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Lambton County's Infamous Abduction: The John S. Labatt Kidnapping
Posted on Monday, February 28, 2011 12:00 AM
[IMAGE] Sarnia Observer, August 15, 1934.
John S. Labatt has the unfortunate privilege of going down in history as Canada's first wealthy businessman to be held for ransom. His misadventure exploded into newspapers in August of 1934 after Labatt was snatched off the highway near his summer home on Lake Huron. Here, you will find a description of the kidnapping and trials that followed the event, as well as an exploration of the material related to the kidnapping that can be accessed at the Lambton...
The Lambton Room's New Blog: Exploring the Past
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2011 12:00 AM
The Lambton Room is excited to present its new blog, a place where you can experience some of the interesting pieces of history I encounter as an archivist. My name is Dana Johnson, and I am the voice behind this blog and the Lambton Room Historian. Join me as I investigate thought-provoking documents from our collection, and stop by to learn more about the history of the County of Lambton.
The traces left by the past are sometimes confusing, often fragmented, and ultimately fascinating footprints...