Finding Aid ~ Part 1 of 2 for the Telgmann Collection

ACCESSION NUMBER 1998.26.1 to 1998.26.16

TELGMANN COLLECTION FINDING AID

For a two year period ending in the spring of 2000 Mr. Donald Smithies worked as a volunteer cataloguing this collection. His dedication and the quality of his work is sincerely appreciated. 

NOTE: This file box contains file folders and loose items from  museum records maintained by the late Jack Telgmann during his tour as curator of the Pump House Steam Museum, from about 1972 to 1984. The museum was operated during this period by the City of Kingston through a group known as the Frontenac Society of Model Engineers, which supplied much of the volunteer staff in the 1970s. Most items relate to the programs and events of the museum, which included the participation of the Steam Launch "Phoebe" in water events. These water events became a succession of annual steam launch flotillas and races, organized by Jack and based on a race sponsored by the Kingston Whig Standard in the early 1970s.

We use a standard inventory control numbering system, usually called an accession number. When you find what you are looking for note the accession number so the material can be found.
 So what do the numbers mean? 
998.26.8.7 - 1998 is the year of the accession. 26 is the 26th collection that was acquired during 1998. The 8 is either the box or file folder in which the item can be found. And most unusual, the 7 represents the actual item. It is very seldom that we are able to catalogue at an item level - this due entirely to the hard work of Mr. Smithies. 

What follows is an Index of  File folders  for Part 1 of 2 - the details of each folder for Part 1 can be found on this page. The details of each folder for Part 2 can be found on the Telgmann Two Finding Aid Page. This link will take you back to the Telgmann Index.

What follows are the Details of Each Folder for Accession numbers that run from 1998.26.1 to 1998.26.16  

998.26.1 PUBLICITY 1972-1982

998.26.1.1 Photo 8" by 10" of cedar strip steam launch NY6431AV under way off Fort Henry.

998.26.1.2 Ottawa Citizen PP 95-6 and 97-8 of Sat. May 15, 1982 featuring article titled, Canal Party.

998.26.1.3 Newspaper clipping, probably Kingston Whig-Standard ad for P. H. S. Museum.

998.26.1.4 Newsprint photo, Kingston W. S. May 17, 1980, "Phoebe at Ottawa Canal Opening’.

998.26.1.5 Newsprint photo, May 25,1982, "Phoebe at Ottawa Canal 150 Opening".

998.26.1.6 Undated memo from Harry McDougall, Freelance Travel Writer, re editing a document.

998.26.1.7 Letter, May 19, 1982, Telgmann reply to McDougall.

998.26.1.8 Bulletin Ontario Society for Industrial Archaeology, Vol. 1 No. 1, Spring 1982

998.26.1.9 W. Standard clipping from "Billboard" dated Jun. 26, 1978 re Dehydrated Cold Steam.

998.26.1.10 Pages 31-2 Kingston W.S. Nov. 2, 1970 Photo and Article on P. H. S. Museum.

998.26.1.11 Copy of pamphlet, "What’s What in Kingston," Aug. 27- Sept. 2,1978.

998.26.1.12 Newsprint Article, K.W.S. June 17, 1978 on restored wheeled steam engine of 1873.

998.26.1.13 W. Standard "Billboard" clip quoting Jack Telgmann

998.26.1.14 Undated Clipping "More Power To Steam Museum"

998.26.1.15 Duplicate Clipping, marked June 3, 1978. See 11998.26.14.

998.26.1.16 News clipping undated, K. W.S. of article " Old Faithful Saved" concerning donation of a whistle from Kingston’s Locomotive Works to Frontenac Society of Model Engineers intended for the P. H. S. Museum.

998.26.1.17 Letters from Garlock of Canada Ltd. dated Sept. 12, 1972 to J. Telgmann and his reply re donation.

998.26.1.18 Letter Garlock to Telgmann dated Sept. 26, 1972.

998.26.1.19 Japanese Tourist Publication Advertisement for Pump House S. Museum, 4 copies.

998.26.2 PHOEBE COMES HOME

998.26.2.1 Letter from Robert Vogel to J. Telgmann dated Mar. 22, 1979 with copy reply on reverse.

998.26.2.2 Copy of letter J. Telgmann dated Jan. 29, 1979 to "Wooden Boat" offering an Article on the Phoebe.

998.26.2.3 Letter from Marcie Smith, Wooden Boat" with magazine copyright statement to J. Telgmann dated Feb. 7, 1979 and flimsy of his reply.

998.26.2.4 Photocopy of a letter to members of The Steamship Historical Society of America from the President; and a flimsy of a letter to the President from J. Telgmann, dated Jan. 29, 1979.

998.26.2.5 Original typewritten 8 page article by J. Telgmann, loose with taped on patches on page 6, titled, "Phoebe Comes Home, A Love Story", By Jack Telgmann.

998.26.2.6 Two photocopies of article 11998.26.5

998.26.2.7 Task List titled, "S/L Phoebe Spring Outfit – 1980", typewritten and annotated.

998.26.3 PHOEBE CORRESPONDENCE 1979

998.26.3.1 Photocopy of article, "Phoebe comes Home, A Love Story," as printed in Live Steam August 1979, incorporating a Frontenac Society of Model Engineers data sheet on "Phoebe" with several more photocopies loose in folder.

998.26.3.2 News Photo of Phoebe and article, probably K.W.S. original and photocopy. "Unique Steam Vessel Retires in Kingston."

998.26.3.3 Undated K. W.S. clipping from Page 26, probably May 1980, concerning Phoebe at the upcoming Rideau Canal official opening.

