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World War 1
CA BI MG 12.110-MG 12.110.1 · File · 1915-1973
Part of Allan Ridgway fonds

File contains papers concerning Allan Ridgway's enlistment and service in World War 1, including the awarding of his Military Medal, 1915-1921, and medals.

Mary Cadegan Clippings
CA BI MG 12.204-MG 12.204.2 · File · 2 September, 1915
Part of Mary Cadegan fonds

File contains a clipping from the North Sydney Herald concerning World War 1.

Clippings
CA BI MG 13.118-MG 13.118.M · File · n.d.
Part of Rev. John Pringle fonds

File contains various newspaper clippings concerning John Pringle and his involvement in World War 1.

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.

Correspondence
CA BI MG 13.118-MG 13.118.I · File · 1915-1935
Part of Rev. John Pringle fonds

File contains correspondence written by John Pringle during World War 1, including letters to his congregation and a letter addressed to N.C. Lunan.

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.

Christmas Cards
CA BI MG 13.118-MG 13.118.F · File · 1915
Part of Rev. John Pringle fonds

File contains two copies of a Christmas Card from John Pringle to the members of St. Andrew's Church, created while he was serving in World War 1.

Scrapbook of Clippings
CA BI MG 12.147-MG 12.147.9 · File · 1915
Part of James MacMillan fonds

File contains a scrapbook of newspaper clippings regarding World War 1, including the obituary of Sgt. James MacMillan, first casualty in the 17th Battery, 1915, and the obituary of Sgt. Anthony MacMillan.

Liscombe Diaries
CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.3 · File · 1913-1938
Part of Liscombe family fonds

File contains the diaries of Ella Liscombe (with typed transcriptions), Gerald Liscombe and Olive Liscombe, The diaries feature information about life in Sydney during World War 1.

Speech Transcript
CA BI MG 15.70-MG 15.70 · File · ca. 1920
Part of Mary Belle MacNeill fonds

File contains a speech delivered by Mary Belle MacNeil at the Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay to the "Ladies of the Red Cross." The speech addressed the experiences she had while serving in World War 1.

Correspondence
CA BI MG 12.189-MG 12.189.6 · File · 1915-1918
Part of Katharine McLennan fonds

File contains letters from Katharine McLennan that were written to various family members while she was serving as a nursing assistant in France during World War 1.

McLennan, Katharine Sophia
Case Books
CA BI MG 15.21-MG 15.21.3 · File · 1881-1966
Part of Weldon Wood Patton fonds

File contains two case books from Dr. Patton's medical practice concerning men who had served in World War 1 and were seeking medical proof of disability through war injury for pension purposes.

CA BI MG 20.25-MG 20.25.1 · File · 1915-1920
Part of James A. Murphy fonds

File contains a scrapbook featuring materials related to Lieutenant James A. Murphy's service in World War 1. It includes documents related this his being awarded the Military Cross, Vimy Ridge Battles, correspondence, and Murphy's memoirs. The scrapbook also contains some of his war medals.

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.

Correspondence and Clippings
CA BI MG 12.147-MG 12.147.1 · File · 1913-1961
Part of James MacMillan fonds

File contains correspondence and clippings, mostly letters from Anthony (Tony) MacMillan to Cecilia MacMillan regarding his army service during World War 1 and her replies. It also includes correspondence from M.M. MacDougall, Pius MacMillan, Alex MacMillan, and Catherine MacMillan,

Johnstone, Captain L.H.
File · ca. 1989

File contains documents related to the life of Captain Lewis Howard Johnstone, a World War 1 serviceman from Victoria Mines. Included within the file is a clipping titled "Letters relate final action for soldier," written by Lois Beaton. The article includes transcriptions of Capt. Johnstone's letters that describe battle conditions.

Maddin, James William
File · 1978-1980

File contains a series of records related to the life of James William Maddin, a Cape Breton judge and politician who served in World War 1. Included in the file is two copies of a report titled "James William Maddin, 1874-1961," two newspaper clippings about Mrs. J.W. Maddin, and a newspaper clipping about Maddin's career in law.

Morrison, Alex C.
File

File contains papers related to the life of Alex Campbell Morrison of Sydney, who served during World War 1. Included in the file are clippings featuring an interview with Alex Morrison concerning his days as a soldier, a dispersal certificate for Alex Campbell Morrison, and information about Mr. Morrison being recognized for his military service and the Vimy Ridge assault. The file also contains a photocopy of a list of soldiers at Witley Camp, and letters from Alex Morrison to his father, from Witley Camp, Surrey, England, dated February 22nd, 1917, from Alex Morrison to his mother, written in Witley Camp, dated July 22nd 1917, from Alex Morrison to his mother, written from Witley Camp, dated August 26th, 1917, and from Alex Morrison to his father, written from Aldershot Camp, N.S., dated July 11th, 1916.