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Clarence Gillis fonds
CA BI MG 9.9 · Fonds · 1940-1960

Fonds consists of correspondence, transcripts of speeches and radio broadcasts, speeches and radio broadcasts given by Gillis, notes, reports, and briefs.

Gillis, Clarence
Dr. Hugh Cameron fonds
CA BI MG 9.24 · Fonds · 1862-1915

Fonds consists of correspondence and one day book and ledger from Cameron's medical practice.

Cameron, Hugh
Dr. Michael A. Laffin fonds
CA BI MG 9.41 · Fonds · 1963-1987

Fonds consists of correspondence and clippings related to constituency business on topics such as housing, schools, hospitals, the Finnis Report, employment, grants, and a few personal clippings, 1963-1988; files relating to Dr. Laffin's work in the House of Assembly, including speeches, correspondence, and clippings, 1963-1986; election material including clippings, pamphlets and speeches, 1960s and 1970s; five files of correspondence and memoranda pertaining to housing while Dr. Laffin was Minister of Housing, 1983-1986; material relating to coal mining affairs in eastern Cape Breton including the Donald Report (1966), strip mining at Gardiner Mines (1982-1987), Dominion Coal Workers' Relief Fund (1980-1983); Cape Breton Regional Hospital files, 1966-1987; files on Nova Scotia School Boards and a brief on an Acadian School presented by the Cape Breton District School Board (1984); material on provincial ombudsman (1971-1981); material on the Senior Citizens Secretariat (1981-1986); memorandum from Dr. Laffin to Premier Buchanan (1980) re horse racing industry in Nova Scotia; material on the Kiwanis Swimming Pool in Sydney (1975-1985); a report of the Legislative Assembly Mines Committee (1965).

Laffin, Michael A.
Georgian Era in Nova Scotia
CA BI MG 2.3 · Fonds · 1757-1761

Fonds consists of extracts by Dan MacLennan on the "Georgian Era in Nova Scotia" by William Inglis Morse (1932), regarding early divisions of the counties of Cape Breton and Nova Scotia and immigration by United States settlers.

Sydney Academy collection
CA BI MG 11.84 · Fonds · 1898-1991

Fonds consists of Sydney Academy's administrative records, staff records, and its historical collection.

Colin Cash fonds
CA BI MG 12.2 · Fonds · 1882-1970

Fonds consists of the diary of Colin Cash containing information on Cash genealogy; diary describes work performed, weather, family and local events.

Cash, Colin
J. Mariner Smith fonds
CA BI MG 12.1 · Fonds · 1813-1961

Fonds consists of receipts and correspondence related to Smith's general store and his activities as an agent for the MacDonald Brothers, owners of the Glendyer Mills. Correspondence often refers to the political and economic conditions of Cape Breton. Some records of Thomas Murray and Co. are included with Smith's records. Presumably Smith took over the business of Thomas Murray and Co. ca. 1882. One account book from a general store in Port Hood operated by Smith is also included.

Smith, James Mariner
Malcolm F. MacNeil fonds
CA BI MG 12.8 · Fonds · 1961-1965

Fonds consists of correspondence and a speech on the potential of Cape Breton titled, Past and Future.

MacNeil, Malcolm F.
Barrington family fonds
CA BI MG 12.12 · Fonds · 1813-1961, 1882-1887 predominant

Fonds consists of four series: Charles Parnell Barrington (1813-1844), Edwin John Barrington (1851-1880), Yorke Henry Ainsley Barrington (1869-1893) and Yorke Cotril Barrington (1903-1908). Fonds also consists of a letter from Edward Barrington (grandson of Captain Barrington) to his brother and sister from Washington Territory (1865), lineage of the Barrington family, newspaper clippings on the Barrington family, notice regarding installation of an electrically driven booster pump, a trust deed from Helen Jane Catherine Barrington (heir of Edwin Barrington) to Frank Seward Barrington (1885), and deeds to John Barrington.

Barrington family
John A. MacKinnon fonds
CA BI MG 12.13 · Fonds · 1904-1940

Fonds consists of personal records and documents related to the Sydney Co-operative Society Ltd., correspondence related to the search for coal at Maple Brook, Inverness County, and other business related records.