998.26.3.4 Loose section of newspaper article, probably from K. W. S. concerning arrival of the Phoebe. No date.

998.26.3.5 Canadian Press Newsprint photo from the Hamilton Spectator about Phoebe at the 1980 Rideau Canal Opening.

998.26.3.6 Colour photo clipped from the Ottawa Journal, May 15, 1980, Page 1 of Phoebe unloading at Hartwell Lock.

998.26.3.7 Handwritten budget for the canal opening project by the Phoebe.

998.26.3.8 Copy of letter dated May 15, 1980, J. Telgmann to Parks Canada about P. C. renting the Phoebe for the Opening event.

998.26.3.9 Copy of letter dated May 5, 1980 from J. Telgmann to James Lawrence, Publisher Harrowsmith Magazine about the Ottawa Opening.

998.26.3.10 Letter dated June 11, 1979, by J. Hunt to J Telgmann, about visiting to see the Phoebe and reply attached.

998.26.3.11 Letter dated 26 April 1979from R.K. Armstrong, Chairman 75^th Anniversary Committee of the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce to J. Telgmann requesting projected arrival dates of the Flotilla of 1979 at points on the Trent-Severn Canal.

998.26.3.12 Letter dated May 1, 1979 to R. K. Armstrong concerning Flotilla with attached copy of Peterborough Press Release announcing Governor General’s participation.

998.26.3.13 Letter dated May 1, 1979 Armstrong to Telgmann re latter’s visit to Peterborough earlier same day and describing a logistical problem.

998.26.3.14 Handwritten letter from "Warren"(prior owner of the Phoebe) dated April 2, 1979 and a copy of a letter Telgmann to "Warren," both referring to itinerary of the Phoebe.

998.26.3.15 Letter dated March 21, 1979 from Molson Companies’ Donations fund concerning a $250 donation.

998.26.3.16 Letter copy dated March 26, 1979 from Telgmann to John Leckie Ltd. about steamboat accessories.

998.26.3.17 Letter dated Mar 27, 1979 Telgmann to Armstrong about Flotilla participants.

998.26.3.18 Letter dated April 30, 1979; a reply to "Dick" attached to an undated letter Richard M. Mitchell to Telgmann.

998.26.3.19 Copy letter dated May 3, 1980, Telgmann to J.K. Rose, District Manager, Canadian Coast Guard, about the pending 1980 flotilla in Ottawa.

998.26.3.20 Handwritten address of D. Brown, Conference Coordinator in Carleton Place.

998.26.3.21 Letter dated March 22, 1980 from Alice S. Wilson, Steamship Society of America to Telgmann and attached to it a letter dated March 28 from Telgmann to Captain McHill, Maine Maritime Academy.

998.26.3.22 Copy of letter dated March 5, 1980 from Telgmann to R. G. Fuller about Phoebe activities.

998.26.3.23 Copy of letter dated February 20, 1979 Telgmann to Armstrong about 1979 event.

998.26.3.24 Letter dated February 19, 1979 Armstrong to Telgmann inviting Phoebe and Flotilla to Lift Lock Opening events attached to reply.

998.26.3.25 Copy of a carbon of letter dated Feb. 26, 1979 from D. R. Fluhrer, Kingston Parks Commissioner giving official permission to berth Phoebe in Confederation Basin.

998.26.3.26 Copy of letter Telgmann to J. E. Burman, Kingston Bureau of Tourism about Phoebe as a promotional tool with attached a copy of a memo from Fluhrer to the Mayor.

998.26.3.27 Letter dated Nov. 13, 1978 from "Frank" to Telgmann referring to a possible acquisition by the museum.

998.26.3.28 Letter dated Jan. 26, 1979 from "Frank" to Telgmann.

998.26.3.29 Copy of a letter dated Jan. 29, 1979 from Telgmann to Warren Weisant about the 1979 Lift Lock 75^th Anniversary events.

998.26.3.30 Standard photo envelope containing a clipping from a Journal of a photo of a model of the Phoebe.

998.26.3.31 Copy of reply dated Jan. 10, 1979 Telgmann to "Warren".

998.26.3.32 Letter dated Dec. 14, 1978 Warren Weisant to Telgmann.

998.26.3.33 Post Card dated Feb. 8, 1979 from "Ruth" (see Frank, item 11998.26.3.28.)

998.26.3.34 Letter dated Jan. 3, 1979 Warren Weisant to Telgmann.

998.26.3.35 Post Card dated Jan 15 (1979) "Frank and Ruth" to Telgmann.

998.26.3.36 Copy letter undated in reply to Frank and Ruth card of Jan. 15, 1979.

998.26.3.37 Letter dated Jan 22, 1979 from R.M. Davis to Telgmann and attached reply.

998.26.3.38 Copy of sketch dated 12-11-74 by Barton Barker, Dockmaster, of "Dorothy" titled "Last Docking of Dorothy."

998.26.4 FLOTILLA CARDS 1982

998.26.4.1 List of participating boats with owners and Home State or province and local accommodations, typed.

998.26.4.2 Rough handwritten list of boats and local accommodations.

998.26.4.3 Ontario Ministry of Industry and Tourism, events Information Sheet about the flotilla.

998.26.4.4 Handwritten original of "List of participating boats and owners," referred to in

998.26.4.5 Four loose letters of application for flotilla and accommodation by E. Swan for Cygnet; Cloud 9 and On Fire by J. Webster and A. Beebee; Robert V by B. Downy; and Moonfleet by J. Cornwell.

998.26.4.6 Letter from Dotti Mather asking for some reservations and a ride for two on Phoebe.

998.26.4.7 Four copies of a 3 page letter from Telgmann to flotilla participants in 1982.

998.26.4.8 Letter of appreciation for the flotilla event from a. Beebee.

998.26.4.9 Letter of appreciation for this event from G. G. Copestake.

998.26.4.10 Letter with proposals for next flotilla from Gladys and Fred Rutland.

998.26.4.11 Copy of an article "Steamboat A-Comin," from March 1983? Issue "Canadian Yachting."

998.26.4.12 Annotated duplicate of item 1998.26.4.1 showing which boats attended the event.

998.26.5 FLOTILLA ENTRANTS

998.26.5.1 Copy of Rideau Canal Newsletter, No. 3.

998.26.5.2 Copy of letter from Telgmann (?) to John Shelley with Flotilla details.

998.26.5.3 Letter from Harcourt Hervey to Telgmann on plans to visit during event.

998.26.5.4 Envelope with photo prints of steamers: Charmaine, Robert V, Nancy, Gemini II, Oliver, Seetentel, and unnamed.

