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Circular copy of proposed agreement to promote the union of The Canadian Free Library for the Blind with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind

Source: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233 Vol.5, File 7

CFLB fundraising letter – November 13, 1914

Note from Miss Kitty Curry appended to this letter

Source: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233 Vol.3, File 16

In Memoriam – Sherman Swift, 27 May 1947

In Memoriam, Sherman C. Swift, Chief Librarian, Deceased May 27, 1947 prepared for the National News of the Blind, July 1947, Vol. 7, no. 2

Sourc: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233 Vol.72, File 12

Letter – 1 April 1948

W.J. Turnbull, Deputy Postmaster General, to E.A. Baker confirming that in future "books printed in raised characters and sound reproduction records, mailed in Canada for delivery in Canada, are to be accepted free of postage..."

Source: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233 Vol.82, File 4

Letter – 18 June 1937

W.A. Rush, Controller of Radio to E.A. Baker confirming that free licences for private radio receiving will available for applicants certified by CNIB as having vision loss

Source: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233 Vol.22, File 1

Letter – 24 November 1913

W.O Carson, Librarian and Secretary, London Public Library to Sherman Swift, Librarian CFLB

A letter in response to correspondence from Sherman Swift, pledging support and cooperation. Quote "There is in the library world what we call "library spirit" and every page of your letter reads as though you have it." Source: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233 Vol.3, File 17

Letter – 30 January 1918

Sir Frederick Fraser to Sherman Swift thanking him for a donation and describing the Halifax Explosion casualties

Source: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233, Vol.10, File 8

Letter – March 7, 1912

Arthur Gate to Sherman Swift, CFLB Librarian

Source: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233 Vol.8 File 7

Letter – undated

Sherman Swift to The Hon. Walter Scott, Premier, Saskatchewan

Source: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233 Vol.8 File 7

Letters – 30 April 1938 and 16 May 1938

W.M. Eager, National Institute for the Blind (UK) to E.A. Baker and S.C. Swift to E.A. Baker - Correspondence regarding the fragility of talking book records being sent from England and the possibility of film as a replacement

Source: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 I233 Vol.25, File 12

Letters – September 1937 and November 1937

D. Orput, Readaphone Corporation to E.A. Baker and E.A. Baker reply

Source: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233 Vol.22, File 2

Minutes of the First meeting of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, March 18, 1918

Source: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233, Microfilm Reel M-3796

No. 1 – The Blind and the War News

Mr. Goodheart makes a donation to the Canadian Free Library for the Blind (audio below)

Source: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233 Vol.3 File 16

Order in Council March 1927 re: Radio Licences

Blind Canadians could now receive free licences

Source: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233 Vol.22, File 1

Press clipping – Reading machine new aid to the blind:

Source: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233 Vol.25, File 9

Rules and Regulations of the CFLB, Toronto, October 12, 1912

Source: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233, Vol.3, File 17

The Post Office Act – 1898

Debate to amend the Post Office Act, Friday 1st April, 1898 (Transcription included below)

Source: House Commons, Official report of the Debates, 3rd Session, 8th Parliament, Vol. XLVI, 1898, 2913-2914 Cover page Debates House of Commons Of the Dominion of Canada Third Session – Eighth Parliament 61 Victoria, 1898 Vol XLVI Comprising the period from the third day of February to the twenty-first day of April inclusive Ottawa Printed by S.E. Dawson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty Columns 2913-2914 House of Commons Friday 1st April 1898 The SPEAKER took the Chair at Three o’clock THE POST OFFICE ACT The POSTMASTER GENERAL (Mr. Mulock) moved for leave to introduce Bill (No. 110) to amend the Post Office Act. Sir CHARLES TUPPER. It would be interesting if the hon. Gentleman would explain what the provisions of this Bill are. The POSTMASTER GENERAL. The first clause of the Bill provides that books for the use of the blind shall be ntitled to free transmission through the mails. That suggestion has been made to me by Mr. C.F. Fraser, of Halifax, who, I understand is connected with an institute for the blind and the subject has also been pressed upon me by Mr. Dymond, who is the superintendent of the Blind Asylum in Brantford. These books are large and bulky and very heavy; the letters being raised so that the unfortunate blind who have lost the priceless treasure of sight may know them by the sense of touch. I have been furnished with a list of these books which are to be found in many libraries now, and I have statement showing the cost of their transmission through the mails. In some cases the postage alone is equal to the cost of the book in ordinary type. For instance, it would cost to transmit the Bible when prepared for the blind nearly $4.80. I am sure every member of this House will approve this suggestion. Sir CHARLES TUPPER. Hear, hear.

Canadian Public Library for the Blind incorporation 1906

Copy of the original charter sworn at Toronto in the County of York, 22 November 1906 by E.B Robinson.

The Canadian Public Library for the Blind changed its name to Canadian Free Library for the Blind shortly after incorporation. Source: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233 vol.13, file 1

Ontario Association for the Blind

Resolution regarding Dominion Textile Press, July 13, 1918 by the Ontario Association for the Blind

Source: CNIB Papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233 Vol.8, File 7