Fonds consist of the following: “The Murray Family” and “Childhood Days on the Bras d’Or Lakes” written by Dr. Murray are a reproduction (typescript) of his recollections of events that took place during 1860-1867 when his father was a general merchant at Grand Narrows. They are all based on his actual experiences and give a vivid picture of life in a small community in Cape Breton at that time.