998.26.5.5 Set of: photo of Chesapeake Queen, descriptive notes offering her for sale, letter from owner, Don McGinnis to Telgmann reporting planned attendance at the flotilla and his reply.

998.26.5.6 Letter from Barb Conroy giving address Harvey Card to Telgmann.

998.26.5.7 Letter from John Corby, National Museum of Science and Technology, agreeing to attend Flotilla with SL Soo Ann.

998.26.5.8 Letter from Fred Tory (?) proposing to attend with "Puffin."

998.26.5.9 Letter from Wilber B. Miller reporting entry of a different "Puffin."

998.26.5.10 Copy of letter to "Harc" (Harcourt Harvey III) enclosing material on Flotilla.

998.26.5.11 Letter from Walter C. Beckmann entering, "Nancy" with carbon of reply on reverse.

998.26.5.12 Letter from James P. Grayson proposing to participate in flotilla.

998.26.5.13 Scratch sheet with some names and phone numbers.

998.26.5.14 Letter from S. Marsden proposing entry of S. L. "Eagle" and attached reply.

998.26.5.15 Letter from J. C. Webster proposing entry of "Cloud 9" with attached note saying 2 friends included.

998.26.5.16 Letter from Daniel Sheler Jr. proposing to have his boat ready in time.

998.26.5.17 Letter from Cedric Witham offering "Cow Island Bell" with photo and Telgmann reply attached.

998.26.5.18 Letter from Roland Evans entering "Lisa Ann."

998.26.5.19 Postcard from Bob Dickey entering "Gemini II" and reply attached.

998.26.5.20 Letter from K. G. Gallup requesting entry and information with copy reply attached.

998.26.5.21 Letter from Harcourt Harvey, Editor of North American Steamboat Register proposing to attend and reply attached.

998.26.5.22 Note reminder to Telgmann to phone John McKinley, Chair of the 150^th Anniversary Rideau Canal Celebration, Seeley’s Bay.

998.26.5.23 Envelope with letter from Jim Webster, with more on Flotilla and likely participation of a friend.

998.26.5.24 Letter from Owen Swan entering "Cygnet" and discussing engines.

998.26.5.25 Telgmann response to Swan.

998.26.5.26 Letter from J. Cornwell proposing entry of "Moonfleet" in envelope with two photos of "Moonfleet."

998.26.5.27 Letter from Everett Mitchell showing interest in entering "Sawdust Sally" and requesting information with reply attached.

998.26.5.28 Letter in envelope from Fred Rutland offering entry of "Coffee Pot."

998.26.5.29 Envelope with letter and photo from Bob Ireland entering "Tioga."

998.26.5.30 Letter from Syd Marsden reporting plans for the event.

998.26.5.31 Letter from Herskey Lerner reporting plans to have steamboat in Kingston the last week of June.

998.26.5.32 Copy of letter to J. D. Rice, Editor Live Steam Magazine that enclosed material on the flotilla.

998.26.5.33 Letter from Reinhardt Aeckerle proposing to get his boat to event and reply attached.

998.26.5.34 Letter from Gary Boring proposing entry of "My Way" and reply on reverse.

998.26.5.35 Post card from Harcourt Hervey advising that Doug Trumbull will enter "Panatela."

998.26.5.36 Empty envelope with return address, Rhodes Island Marine Services Inc.

998.26.5.37 Letter from "Walter" reporting he cannot attend event. (Beckman- see 5.11 and 5.36).

998.26.5.38 Copy of Rideau 150 Newsletter and information on accommodation in plastic sleeve.

998.26.5.39 Letter of welcome from Neil Patterson, Chair South Region 150^th Committee.

998.26.5.40 Letter of welcome from T.W. A. Bonser, Superintendent, Rideau Canal.

998.26.5.41 Copy news release on the Flotilla.

998.26.5.42 Two charts of the Rideau Canal at Ottawa.

998.26.5.43 Four copies in clear plastic of a newsletter to Steamboat participants dated Jan 5.

998.26.5.44 Letter from Everett and Cindy Mitchell re participation with 2 photos of "Sawdust Sally."

998.26.5.45 Loose one postcard and 3 photos of steamboats on water.

998.26.6 LETTERS FLOTILLA ’83

998.26.6.1 Letter from Jim Van Voast re possible attendance giving details of his boat and 2 photos in envelope.

998.26.6.2 Letter in envelope from Dick Donnhardt proposing to attend.

998.26.6.3 Letter from D. Conroy referring to enclosures and offer for sale of "Charmaine."

998.26.6.4 Envelope from J. Van Voast with drawings of Steamboat, "Vesper."

998.26.6.5 Letter from J. Van Voast proposing attendance with "Venus."

998.26.6.6 Telgmann reply to Van Voast.

998.26.6.7 Letter from R. Larsen asking for information.

998.26.6.8 Letter from Mrs. J. Scott asking for information.

998.26.6.9 Letter from Don Kemsley advising of his purchase of "African Queen."

998.26.6.10 Envelope with letter from D. Conroy about steam trip in "Narcissus" and enclosing Rochester news article on Steam Yacht "Cangarda."

998.26.6.11 Letter from Finlay Jardine asking for information.

998.26.6.12 Two letters from Richard M. Mitchell with news and discussion of judging the event.

998.26.6.13 Telgmann response to Mitchell.

998.26.6.14 Letter from Don Petch about building a boat for his engine and requesting information on the flotilla with a reply attached.

