Research Requests
Marsh Collection Staff is available to assist visitors with research. For off-site requests, the following fee schedule applies:
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Research Request Form:
Marsh Collection Staff is available to assist visitors with research. For off-site requests, the following fee schedule applies:
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Research Request Form:
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Echo Soundings:Years covered range from 1874 to 1939.
The twelve volumes are available to read on our “online resources” page.
Echoing through the Ages2-volumes.
A timeline of various events in and around Amherstburg in the 1950s and 1960s.
These volumes are available to read on our “online resources” page.
Brunner Mond HighlightsExcerpts from a column published in the Amherstburg Echo from 1920-1924 concerning employees of Brunner Mond Limited.
There are two volumes: 1920-1921 and 1922-1924. The first volume is available to read on our “online resources” page.
32 pp., softcover, perfect-bound
A colouring book based on historical postcards of Amherstburg.
onversation PiecesThese books present the column titled “Conversation Pieces”, originally published in 1942 in The Amherstburg Echo as a weekly feature.
There are thirteen volumes, currently available to read on our “online resources” page.
56pp., Cerlox-bound
A timeline of construction of the Livingston Channel, as reported in The Amherstburg Echo.
Letters Home 1914-191989 pp., softcover, perfect-bound
A collection of local soldiers’ letters from the First World War, as printed in the Amherstburg Echo.
Amherstburg 1796-1996:2-volume, softcover, perfect-bound
Vol. I (includes a map package) Vol.2: Out of Print
In 1996, to acknowledge Amherstburg’s Bicentennial, the Marsh Collection Society published 2 large volumes of well documented local history, beginning in 1796 when the town was laid out. Both of those volumes have been out of print for some years now, but are available once again!
Brunner Mond Highlights: 1920-1921125 pp., Cerlox-bound
Excerpts from a column published in the Amherstburg Echo from 1920-1924 concerning employees of Brunner Mond Limited.
56pp., Cerlox-bound
Honouring those who lost their lives in World War I, II and the Korean War.
McGregor News4-volumes
Volume 1: 1875-1900
Volume II: 1900-1915
Volume III: 1915-1920
Volume IV: 1920-1925
Excerpts as originally printed in The Amherstburg Echo.
Letters Home 1940-1945106pp., softcover
This book contains a collection of local soldiers’ letters from the Second World War, as originally published in the Amherstburg Echo. The letters describe the experiences of the brave young men who somehow always managed to convey a message of patriotism and hope to the folks back home.
Memories of McQueen Marine80pp., Cerlox-bound
This book depicts the activities of the former McQueen Marine Limited in the 1950s and 60s through photos captured by employees at the time.
Cornerstones of Our Community:43 pp., softcover, Cerlox-bound
$10
Colour photographs and brief descriptions of the buildings designated by the Town of Amherstburg as having historical and/or architectural significance.