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Postcard
CA BI MG 12.271-MG 12.271.D-MG 12.271.D.1 · Item · n.d.
Part of John Alexander MacKinnon fonds

Item is a photographic postcard of a World War 1 army officer in full uniform.

North George Street, Sydney
94-783-25298 · Item · c.1935

Item is a postcard of the north end of George Street showing the corner of Central school grounds with the Lyceum and Sacred Heart Church in the background.

Soldier in World War 1
CA BI 93-03-23977 · Item · ca. 1917

Item is a postcard of a soldier in uniform during World War 1. The photo was taken in London, England.

CA BI 93-02-23976 · Item · December 1917

Item is a postcard of two soldiers, Charles Appleton (at left) and Frank Harringbot, during World War 1. Both are in full uniform.

Sydney
87-873-17303 · Item · ca. 1920

Item is a postcard of a scene near Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Margaree River
87-531-17061 · Item · ca. 1970

Item is a postcard showcasing the Margaree River along the Cabot Trail.

CA BI 85-170-15870 · Item · 1908

Postcard of a winter scene at Westmount, Sydney, N.S. Showing horses and a sleigh.

"Me & My Ford"
CA BI 84-95-14195 · Item · 23 April, 1915

Item is a postcard showing Percy Willmot lying in a carriage on a road during World War 1. A note on the reverse reads: "'Me + My Ford' Very comfy. K[indecipherable] Pk. April 23/15. P."

Two soldiers by tree
CA BI 84-91-14191 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a postcard showing two members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1.

CA BI 84-89-14189 · Item · 18 November, 1916

Item is a postcard showing five members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1. The photo was taken after a "champagne supper" the night before and is noted as being "taken with a small hand camera." The soldiers are identified on the reverse as: RSM Hinchcliffe (died at Vimy), CQMS Hills (Susie), Sgt. P.C. Willmot, Cpl. P. Walker, and Pte. Dr. 'Pete' Murray.

Portrait of three soldiers
CA BI 84-88-14188 P512 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a postcard showing three unidentified soldiers of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1.

CA BI 84-88-14188 P511 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a postcard showing five soldiers of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1. The soldiers are identified on the reverse of the item and are in full uniform.

Portrait of five soldiers
CA BI 84-87-14187 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a postcard showing five unidentified soldiers of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1.

CA BI 84-84-14184 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a postcard showing the John Leigh Hospital at Townfield House in Altringham, England, taken during the World War 1. Four unidentified uniformed soldiers are visible in front of the building.

"B" Company marching
CA BI 84-80-14180 · Item · ca. 1915

Item is a postcard showing soldiers of 'B' company of the 25th Battalion of the CEF marching down a street during World War 1. The officer leading the march is identified as Lieut. Simpson.

CA BI 84-79-14179 · Item · 1915

Item is a postcard showing a number of soldiers marching down a street during World War 1. The soldiers, likely members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF, are in full uniform with rifles, canteens, and satchels. The photo was likely taken in Halifax.

CA BI 84-78-14178 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a postcard showing members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF in an exercise in Halifax during World War 1. The three officers pictured on the left side are identified as Lieut. Howard Johnson, Major Weston, and Capt. McRae.

Halifax exercise
CA BI 84-77-14177 · Item · ca. 1916

Item is a postcard showing an exercise of the 25th Battalion of the CEF in Halifax during World War 1. A note on the reverse reads: "Getting ready to form an 'outpush' for the protection of a force encamped. Small parties are being detailes to various duties - scouts - patrols sentry groups + detached posts."

Halifax exercise
84-76-14176 · Item · ca. 1916

Item is a postcard showing soldiers of the 25th Battalion of the CEF in an exercise during World War 1. The exercise took place in Halifax and the Armories and Park Street Church are visible in the background.

84-704-14804 · Item · 1914-1918

Item is a photographic postcard showing the Headquarters of the 185th Cape Breton Highlanders in Broughton during the First World War. A heading below the photo identifies the Broughton Arms and General Offices.

Crowd by water
CA BI 84-111-14211 · Item · 1914-1920

Item is a postcard showing a crowd of people near the shore of a lake or river during World War 1.

Unidentified soldier
CA BI 84-100-14200 · Item · 1914-1920

Item is a postcard showing an unidentified member of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1. The soldier is in full uniform and holding a rifle with a bayonet.

Piper's Cove
82-239-6939 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a postcard of Piper's Cove, taken from the wharf looking across the bay at the houses on the hill.

Piper's Cove
82-238-6938 · Item

Item is a postcard of the wharf at Piper's Cove.

Langille Family, Baddeck
81-313-5383 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of the Langille family postcard.

