Mark Robinson

Algonquin Park (ON, CAN) Ranger: 1907-36. Acting Park Sup't: 1922-24. *DIRECT QUOTATIONS FROM ROBINSON'S DAILY DIARIES.* @rgrmarkrobinson.bsky.social

[Mark Robinson @RgrMarkRobinson]

Finally! You can have your own, off-line version of Mark Robinson's diary entries from 1908 through to 1924! Each book includes 300+ annotations (clarifying jargon, context re. people & events, etc.), essays on Park history, a biographical essay, chronology, & photos.

[Mark Robinson @RgrMarkRobinson]

#OTD (Fri, Jun 30) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I met train, etc. Joyce Macklem & Bill Perkins of Goshen, Ind., came in. Mrs. J.F. Calvert & my daughter Irma came in. Total number of persons coming off here today – 32." @ArchivesON @LibraryArchives

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#OTD (Wed, Jun 30) 1909 on militia duty in #Barrie: "Company drill & rifle exercises; a very enjoyable day. Went for a sail at evening with Mess’rs A.B. Thompson, Major MacLaren, & ex-mayor Donald Ross." @BPL_inthecity @nobleloonlodge @jedi_lehman @ArchivesON

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#OTD (Mon, Jun 30) 1924, as Acting Sup't at #CacheLake, #AlgonquinPark: "J.W. Millar came in & he notified me he was to take over the office at once. I am busy fixing up my books, ready to leave for home, as I am granted two months’ leave of absence with pay." @ArchivesON

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#OTD (Fri, Jun 29) 1917 returning from holiday: "At 3:50 p.m., Jack & I left for Algonquin Park. We assisted some wounded comrades off the train at Orillia & returned to our train. We arrived late - 9:30 p.m. - and found all dark & dismal.." @ArchivesON @darcymurray

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#OTD (Thu, Jun 29) 1916 on military service in #Barrie: "Orders came for 75 men & an officer to proceed to Borden Camp tomorrow morn at 8 a.m. 9 men & N.C.O. being supplied by B Company & 25 men & N.C.O.s from D Company." @ArchivesON @darcymurray @BPL_inthecity

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#OTD (Mon, Jun 29) 1914 in #SimcoeCty, #Ontario: "I went to Vigo to vote, the Ontario provincial elections taking place. Captain A.B. Thompson for Conservatives. Captain Thompson returned: 300 major[ity]." NOTE: Thompson's son was 1st WW2 Canadian POW. @ArchivesON @darcymurray

[Dr. Gregory Klages @GregoryKlages]

Can anyone help provide "on-the-scene" photos documenting aftermath of May 28, 1975 Brampton Centennial Secondary School shooting? I am seeking unpublished photos for an upcoming book. Direct msgs app'd. @BramptonLibrary @Keenan4Brampton @Bramptonist @BmptGuardian @visitpama

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#OTD (Sat, Jun 26) 1915 in #SimcoeCounty, #Ontario: "Up at 4:30 a.m. Adieu to those so dear to us at 5:20 a.m., & we left for Hendrie Station. Shopped for a while in Barrie. There took 2:25 p.m. train for Algonquin Park arriving at Joe Lake 8 p.m." @BPL_inthecity @ArchivesON

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#OTD (Mon, Jun 26) 1911 at militia training camp in #Niagara: "Regimental drill. Company inspection. Gen. Otter [IMG] visited camp today. I had the pleasure of having him specially request my presence at his command." @ArchivesON @LibraryArchives @darcymurray @BPL_inthecity

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#OTD (Fr, Jun 26) 1908 at militia training camp in #Niagara: "Duty officer today, but off all other parades today on account of sore knee. Boys all very quiet during evening. In fact, during 23 years’ service have not seen as quiet or gentlemanly lot of chaps at camp."

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#OTD (Mon, Jun 25) 1923 as Acting Sup't, #AlgonquinPark HQ: "Ranger Briggs in at Joe & Algonquin Park voting, also the Fire Rangers. Results of poll here: Morel 35, Marceau 5, McIlvena 1. Conservatives sweep the country." NOTE: Prov. election won by Conservatives. @spaikin

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#OTD (Thu, Jun 25) 1914 on militia training at #NiagaraontheLake: "At daylight... the main body came up & we became the rear guard. We fought our battle at Decan Falls, then marched to St. Kitts. Hon. S. Hughes [IMG] reviewing en route." @darcymurray @ArchivesOntario

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#OTD (Sun, Jun 25) 1911 on militia training at #NiagaraontheLake: "Cpt. A.B. Thompson, Major MacLaren, Lt. Biggs and myself went to falls during afternoon. Forenoon attended divine service with regiment at divisional headquarters." @darcymurray @ArchivesOntario @LibraryArchives

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#OTD (Thu, Jun 25) 1908 on militia training at #NiagaraontheLake: "At 4 a.m...we met the enemy at Lowrey’s corner & fought our way to foot of rocks, my company being the first to reach the base of Eckhardt’s hill. We got into a hot corner but fought our way back to the Reserves."

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#OTD (Tue, Jun 22) 1926 - 100 years ago - at #CedarLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I received instructions re. fishing & shipping fish from the park. I met trains & cut wood. Booth’s drive came out of the Nipissing this morning & is going down Cedar Lake. Black flies & skeeters very bad."

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#OTD (Thu, Jun 22) 1922 in transit: "I am leaving on noon train for North Bay. At North Bay, I fell in with Col. Arthurs, M.P. We had dinner together at the Queen’s Hotel & afterwards looked over North Bay.,.a pretty town with excellent buildings, a fine wharf & lake front."

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#OTD (Thu, Jun 22) 1916 on military service in #Barrie, #Ontario: "Physical training & bayonet fighting classes busy concluding their 4 days training . Batt’n spent forenoon at bayonet fighting & musketry. The different departments getting busy preparing to move to Borden Camp."

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#OTD (Thu, Jun 11) 1911 at militia camp in #NiagaraontheLake: "Coronation Day. Company drill. Afternoon, march past and review with cheers for King Geo. fifth." @LibraryArchives @ArchivesOntario

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#OTD (Sat, Jun 21) 1913 on militia duties at #FortGeorge, #Ontario: "At rifle ranges with 35 Reg't. Afternoon, tactical exercises on field in front of Fort George." @ArchivesOntario @LibraryArchives @darcymurray

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#OTD (Sun, Jun 20) 1926 - 100 years ago - at #CedarLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Morning extra fine and colder. Frost last night. Harry St. Jean came in to his cottage last night. Ball game in Brent: Brent vs. Musk Lake, the latter winning 13-16. I spent the evening at a camp fire."