998.26.6.15 Letter from Roland Evans proposing to attend with "Lisa Ann."

998.26.6.16 Request from Jim Williamson for information.

998.26.6.17 Order from Everett Smith for 3 of the "group pictures at Ottawa."

998.26.6.18 Envelope with letter expressing thanks for previous event and proposal by Barry and Verna Kinsella to attend on "Verna-B."

998.26.6.19 Christmas card from Cedric and Francesca Witham with proposal to attend.

998.26.6.20 Envelope with return address of Don Bullner.

998.26.6.21 Order in envelope for group pictures from Cindy and Everett Mitchell.

998.26.6.22 Envelope with Christmas card and request for information on 1983 flotilla from Kenneth Gallup.

998.26.6.23 Letter from Harry Cord hoping to attend and ordering 3 group photos.

998.26.6.24 Letter from K. Gallup ordering group photo.

998.26.6.25 Order for photo and information from Sam Clogst (?)

998.26.6.26 Envelope with information request and enclosing a steamboat photo and business card from J. Van Voast.

998.26.6.27 Card featuring etching of Steamer "Iroquois," from Rob and Joan Ireland proposing to attend again with "Tioga."

998.26.6.28 Letter of thanks from Carlton Ekdahl for Flotilla ’82.

998.26.6.29 Letter from Don Beckner in response to circular about Flotilla ’83.

998.26.6.30 Letter from Daniel Sheler, Jr. proposing to attend without his boat.

998.26.6.31 Letter from Julius Emmert enclosing $7.50 for group photo Flotilla ‘82.

998.26.6.32 Letter from C. Witham of appreciation for Flotilla ’82 and requesting information.

998.26.6.33 Letter from Fred Tory ordering photo and discussing his boat "Puffin."

998.26.6.34 Letter from J. Cornwell again proposing to attend with "Moonfleet."

998.26.6.35 Letter from "Jim" Chatauqua Lake Steam Navigation Co. about a calliope.

1998.26.7 STEAMBOAT FLOTILLA ’83

998.26.7.1 Folder inside cover has handwritten list of Names, Places, and Phone numbers being route contacts.

998.26.7.2 Photocopy of letter to possible participants from Telgmann dated Nov 1982 reviewing 1982 event and proposing ’83.

998.26.7.3 Photocopy of Part of circular an update for prospective participants FEB 1983.

998.26.7.4 Three-page master on City Letterhead of updating circular dated March 1983.

998.26.7.5 Two-sheet photocopy of item 4 as mailed with a sketch map of Clayton Harbour.

998.26.7.6 Photocopy of circular on Frontenac Society of Model Engineers Letterhead dated May 7, 1983, with a news article from the Watertown Times and Entry Forms.

998.26.7.7 Photocopy titled UPDATE dated May 24,1983.

998.26.7.8 Original of a circular to participants dated June 1, 1983.

998.26.7.9 Information request from Donna Twigg dated 5/6/83.

998.26.7.10 Information request dated 8 May 1983 from Mr. R.C. Beck.

998.26.7.11 Draft Judging Scorecard

998.26.7.12 Letter dated Mar 12, 1983 from Zeke Zeioz, President, Niagara Frontier Antique and Classic Boat Society requesting assistance.

998.26.7.13 Copy of a news article dated Mar 21, 1983, Watertown Daily Times, titled, STEAM YACHT FLOTILLA TO PARADE ISLANDS.

998.26.7.14 Draft Itinerary titled "Gan July 2nd"

998.26.7.15 Copy "1OOO ISLANDS THIS MONTH" Vol. V, No 5, Winter ‘82-83.

998.26.7.16 Colour Brochure "1000 ISLANDS’ draft.

998.26.7.17 List of Stores and Malls in Kingston

998.26.7.18 Loose sheet with sketch Kingston Harbour on one side and a magnification of the causeway area other side.

998.26.7.19 Draft list of participating boats as given to Kay Quinn for publicity.

998.26.7.20 Handwritten call records Jan 19 to Feb. 8^th, 1983, other notes.

998.26.7.21 Page from Yachting, Vol.8 No.1 showing Masthead and letters to Editors.

998.26.7.22 Three page handwritten schedule for July 1 to 5, 1983.

998.26.7.23 Notes of logistics Kingston events on a Seneca Metal Products form.

998.26.7.24 Handwritten list Media names on Seneca form.

998.26.7.25 Time estimates for the circuit Kingston, Gananoque, Wellesley Island, Clayton and Kingston.

998.26.7.26 Record of names as orders for prints, titled "Group Picture."

998.26.7.27 Memo dated Jan 28, from Teresa Mitchell, 1000 Islands International Council to Telgmann with notes on reverse.

998.26.7.28 Empty Envelope titled "Group Pictures Payment.

998.26.7.29 Letter 10 Mar from F. I. "Bo" Collins Jr. of Thousand Islands Shipyard Museum.

998.26.7.30 Photocopy of Clayton Harbour Chart.

998.26.7.31 Copy of Press Release re 1982 flotilla.

998.26.7.32 Copy of Gazette, Journal of the Thousand Islands Shipyard Museum, Winter 1983.

998.26.7.33 Colour Photo No.5 dated Sunday, 13 Oct.1968 "on board Cresset."

998.26.7.34 Colour Photo No.2 d. 13 Oct. 1968, "Cresset on Medway."

998.26.7.35 Colour Photo d. Sep 27, 1977, "Moonfleet …on Mosquito Lake."

998.26.8 FLOTILLA ENTRANTS ’83

998.26.8.1 Boats and owners names noted on folder.

998.26.8.2 Envelope with copy to Telgmann of correspondence Richard Mitchell and Joe Rice, Editor, "Live Steam" re article on the 1983 flotilla.

