BLACK, John. A family archive of letters, portraits and printed material by John Black of Blackheath, a descendent of the chemist Joseph Black, comprising: Framed medal presented by the Industrial Exhibition Association of Toronto, n.d. 14 carat gold, 1½ inch diameter, mounted in frame. Engraved around edge is the inscription: "J.F.T. Black Senior Dissection, Ontario Veterinary College, 1896." -- Autograph manuscript journal, "Blamont near Bordeaux," 1754. 48 pages, 12mo, contemporary plain paper wrappers. -- 7 autograph letters signed ("John Black") to his brother Robert (5) and sons Alexander (1) and Allick (1), Bordeaux and Belfast, 4 January 1738-10 October 1790. Together 8½ pages, the first folio, the remaining 4to, some chipping along a few edges with loss of a few letters. With: BARROW, J.C. Autograph letter signed to "Dear Sir" (presumably John Black), Holborn, 1 September 1798. 2 pages, 4to. -- TURNLEY, Fran. Autograph letter signed to her brother Alexander Black, Newtown, 22 October 1762. One page, 8vo. -- Framed lithographic portrait of John Black by Firmin Salabert. -- Six other portraits of family members (5 framed). -- Six 20th-century pamphlets about Joseph Black.