kitchener, ON).
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Photographer: Forde Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Some material is oversized.

File 2943
Pollock, John A. : contract signings. - [199-?]. - 9 photographs : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of nine photographs of John A. Pollock and other senior executives from Electrohome and from other companies signing contracts or other documents. Inlcudes photographs from four separate occasions, including the signing of a contract with Xerox.
Loose material.

File 2944
Pollock, John A. : JVC plant in Japan. - 1976. - 21 photographs : col. ; 12 x 9 cm and 9 x 12 cm.
Contents: file consists of snapshots of John A. Pollock with other senior personnel touring a JVC plant in Iwai, Japan.
Untitled folder.

File 2945
Pollock, John A. : portraits. - [198-?]-[199-]. - 21 transparencies : col. ; 7 x 7 cm. - 3 photographs : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm and 13 x 11 cm.
Contents: file consists of formal portraits of John A. Pollock. Includes transparencies and photographs of Pollock in seven different poses and on several different dates. Most transparencies have been mounted in paper frames.
Photographer: Bochsler Photographic Associates (Burlington, ON).
Loose material.

File 2946
Press conference : Michael Wilson and Walter McLean. - [198-?]. - 18 photographs : b&w and col. ; 11 x 16 cm.
Contents: file consists of snapshots of John A. Pollock with Michael Wilson (Ontario Minister of Finance) and Walter McLean (Minister of State for Immigration?) at a press conference and tour of Electrohome.
Untitled folder.

File 2947
Production : 1938-1952. - 1938-1952. - 35 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of 33 photographs of employees (both men and women) at work on production lines and operating machinery. Many photographs depict production during World War II. File also includes 2 photographs of senior personnel in a meeting room, including one with Arthur B. Pollock. Some photographs include identification on verso.
Photographer: Richard Mathews Photos (Toronto, ON).
Photographer: Don Coltman Photos (Vancouver BC).
Photographer: Fernie Zuber (Kitchener, ON).
Loose material.

File 2948
Production : appliances. - 1961-[ca. 1965]. - 8 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of eight photographs of employees working on appliance production lines. Some photographs include identification on verso.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Photographer: Gilbert A. Milne & Co. Ltd. (Toronto, ON).
Loose material.

File 2949
Production : commercial electronics. - [198-]-[199-]. - 15 photographs : b&w ; 15 x 10 cm and 10 x 15 cm.
Contents: file consists of 15 snapshots of employees at work in the design, production, and assembly of commercial electronics, including projection and display systems products.
Loose material.

File 2950
Production : Deilcraft. - [195-]-[ca. 1975]. - 15 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller. - 1 negative : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of 14 photographs of employees at work on Deilcraft production lines and posing with finished products. File also includes a photograph and copy negative of upholstered living room furniture. Some photographs include identification on verso.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Photographer: Hayes Advertising (Waterloo, ON).
Photographer: Keith Edgar (Clifford, ON).
Photographer: Paul Ford Photographers (Kitchener, ON).
Loose material.

File 2951
Production : electronics. - 1959-[197-]. - 7 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of seven photographs of employees at work on production lines for televisions, stereos, and phonographs. Includes a photograph of boxed television sets in a warehouse bound for Mexico (for 1968 Olympics), and a photograph of the Mitsubishi manufacturing line.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Loose material.

File 2952
Production : first ECP graphics projection system. - [198-?]. - 3 photographs : b&w 12 x 18 cm.
Contents: file consists of three photographs of a crowd of employees watching the first ECP graphics projection unit off the line being packed into a box.
Photographer: Forde Studio (Kitchener, ON).
Loose material.

File 2953
Production : motors. - 1959-[197-?]. - 23 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of 21 photographs and snapshots of employees at work on motor and metal products production lines in Plant 2. Some photographs include identification on verso. File also includes 2 snapshots of boyscouts in a field.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Photographer: Gilbert A. Milne & Co. Ltd. (Toronto, ON).
Loose material.
Snapshots originally spiral bound into a small album.

File 2954
Production : Technical Products Department. - 1961-1964. - 3 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm and 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of three photographs of employees in the Technical Products Department with a Radyne induction heater and a radio frquencey wood gluer.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Loose material.