998.26.8.3 Letter dated Aug.2, 1983, from Bill Downey to Telgmann giving thanks for info. 83 Flotilla.

998.26.8.4 Letter from John Cromwell to Telgmann dated June 11, 1983 saying will attend with "Moonfleet."

998.26.8.5 Letter from Richard Aekerle in reply to Telgmann’s letter and envelope.

998.26.8.6 Letter from Ontario ministry Tourism and Recreation re directory entry for Pump House Steam Museum for 1984 and enclosing 1982 entry.

998.26.8.7 Card with address and 2 names, Mr. Callaghan and John Moyers.

998.26.8.8 Envelope addressed R. Evans to Telgmann, June 1983 with photo of a man on large pipes.

998.26.8.9 Handwritten letter from Sam Clogsters dated Jun 15, 1983 withdrawing "Firefly."

998.26.8.10 Letter Grace and Fred Sommers withdrawing "America." Envelope.

998.26.8.11 Completed registration form for S/L Shalimar, Captain John W. Shelley.

998.26.8.12 Manila envelope with newspaper clippings on Flotilla from the Whig Standard, July 4,pp 1 and 25: the Reporter, Gananoque, July 6. Also contains a3 page photocopy of a letter circulated to participants with a list of boat and Crew or owner with addresses.

998.26.8.13 Photocopy of budget report from the City covering the Pump House museum for the period ending Oct 31, 1983.

998.26.8.14 Billeting sheet for participants

998.26.8.15 Letter from Ann Blodgett, Gananoque Chamber of Commerce dated 24 Nov. 1982, with attached request for docking and Town Council’s reply.

998.26.8.16 Circular letter from Telgmann to prospective participants dated 24 May 1983.

998.26.8.17 Letter from Owen Swann to Telgmann dated Jun 12^th explaining withdrawal.

998.26.8.18 Letter from W.R. Downey explaining withdrawal.

998.26.8.19 Letter from Jim Webster explaining withdrawal.

998.26.8.20 Letter from Fred Rutland dated June 13, 1983 about Video and promotion.

998.26.8.21 Letter from "Jim" accepting his offer to attend.

998.26.8.22 Letter dated 7 June from Ken Gallup to Telgmann.

998.26.8.23 Letter from Roly Evans confirming passenger list.

998.26.8.24 Letter from Jean Greer confirming attendance Jim Grayson.

998.26.8.25 Request for information by Fred Stover dated 25 May.

998.26.8.26 Letter from Jim Grayson.

998.26.8.27 Formal application from Jim Grayson.

998.26.8.28 Typed original of newsletter 1998.26.12 missing side one of the list of participants.

998.26.8.29 List of participants - copy.

998.26.8.30 19 Blank Registration forms.

998.26.8.31 Letter from Clyde Bleil dated 26 May about steam society membership.

998.26.8.32 Letter from Roland F. Evans about an ad to be placed in the newsletter.

998.26.8.33 Notes of a meeting on events.

998.26.8.34 A six page list of 1981 participants.

998.26.8.35 Draft list of names and addresses.

998.26.8.36 Letter from Evers, B dated June 27 1983.

998.26.8.37 Letter from Sam Clogson, "Firefly" dated 21 July 1983.

998.26.8.38 Envelope with a photo print of "Firefly."

998.26.8.39 2 Business cards from Alexandria Bay.

998.26.8.40 Flotilla Budget for 1983 Parks and Recreation dept printout with 0 draft budget notes and worksheet.

998.26.9 FLOTILLA ’84 CORRESPONDENCE

998.26.9.1 List of participating boats confirmed as of June 5, 1984.

998.26.9.2 A photo print of Confederation Basin Marina with notation, ‘Rideau 150."

998.26.9.3 Envelope with some photos of steamboats and a sailing ship.

998.26.9.4 Copyrighted photo from Toronto Star of Dave Wanklyn and Telgmann on "Entropy." On reverse a list of 26 boats and announcement of steamboats sold and for sale.

998.26.9.5 Letter from William P. Murphy describing his steam tug "Roek" in Holland and plans to cross the Atlantic attached to a response from Telgmann suggesting routes.

998.26.9.6 Eight page list entitled "Flotilla Participants- Jack’s List."

998.26.9.7 Minutes of a meeting at the "Shipyards Museum," to discuss means of making the Flotilla events more International.

998.26.9.8 Business Card: James A. Monaghan.

998.26.9.9 News clipping reporting Steamboat Regatta planned and referring to the African Queen.

998.26.9.10 Page from the Whig-Standard, July 16, 1984 reporting on "tall Ships" and the "African Queen."

998.26.9.11 Empty envelope return address, "Kingston and District Bicentennial Inc."

998.26.9.12 Letter in envelope from R. Mitchell apologizing for missing the regatta and requesting the return of three rolls of negatives.

998.26.9.13 Letter in envelope from Fred Sommers offering to tow a 20-foot model of "The America" in the regatta. Colour slide enclosed.

