The Munro Letters
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1. Munro Letters - The Munro Family
Rev. Dr. James E. Munro and Jessie L. MunroDr. James Munro was born in Ontario in November, 1861. Jessie Munro was born in June 1868, also in Ontario.…
2. Munro Letters - Dr. James E. Munro
Rev. James E. Munro worked as a minister, and transferred from Knox Presbyterian Church to St. John's United Church in 1925. Nicknamed "Jas" by his…
3. Munro Letters - Bill MacRae and Melville Munro, 1935
MacRae is on the right and Munro is on the left. Both men were veterans of World War I.
4. Munro Letters - Oakville WWI Cenotaph plaque for Gordon and Melville Munro
The Oakville CenotaphIn 1921 the Town of Oakville gathered to dedicate the cenotaph in George's Square, which includes the name of Gordon Munro. Rev.…
5. Munro Letters - Grave of Hugh Gordon "Gug" Munro
Died October 09, 1916. Hugh Gordon "Gug" Munro was the son of Jessie and James E. Munro. He was the brother of Arthur Melville "Pork" Munro, Edward…
6. Munro Letters - Contay British Cemetery Records
Cemetery Record Plot "4 " Row "A " showing names ,including #47904 Munro CPL .H..G. (Hugh Gordon "Gug" Munro)
7. Munro Letters - Contay British Cemetery Roll of Honour
Contay British Cemetery Roll of Honour, including Hugh Gordon Munro.
8. Munro Letters - Contay British Cemetery, Contay, France -Munro gravesite
Photo of the graveyard where Hugh Gordon Munro is buried. For a video of the Contay British Cemetery, click on the following…
9. Munro Letters - Records from Contay British Cemetery
Records from Contay British Cemetery where Hugh Gordon Munro is buried.
10. Munro Letters - Contay British Cemetery, burial site of H. G. Munro
Two photographs of the Contay British Cemetery in Contay France, the burial site of H. G. Munro (Hugh Gordon "Gug" Munro).
11. Munro Letters-1918 Dec 31-from Arthur Melville "Pork" Munro to Jessie Munro (mother)
Melville send his mother a postcard to tell her he is in Halifax and when he expects to be home.
12. Munro Letters- 1918 Dec 1- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother from Seaford, as he awaits to return home to Oakville, Ontario. He talks about hoping to return before Christmas, and…
13. Munro Letters- 1918 Nov 26- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother from Seaford, where is awaiting to return home to Oakville, Ontario, Canada. He talks about possibly coming home in a…
14. Munro Letters- 1918 Nov 14- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother from Seaford, and the war is finally over! He talk about how glad he was to hear the news of the Armistice, as well as…
15. Munro Letters- 1918 Oct 27- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother from Epsom, having finally being released from quarantine. He tells his mother about his travel plans for visiting…
16. Munro Letters- 1918 Oct 22- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother from the rehab hospital, still in quarantine. He hopes he can soon go on leave to visit Ireland soon. He talks about…
17. Munro Letters- 1918 Sept 30- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother from a rehab hospital. It appears that one of the men on Melville's hospital ward has fallen ill, so the entire ward is…
18. Munro Letters- 1918 Sept 22- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother from a rehab hospital in England. He writes about how pleased he is to be around lots of Canadians, and that the food is…
19. Munro Letters- 1918 Sept 16- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother from a hospital in Manchester, where he has been moved since being wounded in the back and shoulder. He talks about the…
20. Munro Letters- 1918 Sept 9- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his family from a hospital, after being wounded in his back by shrapnel from a gunshot.
21. Munro Letters- 1918 Sept 7- Telegram to James E. Munro
A telegram for the Munro family, telling them that Melville has been wounded in the shoulder and back, and subsequently hospitalized.
22. Munro Letters- 1918 Aug 29- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville sends a field postcard home to his mother.
23. Munro Letters- 1918 Aug 27- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Melville sends a Field Service post card to his mother, Jessie, in which he tells her he is doing quite well.
24. Munro Letters- 1918 Aug 9- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville sends a field postcard home to his mother.
25. Munro Letters- 1918 July 26- from Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Melville advises Jessie he received letters and gift boxes sent from home.
26. Munro Letters- 1918 June 16- from Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Melville advises his mother that, although delayed, mail from Canada is starting to arrive daily. Mention is also made of fellow soldiers…
27. Munro Letters- 1918 May 19- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his mother, Jessie Munro. He talks about his first time swimming in over a year, and what a nice experience it…
28. Munro Letters- 1918 May 18- from Mick to Arthur Melville Munro
In which Melville Munro receives a postcard reminiscent of time spent in Edinburgh.