File 2955
Products : miscellaneous. - [195-?]-[199-?]. - 27 photographs : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of miscellaneous product photographs used for advertising purposes. Includes photographs of phonographs, televisions, stereos, monitors, furniture, and heaters. Some photographs include identification on verso, and some include ts. cutlines. File also includes one paste-up.
Photographer: Personal Studio (Waterloo, ON).
Photographer: Charles Belair Studio Ltd. (Kitchener, ON).
Loose material.

File 2956
Slides : Carl A. Pollock - 1949-1969. - 35 slides, most mounted : b&w and col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of 35 slides of Carl A. Pollock and of collages of press clippings relating to his work as president of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association and significant events at Electrohome during his tenure as company president. Subjects include Pollock speaking at various events and posing at his desk, on the plant floor, and with his wife, Helen. File also includes a slide of Arthur B. Pollock. Most slides are labelled with a brief caption and are found as photographs elsewhere in the collection.
Untitled folder.

File 2957
Slides : going places with Electrohome : presentation. - [197-?]. - 20 slides, mounted : col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of 20 slides depicting Electrohome advertisements and information about an advertising campaign. Slides probably compiled for a presentation to Electrohome sales staff.
Untitled folder.

File 2958
Slides : plants and products. - [196-]-[197-]. - 14 slides : col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of 11 slides of the exterior of various Electrohome plants, including several aerial shots, and 6 slides of various television and stereo products.

File 2959
Slides : presentations. - [19--]. - 182 slides, mounted : col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of 182 slides of cartoon drawings and product images that form one or more presentations advertising Electrohome humidifiers and air conditioners. Slides do not appear to be in order.
Untitled folder.
Originally in three-ring binder.

File 2960
Slides : titles. - [197-]. - 7 slides, mounted : col. ; 35 mm.
Contents: file consists of seven Electrohome title slides for use in presentations. Slides contain the following text: Electrohome; Electrohome / . . . an extra degree of excellence; Electrohome / partners in business; Electrohome / look 'n listen values; and Electrohome / regardez . . . ecoutez! / voici des aubaines. Includes multiple copies of each slide.
Some material is in French.

File 2961
Sunwapta meeting. - 1990. - 57 photographs : col. ; 15 x 10 cm and 10 x 15 cm.
Contents: file consists of 57 snapshots taken at an event in Alberta, probably relating to the purchase of Sunwapta Broadcasting and/or an annual meeting. Some photographs include identification on verso. Includes photographs of Edmonton mayor Jan Reimer, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Don Mazankowski, Alberta Culture and Multicultural Minister Doug Main, and John A. Pollock, William McGregor, and Bruce Cowie of Electrohome. Some photographs were envelopes labelled "totem", "staff", and "C.O." Duplicate photographs may be present.
Loose material.

File 2962
Victory Bond advertisements. - [194-]. - 5 photographs : b&w ; 17 x 26 cm or smaller.
Contents: file consists of three photographs depicting advertisements for Victory Bonds through Electrohome (two on billboards and one on a truck), a photograph of a display of products produced by Electrohome to support the war effort and promote victory bonds, and a photograph of an airplane in a field.
Photographer: Denton Commercial Press & Portrait (Kitchener, ON).
Loose material.

File 2963
Wellington Street plant : manufacturing operations : 1981. - 1981. - 23 photographs : col. ; 21 x 26 cm.
Contents: file consists of 23 photographs taken at the Wellington Street plant manufacturing facilities (consumer electronics, Plant 3). Includes photographs of employees at work on production lines, machinery, and the building exterior.
Photographs originally in an album, with the business card of E.W. Muffitt (Marketing Manager, New Ventures) affixed to the inside front cover.

Series 51 : Sound Recordings

Sound recordings. - 1965-1996. - 20.5 cm. - 17 audio cassettes (ca. 14 hr., 36 min.). - 1 audio reel (ca. 4 min) : 1 track, mono : 0.7 x 7.5 cm.
Contents: series consists of sound recordings containing mainly interviews with Electrohome employees. Includes audio cassettes and an audio reel.
Title from the content of the series.
Some material is in French.

