Recommended Reading
Diary of James W. Carpenter Vol. I & II
Carpenter, Donald W.The transcribed diary of J.W. Carpenter, resident of Sombra, Ontario and its Michigan neighbour of Marine City from 1880-1907. A detailed look into everyday life in the area at the turn of the century.
Trinity, History of the Methodist and United Church in Wallaceburg, 1842-1992
Glendinning, Evelyn and Alan MannCelebrating the sesquicentennial anniversary of the church history led to this in-depth study of Trinity, a task never before attempted. Discover the rich heritage that laid the foundation for Methodist and present United Church of Wallaceburg.
Unlikely Hero, A Dieppe Survivor's Gift of Hope
Kerr, George and Douglas MacKenzieStory of Don Errey, former Wallaceburg resident, who fabricated prosthetics for fellow P.O.W.'s in a German concentration camp during World War II.
Baldoon, Lord Selkirk's Settlement in Upper Canada
MacKenzie, A.E.D.Well-researched and written by Doug Mackenzie, former staffer at U.W.O.'s Office of International Education, this book outlines the history of the ill-fated Baldoon settlement. For more on the Baldoon Settlement in the Exhibits.
Memories, The Tatler and Actiana Years Wallaceburg High School
Mann, AlanExcerpts of the Wallaceburg High School yearbooks 1912-1990
The Baldoon Mystery, An Intriguing Story of Witchcraft Near Wallaceburg, Ontario,
McDonald Neil T.A reprint of Neil T. McDonald's original publication. Updated by Alan Mann. For more on the Baldoon Settlement in the Exhibits.
Baseball History, A Collection of Short Stories
McIntyre, BillReminiscences re: Wallaceburg baseball in the Depression Years, spring training with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1935), and the Detroit Tigers Baseball (1928-1940)
Years of Change, in Chatham and Kent, 1952-1992
Miller, Win.Definitive history for its subject and time frame.
55 Years of St. John Ambulance, 1933-1988,
Platjouw, James V.An in-depth look at the Wallaceburg branch of St. John Ambulance. 28p; b & w photographs.
Wallaceburg Hydro-Electric System 75th Anniversary, 1915-1990
Outlining the history of power generation in Wallaceburg.Wallaceburg & District Museum: Favourite Recipes of Then & Now,
Burrows, Jean and Kellett, RoseabelleCompiled from family recipes & selected recipes from: Zion United Church, Tupperville; Trinity United Church, Wallaceburg Women's Institute & Knox Presbyterian Church
Wallaceburg, Faces and Places
Mann, AlanA picture tour of Wallaceburg's history from the 1930's to the 1970's with images from the Wallaceburg & District Museum, the Mann Historical Files, and Roy Mathany, who covered the World War II years via the Dominion Glass War Services Committee.
No Time for Dreams: A Soldier's Six-Year Journey Through WWII
Metcalfe, Robert W and Jan Buchanan-ReddenFollows Bob Metcalfe through his exploits during WW II, through France, Belgium, Britain, North Africa and Italy. "A thoroughly readable, enjoyable and informative book!"