29. Munro Letters- 1918 May 14- from Blossom Fisher to Jessie Munro
In which Blossom Fisher sends news from London, England to Jessie Munro. Includes news of Melville's well being, Dr. Fisher's practise and voluntary…
30. Munro Letters- 1918 May 2- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his mother, Jessie Munro. He asks her to send a dollar to try and fix his watch, as well as some pancake mix.…
31. Munro Letters- 1918 Apr 10- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his mother, Jessie Munro. He tells her how happy he is with the recent influx of letters and parcels he's…
32. Munro Letters- 1918 Mar 29- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his mother, Jessie Munro. He tells her about his recent leave to Paris, and how he is glad to have had the…
33. Munro Letters- 1918 Mar 28- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville sends a field postcard home to his mother.
34. Munro Letters- 1918 Jan 7- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville Munro writes to his mother, Jessie. He asks about his younger brother, and teases him about a girl he's been interested in. He complains…
35. Munro Letters- 1918 Jan 3- from Sgt. Borton to Jessie Munro
In which Sgt. Borton from the Canadian mail pool in France advises Jessie Munro that the packages she sent to Melville were forwarded to the line to…
36. Munro Letters- 1917 Dec 23- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his mother about his plans for Christmas on the front. He talks about his current conditions in the trenches,…
37. Munro Letters- 1917 Dec 15- Melville Munro to James E. Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his father, Rev. Dr. James E. Munro. He talks about enjoying a nice dinner given by the officers, and how nice…
38. Munro Letters- 1917 Dec 9- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his mother, Jessie Munro. He talks about the current weather conditions and where he is staying. He also…
39. Munro Letters- 1917 Dec 2- Melville Munro to James E. Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his father, Rev. Dr. James E. Munro. He talks about the upcoming election, and discusses conscription voting…
40. Munro Letters- 1917 Nov 24- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his mother, Jessie, from his camp in France. He talks about receiving letters from home. He talks about a…
41. Munro Letters- 1917 Nov 9- Arthur Melville Munro to Margaret Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his sister, Margaret E. "Pug" Munro. He thanks her for writing him, and congratulates her on winning a sports…
42. Munro Letters- 1917 Oct 28- Arthur Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his mother, Jessie, from his camp in France. He talks about his recent induction into a new company. He asks…
43. Munro Letters- 1917 Oct 19- Arthur Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his mother, Jessie, from his camp in France. He talks about the recent letters he received from his mother and…
44. Munro Letters- 1917 Sept 23- Arthur Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his mother, Jessie, from his camp in France. He talks about how he hasn't received any mail in quite awhile,…
45. Munro Letters- 1917 Sept 16- Arthur Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his mother, Jessie, from his camp in France. He talks about the weather and camp conditions, and thanks…
46. Munro Letters- 1917 Sept 11- George Brock Chisholm to Melville Munro
George Brock "Nemo" "Scout" "Brock" Chisholm writes to Arthur Melville "Pork" Munro. He talks about his camp conditions in France, and asks for Pork's…
47. Munro Letters- 1917 Sept 9- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his mother, and tells her about his arrival in France. He details the stops made along the way, and gives…
48. Munro Letters- 1917 Aug 30 - Melville Munro to Margaret Munro
Melville sends a postcard home to his sister, from his camp in England.
49. Munro Letters- 1917-Aug - Melville Munro to Munro family -YMCA parties
Melville sends a postcard home to his family, telling them a bit about the Y.M.C.A. parties given to soldiers at the front. The card's photograph…
50. Munro Letters- 1917 July 22- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his mother, and tells her about the seaside cliffs, the weather, and some familiar faces that he's seen while…
51. Munro Letters- 1917 July 18- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his mother, and tells her about where he is stationed in England. He talks about the town, and the weather…
52. Munro Letters- 1917 July 16- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his mother and tells her that he is moving again.
53. Munro Letters- 1917 July 11- from Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Arthur Melville "Porky" Munro writes to his mother, and tells her about where he is stationed in England. He thanks her for sending a birthday cake in…
54. Munro Letters- 1917-07 Melville Munro to Munro family - Uk Camp 4
Melville sends a postcard home to his family, showing them what his camp in England looks like.
55. Munro Letters- 1917-07 Melville Munro to Munro family - UK Camp 3
Melville sends a postcard home to his family, showing them what his camp in England looks like.
56. Munro Letters- 1917-07 Melville Munro to Munro family - Uk Camp-2
Melville sends a postcard home to his family, showing them what his camp in England looks like. He tells them he's enjoying the coastal views.
57. Munro Letters- 1917-07 Melville Munro to Munro family - Uk Camp 1
Melville sends a postcard home to his family, showing them what his camp in England looks like. He tells them he's enjoying the coastal views.
