Collection
Purpose
The Schumacher Historical Society is interested in researching, collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting archival material that best illustrates the cultural and natural history of Schumacher and Tisdale Township in Ontario, Canada.
Donations
Individuals and organizations are encouraged to donate Schumacher and Tisdale Township related archival material (i.e. photographs, documents, audio & visual recordings) for inclusion in the SHS digital archive.
If interested, send your “Donation & Collection” inquires to Joanna Conley:
joannaconley1234@gmail.com
Note: Allow 4 to 6 weeks for a collection inquiry response.
Architectural drawing of Schumacher train station (1911) – Ontario Northland Railway Archive
Acquisitions
The Schumacher Historical Society will only acquire donated archival material with a view to permanency in its digital archive collection and not with the intent of trading or selling. Digital archival material (i.e. photographs, documents, audio & visual recordings) will only be accepted if they are well documented or where subsequent research will establish their value for collection. The SHS digital archive will make every reasonable effort to ascertain the validity and provenance of donated archival material prior to acquiring legal title.
Note: The Schumacher Historical Society ‘does not provide appraisals’ for tax deduction or other external purposes.
Seeking & Sharing Memories
The Schumacher Historical Society is requesting that current and former residents share their memories of Schumacher from the last 100+ years. The goal is to create a documentary film (25+ minutes) from the memories received and to share them on social media.
To help guide us on this historical tour of Schumacher will be Tom Laughren, former Schumacher resident and City of Timmins Mayor. Back in 2013, Tom did a walk-about in the neighborhood where he lived and played with friends. We ask that you watch the rough cut for ‘Tom’s Tour of Schumacher’ video and send in digital images of your Schumacher memories, so we can complete editing the documentary film and share them with others.
Please send your ‘Memories of Schumacher’ inquires to:
Joanna Conley, SHS Secretary at: joannaconley1234@gmail.com.
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to the ‘Vail Family’ for their significant donation of archival material to the Schumacher Historical Society collection. We hope more individuals and organizations will consider donating their archival material to the SHS collection.
Thanks go to the Schumacher Arts, Culture, & Heritage Association and Schumacher Lions Club for their financial assistance to complete final editing for the documentary film, Tom’s Tour of Schumacher.
The Schumacher Historical Society would also like to thank the City of Timmins (Timmins Fire Department, Schumacher Volunteer Fire Department) for use of a room to house the SHS digital archive collection in the Schumacher Municipal Building & Fire Station.
Schumacher Municipal Building and Fire Station