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CA BI MG 12.82 · Fonds · 1938-2011

This fonds consists primarily of textual records documenting the career of Dr. Robert J. Morgan. Over the span of almost five decades, Dr. Morgan held the position of historian, archivist, professor, author, and community leader. Records series documenting Morgan's early career at Xavier Junior College (1962-1966) and then as historian at Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site (1971-1976) are included as well as records connected with his time working at College of Cape Breton/University College of Cape Breton (now Cape Breton University - CBU) as professor of history and Director of the Beaton Institute. While at CBU, Dr. Morgan also held the first Dean of Research and Development position. Dr. Morgan was active in the heritage field both at a national and provincial level working with the Association of Canadian Archives (ACA) and the Council of Nova Scotia Archives (CNSA).

Other series in the fonds reflect Morgan's work with local historical societies and community organizations dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Cape Breton's built and documentary heritage. A substantial amount of research notes, index cards and manuscript drafts accompanying Morgan's publications are also included, as well as some evidence of post-retirement contract work.

Series featuring Dr. Morgan's personal and family history include a small portion of records related to Dr. Morgan's involvement with St. Anthony Daniel parish and the Diocese of Antigonish. Personal records and photographs of Dr. Morgan's wife, Barbara Ann Morgan (nee MacKinnon) and her parents (Justice A.H. MacKinnon and Annie MacKinnon nee Ryan) are also found in the collection. Dr. Morgan's love for gardening and botany are represented as well.

A small amount of artifacts including awards and family memorabilia are also included.

Morgan, Robert James
Gaelic Language Institute
CA BI MG 12.82-A-MG 12.82 A.15 · File · May 7 2009
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of notes for a talk presented by Dr. Morgan as part of the Gaelic Language Institute held at the Highland Village on May 7 2009. There are also hand-written notes and a program included in the file.

CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 B-MG 12.82 B.6 · File · 2009
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of research notes and citations pertaining to the history of Wentworth Park. Dr. Morgan provided history and text for the completion of panels installed installed in Wentworth park as part of a revitalization project.

Education and Art
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 H-MG 12.82 H.9 · File · 1974-2008
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of newspaper clippings documenting stories about Cape Breton arts and and education.

Politics
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 H-MG 12.82 H.8 · File · 1976-2007
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of newspaper clippings covering Cape Breton political events and politicians.

Old Sydney Society
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 H-MG 12.82 H.4 · File · 1975-2007
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of news clippings reporting on the activity of The Old Sydney Society dating back to the mid 1970s.

Articles and Speeches
CA BI MG 12.82-A · Series · 1972-2006
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

Series consists of research notes, writing drafts, completed presentations, and published articles related to Dr. Morgan's academic research as well as community service. Some of this content would be found in published monographs by Dr. Morgan or in published anthologies related to Cape Breton history.

Local History and Heritage
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 H-MG 12.82 H.3 · File · 1976-2006
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of a series of newspaper clippings documenting stories about local preservation of heritage sites, museums and buildings.

Historical Anniversaries
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 H-MG 12.82 H.10 · File · 1975-2006
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of newspaper clippings which pertain to cultural stories from the local community as well as celebration of anniversaries of various Cape Breton communities and organizations.

Gibbons, Richard
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 B-MG 12.82 B.20 · File · 1977-2006
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of research notes and materials related to Dr. Morgan's article about Richard Gibbons for the Dictionary of Canadian Biography.

CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 H-MG 12.82 H.2 · File · 1976-2006
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of newspaper clippings about the Beaton Institute at Cape Breton University. Also includes articles related to Dr. Morgan's work and research while Director of the Beaton Institute.

Fortress of Louisbourg
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 H-MG 12.82 H.5 · File · 1975-2005
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of a selection of newspaper clippings and photographs relating to the Fortress of Louisbourg, National Historic Site. File also contains a schedule for the Fortress of Louisbourg, NHS grand opening.

CA BI MG 12.82-A-MG 12.82 A.69 · File · 1962 - 2001
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of talks delivered by Dr. Morgan for the dedication of Christ Church in Sydney on November 6, 1982. The file also includes an earlier talk given in Ontario in 1962 about the Hay Bay Church and an address commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Christ Church on June 16 2001. A speech to mark the pilgrimage of the Bi-Centennial Cross in 1987 is also found in the file and contains a history of the St. George's Parish.

Despard, John
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 B-MG 12.82 B.3 · File · 1982-2000
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of primarily of research related to Dr. Morgan's contribution about John Despard to the Dictionary of Canadian Biography and New Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Correspondence related to the two submissions are included in the file.

Cape Breton Industry
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 B-MG 12.82 B.17 · File · 1996
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of research files, newspaper clippings and articles related to shipbuilding, shipping, coal mining and general industry in Cape Breton. The content primarily focuses on the 19th century.

CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 B-MG 12.82 B.16 · File · 1996
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of research notes, articles, copied archival documents related to the history of the Dominion Iron and Steel Corporation (DISCO) and the Dominion Coal Company.

CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 B-MG 12.82 B.15 · File · 1995
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of a transcript of an interview of Abbie Libbus and Aggie MacNeil about women's hockey prior to and after 1950. Interviewer is not listed - possibly Kim Williamson.

Shaw Report
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 I-MG 12.82 I.02 · Item · 1992
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

Makes reference to the Shaw report which examines the future of U.C.C.B in 1992