58. Munro Letters- 1917 June 27- from Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Melville sends news home from England regarding training lectures and manoeuvres.
59. Munro Letters- 1917 June 25- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother from his camp in England. He mentions receiving a letter from Brock, which he encloses for safekeeping. He also says…
60. Munro Letters- 1917 June 21- George Brock Chisholm to Melville Munro
George Brock Chisholm writes to his close friend, Melville, from his location in France. He talks about his battalion and gives Melville some advice…
61. Munro Letters- 1917 June 17- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother from his camp in England. He talks about the hot weather, and the recent army sports competition in which he…
62. Munro Letters- 1917 June 13- Melville Munro to Margaret Munro
Melville writes to his sister from his camp in England. He asks about his siblings, and how they are all doing, and teases them about the…
63. Munro Letters- 1917 June 10- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother from his camp in England. He talks about how pleased he was to receive a big bunch of letters from home recently. He…
64. Munro Letters- 1917 June 6- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother from his camp in England. He talks about buying a camera with some friends for them to share amongst themselves, which…
65. Munro Letters- 1917 June 3- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes home to his mother, Jessie Munro, from his camp in England. He talks about his thoughts about the war's duration, and thinks that it…
66. Munro Letters- 1917 May 30- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother, Jessie, from his camp in England. Having finished his revolver and gas training courses, he describes details about his…
67. Munro Letters- 1917 May 27- Melville Munro to James E. Munro
Melville writes to his father from his camp in England. He mentions his experiences during his trip to London, and talks about his current military…
68. Munro Letters- 1917 May 23- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother, Jessie Munro. He has returned from pass back to his camp in Sussex. He gives a more detailed rendition of his trip to…
69. Munro Letters- 1917 May 17- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro 1
Melville writes to his mother from Edinburgh, where he is visiting with friends while they are on pass. He talks about seeing a family friend, Mrs.…
70. Munro Letters- 1917 May 13- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville sends a cross-out card home to his mother. He says that he is doing well, and hopes to hear from them soon.
71. Munro Letters- 1917 May 13- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother from his new camp, Crowborough (England). He mentions several Oakville residents who are at the camp with him, as well…
72. Munro Letters- 1917 May 2- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother from his camp in England. Still under mandatory quarantine (with the other newly-arrived troops), he hopes it will end…
73. Munro Letters- 1917 May 2- George Brock Chisholm to Arthur Melville Munro
George Brock "Scout" "Brock" Chisholm writes to his close friend, Arthur Melville "Melville" "Pork" Munro. He talks to Pork about his current…
74. Munro Letters- 1917 Apr 24- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother from his new camp, located in Kent, England. He tells Jessie about the newly-arrived Canadian soldiers (including…
75. Munro Letters- 1917 Apr 17- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
After arriving in Coburg (en route to Halifax, and then to Europe), Melville writes briefly to his mother about the group's plans to travel further to…
76. Munro Letters- 1917 Apr 12- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother while sailing for England. He is on the "Carpathia" (the boat that saved passengers from the Titanic). Melville shares…
77. Munro Letters- 1917 Apr 9- Melville Munro to James E. Munro
Melville writes to his father, having just arrived in Nova Scotia. He talks about the train ride through Quebec and the Maritimes, especially his…
78. Munro Letters- 1917 Apr 7- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother from New Brunswick, en route to Halifax. He talks about crossing the Victoria bridge and seeing Evelyn Snider (also from…
79. Munro Letters- 1917 March 25- Rufus to Melville Munro
Rufus writes to Melville from their home in Georgetown. They talks about their friend, Dorothy, and teases Melville about if the war hospital has any…
80. Munro Letters- 1917 Feb 16- Melville Munro to "Pug" (Margaret Munro)
Melville writes to his sister Margaret ("Pug) from France. He talks about the weather and mentions having visited with George Brock Chisholm ("Brock")…
81. Munro Letters- 1917 Jan 27- Melville Munro to Jessie Munro
Melville writes to his mother from France. He writes about the surprisingly good weather, and mentions that he has yet to see his friend George Brock…
82. Munro Letters- 1917 Jan 23- Aunt Leah to Melville Munro
Leah (surname unknown) writes to her nephew, Melville. She thanks him for writing her a letter, and gives her best wishes for Melville to have a safe…
83. Munro Letters- 1917 Jan 4- G.B. Chisholm to Melville Munro
George Brock Chisholm writes to Melville, his close friend. He sends "get well" wishes to Melville, who is recovering from a nasty bout of pleurisy.…
84. Munro Letters- 1916 Dec 14- Aunt Ruth to Melville Munro
Aunt Ruth writes to Melville. They talk about their mother's illness, as well as some family friends coming later in the week to visit. They also…
85. Munro Letters- 1916 Dec 11- Maggie Williams to Melville Munro
Maggie Williams writes to her nephew, Melville. She tells him how badly she feels about hearing that Gordon was killed in action. She urges Melville…
86. Munro Letters- 1916 Nov 29- from G. B. Chisholm to Margaret Munro
In which G. B. Chisholm replies from France to a letter he received from Margaret Munro. Included are expressions of loss and sorrow felt by him and…
87. Munro Letters- 1916 Nov 12- from Mrs. Blossom Fisher to Jessie Munro
In which Mrs. Blossom Fisher expresses her condolences to Jessie Munro over the death of Gordon Munro. Mention is made of times she and Dr. Fisher…
88. Munro Letters- 1916 Oct 17- from Officer I. C. Record Office to Rev. James E. Munro
Telegram from Ottawa to James E. Munro advising him that his son, Gordon Munro, was killed in action.
