Series 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.
Series consists of one journal dating between 1910-1914, two poems, two letters of correspondence, one note, and one newspaper clipping.
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.
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.
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.
Item is a Christmas card from the warrant officers, staff sergeants, and sergeants of the 25th Battalion.
Item is a letter from the Halifax Citadel Army Museum to Gladys Smith regarding the possibility of reassembling the collection of materials pertaining to her uncle, Percy Willmot, after it had been divided among her sisters.
Item is a letter to Gladys Smith from Donald E. Graves, the curator of the Army Museum in Halifax, concerning his interest in expanding their Percy Willmot collection.
Item is a letter from Nova Scotia's provincial archivist, Hugh A. Taylor, to Gladys Smith. In the letter, Taylor asks Smith to appraise her uncle's collection and make an offer of purchase or Gift to the Crown.
Item is an unbound transcription of Percy Willmot's journal from 1908-1909, which included copies of family photographs, a description of his trip from Sydney to England and his return to Ottawa, photocopies of original handwritten entries, and a collection of copied maps.
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.
Item is a photocopy of The Heather, Broughton, C. B. Vol. 1, #2, the official paper of the 185th Overseas Battalion, C.E.F.
Fonds consists of a scrapbook containing textual records, photographs, and objects related to James Murphy's experience as a World War 1 serviceman.
Murphy, James A.Item is a letter from Janet Maltby to James J. Murphy, James Andrew Murphy's son, pertaining to the acceptance of the scrapbook as a donation to the Beaton Institute.
Item is a letter form James J. Murphy informing Janet Maltby that he had mailed the scrapbook.
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.
Item is a war service medal that was awarded to James A. Murphy for his participation in World War 1.
Item is an original copy of orders from Captain Richard Reed, pertaining to the raids during the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
Item is a letter from Col. Dawson, commander at Vimy Ridge, to James A. Murphy, expressing concern about Murphy's wound.
Item is a letter from W.H. Craig, to James A. Murphy, expressing concern over Murphy's wound.
Item is a letter to James A. Murphy, thanking him for sharing his experiences from the First World War.
Item is a letter written to James A. Murphy from an unidentified writer, expressing concern over Murphy's wound.
Item is James A. Murphy's Royal Canadian Legion membership card.