998.26.9.14 Photocopy of an article on the African Queen from Live Steam March 1985.

998.26.9.15 Photocopy of an article titled "Small Ships and Tall Ships," by Telgmann from "Live Steam," March 1985.

998.26.9.16 Letter from James Hendricks, owner "African Queen," thanking J>T> for copy of article.

998.26.9.17 Letter from Hendrickson in response to Mayors letter.

998.26.9.18 Two Copies of newsletter to 1984 participants after event.

998.26.9.19 Bill of Lading, Taggart Transport for shipping cushions back to Hendricks.

998.26.9.20 Note from Fred Stretton asking to be on mailing list.

998.26.9.21 Letter from Colin Black re "Diana" and congratulations for event.

998.26.9.22 Letter in envelope from Ken Parkinson enclosing photo of "Alena."

998.26.9.23 Letter of thanks from Fred Rutland and proposal to return in 1985.

998.26.9.24 Letter of thanks from John Cornwall planning to attend in ’85 with "Moonfleet."

998.26.9.25 Letter of thanks from Colin Black looking forward to next year.

998.26.9.26 Letter of thanks from Ken Parkinson with offer to attend again with "Alena."

998.26.9.27 Mayor Gerritson letter of thanks to Hendricks about "African Queen."

998.26.9.28 Photo of side view of "African Queen."

998.26.9.29 Two letters and photo from W. P. Murphy Jr. proposing attendance in 1985.

998.26.9.30 Letter from J. Hendricks re the possibility of Kathryn Hepburn attending in 1984.

998.26.9.31 Letter from J. Hendricks proposing to arrive on 14 July.

998.26.9.32 List of 15 steamboats titled "Great International Steamboat Flotilla – Participants."

998.26.9.33 News release on flotilla contest results.

998.26.9.34 Letter from Cedric Witham confirming attendance with "Cow Island Belle."

998.26.9.35 Letter in envelope from Paul Bassett requesting information on the flotilla.

998.26.9.36 Letter in envelope from Don Kernsley with personal news and proposal to rename his boat " Quinte Queen," on learning that the original "African Queen" extant.

998.26.9.37 Two Kingston Parks and Recreation flyers on celebrations in 1984.

998.26.9.38 Newsletter from Telgmann re events proposed around proposed royal visit.

998.26.9.39 Letter from penny Caldwell, Canadian Yachting sending articles and requesting copy of a letter.

998.26.9.40 Letter in envelope from Verna & Barry Kinsella requesting details on 1984 flotilla.

998.26.9.41 Letter from Telgmann to Margaret Birch, Chair Bicentennial Cabinet Committee on participation in proposed royal visit.

998.26.9.42 Two copies of letter Telgmann to Margaret Birch MPP, chair of Bicentennial Cabinet Committee outlining how Kingston, the Steam Launches and the Pump House Steam Museum might participate in the royal visit.

998.26.9.43 Letter from Richard Mitchell reporting death of Evers Burtner.

998.26.10 FLOTILLA ’84 DETAILS, MAILING LIST

998.26.10.1 Original of April Newsletter, two pages with Registration Form.

998.26.10.2 Photocopy of a news article from the Philadelphia Inquirer dated 10.09.82 and titled "The African Queen, Back From The Past."

998.26.10.3 Draft of a letter from Telgmann to Prince Phillip, an invitation to him to review the sail past.

998.26.10.4 Letter of acceptance dated 14.05.84 from Edward D. Sprague.

998.26.10.5 Handwritten Memo from "Cam" to "Jack" re participation KARC (Amateur Radio?)

998.26.10.6 Copy of letter from Telgmann to District Manager, Can. Coast Guard, Prescott.

998.26.10.7 List titled, "1983 Flotilla Participants."

998.26.10.8 Circular letter dated 27.08.83 to steam buffs from Telgmann giving notice of retirement.

998.26.10.9 Document "Great International Steamboat Flotilla Schedule of Events," 2 sheets.

998.26.10.10 Event schedule 1984 titled, "Steamboat –A-Comin."

998.26.10.11 Letter dated 30.04.84 from James P. Grayson.

998.26.10.12 Letter of regrets dated 21.03.84 from Robert Hilborn, Director General Royal Visit.

998.26.10.13 Copy of letter dated 10.05.84 to James W. Hendricks enclosing news clipping on African Queen.

998.26.10.14 Draft of event schedule 1984.

998.26.10.15 Letter dated 15.04.83 from Michael Eddenden with notes referring to slides of 1982 Flotilla.

998.26.10.16 News clipping titled "Tall Ships and International Steamboat Flotilla expected July 1984."

998.26.10.17 Letter from F.J. Sommers dated 15.03.84.

998.26.10.18 News clipping titled "Queen Due Here July 17, 18.

998.26.10.19 Copy of Feb 19, 1983 Newsletter.

998.26.10.20 Master of Newsletter dated Mar 7, 1984, with 3-page schedule.

998.26.10.21 Letter from R. Aackerle dated 18.02.84.

998.26.10.22 Letter of acknowledgement of application from Director General Royal Visit.

998.26.10.23 List of Flotilla titled "Jack’s List," 8 pages.

998.26.10.24 Master Newsletter from Telgmann dated 01.12.83.

998.26.10.25 Pages 15 and 16 from "Canadian Yachting," Jan 1983.

998.26.10.26 Envelope marked "Photos of Boats," containing one photo, "Diana."

998.26.11 FLOTILLA ENTRANTS 1984

998.26.11.01 COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM, Kemsley.

998.26.11.02 Short list of names and addresses.

998.26.11.03 List of 27 boats with names and addresses.

998.26.11.04 List of participants, date of arrival, billets, home addresses.

998.26.11.05 Program titled "Steamboat-A-Comin!" with participants names checked off.

998.26.11.06 Blank registration card.

998.26.11.07 List on two pages of card stock titled "Logistics."

998.26.11.08 Registration forms completed and numbered 1 to 26, missing 3 and 13.

998.26.11.09 Events and participants list headed, "Steamboat Regatta."

998.26.11.10 Rooms at Waldron Towers.

998.26.11.11 Registration form by Aackerle as a non-boater.

998.26.11.12 List of participants, arrival times billets.

998.26.11.13 Master titled, "Last Newsletter," dated June 26, 1984, 2 pages.

998.26.11.14 Letter from Margison, Canadian Coast Guard registering the regatta.

998.26.11.15 Letter from Witham dated June 25, 1984 withdrawing.

998.26.11.16 Registration form headed, "Crew for Grayson."

998.26.11.17 Registration Form for w. L. Patterson.

998.26.11.18 Letter from E.D. Sprague dated April 26, 1984 request for accommodation.

998.26.12 STEAMBOAT RACE Publicity and Pics. 1973

998.26.12.01 Blank entry form headed "Great Steamboat Race, Kingston, Ont. July 6,7,8, 1973

998.26.12.02 News article about "African Queen," in Oregon.

998.26.12.03 Great Steamboat race Committee newsletter dated June 1973 in 5 pages.

998.26.12.04 Clipping from Kingston Shoppers News, June 21, 1978 with list of events.

998.26.12.05 Photocopy in 3 pages of news articles and photos KWS including interior shot PHSM, Column by Barry Thorne, article on race with photo of winner, "The Eagle."

