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WW1 MG 12.189.6 J
CA BI MG 12.189-MG 12.189.6-MG 12.189.6 J · Item · 8 November, 1916
Part of Katharine McLennan fonds

Item is a letter from Letter from Ronard Adrieu to an unknown recipient, dated 12 November 1916. The letter, written in broken French, describes the conditions at another hospital and asks the recipient to say hello to Harnois, a patient at the Hôpital de l'Alliance in Yvetot, France.

CA BI MG 12.147-MG 12.147.1-MG 12.147.1.27 · Item · 2 October, 1916
Part of James MacMillan fonds

Item is a Western Union telegram for Kate MacMillan, informing her that Sgt. Anthony MacMillan has been reported as seriously ill in the Moore Barracks Hospital.

CA BI MG 15.59 · Fonds · 1983

Fonds consist of letter enclosing “Tribute to the North Shore Gaelic Singers” in verse, 1978.

Thomas J. Brown fonds
MG 21.48 · Fonds · 1820 - 1939

Fonds consists of Brown’s collection of mining documents, the manuscript for his book, Place Names of Nova Scotia as well as an undated mining manuscript. Also included is a copy of the poem The Mayflower, the book Gaelic Lessons for Beginners, a scroll addressed to E.G. McKay, a leather nameplate, newspaper clippings and correspondence.

Brown, Thomas James
CA BI MG 6.11 · Fonds · 1971

This fonds consists of a reproduction of letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, a warrant for confining Mary and a declaration of her execution.

Sylvia Karrel collection
MG 21.49 · Fonds · 1943 - 2001

Fonds consists of correspondence written to Sylvia Karrel (née Sylvia Glickman) by Pilot Officer Curdis Karrel, Pilot Officer Karrel's war medals, photographs of Pilot Officer Karrel’s headstone in Kiel War Cemetery in Kiel, Germany, and newspaper clippings.

Karrel, Sylvia
Postcard Booklet
CA BI MG 12.204-MG 12.204.3-MG 12.204.3.1 · Item · 2 September, 1915
Part of Mary Cadegan fonds

Item is postcard booklet sent by Pte. Malcolm J. Mac Kinnon this his sister Mary from England just before sailing for France during World War 1.

Personal Papers
MG 21.37-A · Series · 1911-1993, predominant 1971-1977
Part of Dr. C. Lamont MacMillan Fonds

Series consists of personal correspondence, letters of congratulations, speeches that Dr. MacMillan has given on the grand opening of a hospital, at banquets, about the annual festival held in Baddeck, welcome speeches, introductory speeches, on the opening of new schools, giving thanks for an invitation, speech to open a meeting and a speech at the launch of a new memorial park in Baddeck. Series also consists of a column called MacMillan’s Memories, a history of Baddeck Group Alcoholics Anonymous which he is mentioned in, a story about the history of Isaac’s Harbor, a loan statement and 29 photographs including weddings photos, family photos, photos of Dr. MacMillan by himself and with others, photos of a house, the C. Monty MacMillan ferry, and Dr. MacMillan in a horse drawn sleigh.

Percy Willmot, scrapbook
CA BI MG 20.15-MG 20.15.4 · File · 1914-1919
Part of Percy Charles Willmot fonds

File contains a scrapbook of pictures, clippings, and letters concerning Lieut. Willmot's time at war. The scrapbook includes a recruitment address that was presented by J.W. Madden.

CA BI MG 20.15-MG 20.15.1A · File · 1914-1918
Part of Percy Charles Willmot fonds

File contains Percy Charles Willmot's correspondence to family members that was written he was serving overseas in World War 1 with the 25th Battalion.

CA BI MG 20.15-MG 20.15.3 · File · 1908-1982
Part of Percy Charles Willmot fonds

File contains a scrapbook of pictures, clippings and letters compiled by Lieut. Willmot, detailing a trip from Sydney to England and return to Ottawa, 1908-09. The book also includes letters from Gladys Smith to Halifax officials concerning the donation of Percy Willmot's World War 1 materials to the Halifax Citadel Army Museum.

Paybook and military papers
CA BI MG 20.15-MG 20.15.2 · File · 1914-1919
Part of Percy Charles Willmot fonds

File contains military papers and correspondence that belonged to Lieut. Percy Wilmot, including his paybook, war service badge, a Christmas card, and other documents.