89. Munro Letters- 1916 Oct. 8- from Jessie Munro to Gordon Munro
In which Jessie Munro relays day to day news from Oakville to Gordon Munro i.e. receipt of a field card from Gordon; letters received by the Chisholms…
90. Munro Letters- 1916 Sept. 17- from Jessie Munro to Gordon Munro
In which Jessie Munro sends news from home to Gordon Munro. Included is the mention of cooler weather and upcoming winter; the closure of Camp Borden…
91. Munro Letters- 1916 Aug 5- from G. B. Chisholm to Melville Munro
In which G. B. Chisholm writes from Flanders to Melville Munro stationed at Camp Borden. Included is news of mutual friends and family stationed at…
92. Munro Letters- 1916 June 27- from G. B. Chisholm to Melville Munro
In which G. B. Chisholm writes from Flanders to Melville Munro. Includes mention of Gordon Munro receiving "two stripes"; Gordon being "on pass"; the…
93. Munro Letters- 1916 June 26- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon Munro writes from London, England while on "pass" to Jessie Munro. Includes description of a battle in early June near Ypres followed…
94. Munro Letters- 1916 June 8- Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
Gordon "Gug" Munro writes to his mother. He has recently been appointed to a Corporal position. He talks about some of his battle experiences in brief…
95. Munro Letters- 1916 May 17- from G. B. Chisholm to Melville Munro
In which G. B. Chisholm advises Melville Munro that he is in the hospital with a slight case of blood poisoning. Includes mention of: the 76th and…
96. Munro Letters- 1916 May 8- from G. B. Chisholm to Melville Munro
In which G. B. Chisholm, from Flanders, relays to Melville Munro a poem written by a soldier at the front. Included in the poem are slang words…
97. Munro Letters- 1916 May 4- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon Munro relays day to day news from Belgium to Jessie Munro. Includes Gordon's appreciation for the books sent to him by Margaret; news…
98. Munro Letters- 1916 Apr 22- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon Munro replies to the letter Jessie Munro sent him from Bermuda. Includes description of current accommodations at a Chateau and the…
99. Munro Letters- 1916 Apr 4- from Gordon Munro to Edward Munro
In which Gordon Munro sends news of the Belgium front to Edward Munro. Included is description of the trek across open country to a new location i.e.…
100. Munro Letters- 1916 Mar 25- from G. B. Chisholm to Arthur Melville Munro
In which G. B. Chishholm writes from Flanders to Arthur Melville Munro. Included is news that Brock's unit is back from the front and is on its way to…
101. Munro Letters- 1916 Mar. 19- from Gordon Munro to Ethel Munro
In which Gordon Munro writes to Ethel Munro with tidbits of information from the Belgian front i.e. status of Canadian mail delivery, weather…
102. Munro Letters- 1916 Mar. 13- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon, from the Belgium front, writes to Jessie Munro, his mother. Included is a recent "working party" schedule as well as mention that the…
103. Munro Letters- 1916 Mar. 6- from Gordon Munro to James E. Munro
In which Gordon sends news from the front to his father. Included is mention of the weather; Billy Flaretty, a fellow Canadian soldier; Y.M.C.A.…
104. Munro Letters- 1916 Mar - from Bea Armstrong to Gordon Munro
Bea Armstrong writes to Gordon Munro. She's sent a pair of socks that she's knit for him, and writes that she hopes he enjoys them, despite her…
105. Munro Letters- 1916 Mar 5- from Ethel Munro to Gordon Munro
In which Gordon's sister Ethel writes to him with news of Oakville. Included is mention of Melville's enlistment; a friend's new baby brother; church;…
106. Munro Letters - Military Personnel file for Arthur Melville Munro, 1916
81/2 X 11 sheets printed one side. Arthur Melville "Pork" Munro was the son of Jessie and Rev. Dr. James E. Munro. He attended Oakville High…
107. Munro Letters- 1916 Feb 15- from Gordon Munro to James E. Munro
In which Gordon Munro writes to his father with news from the front. Included is mention of bomb school, types of barb wire, inoculations, and fellow…
108. Munro Letters- 1916 Jan 27- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon writes from Belgium to Jessie Munro. Included is a description of the tedium of trench life and the fact that there is little news to…
109. Munro Letters- 1916 Jan 21- from Gordon Munro to James E. Munro
In which Gordon Munro writes to his father from Belgium about day to day events, outside of combat, that are occurring at the front i.e. hike to town;…
110. Munro Letters- 1916 Jan 20- from Muriel Coufer to Melville Munro
In which Muriel talks about pulling pranks, art lessons, growing her hair and her school.