MacKinnon, John A.
S. Gordon Naish fonds
CA BI MG 12.14 · Fonds · 1931-1959, 1955-1959 predominant

Fonds consists of records regarding mining history and clippings, photographs and information underwater dives, discoveries and the retrieval of historical relics from the harbour at Louisbourg.

Naish, S. Gordon
Dougald Robert Boyle fonds
CA BI MG 12.17 · Fonds · 1847-1964

Fonds consists of personal diaries, records related to his teaching career, a scrapbook, clippings, Boyle family genealogical notes, and Boyle family deeds.

Boyle, Dougald Robert
Douglas Neil Brodie fonds
CA BI MG 12.18 · Fonds · 1940-1954

Fonds consists of material related to the CCF Party during its formative years in Cape Breton, as well as on labour during the first half of the 20th century. These records include notebooks, financial records, reports, and minutes. Also included is correspondence and speeches related to Brodie's political career, personal notes, and scrapbooks. The scrapbooks contain clippings on many phases of Cape Breton and Nova Scotia social and political problems during the 1940s and, to a lesser extent, the 1930s. Original speeches, letters, and political poetry are also found in the scrapbooks.

Brodie, Douglas Neil
Joseph Campbell fonds
CA BI MG 12.21 · Fonds · 1927-1969

Fonds consists of a ledger containing correspondence and records concerning politics, farming, and education in the Big Pond area. Also contains correspondence related to mineral exploration in Big Pond.

Campbell, Joseph
CA BI MG 12.26 · Fonds · 1941-1978

Fonds consists of manuscripts regarding Scottish history, correspondence and a book review.

Campbell, Peter J. MacKenzie
Matilda Bown fonds
CA BI MG 12.27 · Fonds · 1857-1890

Fonds consists of a diary kept by Bown during a visit to Sable Island, a collection of Christmas and New Years cards, a scrapbook kept by Bown related to the natural history of Sable Island and Nova Scotia, and one book on the history of British seaweeds.

Bown, Matilda
John Carey fonds
CA BI MG 12.30 · Fonds · 1882-1938

Fonds consists of a history of Sydney Mines composed by Carey in 1912, a scrapbook for the years 1912-13, his death notice, and three detailed notebooks of mining courses beginning in 1889. The scrapbook contains considerable material on civic affairs in Sydney Mines, North Sydney, and Sydney.

Carey, John
Huntington Family fonds
CA BI MG 12.36 · Fonds · 1848-1972

Fonds consists of Caleb A. Huntington's correspondence and legal records, Jetta MacDonald's correspondence, Henrietta Gibbons' records.

Huntington family
Michael Kelly fonds
CA BI MG 12.37 · Fonds · 1918-1952

Fonds consists of a diary kept by Kelly of personal reminiscences regarding his life as a coal miner in Cape Breton. Within these records are lists of miners' deaths with their dates and causes, details of industrial disputes and his daily life pattern.

Kelly, Michael
Michael Dwyer fonds
CA BI MG 12.40 · Fonds · 1871-1971

Fonds consists of research materials, professional and educational appointment records and certificates, original materials used for research, personal correspondence, research regarding coal, and public addresses.

Dwyer, Michael
William G. Fraser fonds
CA BI MG 12.41 · Fonds · 1950-1973

Fonds consists of records related to the Hector Bicentennial Celebration 1972-1973, the Vanier Institute of the Family, and a report and agreements related to the RCMP.

Fraser, William G.
John Smith Hart fonds
CA BI MG 12.45 · Fonds · 1842-1946

Fonds consists of materials regarding Hart's business ventures, personal and business correspondence, social and religious events, and financial records.

Hart, John Smith
Gibbons Family fonds
CA BI MG 12.47 · Fonds · 1753-1943

Fonds consists of the papers of Richard Gibbons Sr., which includes letters, legal documents, and a diary. Fonds also contains papers of Richard Gibbons Jr., which includes correspondence, an almanac and birth registers and papers of Richard Gibbons III, which include certificates and appointments, correspondence and a deed. Records of Napoleon and his son Philip Gibbons are included and consist of correspondence, legal records and photographs. Also included is a watercolour of Jersey Island and a map of the north side of Cow Bay.