998.26.12.06 Proof print of a page from the early 1973 issue of "Inland Seas," the Journal of the Great Lakes Historical Society, with a short article on the Great Steamboat Race.

998.26.12.07 "News and Letters," page, unidentified, with a report on the Great Steamboat Race.

998.26.12.08 Page from "Motor Boating and Sailing," July 1973, with a calendar including reference to the Great Steamboat Race. Photo of the "Pressure Cooker," wrongly labeled "Nostalgia," identified as an entry.

998.26.12.09 Page from "The North Bay Nugget," dated Aug. 9, 1977, with article titled "Unique Steam Boat Lands at Sturgeon," referring to the "Pressure Cooker."

998.26.13 GSR(Great Steamboat Race) – PRESS MATERIAL ’73

998.26.13.01 Copy of the "May Newsletter 1979."

998.26.13.02 Teletype strip Canadian Press, Kingston, Ont. –"Jim Grayson of Bristol Tenn.…."

998.26.13.03 Copy of a letter dated June 8, 1973 from M. Park, Race Coordinator to Ken Fletcher re TV Exposure.

998.26.13.04 Copy of a letter Park to M. Keeping, CJOH TV dated June13, 1973.

998.26.13.05 Hand edited copy of a speech titled "Great Steamboat Race."

998.26.13.06 Copy of letter Park to W.H. Metcalf, Ottawa Journal with George Patterson replacing Metcalf.

998.26.13.07 Copy of 2-page letter dated June 23,1973, Park to W. MacPherson, Ottawa Citizen.

998.26.13.08 Copy of letter dated June 26, 1973, Park to Lewis Jordan, N.Y. Times.

998.26.13.09 Registration form for "Nostalgia," completed Feb 27, 1973.

998.26.13.10 Galley proof of a news article titled "Steamboat Race."

998.26.13.11 Completed registration for "The Queen."

998.26.13.12 Completed registration for "Geraldine."

998.26.13.13 Completed registration for "Soo Ann."

998.26.13.14 Completed registration for "Little Queen."

998.26.13.15 Partly completed form by Tom White.

998.26.13.16 Completed Registration for S. L. "Eagle."

998.26.13.17 Registration form with Accommodation List Queen’s U.

998.26.13.18 Meeting Agenda, 21 June 1973.

998.26.13.19 Copy Meeting Agenda 21 June 1973 with changes noted.

998.26.13.20 Note of address Dr. Richard Wright.

998.26.13.21 Registration form canceling for, "Jenny Lou" by Ted Larter.

998.26.13.22 Sheet with 2 sides marked pages 3 and 4 of handwritten letter.

998.26.13.23 Copy of letter from M. Park to K. Ruden, Senior Editor of "Sports Illustrated."

998.26.13.24 Description of S/L "Little toot," on registration form.

998.26.13.25 Letter from T. R. Backus to M. Park dated 25.06.73.

998.26.13.26 Letter from W. C. Kleinfelder dated 22.04.73.

998.26.13.27 Copy of news release dated June 30, 1973.

998.26.13.28 Copy of newsletter, "Safety Valve," Vol. XII No. 3, July – August 1973.

998.26.13.29 Note from Esther Levy with attached news article, Syracuse Post Standard June 8, 1973 re Lake George Race.

998.26.13.30 Draft newsletter to Participants, undated.

998.26.13.31 Copy of draft of April 6^th news article (for Whig Standard?)

998.26.13.32 Draft copy of news item approximately Dec. 1972.

998.26.13.33 Newsletter headed "Great Steamboat Race" 5 pages, May 19, 1973.

998.26.13.34 Draft news item May 26, 1973.

998.26.13.35 Photocopy of article from Democrat and Chronicle, May 6, 1973.

998.26.14 G.S.B.R. 1978

998.26.14.01 Information Sheet and Entry form for 1973 Great Steamboat Race.

998.26.14.02 Envelope with 1977 postmark containing letter from Fred DeLory about boats.

998.26.14.03 Completed entry form for 1973 race for S/L "Whippoorwill Queen."

998.26.14.04 Clipping of letter to the Editor July 5, 1978 re Steamboat Race.

998.26.14.05 Envelope containing letter from Mason Saunders withdrawing from 1978 event.

998.26.14.06 Envelope with letter of thanks from Dorothy Mather.

998.26.14.07 Envelope with letter of thanks from Lila and Frank goldsmith.

998.26.14.08 Envelope with letter of thanks from Lillian and Phillip Grant.

998.26.14.09 Envelope with thanks from D. Sutherland, Chair K. and District Folk Arts Council.

998.26.14.10 Envelope with thanks from J. Grayson and reference to visit by Telgmann.

998.26.14.11 Letter of regrets from Bill Downey re race.

998.26.14.12 Letter from 1973 from Ralph Rasmussen with suggestions for rule changes with reply from Jack Feb 1978 accepting some changes for the 1978 race.

998.26.14.13 List of Canadian and U.S. Steamboat owners.

998.26.14.14 List of the Canadian owners with additional addresses and notes.

998.26.14.15 List of names and addresses.

998.26.14.16 Letter from Robert Ireland looking for a boiler and offering trades.

998.26.14.17 Envelope titled, ‘Information Slips requesting Entry Blank 1978" with 4 requests.

998.26.14.18 Envelope with letter from "John" thanks for hospitality.

998.26.14.19 Letter Jan 19, 1973 from Louis L. Allen of "Geraldine" requesting entry forms for 1973 with attached reply from Jack.