111. Munro Letters- 1916 Jan 17- from Blossom Fisher to Mrs. Munro
n which Blossom Fisher writes to Mrs. Munro about her thoughts on the current war, the book she received from Gordon Munro and her nephew, George…
112. Munro Letters- 1916 Jan 8- from Gordon Munro to Ethel Munro
In which Gordon Munro writes home to his sister Ethel with news of daily life on the front. Included is his appreciation for gifts he has received…
113. Munro Letters- 1915 Dec. 27- from G. B. Chisholm to Melville Munro
In which G. B. Chisholm offers Arthur Melville Munro advice regarding "Pork's" plans to enlist as a private.
114. Munro Letters- 1915 Dec. 19- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon Munro writes from the front to Jessie Munro with news of day to day events i.e. receipt of letters and parcels from home; attendance…
115. Munro Letters- 1915 Dec. 9- from Gordon Munro to Dandy
In which Gordon Munro writes to Dandy, a family member, with news from the Belgium front i.e. trench skirmishes; joke about St. Peter and two Irish…
116. Munro Letters- 1915 Dec. 4- from Gordon Munro to Margaret Munro
A short note to accompany a gift that Gordon Munro sent Margaret Munro from Belgium.
117. Munro Letters- 1915 Nov 27- Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
Gordon writes to his mother from Belgium. He tells her that he's fallen ill with a nasty cold, but is now on the mend. He talks about enjoying a…
118. Munro Letters- 1915 Nov 17- from Gordon Munro to Melville Munro
In which Gordon relays from France day to day news and activities to Melville Munro i.e. concerts held in the Y.M.C.A. tent; German shell attack on a…
119. Munro Letters- 1915 Nov 9- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon Munro has returned to the front from a 10 day bombing course. Mention is made of fellow soldiers from home stationed where the bomb…
120. Munro Letters- 1915 Oct. 31- from Gordon Munro to James E. Munro
In which Gordon Munro describes to his father, James. E. Munro, daily life in the trenches i.e. difficulties presented by bad weather, bombs and bomb…
121. Munro Letters- 1915 Oct. 24- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon Munro sends his mother a "want" letter requesting warm woollen gloves for himself and Scotty, a scarf of some sort and Hosetops.…
122. Munro Letters- 1915 Oct. 15- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon Munro lets his mother know that he received the packages sent by Aunt Maggie and herself. Included is a description of an incident of…
123. Munro Letters- 1915 Oct 7- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon Munro updates Jessie Munro about day to day news on the front i.e. "wet and miserable" weather; cooking for the men in the trenches;…
124. Munro Letters- 1915 Sep 28- from Gordon Munro to Arthur Melville Munro
In which Gordon Munro shares day to day news with Melville Munro. Includes description of a parcel received from a group of girls from home. Also,…
125. Munro Letters- 1915 Sep 24- Ethel "Bill" Munro to Gordon "Gug" Munro
Ethel writes to her older brother. She is annoyed by all the family members teasing her as she writes the letter, and tells Gordon that she's also…
126. Munro Letters- 1915 Sep 19- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon Munro writes from Belgium to Jessie Munro. Included is a description of the day to day activities his battalion is engaged in while on…
127. Munro Letters- 1915 Sep 11- from G. B. Chisholm to Melville Munro
In which G. B. Chisholm sends news from the front to Melville Munro. Includes a request to write someone in Boulogne; congratulations on Melville's…
128. Munro Letters- 1915 Sep 10- Ethel "Bill" Munro to Gordon "Gug" Munro
Ethel "Bill" Munro writes to her older brother. She complains about her teacher punishing her for talking in class, and tells Gordon about the gossip…
129. Munro Letters- 1915 Sep 10- from Gordon Munro to Ethel Munro
In which Gordon Munro relays to Ethel Munro miscellaneous information regarding trench skirmishes i.e. occurrences where shells luckily do not go off,…
130. Munro Letters- 1915 Sep 8- from Gordon Munro to Arthur Melville Munro
In which Gordon Munro is stationed in Belgium. Includes description of the local landscape, life in the trenches, and equipment used on the Western…
131. Munro Letters- 1915 Sep 4- from Gordon Munro to James E. Munro
In which Gordon Munro writes from the trenches in France to his father, James E. Munro. Included are expressions of appreciation for newspapers,…
132. Munro Letters- 1915 Sep 2- Ethel "Bill" Munro to Gordon "Gug" Munro 1
Ethel writes to her brother. She tells him about her new watch, her class at school, and what she will be telling her friends at school about the war.