File 2964
Interviews with Electrohome employees. - [198-], 1982, 1995-1996. - 17 audio cassettes (ca. 14 hr., 36 min.)
Contents: file consists of 17 audio cassettes containing interviews with former Electrohome employees and members of the Pollock family. Includes interviews with John A. Pollock, Barbara Steele (daughter of Carl A. Pollock), and Alex Welker (partner of Arthur B. Pollock), as well as interviews with former employees, some of whom began working at the company in the 1920s and 1930s. Most interviews were conducted in 1996 by Ray Stanton and Nicola McLaughlin as part of the reasearch for the company history by Stanton, _Visionary Thinking: The Story of Canada's Electrohome_.
The cassettes included are:
1. Interview with Alex Welker (1) (ca. 1 hr., 1 min.).
2. Interview with Alex Welker (2) (ca. 25 min.).
3. Interview with five retired employees by Gary McLaren. (Employees interviewed and start dates: Agnes Ellert - 1931, Gord Fowler - 1937, Harvey Durst - 1937, Clyde Hymler - 1931, John Koegler - 1921) (ca. 1 hr., 33 min.).
4. Interview with John A. Pollock, William McGregor, by Ray Stanton regarding company history book (ca. 39 min.).
5. Interview with Albert Lukan by Nicola McLaughlin (ca. 37 min.). (Lukan started in 1955)
6. Interview with Les Rowsell by Nicola McLaughlin (ca. 45 min.). (Rowsell started in 1945)
7. Interview with Dave Lowater, Herb Lapier by Nicola McLaughlin; interview with Doug Wismer by Ray Stanton (ca. 44 min.).
8. Interview with Robert Lovell by Nicola McLaughlin (ca. 1 hr., 29 min.).
9. Interview with Don Harrold, Jim Washburn by Nicola McLaughlin (ca. 34 min.).
10. Interview with Donald Sykes by [Ray Stanton ?] (ca. 31 min.).
11. Interview with Al Zettle, Anne Livingstone by Nicola McLaughlin (ca. 25 min.). (Livingstone started in 1954)
12. Interview with Mr. & Mrs. Runge by Nicola McLaughlin (ca. 1 hr., 10 min.). (Started in 1945)
13. Interview with Quarter Century Club members (ca. 45 min.).
14. Interviews with Quarter Century Club members at annual dinner (ca. 25 min.).
15. Interview with Barbara Steele by Ray Stanton (1) (ca. 1 hr., 34 min.).
16. Interview with Barbara Steele by Ray Stanton (2), and miscellaneous (ca. 53 min.).
17. Interview with John A. Pollock by Ray Stanton (ca. 1 hr., 7 min.).
Audio cassettes have been transferred to CD-R for preservation purposes.
Many recordings are of very poor quality.

File 2965
Number not used.

File 2966
Welcoming remarks for French delegation. - 1965. - 1 audio reel (ca. 4 min) : 1 track, mono : 0.7 x 7.5 cm.
Contents: file consists of an audio reel containing two recordings in French of welcoming remarks for a French delegation visiting Electrohome, and a personal greeting for Carl A. Pollock.
Audio reel is in French and English.
Audio reel originally found in File 81; see that file for French and English transcripts of the recording.
Audio reel has been transferred to CD.

Series 52 : Computer Disks

Computer disks. - 1990-[199-]. - 5 computer disks ; 14 x 14 cm and 9 x 9 cm.
Contents: series consists of computer disks originally found in other files. Includes 5 1/4 " and 3.5" computer disks.

Title from the content of the series.

File 2967
Annual report : revised April 20, 1990. - 1990. - 1 computer disk ; 14 x 14 cm.
Contents: file consists of a 5 1/4" floppy disk labelled "Annual report / revised April 20, 1990 / (pgs. 1-11) ANRP1-11 / (pgs. 12-23) ANPR12-2-".
Loose material.

File 2968
E-Link v 1.0 b. - 1992. - 2 computer disks ; 9 x 9 cm.
Contents: file consists of two 3.5" computer disks probably containing a version of the E-link projection remote control emulation software.
Disks originally found in File 1445.

File 2969
Long range plan: master. - [199-]. - 1 computer disk ; 9 x 9 cm.
Contents: file consists of a 3.5"computer disk from the files of Jeffrey Brum, Projection Systems Marketing and Communications Manager.
Original title: LRP Mas.
See Series 30 for related files.

