Item is a poem written by J. B. McLachlan titled, "In the Miners' Row," about the power that the mine companies had over workers and the duties that workers ought to carry out to fight for their rights.
Collection consists of artifacts, two volumes of Karl Marx, a child's cap, and a block of salt; McLachlan's personal library of books that he owned consisting of socialist, communist, religious, and labour material; and textual records that include poetry, notes, correspondences, and one journal. The material spans between 1744 and 1941, and consists of records from Scotland, England, and Canada. The material in this collection shows McLachlan's interest and involvement with labour movements and his desire to improve conditions for the working class in Cape Breton.
McLachlan, James BrysonSeries consists of books accumulated by James Bryson McLachlan and his family between 1744 and 1941 in Scotland, England, and Canada, pertaining to Socialism, Communism, mine conditions, Russia, religion, literature, and history. Some books include signatures or annotations written by McLachlan; gifted books include notes from close friends or political comrades.
Item is a letter addressed to Tim Buck dated June 13, 1936. This letter details McLachlan's reasons for withdrawing from the Communist Party of Canada, explaining that he had been misunderstood, shown a lack of support, and believed the party was falling to the right.
Series consists of one journal dating between 1910-1914, two poems, two letters of correspondence, one note, and one newspaper clipping.