133. Munro Letters- 1915 Aug 27- Gordon Munro to James E. Munro
Gordon sends a field postcard home to his father.
134. Munro Letters- 1915 Aug 26- from B. Fisher to Gordon Munro
In which Blossom Fisher from London, England replies to a letter from Gordon Munro. Included is expression of concern for Gordon's well- being; offer…
135. Munro Letters- 1915 Aug 22- from Gordon Munro to Margaret Munro "Pug"
In which Gordon Munro writes from France to Margaret Munro. Includes description of trench dimensions; trench life i.e. conditions, food, duties such…
136. Munro Letters- 1915 Aug 18- Gordon Munro to Margaret Munro
Gordon sends a field postcard home to his sister.
137. Munro Letters- 1915 Aug 16- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon Munro writes to his mother, Jessie Munro, about day to day occurrences on the front line i.e. reading the newspaper, the weather,…
138. Munro Letters- 1915 Aug 7- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon writes from France to his mother, Jessie Munro. Included is Gordon's description of a French woman who sold him ink; a list of people…
139. Munro Letters- 1915 July 27- Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
Gordon writes to his mother. He tells her about a comrade who's facing shell shock, as well as another friend who saved his team (and won a medal for…
140. Munro Letters- 1915 July 27- from Gordon Munro to James E. Munro
In which Gordon Munro writes from the front in France to his father, James E. Munro. Includes description of life in the trenches and makes mention of…
141. Munro Letters- 1915 July 24- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon Munro is stationed overseas and advises Jessie Munro that he and his battalion have arrived at the front. Included is a description of…
142. Munro Letters- 1915 July 23- from Lieut. H. S. Pepall to Jessie Munro
In which Jessie Munro receives news from Lieut. H. S. Pepall regarding Gordon Munro's and G. B. Chisholm's well-being and confirmation of Gordon…
143. Munro Letters- 1915 June 25- from G. B. Chisholm to Arthur Melville Munro
In which G. B. Chisholm is writing from Shorncliffe, England. Includes description of the camps, trenches, and approx. number of soldiers stationed at…
144. Munro Letters- 1915 June 22- from Gordon Munro to Margaret Munro
A postcard from England from Gordon Munro to Margaret Munro. A brief note to say "Hello" and mention is made of the promenade, Leas & Madeira…
145. Munro Letters- 1915 June 10- from Gordon Munro to Rev. James E. Munro
In which Gordon advises his father of his arrival in England.
146. Munro Letters- 1915 May 28- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon has arrived at the military camp located at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Includes description of the quality of food served; the soldiers'…
147. Munro Letters- 1915 May 18- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon Munro advises his mother, Jessie Munro, that orders have been received for his Company to leave shortly for Niagara. Mention is also…
148. Munro Letters- 1915 Apr 22- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon sends news home regarding army life and day to day events in Georgetown. Includes description of disciplinary action; morale within…
149. Munro Letters- 1915 Apr 14- from Fleda to Gordon Munro
In which Fleda sends news from Milton regarding everyday events and mutual friends.
150. Munro Letters- 1915 Apr 12- from Arthur Melville Munro to Gordon Munro
In which Melville Munro thanks Gordon Munro for the money Gordon sent him. Also included is day to day news from home.
151. Munro Letters- 1915 Apr 11- from Ed Munro and Ethel Munro to Gordon Munro
In which Edward and Ethel Munro send news from home. Mention is made of the weather, Miss Hardy, Brock, and their father, James E. Munro.