File 2970
Stereo graphics, pricing files. - [199-]. - 1 computer disk ; 9 x 9 cm.
Contents: file consists of a 3.5"computer disk from the files of Jeffrey Brum, Projection Systems Marketing and Communications Manager.
See Series 30 for related files.

Series 53 : Artifacts

Artifacts. - [191-]-[ca. 1987]. - 105.5 cm.
Contents: series consists of discrete items, including Carl A. Pollock's rolodex, gramophone records, radio tubes, and a Kodak Brownie camera.
Title from the content of the series.

File 2971
Radio tubes and parts. - [19--].
Contents: file consists of 14 radio vacuum tubes and other unidentified radio parts. Some tubes and parts are broken.

File 2972
Metal parts (file 1 of 2). - [19--].
Contents: file consists of approximately 12 unidentified metal parts that may or may not belong together, and are possibly from a radio.
Loose material.

File 2973
Metal parts (file 2 of 2). - [19--].
Contents: file consists of eight unidentified metal parts that may or may not belong together, and a blue cloth bag labelled "Seagram's" in which the pieces were originally found.
Loose material.

File 2974
Strobe discs. - [19--].
Contents: file consists of two strobe discs used for testing the speed of phonograph turntables. One disc is metal (20.5 cm in diameter) and one is printed on paper.
Loose material.

File 2975
Printing plate : Carl Arthur Pollock. - [19--].
Contents: file consists of a metal printing plate containing the text: Carl Arthur Pollock / Kitchener, Ontario.
Loose material.

File 2976
Electrohome badge. - [19--].
Contents: file consists of a yellow, red, and blue felt badge containing the logo for Electrohome/Est.1907.
Loose material.

File 2977
Medallions. - [19--], 1960.
Contents: file consists of two medallions, probably belonging to Carl A. Pollock. One medallion is from Rotary International (Osaka West Rotary Club) and one is from The Dominion Life Assurance Company commemorating the first billion dollars of life insurance in force (1960).
Loose material.

File 2978
Camera. - [191-].
Contents: file consists of a No.2A Brownie camera, model B, from the Eastman Kodak Co.
Loose material.

File 2979
Records. - [1918?]-1996.
Contents: file consists of 30 gramophone records, including seven Phonola records. Some of the records were probably used for in-store phonograph demonstrations and some were used for advertising purposes. Includes 17.5 cm, 25 cm, and 30 cm (7", 10", and 12") records of the following labels: Phonola, Parlophon-Record, His Majesty's Voice Victor, RCA Victor Red Seal, Odeon, Arrow, Okeh, Apex, Favorite Record, Beka-Meister Record, United Artists, Columbia, and Capitol. Some records were produced for Electrohome by Colombia.
Some records are chipped or have pieces broken off, and some are contained in paper sleeves.
Loose material.

File 2980
Record sleeves. - [192-?]-1996.
Contents: file consists of three record sleeves and a letter.
Loose material.

File 2981
Printing plates. - [194-?]-[195-].
Contents: file consists of 13 half-tone plates and 1 line plate made from zinc and copper and mounted on wooden blocks. Line plate contains the text: Furniture Division / Dominion Electrohome Industries Limited / Kitchener Ontario. Half-tone plates contain images of Electrohome plants, an unidentified man, a windmill, and a radio transmitter.
Loose material.

File 2982
50th anniversary commemorative tape measure. - 1957.
Contents: file consists of a commemorative tape measure produced for Electrohome's 50th anniversary. "Deilcraft furniture" is inscribed on the tape measure, which is contained in a box printed with the gold and blue 50th anniversary logo. The box is approximately 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.0 cm.
Loose material.

File 2983
Rolodex of Carl A. Pollock. - [196-?].
Contents: file consists of a rolling index containing telephone contact information. Carl A. Pollock's name is engraved on the top.
Loose material.

File 2984
75th anniversary coins. - 1982.
Contents: file consists of two (nickle) silver dollar coins in plastic holders, distributed by Electrohome to employees as a 75th anniversary souvenir.
Coins originally found in File 2632.

File 2985
80th anniversary drawing. - [ca. 1987].
Contents: file consists of a rigid piece of plastic imprinted with a drawing in copper paint of an old barn and the logo for Electrohome 80th anniversary.
Loose material.