Fossils
CA BI 80-794-4974 · Item · 1980

Item is a photographic postcard of fossils.

Fossils
CA BI 80-792-4972 · Item · 1980

Item is a photographic postcard of fossils.

Beinn Bhreagh
CA BI 80-514-4694 · Item · 1911

Item is a photographic postcard of Beinn Bhreagh, the summer residence of Alexander Graham Bell.

Sydney Mines
CA BI 79-466-3446 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a photographic postcard showing the Sydney Mines mines as viewed from Post Office Square.

Coal Mining in Glace Bay
CA BI 79-453-3433 · Item · 1906

Item is a photographic postcard of a miner operating a long wall machine.

The "War Wasp"
CA BI 78-97-1847 · Item · July 9, 1917

Item is a photographic postcard of the view from the upper deck of the "War Wasp," launched in Trenton, Pictou County, at 1pm on Monday, July 9th, 1917. Crew members on deck and another vessel in the background are visible.

The "War Wasp"
CA BI 78-96-1846 · Item · July 9, 1917

Item is a photographic postcard of the "War Wasp," launched in Trenton, Pictou County, at 1pm on Monday, July 9th, 1917.

Lake O'Law
CA BI 78-95-1845 · Item · ca. 1940

Item is a photographic postcard of Lake O'Law.

Lyceum Theatre, Sydney
CA BI 78-902-2652 · Item · ca. 1920

Item is a photographic postcard of the Lyceum Theatre, Sydney, showing Sacred Heart Church.

Sydney's Lyceum was constructed in 1904 as a multi-purpose cultural centre. Since that time, the building has housed countless live performances, a library, and even a gymnasium. Currently owned by the Old Sydney Society and known as the Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science, the building was recognized as a heritage building in 1983 and continues to host exhibits that highlight Sydney's history.

East Whycocomagh
CA BI 78-86-1836 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a photographic postcard of East Whycocomagh.

CA BI 78-85-1835 · Item · 1906

Item is a photographic postcard of the cove at Greener's Wharf.

CA BI 78-84-1834 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a postcard of MacLean's Farm at the foot of North Mountain in Grand Anse Valley (Pleasant Bay) on the Cabot Trail.

Ingonish Beach
CA BI 78-83-1833 · Item · ca. 1940

Item is a photographic postcard of Ingonish Beach.

Horseshoe Curve, Cabot Trail
CA BI 78-80-1830 · Item · ca. 1940

Item is a photographic postcard of the horseshoe curve on the Cabot Trail.

Whycocomagh Harbour
CA BI 78-75-1825 · Item · 1907

Item is a postcard of a view of Whycocomagh Harbour.

Inscribed on the back of the postcard: How about Camera / Whycocomagh. Aug. 7/07 / Dear Sade. / Arrived OK. It is a lovely place. we are boarding at a Mrs Austins. a £ per week if you dont mind. room for you. Do try and come up Sunday. Win / Miss Sadie Brehaut / Sydney / C.B. / P.O Bx 74

CA BI 78-1217-2967 · Item · ca. 1890

Item is a photographic postcard of the surviving settlers who went to Australia and New Zealand with Norman MacLeod on the ship called the "Highland Lass".
Back row, L to R: J. McKay 'Ban' (Napier), D. McKay 'Ban' (Waipu), W. McDonald (Waipu), Dan McKay 'Ban' (Waipu), K. McDonald (Waipu), D.H. McKenzie (Waipu), K. Stewart (Whangarei Hds).
Third row, L to R: Miss J. McKenzie (Waipu), Miss C. McKay (Waipu), Mrs. J.W. Durham (Waipu), A. MacKay 'Ban' (Waipu), N. McKenzie 'Prince' (Waipu), W. McLennan (Waipu), J.R. MacKay (Waipu), Miss E. McKay 'Ban' (Waipu), Mrs. Webster (Waipu), Mrs. R. Campbell (Waipu).
Second row, L to R: H. McKenzie (Waipu), R. Finlayson (Waipu), Mrs. P.H. McKay (Waipu), Mrs. Anderson (Mangere), Mrs. Sheddon (Auckland), Mrs. W. McKenzie (Waipu), Mrs. D. McKenzie 'Prince' (Waipu), Mrs. J. Finlayson (Waipu), Mrs. D. McLeod (Waipu), Mrs. M. McAulay (Waipu).
Front row, L to R: D. McKay 'Ban' (Waipu), Capt. J. McKenzie 'Prince' (Waipu), J. McLean (Waipu), D. Stewart (Whangarei Hds).