152. Munro Letters- 1915 Apr 7- from James E. Munro to Gordon Munro
In which James E. Munro relays news from Clifton Springs Sanitarium located in Clifton Springs, New York. Includes thoughts regarding the war effort,…
153. Munro Letters- 1915 Apr 5- from Jessie Munro to Gordon Munro
In which Jessie Munro relays day to day news from home to Gordon Munro who is stationed at Georgetown awaiting deployment. Includes description of the…
154. Munro Letters- 1915 Apr 5- from Ethel Munro to Gordon Munro
In which Gordon's sibling, Ethel Munro, writes Gordon a note about news from home. Included is mention of Easter, a robbery attempt at the church, and…
155. Munro Letters- 1915 Apr 2- from Gordon Munro to Glory
In which Gordon Munro sends news from Georgetown to Glory. Includes mention of Good Friday, an April Fool's joke, a march through Lime House, and…
156. Munro Letters- 1915 Apr 1- from James E. Munro to Gordon Munro
In which Gordon's father advises Gordon that he has arrived at Clifton Springs and when he (James E. Munro) is expected to depart from Clifton…
157. Munro Letters- 1915 Apr 1- from Marnie Eatough to Gordon Munro
In which M. Eatough sends Easter greetings to Gordon Munro.
158. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 31- from Fleda to Gordon Munro
In which Fleda replies to a letter from Gordon Munro. Includes news of mutual friends and current social activities.
159. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 31- from Norma to Gordon Munro
In which Norma Evans wishes Gordon Munro "a happy Easter". Includes mention of James E. Munro and Clifton Springs.
160. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 31- from G. B. Chisholm to Gordon Munro
In which G. B. Chisholm inquires if Gordon Munro is interested in transferring to the University Artillery, Second Contingent and the particulars…
161. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 29- from Ethel Munro to Gordon Munro
In which Gordon's sibling, Ethel Munro, writes a short note with day to day news from home i.e. Jessie Munro's plan to attend a wedding in Toronto,…
162. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 24- from Jessie Munro to Gordon Munro
In which Jessie Munro relays news from home to Gordon Munro who is stationed in Georgetown. Includes speculation as to why two local men were…
163. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 24- from Isabel Cross to Gordon Munro
In which Isabel Cross replies to a letter previously sent by Gordon Munro. Mention is made of the 2nd contingent, the 27th, Kitchener's army, and…
164. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 24- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon relays current events in Georgetown to his mother, Jessie Munro. Includes description of a military funeral, meal plan served by the…
165. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 23- from G. B. Chisholm to Gordon Munro
In which G. B. Chisholm advises Gordon Munro on the state of his health and expected date of return to work. Also, makes mention of small amounts of…
166. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 23- from W. F. Bradley P.P.S. to Gordon Munro
In which W. F. Bradley invites Gordon Munro to an event on Friday evening.
167. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 21- from C. W. Snyder to Gordon Munro
In which C. W. Snyder advises Gordon Munro that McGill Company is nearly at full strength and if Gordon wishes to join McGill Company it needs to be…
168. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 17- from Hugh Holmes to Gordon Munro
In which Hugh Holmes sends his regards to Gordon Munro. Advises there is "nothing in the way of news" and gives a brief description of the weather.
169. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 17- from Eva C. Snyder
In which Eva C. Snyder sends Gordon Munro a St. Patrick's Day postcard. Includes an invitation to Gordon to come see Eva if he is near Montreal.
170. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 17- from Florence to Gordon Munro
In which Florence expresses surprise at Gordon's decision to join the Third Contingent. Includes news of family illnesses; results of the Hockey…
171. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 14- from Edward Munro to Gordon Munro
In which Ed Munro relays news from home to Gordon Munro. Includes update on the outbreak of measles in Oakville. In addition mention is made of other…
172. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 12- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon Munro relays news to Jessie Munro regarding clothing outfits provided by the army; training activities i.e. marches, bayonet practice;…
173. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 7- from Jessie Munro to Gordon Munro
In which Jessie Munro provides Gordon Munro with an update on the measle outbreak in Oakville. Also mentioned is the engagement of a local couple.
174. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 6- from C. W. Snyder to Gordon Munro
In which C. W. Snyder replies to a letter from Gordon Munro. Includes information regarding: McGill Overseas Company; college's policy of granting…
175. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 5- from G. B. Chisholm to Gordon Munro
In which G. B. Chisholm is recuperating from influenza. Includes mention of a house party and guests who will be attending.
176. Munro Letters- 1915 Mar 2- from Fleda to Gordon Munro
In which Fleda relays day to day events to Gordon Munro i.e. social event in Milton, hockey game in Brampton, visit by Fleda to Oakville.
177. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 28- from Father to Gordon Munro
In which Gordon Munro receives news of home from his father. Included is description church services, attendance, choir participants, hymns, and…
178. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 23- from Erland to Gordon Munro
In which Erland sends news from Oakville to Gordon Munro. Includes description of a sleigh ride to Milton; inquiry regarding upcoming visit to Toronto…
179. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 23- from Gordon Munro to Jessie Munro
In which Gordon Munro replies to Jessie Munro's letter and advises her when he will be coming home for a visit. Includes description of clothing…
180. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 23- from Byers to Gordon Munro
In which Byers replies to Gordon's letter. Includes news of home, work, family, and friends.
181. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 21- from Ed Munro to Gordon Munro
In which Ed replies to Gordon's letter and relays day to day news from home. Includes description of trip to Milton, report of meningitis in town,…
182. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 21- from Norma Evans to Gordon Munro
In which Norma Evans replies to Gordon's card and relays news from home. Includes notice that Gordon's advertisement was placed in The Star;…
183. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 21- from Jessie Munro to Gordon Munro
In which Jessie Munro informs Gordon that Ethel Munro has the measles. Due to the risk of Gordon carrying the measles back to camp, Gordon's visit…
184. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 19- from Gordon Munro to "My Dear Christian Friend"
In which Gordon sends a money order for $7 to the recipient of the letter. Includes description of social events, activities, & disciplinary…
185. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 18- from Jessie Munro (Mother) to Gordon Munro
In which Jessie Munro writes with news of home to her son, Gordon Munro stationed in Georgetown, ON. Includes description of the family's and some…
186. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 18- from Hugh Holmes to Gordon Munro
In which Hugh Holmes replies to a letter from Gordon Munro. Includes mention of news from Oakville as well the hope to see Gordon before he (Hugh)…
187. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 15- Gordon Munro to the Munro Family
Gordon sends a postcard home to his family, wishing them a Happy Valentine's Day.
188. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 15- Gordon Munro to Munro family
Gordon sends a Valentine's Day greeting card home to his family.
189. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 14- from Grace Hewer to Gordon Munro
In which Grace replies to Gordon's postcard advising of his enlistment in the Army. Includes expression of family pride in Gordon and day to day news…
190. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 13- from Margaret Munro and Ethel "Bill" Munro to Gordon Munro
In which Margaret Munro relays family news and Ethel "Bill" Munro relays Valentine's news to Gordon.
191. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 13- from M. C. to Gordon Munro
In which M. C. sends Gordon Munro a brief note expressing her pleasure at hearing from him and her hope to see him soon.
192. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 9- from Florence to Gordon Munro 1
In which Florence replies to a letter sent by Gordon advising her he decided against enlisting in the war. Florence's letter includes updates on:…
193. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 8- to "Peoples" from Gordon Munro
In which Gordon Munro relays day to day news from Georgetown. Includes description of: training activities; types of discipline; a watch from Hagamans…
194. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 8- from Isabel Cross to Gordon Munro
In which Isabel Cross sends Gordon a short note and encouragement regarding his enlistment.
195. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 4- from Fleda to Gordon Munro
In which Fleda congratulates Gordon on his enlistment in the war. Includes description of conversation regarding Bank of Toronto teller as well as…
196. Munro Letters- 1915 Feb 2- from Gordon Munro to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Munro and Family
In which Gordon Munro and G. B. Chisholm ("Scout") arrive in Georgetown, ON to train for the war overseas. Includes description of accommodation,…
197. Munro Letters - Military Personnel file for Hugh Gordon Munro, 1915
26 81/2 X 11 sheets printed one side. Hugh Gordon "Gug" Munro was the son of Jessie and James E. Munro. He was the brother of Arthur Melville…
198. Munro Letters- 1914 Sept 24- from G. B. Chisholm to Gordon Munro
In which G. B. Chisholm is stationed in England awaiting deployment to the front. Includes description of his accommodation and conditions.
199. Munro Letters - Oakville Trafalgar Football Team, 1912
(From left to right): Eustace Mapel [Magee], (unknown), Gordon Munro, Art Hilmer, Brem Green, (unknown), Melville Munro, (unknown), (unknown,)…
200. Munro Letters - Oakville High School Football Team, 1913
(From left to right) - TOP ROW: William Cudmore, Harold Joyce, Hugh Gordon "Gug" Munro, Edward "Ed" Munro, W. Turner, W. A. Wilson, O.…
201. Munro Letters - Presbyterian Manse, 241 Trafalgar Road
This house was located at 119 Dundas Street and now has the address of 241 Trafalgar Road. It was built in 1870 by John Potter, who was a shipbuilder.…
202. Munro Letters - Munro Family
From left to right: Edward "Ed" Munro, Arthur Melville "Pork" Munro, Hugh Gordon "Gug" Munro, and Ethel "Bill" Munro (centre). Children of James…