Gibbons family
Roderick J. MacNeil fonds
CA BI MG 12.49 · Fonds · 1882-1922

Fonds consists of business related correspondence and other documents related to MacNeil's carriage business, as well as some personal documents.

MacNeil, Roderick J.
CA BI MG 12.53 · Fonds · 1835-1875

Fonds consists of Rev. John William Howie's correspondence (1835), notes pertaining to sermons (1857-1873), a marriage certificate for Reverend Howie and Harriet Amelia Addy (1875), and his ordination certificate (1861). Fonds also includes a workbook belonging to Susie Howie.

Howie, John William
Dr. Rev. Jan Huntjens fonds
CA BI MG 12.57 · Fonds · 1960-1980

Fonds consists of addresses given by Dr. Huntjens about the history of Moxham Castle, the anniversary program for Trinity United Church, handwritten Mi'kmaw petroglyphs, and correspondence between Dr. Huntjens and Dr. Charles MacDonald. Fonds also includes a speech by Dr. A. J. Ebbutt at the installation of Dr. Huntjens at Xavier College in 1968.

Huntjens, Dr. Rev. Jan
Leaver family fonds
CA BI MG 12.70 · Fonds · 1804-1842

Fonds consists of correspondence to Elizabeth Leaver, Caroline Leaver and Peter Leaver from family (1804-1881). Also included is a letter to John Leaver from a lawyer in Halifax regarding the will of Jonathon Jones (1832).

Leaver family
Horn family fonds
CA BI MG 12.74 · Fonds · 1802-1927

Fonds consists of duplicate copies of a land grant (1802), Simeon Horn's will (1873), release of mortgage (1873), property tax notice, and school tax receipts (1924-1927).

Horn family
CA BI MG 12.76 · Fonds · 1885-1973

Fonds consists of records of John George Brooks Lynch, articles edited by Kevin Lynch, and a poem by George Lynch.

Lynch, John George Brooks
Harry W. MacKenzie fonds
CA BI MG 12.106 · Fonds · 1946-1980, predominant 1946-1960

Fonds consists of materials related to the construction and opening of the Canso Causeway. Records include correspondence, programs, pamphlets, reports, maps of the Strait of Canso and one photograph (three copies) of four men, who were involved with the building of the Canso Causeway, standing over a model of the project. Also included is an autobiography.

MacKenzie, Harold W.
Sarah Steele fonds
CA BI MG 12.117 · Fonds · 1943-1974

Fonds consists of miscellaneous personal papers that were collected by Sarah Steele of Boisdale, Cape Breton. The papers cover a variety of topics.

Steele, Sarah
Roderick A. Johnston fonds
CA BI MG 12.118 · Fonds · 1858-1936

Fonds consists of a diary containing memoranda of accounts payable, post office savings, work performed and family events compiled by Roderick Johnston. The diary was continued by Johnston's son John Joseph (1915-1936).

Johnston, Roderick A.
John Archy MacDonald fonds
CA BI MG 12.127 · Fonds · 1834-1967

Fonds consists of a copy of the minutes of the Washabuckt Liberal-Conservative club (1911); diary of daily events kept by MacDonald (1899-1949); petition concerning the closure of a road (1902); deed: John A. MacDonald to Hughie J. MacDonald, Glace Bay, for land in Washabuckt (1952); list of voters for the Washabuckt district (1953); and a scrapbook of clippings (1956-1967).

MacDonald, John Archy
CA BI MG 12.155 · Fonds · 1869-1972

Fonds consists of a paper presented by MacKenzie on medical laboratories, a guest book from a testimonial dinner, and a history he wrote on the MacKenzie family.

MacKenzie, Donald J.
Matheson family fonds
CA BI MG 12.66 · Fonds · 1840-1887

Fonds consists of correspondence written mainly to Murdoch Matheson from family members in Boston, Mass., and a diary written by Alex Matheson.

Matheson family
CA BI MG 19.26 · Fonds · 1910-1917

Fonds consists of two minute books and one charter that belonged to the Sydney Trades and Labour Council.

Sydney Trades and Labour Council
Cape Breton Ski Club fonds
CA BI MG 14.189 · Fonds · 1940-1975

Fonds consists of minutes, membership lists, financial statements, clippings, historical notes, cards and photographs of the club.

