Beaton Institute Digital Archives

6 Unidentified men, New Waterford: Photograph 1

CA BI 2019-001-18-304-40949
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

Six unidentified men. Men are sitting, while posing for their picture to be taken.

6 unidentified men, New Waterford: Photograph 2

CA BI 2019-001-18-307-30952
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

Six unidentified men seated in opposite positions from the first photograph provided, posing for the camera.

60th Anniversary of Confederation at the New Waterford Hospital

CA BI 2019-001-18-319-30964
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

The 60th anniversary of Confederation being celebrated by locals at the New Waterford hospital. As shown, there are children and adults gathering, with decorations and flags hung along the New Waterford Hospital.

9th annual Croatian National Benefit Society convention

CA BI 2019-001-18-306-30951
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

The 9th annual convention for the Croatian National Benefit Society detailed in a banner displaced above the entrance of a building. Five men stand outside the entrance, talking to one another.

A group of 4, winter scene

2019-001-18-324-30969
Item
1920's

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A group of four people sit to pose for a photograph with snow on the ground.

A group of men dressed for a play

CA BI 2019-001-18-330-30975
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A group of men, dressed in various costumes, pose for a group picture. They are in costume for a play.

A poster of the RMS Olympic

CA BI 2019-001-18-326-30971
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A poster which shows a painting, signed in the right corner by C. Habicht, of the RMS Olympic. The RMS Olympic was a near replica ship of the Titanic, which transported thousands of troops from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Britain during the first world war. It was later used for tourism purposes.

A view from the top of #12 colliery bankhead, as the miners begin their dayshift.

CA BI 2019-001-18-331-30976
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A photograph taken from the top of the bankhead of #12 colliery in New Waterford. At the entrance to the mine, coal miners are seen entering the mine during their dayshift.

A view of St. Agnes church, school and convent.

CA BI 2019-001-18-321-30966
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

This is a photograph of St. Agnes church, convent and school. The convent was later used as a school as well.

Another photograph of #12 colliery mine in New Waterford

CA BI 2019-001-18-328-30973
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A photograph of the 12th colliery mine. Smoke is seen coming from the stacks in the distance.

Another view of No. 12 colliery in New Waterford

CA BI 2019-001-18-315-30960
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A photograph of No. 12 colliery in New Waterford. Two men stand off to the right side, engaged in conversation.

At the top of "bankhead" of #12 colliery

CA BI 2019-001-18-314-30959
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A aerial view of #12 from the bankhead of the mine.

At the top of the bankhead of #12 colliery with mounted military

2019-001-18-325-30970
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A photograph from the top of the bankhead at #12 colliery, with mounted military officers standing at attention in the distance.

Band leading the parade for the 60th Anniversary of Confederation

CA BI 2019-001-18-302-30947
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

The band leading the parade which celebrated the 60th anniversary of the confederation of Canada, as people crowd the streets to watch. Taking place on July 1, 1927. At this time Canada Day was formerly known as "Dominion Day".

Banner of Parade for the 60th Anniversary of Confederation

CA BI 2019-001-18-309-30954
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

The absence of the parade, but a photograph of the banner that highlighted the 60th anniversary of confederation. People gather at the side of the road as a car drives through.

Coal miners at #12 colliery on the "rake" heading down into the mine

CA BI 2019-001-18-327-30972
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

The coal miners are seen sitting in the carts, known by most miners as the "rake," which will take them down into the mine, and take them out of the mine during each shift. This is at #12 colliery in New Waterford.

Coal miners on the mantrip, entering the coal mine

CA BI 2019-001-18-310-30955
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

Miners are hoisted down in "mantrips," or underground personal carriers. The miners are heading down at the beginning of their shift.

Group of men dressed for a play: Photograph 1

CA BI 2019-001-18-305-30950
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

After performing in a play, a group of men dressed in costumes posed for a group picture.

Military officers featuring military tents

CA BI 2019-001-18-301-30946
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A slight aerial view of military tents constructed and mounted police or military to the right of the photograph.

Miner's Monument: Photograph 1

CA BI 2019-001-18-303-30948
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

High exposure photograph of the miner's monument in New Waterford. The miner's monument is dedicated to the 65 miners who had died as a result of the mine explosion in the 12th colliery mine on July 25, 1917. The monument is seen placed on Ellsworth Avenue near the site of 12th colliery. The monument has since moved to the centre of New Waterford.

Miner's Monument: Photograph 2

CA BI 2019-001-18-317-30962
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A photograph of the Miner's Monument. The miner's monument is dedicated to the 65 miners who had died as a result of the mine explosion in the 12th colliery mine on July 25, 1917. The monument is seen placed on Ellsworth Avenue near the site of 12th colliery. The monument has since moved to the centre of New Waterford.

Mounted military officers, New Waterford

2019-001-18-308-30953
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

Mounted military men standing in a line.

New Waterford Fair

2019-001-18-299-30944
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

Item is a photograph of a community fair, including a ferris wheel and merry-go-round.

New Waterford General Hospital

CA BI 2019-001-18-316-30961
Item
1924

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

The New Waterford General hospital was built in 1924. In the photograph, the hospital appears to have just finished construction. In the 1960's, the hospital was converted into the Miner's Memorial School.

New Waterford Glass Negatives

CA BI 2019-001
Collection
1927

Donation consists of 33 black and white glass negatives featuring locations and events in New Waterford, NS.

No. 12 colliery mine in New Waterford

CA BI 2019-001-18-318-30963
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A photograph of the No. 12 colliery in New Waterford.

No. 12 colliery mine in New Waterford

CA BI 2019-001-18-300-30945
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A view of the 12th colliery mine in New Waterford with two onlookers to the right side. #12 Colliery was on Ellsworth Avenue, which is now the Colliery Lands Park.

Parade led by Cadets for the 60th Anniversary of Confederation

CA BI 2019-001-18-320-30965
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

The 60th Anniversary of Confederation parade, led by cadets. The banner hangs above detailing the title of the event and the year, 1927. People gather around to watch as the parade takes place.

People gather around the miner's monument

CA BI 2019-001-18-311-30956
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

People gather around the miner's monument in New Waterford. The miner's monument is dedicated to the 65 miners who had died as a result of the mine explosion in the 12th colliery mine on July 25, 1917. The monument is seen placed on Ellsworth Avenue near the site of 12th colliery. The monument has since moved to the centre of New Waterford.