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The photographs contain images of the Beaton family, Broad Cove and the broader inverness county.

Series consists of black and white images taken by Abbass Studios Ltd. during the 1960s. The titles of the records originate from the indices kept by Abbass Studios.

Series consists of black and white images taken by Abbass Studios Ltd. during the 1960s. The titles of the records originate from the indices kept by Abbass Studios.

Series consists of black and white images taken by Abbass Studios Ltd. during the early 1970s. The titles of the records originate from the indices kept by Abbass Studios.

Series consists of images taken by Abbass Studios Ltd. during the 1970's and 1980's. The titles of the records originate from the indices kept by Abbass Studios.

Series consists of black and white images taken by Abbass Studios Ltd. during the 1940's. The titles of the records originate from the indices kept by Abbass Studios.

Series consists of administrative records, including financial accounts, store inventories, correspondence and tax forms.

Series consists of 12 b&w portraits, 10 from North Sydney and 3 from New Glasgow.

Series consists of research notes, writing drafts, completed presentations, and published articles related to Dr. Morgan's academic research as well as community service. Some of this content would be found in published monographs by Dr. Morgan or in published anthologies related to Cape Breton history.

Series consists of artifacts donated by J.B. McLachlan's grand-daughter Mary McLachlan-Sanger.

Avatars of Human Creativity: Exploring the ArtSci Connect - Pamphlet / Eventbrite papers. Documents relating to Algae. Avatars of Human Creativity: Exploring The Art-Sci Connect Poster. Documents relating to email promotion for - ARTSCI Gallery Exhibition, ARTSCI BioArt Workshops, and ARTSCI STEAM Conference. Achievements and lessons learned from Avatars of Human Creativity: Exploring the ArtSci Connect Poster. SSHRC Funding Award Announcement. SSHRC Funding award. Letters of Participation from 2017. Documents from the Steering Committee. Various emails. Documents from the BioArt Workshops. Media and Promotional Material.

Series consists of 347 audio cassette tapes, 6 videos cassette and VHS tapes, and 20 reels

The series consists of photographs, programs, correspondence and promotional materials related to the Bartown Festival held annually in North Sydney.

Series consists of 11 books of fictional poetry, interviews, biographies, case studies, and history that explore race and the Black experience in Nova Scotia, Canada, and the United States. Viola Desmond is featured in Viola Desmond's Canada: A History of Blacks and Racial Segregation in the Promised Land by Dr. Graham Reynolds, which includes a chapter written by Wanda Robson.

Series consists of 12 b&w portraits taken of North Sydney residents by Brenton R Rice.

Series consists of a set of holiday cards, invitations and programs.

Series consists of sixteen cash books that were created by Charles Robin-Collas and Co. (later Robin, Jones and Whitman Ltd.). The cash books were used by the company to maintain a record of cash sales and provide daily summaries of profits and the inventory that was sold. These books feature varied information, with some containing details of each customer, the goods they purchased, and the amount of money spent, while others feature no customer names. The books are not indexed, but the information within them is arranged chronologically.

Series consists of eight catalogues from various Boston, Toronto and Montreal companies that were held by Charles Robin-Collas and Co.. The catalogues feature listings of goods and their costs.

Series consists of correspondence between Angus and Ignatius and James Nolan, as well as Margaret MacDonald, Cassie Fortune and others. One file (A.7) consists of two letters from Folklorist Helen Creighton asking Angus MacDonald about Rhoddy McLeod's ghost.

Series consists of documents related the life of Daniel McKay. Mr. McKay struck gold in the Yukon during the gold rush era and eventually moved to Sydney. He built and operated the Klondyke Hotel on 36 Walker (formerly Reserve St.) Street in Sydney.

The series consists of two sub-series. The first reflects his business at the Klondyke Hotel including a ledger and building receipts. The second includes custom documents and receipts from his travel to the Yukon and a map of the Bluenose gold mine.

Series consists of 142 day books that were created by Philip Robin and Co. (later Charles Robin and Co., then Charles Robin-Collas and Co, then Robin, Jones and Whitman Ltd.) in their Cape Breton offices. The books feature listings of transactions between the company and its clients and, less frequently, other businesses. Transaction listings most commonly include the name of the individual who made a purchase, a list of the items that they purchased and their cost, and the individual's company account number. In some cases, the account number has been omitted.

Day books were frequently used by bookkeepers during this time period to record all company transactions. At the end of each day, the information that was collected in the day book would then be recorded in the appropriate ledgers.

Series consists of Department of Indian Affairs correspondence, invitations to tender, and an account book.

Series consists of images related to the operations and associated events of the Dominion Coal and Steel Company (DOSCO). The images taken are company-directed and feature promotional imagery of underground mining, technical advances such as the DOSCO Continuous Miner which automated the process of longwall mining, health and safety advocacy by the company and maintenance projects. Aerials of Seaboard Powerplant and various aspects of underground communication and transportation (mine carts/rakes) are included. Railway transport that is no longer in operation, such as the Sydney & Louisbourg Railway is depicted. Recreational activities such as company bowling leagues and staff gatherings are also included in this series.

Series is a large collection of financial records from the town of Dominion. This includes tax, rate, and assessment rolls, cashbooks, payrolls, tax ledgers, and expenditures.

Collection contains: Dominion school board minutes 1919-38, school board expenses 1954-56, teachers pay roll 1910-52, and school board minutes 1915-27.

Collection contains both microfilm and ledgers dating from 1906 to 1990 of Dominion Town Council Minutes.

Series consists of a 1923 list of Western Union employees at the North Sydney branch as well as a series of files related to past Western Union employees who donated materials to the North Sydney Historical Society. Individuals represented are George Baggett, Isabel Cameron, and M.J. Walsh. A file containing a menu and photograph from the 1907 annual Christmas party is also included.

Series contains audio recordings and video recordings of Mi'kmaq events and gatherings organized by location from 1970 to 2004.

Items are a collection of various financial documents from the Town of Glace Bay. The records range from account books, payroll records, financial accounts and statements, daybooks, and business ledgers.

Series consists of ten fish record books that were created by Philip Robin and Co. (later Charles Robin and Co., then Charles Robin-Collas and Co., then Robin, Jones and Whitman Ltd.). Fish record books were used by the company to maintain a record of the amount of fish being exported, while also providing information about the shipping date and the vessel that was used to transport the goods. In addition, the books contain daily summaries of the amount of fish received from fishermen.

Collection contains fourteen books of the Glace Bay Town Council meetings between 1901 and 1964 and an annual report for 1954.

Series contains records documenting the history of the North Sydney branch of Western Union as well as evidence of operation through telegrams and an accounting ledger.

Series consists of six stock inventory books created by Charles Robin-Collas and Co. in their Cape Breton offices. These books were used to keep track of the stock held in company stores and, in some cases, the cost of each item. They include listings of clothing items, food, spices, building materials, hardware and tools that were provided to customers. Some books within this series are indexed.

Series consists of seven invoice books that were created by Charles Robin-Collas and Co. (later Robin, Jones and Whitman Ltd). The books contain copies of invoices that were provided to companies and individuals that completed business with the Company, and were used as a method of maintaining a record of these transactions. The records within this book are not indexed.

Series consists of 136 ledger books created by Philip Robin and Co. (later Charles Robin and Co., then Charles Robin-Collas and Co., then Robin, Jones and Whitman Ltd.) between 1824 and 1959. The ledger book provides summaries of the credits and debits to the account of each person who frequently made purchases or sold goods to the company. The books were updated at the end of each day to include the most recent transactions and payments.