Cape Breton Ski Club
Michael M. MacDonald fonds
CA BI MG 13.120 · Fonds · 1906-1981

Fonds consists of correspondence, 1929-1962; 23 letters, many of which relate to labour's right to organize in the industrial area of Cape Breton; sermon by Father MacDonald on labour's right to organize; newspaper clippings relating mainly to Father MacDonald's career and sermons in the 1930s; clippings and presentations collected during Father MacDonald's career at Holy Cross Church, Caledonia; Silver Jubilee presentations made to Father MacDonald; tributes to Father MacDonald on his retirement; professional certificates; 2 photographs.

MacDonald, Michael Malcolm
CA BI MG 14.57 · Fonds · 1965-1998

Fonds consists of minutes and resolutions, annual reports, correspondence, newsletters and journals, various files, secretary's papers, secretary's publications, the history of the Cape Breton Branch of the CFUW, branch scrapbooks, minutes, clippings, photos and correspondence.

Canadian Federation of Women. Cape Breton Branch
Wilfred Laurier fonds
CA BI MG 9.4 · Fonds · 1903-1911

Fonds consists of reproductions of correspondence and clippings from the Laurier Papers at Library and Archives Canada (Public Archives of Canada). These papers deal mainly with the Dominion Iron and Steel Corporation's financial problems, the 1909 strike at the Dominion Coal Company, and related subjects.

CA BI MG 9.2 · Fonds · 1925

Fonds consists of a letter from E.M. MacDonald, Federal Minister of National Defence, to Sister St. Mary of Calvary outlining the government and opposition policies towards defence and Canada's role in imperial foreign policy.

Ronald O'Handley fonds
CA BI MG 6.17 · Fonds · 1823

Fonds consists of a character reference for Ronald O'Handley who emigrated from Scotland to Barrachois, Cape Breton.

Malcolm MacNeil fonds
CA BI MG 6.16 · Fonds · 1826

Fonds consists of a character reference from Barra to the authorities in Cape Breton.

Alexander MacDonald fonds
CA BI MG 3.14 · Fonds · 1829-1850

Fonds consists of correspondence from Christopher MacDonald to his brother Alexander at Black Brook, Mira Road; one letter from Quebec in 1829 and the other from Boston in 1850.

Donald Gillis fonds
CA BI MG 3.2 · Fonds · 1843-1873

Fonds consists of a letter from Rev. Neil MacLeod regarding bridge at Salmon River (1843) and appointment as Postmaster at Grand Mira South (1873).

Abraham Cuyler fonds
CA BI MG 2.25 · Fonds · 1784

Fonds consists of a letter Abraham Cuyler wrote in 1784 from King Street, Soho to Lord Sydney. In that year there was a great influx of American Loyalists into Cape Breton Island, causing its separation as a province distinct from Nova Scotia. In 1784, the Town of Sydney was founded, capital of the Province, named after Lord Sydney, Secretary of State for the colonies. In this letter, Cuyler wrote entreating Lord Sydney to authorize and commence the settlement and give permission to superintend the people (from Quebec) until the Government of the Island of Cape Breton could be organized. He was also looking to be reimbursed and an appointment of services rendered.

Gerald Regan fonds
CA BI MG 9.27 · Fonds · 1971

Fonds consists of political speeches by Mr. Regan, concerning the Sydney Steel Corporation and the expansion of Xavier College to a degree-granting institution.

Michael J. MacKinnon fonds
CA BI MG 10.3 · Fonds · 1945-1959

Fonds consists of speeches, mainly regarding social action, given by Msgr. MacKinnon as well as the eulogy delivered at the funeral of Msgr. M.M. Coady.

Mackinnon, Michael J.
James Lotz fonds
CA BI MG 10.7 · Fonds · 1960-1997

Fonds consists of personal and work related documents, as well as materials related to Mr. Lotz's publications and involvement in various organizations.

James Lotz
Sacred Heart School fonds
CA BI MG 11.2 · Fonds · 1912-1965

Fonds consists of a diary of events maintained by Sister St. Andrew of Bethsaida (d. 1970), principal of Sacred Heart School for Boys in Sydney, and the Annals of Sacred Heart School, 1948-1965, compiled by Chalmers MacIntyre.