Matheson Family Papers
CA BI MG 12.156-MG 12.156.1 · File · 1915
Part of Matheson Family fonds

File contains family correspondence, including two letters from Ken Matheson to his mother while training at Valcartier Camp, 1915.

MacSween, Agnes (MacNeil)
CA BI MG 6.10 · Fonds · 1892

This fonds consists of a letter from Malcolm Campbell, Barra, with family news; copy of tombstone of Roderick and Jane MacNeil.

Campbell, Malcolm
Liscombe Correspondence
CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.2 · File · 1896-1957
Part of Liscombe family fonds

File contains a selection of Liscombe family correspondence, mainly that of Olive and Susan to and from Gerald during his time spent overseas in World War 1.

CA BI MG 20.15-MG 20.15.1A-MG 20.15.1A.2 · Item · 1914-1919
Part of Percy Charles Willmot fonds

Item is a bound collection of transcribed letters from Percy Willmot to his sister, Dorothy, that were written during his service in World War 1 in both Halifax and France. The letters mention other Cape Bretonners overseas such as John Pringle, and Lieutenant Johnston. The collection also includes photocopies of various documents pertaining to Percy Willmot's military career.

CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.2-MG 12.59.2.6 · Item · 3 December, 1916
Part of Liscombe family fonds

Item is a letter to Susan Liscombe signed "Bob," which was written in France. In the letter, the author thanks Mrs. Liscombe for mailing him some newspapers, talks about injuries and deaths among members of the 40th that he met in England, relates his experience in the trenches, and notes a letter that he received from Gerald Liscombe regarding the disbandment of the 185th Band.

CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.2-MG 12.59.2.5 · Item · 23 December, 1916
Part of Liscombe family fonds

Item is a letter to Susan Liscombe signed "B," which was written in France. In the letter, the author describes a three-hour artillery attack on December 20, mail delays on the front, and Gerald's first aid skills and current situation in England.

Letter to Susan Anderson
CA BI MG 12.232-MG 12.232.B-MG 12.232.B.7 · Item · 16 September, 1918
Part of Anderson Family fonds

Item is a letter to Susan Anderson, concerning the Probate of Percival William Anderson's will.

CA BI MG 20.25-MG 20.25.1-MG 20.25.1.5 · Item · 27 June, 1917
Part of James A. Murphy fonds

Item is a letter sent to James. A. Murphy on the behalf of the Canadian assistant military secretary, informing him that his name has been submitted for inclusion in the list for the next investiture.

Letter to James A. Murphy
CA BI MG 20.25-MG 20.25.1-MG 20.25.1.24 · Item · 19 February, 1958
Part of James A. Murphy fonds

Item is a letter to James A. Murphy, thanking him for sharing his experiences from the First World War.

Letter to James A. Murphy
CA BI MG 20.25-MG 20.25.1-MG 20.25.1.25 · Item · 1917
Part of James A. Murphy fonds

Item is a letter written to James A. Murphy from an unidentified writer, expressing concern over Murphy's wound.

CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.2-MG 12.59.2.7 · Item · 6 October, 1916
Part of Liscombe family fonds

Item is a letter to Gerald Liscombe from Bob, which was written in France. In the letter, the author notes that he was wounded, describes the capture of German trenches, and communicates the fear and uncertainty that comes from life in the trenches.

Letter to Gerald Liscombe
CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.2-MG 12.59.2.10 · Item · 23 January, 1919
Part of Liscombe family fonds

Item is an unsigned letter to Gerald Liscombe. It is potentially from Rebecca Emily Liscombe, as it discusses all other immediate family members.

Letter to Alex Anderson
CA BI MG 12.232-MG 12.232.B-MG 12.232.B.1 · Item · 22 March, 1918
Part of Anderson Family fonds

Item is a letter to Alex Anderson, concerning the forwarding of his son, Percival Anderson's Military Cross to Alex Anderson.

Letter to Alex Anderson
CA BI MG 12.232-MG 12.232.B-MG 12.232.B.5 · Item · 12 November, 1917
Part of Anderson Family fonds

Item is a letter of sympathy for Alex Anderson's loss of his son, from the Minister of Militia and Defence.