Settlers off the "Gertrude"
CA BI 78-1215-2965 · Item · ca. 1890

Item is a photographic postcard of the surviving settlers who went to Australia and New Zealand with Norman MacLeod on the ship called the "Gertrude".
Back row, L to R: J. Morrison (Waipu), J. McLeod (Waipu), Unknown.
Third row, L to R: Capt. J. Smith (Auckland), Mrs. Smith (Auckland), Mrs. Urquhart (Waipu), N. Campbell (Waipu), A. McMillan (Waipu), A. McInnis (Waipu), K. McDonald (Whangarei Hds), J. McMillan (Waipu), A.P. Campbell (Waipu), Miss Mary McKenzie (Waipu).
Second row, L to R: J. Campbell (Three Mile Bush), Mrs. Brooks (Waipu), Miss M. Morrison (Waipu), N.J. Campbell (Waipu), Mrs. M. McDonald (Waipu), Miss M. McMillan (Auckland), Miss M.A. McKay (Waipu), N. McMillan (Auckland), Mrs. J. Cameron (Waipu), D.C. McLennan (Waipu), Mrs. J.M. McKay (Waipu), Miss M. McMillan (Waipu).
Front row, L to R: Mrs. E. McLean (Waipu), Mrs. N. MacLean (Whangarei), Mrs. J. Campbell (Three Mile Bush), M. Buchanan (Kauri), Mrs. N. McLennan (Kauri), Mrs. R. MacKay (Kauri), Miss C. McLennan (Waipu), Mrs. J. Wilson (Whangarei), Miss B. Morrison (Waipu), Mrs. E. McMillan (Waipu), E. McMillan (Waipu), Mrs. McKenzie 'Shoemaker' (Waipu).

CA BI 78-1212-2962 · Item · ca. 1890

Item is a photographic postcard of the surviving settlers who went to Australia and New Zealand with Norman MacLeod on the brig called the "Ellen Lewis".
Back row, L to R: A. MacDonald (Whangarei), A. McLeod (Kauri), D.A. McMillan (Waipu), A. Kempt (Waipu), J. McAulay (Waipu), J. McLeod (Waipu), A. McLeod (Waipu).
Third row, L to R: D.M. McLeod (Waipu), R. McRae (Waipu), Mrs. MacLeod (Waipu), Mrs. N. Campbell (Mangawhai), J. Kempt (Waipu), N.H. Campbell (Waipu), M. McLean (Auckland), J. McKenzie (Kauri), M. McDonald (Whangarei), H. Ferguson (Tutukaka), J. Campbell (Waipu), D. McLeod (Kauri).
Second row, L to R: Mrs. K. MacKenzie (Waipu), Mrs. Poulter (Auckland), Mrs. Wallace (Waipu), Mrs. R. McGregor (Waipu), Miss A. McKenzie (Waipu), Mrs. K. Stewart (Whangarei Hds), Mrs. N. MacKenzie (Kauri), Mrs. Kelsey (Waipu), Mrs. H. Ferguson (Tutukaka), D. Matheson (Kauri), Mrs. G. Ross (Whangarei Hds), Mrs. G. Sutherland (Waipu), Mrs. F Young (Waipu).
Front row, L to R: Unknown, Mrs. R. McRae (Waipu), Mrs. J Kempt (Waipu), Mrs. H. McKenzie (Kauri), Mrs. J. McDonald (Whangarei), Mrs. A. McMillan (Waipu), J. McLean (Auckland), Mrs. McBeth (Kauri), Mrs. N.J. Campbell (Waipu), Mrs. H. Sutherland (Waipu), Mrs. N. McKenzie (Waipu), Mrs. J. Munro (Marsden Pt), Mrs. J. Munro (Waipu).

Grand Narrows Hotel
CA BI 78-1192-2942 · Item · 1891

Item is a postcard featuring a sketch of the Grand Narrows Hotel on an advertising postcard.

CA BI 78-1189-2939 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a photographic postcard of a rear view of the Blast Furnace, Sydney Mines.

Baddeck Harbour
CA BI 78-1188-2938 · Item · ca. 1908

Item is a photographic postcard of Baddeck Harbour.

Harnod Lakes
CA BI 78-1187-2937 · Item · 1912

Item is a photographic postcard of Harnord Lakes, at Lake O'Law.

Mabou
CA BI 78-1182-2932 · Item · ca. 1905

Item is a photographic postcard of Mabou showing the bridge and church.

St. Mary's Glebe, East Bay
CA BI 78-11-1761 · Item · ca. 1905

Item is a postcard featuring a photograph of St. Mary's glebe with a priest and a man standing in front of it.