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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.

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.

History of Sydney
CA BI MG 12.82-A-10 · File · 26 April 1991
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of an article about the history of Sydney and Sydney Steel as well as research notes. The article entitled "Sydney Steel and the Community" was presented to Sydney Academy students on April 26th, 1991 as part of the 150th anniversary of Sydney Academy.

Opening of Cossit House
CA BI MG 12.82-A-MG 12.82 A.34 · File · 21 Nov. 1991
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File includes notes pertaining to the opening of Cossit House in 1977. These appear to be Robert Morgan's notes related to the program of the day.

Libraries and Archives
CA BI MG 12.82-A-MG 12.82 A.33 · File · 10 Sep. 1990
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of talks delivered to the the Atlantic Provinces Library Association at Baddeck on May 27th 1994, and another paper given by Dr. Morgan on the occasion of the Cape Breton Regional Library's 40th anniversary on September 10, 1990 as well as the 50th anniversary on October 1 2000. An additional earlier presentation is also included and was delivered at the 1980 Association of Canadian Archivist's (ACA) Conference. This paper outlines details about the status of archives in Eastern Canada.

Desbarres, J.F.W.
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 B-MG 12.82 B.1 · File · 1985
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of research related to the first Governor of Cape Breton, Joseph Frederick Wallet Desbarres.

CA BI MG 12.82-A-MG 12.82 A.46 · File · 18 Nov. 1988
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of a talk given to the Highland Village Society by Dr. Morgan on November 18th, 1988 and includes a history of the Highland Village as well as reflections on heritage and culture.

Swayne, Hugh
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 B-MG 12.82 B.25 · File · 1988
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of drafts, articles and correspondence related to Dr. Morgan's Dictionary of Canadian Biography for Hugh Swayne.

CA BI MG 12.82-A-MG 12.82 A.70 · File · 1987
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of correspondence requesting Dr. Morgan to address the annual meeting of the Sydney Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society, and a copy of the talk. The speech also provides a history of the Beaton Institute / Cape Bretoniana and of the North End area of Sydney.

Development and Conservation
CA BI MG 12.82-A-MG 12.82 A.51 · File · 1987
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

This file consists of a presentation prepared and delivered by Dr. Morgan for a symposium about built heritage organized by the Department of Municipal Affairs in cooperation with the Department of Culture, Recreation and Fitness in March 1987.

Ainslie, George Robert
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 B-MG 12.82 B.23 · File · 1986-1987
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

This file contains primarily research files related to Dr. Morgan's contribution to the Dictionary of Canadian Biography pertaining to the submission about George Robert Ainslie.

Kavanagh, Laurence
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 B-MG 12.82 B.34 · File · 1986
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of French and English copies of a biography of Laurence Kavanagh, several detailing Dr. Morgan's correspondence with the Dictionary of Canadian Biography including hand-written notes.

Campbell, William
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 B-MG 12.82 B.40 · File · 1986
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of drafts, notes and correspondence related to Dr. Morgan's work for the Dictionary of Canadian Biography related to the entry for William Campbell. Editorial notes included.

Nepean, Nicholas
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 B-MG 12.82 B.29 · File · 1985-1986
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of drafts of Dr. Morgan's biography of Nicholas Nepean as well as letters of correspondence between Dr. Morgan and The Dictionary of Canadian Biography.

Murray, John
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 B-MG 12.82 B.30 · File · 1985-1986
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of four drafts (one in French) of Dr. Morgan's John Murray biography as well as correspondence with staff at the DCB.

Dodd, A.C.
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 B-MG 12.82 B.21 · File · 1983-1984
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of research files and biography related to A.C. Dodd for Dr. Morgan's contribution to the Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Correspondence related to the DCB work is also included.

Ogilvie, James
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 B-MG 12.82 B.28 · File · 1982-1983
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of drafts of Dr. Morgan's biography of James Ogilvie for inclusion in the Dictionary of Canadian Biography.

CA BI MG 12.82-A-63 · File · 1982
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of a talk delivered by Dr. Morgan to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church for St. Andrew's Day. The file also consists of an article about Cape Breton written by Bob Morgan for Horizon Canada about Cape Breton's 36 years as its own colony.

Smith, William
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 B-MG 12.82 B.27 · File · 1981-1982
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of drafts of Dr. Morgan's biography of William Smith and a letter from Dr. Allan E. Marble of the Nova Scotia Historical Society requesting a copy of the entry.

Heritage and Tourism
CA BI MG 12.82-A-MG 12.82 A.45 · File · 1982
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of a hand-written and typed talk delivered by Dr. Morgan to Heritage and Tourism Speak Symposium in Baddeck on November 6, 1982.

McKinnon, William
CA BI MG 12.82-MG 12.82 B-MG 12.82 B.32 · File · 1978-1982
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

File consists of drafts in French and English of Dr. Morgan's article for submission to the Dictionary of Canadian Biography about William MacKinnon.

Heritage Property Act
CA BI MG 12.82-A-MG 12.82 A.44 · File · 1982
Part of Dr. Robert James Morgan fonds

This file contains a talk delivered to the Glace Bay Rotary Club on Thursday March 18, 1982. The paper references local built heritage in relation to the Act.