998.26.14.20 Brief Newsletter re Great Steamboat Race re gifts from "Live Steam."

998.26.14.21 Letter from J> K> Rose, Canadian Coast Guard re race buoys.

998.26.14.22 Letter to W. Fitt, Editor, "Live Steam" returning 2 coasters with thanks.

998.26.14.23 Letter to "Live Steam" requesting invoice for ads.

998.26.14.24 Letter reporting position of Race Buoys to Coast Guard.

998.26.14.25 Page 2 of "Tentative Plans" for G.S. Race with entry blanks.

998.26.14.26 Letter from Alben Bates reporting proposed attendance of three steam buffs.

998.26.14.27 Telgmann’s response to item 26.

998.26.14.28 Letter from Dorothy W. Mather about coming to GSR.

998.26.14.29 Letter from Edward Busch requesting information on GSR.

998.26.14.30 Reply to John Rainthorpe re GSR.

998.26.14.31 Letter from D. R. Brunstetter requesting information on GSR.

998.26.14.32 Copy letter to J.K. Rose, Canadian Coast Guard re GSR.

998.26.14.33 Sheet of lined paper with prices of items.

998.26.14.34 Invoice for preparation of ad re GSR in Live Steam from Meauwataka Agency.

998.26.14.35 Invoice from Live Steam for ad.

998.26.14.36 PR Release "Final Revised Schedule of G.S.R."

998.26.14.37 Chart showing route of G. S. R.

998.26.14.38 Letter from Mayor Ken Keys congratulating Telgmann for organizing G.S.R. with reply attached.

998.26.14.39 Letter to Frank Skelly proposing to send photos and information on G. S. R. with reply attached enclosing photos.

998.26.14.40 Letter to J. Peter Elliot, editor, Brass Binnacle, with info on G.S.R.

998.26.14.41 Letter to Dennis Cooper invitation to G.S.R.

998.26.14.42 Two Sheet list of notices sent to participants re G.S.R.

998.26.14.43 Entry form for G.S.R. for "Pressure Cooker."

998.26.14.44 List of eight boats

998.26.14.45 Letter to L. W. Ship of Kingston Parks and Rec. reporting plans for G.S.R. and requesting assistance.

998.26.14.46 Letter JT to Don Page with details G.S.R. and personal information.

998.26.14.47 Letter from Pamela Hudson, Ministry of Information and Tourism re summer events calendar.

998.26.14.48 Envelope with nine completed entry forms for G.S.R. 1973.

998.26.14.49 List of 7 names titled "The Rideau Scene Power Squadron."

998.26.15 "G.S.B.R. 1979" (GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE)

998.26.15.01. Note from Mason Saunders – unable to attend-dated 2.4.79.

998.26.15.02. Document titled "Directions to Participants."

998.26.15.03. Copy of undated News Release.

998.26.15.04. 2 pages of a news release dated July 2, 1979 on different stock.

998.26.15.05. Copy of letter to John Fisher, 185 Bay St.

998.26.15.06. Letter from R. Evans attached to Telgmann’s reply dated 8.02.79.

998.26.15.07. Letter from P.S.Terrill, "African Queen." Undated.

998.26.15.08. Letter from P. S. Terrill again undated.

998.26.15.09. Letter from "Wil" dated March 1, 1979.

998.26.15.10. Memo from Walt Humphries, Turner and Seymour, Lindsay dated 28.02.79.

998.26.15.11. Letter from D. Conroy, Lyons N.Y. re race and prospective participants.

998.26.15.12. Letter from Robert Ireland attached to reply dated 17.11.78.

998.26.15.13. Copy city budget report section with notes on reverse.

998.26.15.14. Original of 1978 budget with notes and changes.

998.26.15.15. Letter from Dick Dannhardt dated 1.28.79.

998.26.15.16. Carbon copy of apparent reply from Telgmann dated 8.2.79.

998.26.15.17. Letter from D. Conroy, Ontario Iron Works and attached reply dated 07.02.79.

998.26.15.18. Copy of letter to W. C. Fitt, Live Steam magazine dated 04.01.79.

998.26.15.19. Letter to "Robert" dated12.01.79.

998.26.15.20. Completed entry form for "Arabella."

998.26.15.21. Completed entry form for "SS Pressure Cooker."

998.26.15.22. Completed entry form for "Puffin" owned by w. Miller.

998.26.15.23. Completed entry form for "Puffin" No 1 owned by Fred DeLory.

998.26.15.24. Completed entry for "African Queen" owned by P. Terrill.

998.26.15.25. Completed entry for "Whippoorwill Queen" owned by J. P. Grayson.

998.26.15.26. Letter of thanks from D. Conroy dated 21.07.78.

998.26.15.27. Letter from F.A. Delory to Telgmann dated July 5, 1979.

998.26.15.28. Letter from Delory to Ken Keys, Mayor of K. dated 5 July 1979.

998.26.15.29. Copy of page 4 of wrap up letter attached to News clipping.

998.26.15.30. Newspaper Clipping Peterborough Examiner, July 3, 1979 titled "STEAMBOATS CHUG TO LIFTLOCK PARTY."

998.26.16 ENVELOPE MARKED PUMP HOUSE NEWPAPER REPORTS

998.26.16.01 Newsprint photo of boats at RMC Dock July 1973 (refers to story page 19)

998.26.16.02 Page from Kingston Whig Standard July 6, 1973, with header "The Great Race is On!" giving program of events for July 7^th.

998.26.16.03 Clippings from KWS July 9, 1973 page 15.

998.26.16.04 News clipping with item headed "The Big Day Has Arrived."

998.26.16.05 Newsprint photo with caption "SPECIAL TREATMENT" referring to the original Inglis pumps installed in 1892.(reverse shows date of 16.12.71)