Six unidentified men. Men are sitting, while posing for their picture to be taken.
Six unidentified men seated in opposite positions from the first photograph provided, posing for the camera.
The 60th anniversary of Confederation being celebrated by locals at the New Waterford hospital. As shown, there are children and adults gathering, with decorations and flags hung along the New Waterford Hospital.
Item is a photographic portrait of the 6th New Waterford Guides dressed in uniform at the Cape Breton Music Festival.
A photograph taken from the top of the bankhead of #12 colliery in New Waterford. At the entrance to the mine, coal miners are seen entering the mine during their dayshift.
This is a photograph of St. Agnes church, convent and school. The convent was later used as a school as well.
Item is a photograph of A.N. MacDonald, first Police Chief of New Waterford.
A photograph of the 12th colliery mine. Smoke is seen coming from the stacks in the distance.
A photograph of No. 12 colliery in New Waterford. Two men stand off to the right side, engaged in conversation.
A aerial view of #12 from the bankhead of the mine.
A photograph from the top of the bankhead at #12 colliery, with mounted military officers standing at attention in the distance.
The band leading the parade which celebrated the 60th anniversary of the confederation of Canada, as people crowd the streets to watch. Taking place on July 1, 1927. At this time Canada Day was formerly known as "Dominion Day".
The absence of the parade, but a photograph of the banner that highlighted the 60th anniversary of confederation. People gather at the side of the road as a car drives through.
Item is an audio recording of a ceilidh at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael MacDonald, New Waterford N.S. Recording includes a selection of Gaelic songs, and piano tunes.
MacPhee, Doug (New Waterford) - Piano selection
MacPhee, Doug (New Waterford) - Piano selection
MacLean, Peter (Boston) - Bheir mi o air morag ho...
MacLean, Mrs. Annie (Christmas Island) - Bha mi raoir gu sunndach, sunndach
Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - Illean ill o, illean i...
MacDonald, Mrs. Kay (New Waterford) - Mo run geal dileas
MacLean, Mrs. Annie (Christmas Island) - Och mar tha mi...
MacDonald, Mrs. Kay (New Waterford) - Mo Mhathair
Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - Hiu a ho 's na hiu ro eile
MacDonald, Mrs. Kay (New Waterford) - O hi ri ill obha ho...
Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - Piano duet
MacPhee, Doug and Mrs. Margaret (New Waterford) - Piano duet
Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - O chion a righ gur e mi tha muladach...
MacDonald, Mrs. Kay (New Waterford) - Mairi Og
Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - A' Mhairi Dhubh...
MacDonald, Mary Catherine "Kay"Item is a photographic portrait of the Central School Glee Club holding a plaque that reads "C.B. Music Festival Shield School Chorus (Gr.3) Taught by Grade Teacher."
Item is a photographic portrait of students from Central School in New Waterford.
Item is a photographic portrait of young men and women from Central School holding a plaque that says "C.B Music Festival Shield Grade 7."
The coal miners are seen sitting in the carts, known by most miners as the "rake," which will take them down into the mine, and take them out of the mine during each shift. This is at #12 colliery in New Waterford.
Miners are hoisted down in "mantrips," or underground personal carriers. The miners are heading down at the beginning of their shift.
Item is an audio recording of Irene Timmons discussing the history of New Waterford.
Timmons is a teacher, still teaches in New Waterford
Attended school in Port Morien first, family moved to New Waterford in 1912
School heated by stoves, nuns lived in a company house, convent not built yet. Mother St. Osmond C.N.D. Was the Principal of Mt. Carmel School then
Started to teach at the age of 16, had Grade 11. Salary $32 per month plus $60 prov. Grant. In 1949, "B" license, upgraded license at Xavier.
Finds children not too different today, they do need to be taught respect.
Describes their periodic visits to her classes also public examination
No lights or water in home, tape placed on streets, water had to be carried
Item is a photographic portrait of a group of men and women at a dance.
Item is a photographic portrait of a women at a dance.
Item is a photographic portrait of a group of men and women at a dance.
Item is a photograph of the Dominion Coal Company's #12 Colliery.
Item is a photograph of the Dominion Coal Company's #14 Colliery.
Item is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burial of noted New Waterford musician, Dougall MacIntyre. Dougall was Margaret MacPhee's father and Dougie MacPhee's grand-father (both pianists). Mr. MacIntyre is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery in New Waterford.
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burial of musician Duncan MacQuarrie. Mr. MacQuarrie is buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery in New Waterford.
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of Fr. Cyril Miller of New Waterford.
Item is a photographic portrait of the grade one and two students at Mount Carmel School in New Waterford.
Item is a photographic portrait of the grade one and two classes at St. Agnes Elementary holding a plaque that reads "CB MUSIC Festival/Sydney Teachers Union/ SCHOOL CHORUS (Gr. 1 2)."
Item is a photograph of nurses parading in formation in New Waterford.
Item is a photograph of a group of women gathered in a room in formal wear.
Item is a photograph of nurses posing with their male escorts in formation in New Waterford.
After performing in a play, a group of men dressed in costumes posed for a group picture.
Item is an audio interview. Pam Newton interviews Mrs. Rose Schwartz about her life in New Waterford over a span of six decades. In the interview, Rose Schwartz mentions biographical data, family genealogy, occupation as peddlers, businessmen, various Jewish families, family life, Jewish organizations, and the synagogue.
Recording available for streaming: T-2206a [http://beaton.cbu.ca/AtoM/audio/T-2206a.mp3] and
T-2206b [http://beaton.cbu.ca/AtoM/audio/T-2206b.mp3]
Item is a photographic portrait of the members of the ladies guild at the New Waterford General Hospital.
Item is a photographic portrait of the members of the ladies guild at the New Waterford General Hospital.
A slight aerial view of military tents constructed and mounted police or military to the right of the photograph.
High exposure photograph of the miner's monument in New Waterford. The miner's monument is dedicated to the 65 miners who had died as a result of the mine explosion in the 12th colliery mine on July 25, 1917. The monument is seen placed on Ellsworth Avenue near the site of 12th colliery. The monument has since moved to the centre of New Waterford.
A photograph of the Miner's Monument. The miner's monument is dedicated to the 65 miners who had died as a result of the mine explosion in the 12th colliery mine on July 25, 1917. The monument is seen placed on Ellsworth Avenue near the site of 12th colliery. The monument has since moved to the centre of New Waterford.
Item is a photograph of the names on the New Waterford Miners' Monument.
Item is a photograph of the names on the New Waterford Miners' Monument.
Item is a photograph of the names on the New Waterford Miners' Monument.
Item is a photograph of the New Waterford Miners' Monument.
Item is a photograph of the names on the New Waterford Miners' Monument.
Item is a photograph of the New Waterford Miners' Monument.
Item is a photograph of the names on the New Waterford Miners' Monument.
Item is a photograph of miners at #14, New Waterford, with new lamps.
Item is a photograph of a portrait of Bishop Power at Mount Carmel Church in New Waterford, Cape Breton
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of 3 paintings of Christ's Ascension at Mount Carmel Church in New Waterford, Cape Breton
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of a portrait of Bishop Campbell at Mount Carmel Church in New Waterford, Cape Breton
Prendergast, Paul