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CA BI 78-57-1807 · Item · April 1972

Item is a photograph of a photograph of Wallace MacAskill sitting on a boat in the water.

Wallace R. MacAskill Fonds
CA BI MG 15.28 · Fonds · 1926 - 1970

Fonds consist of papers that include a certificate of his marriage to Elva Abriel, 1926. Correspondence concerning the use of his picture “Spunyarn”, 1970.

Walter Crowe
CA BI 77-796-930 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of Mayor Walter Crowe, the sixth Mayor of Sydney.

Walter Scott MacFarlane
CA BI 79-957-3937 · Item · ca. 1944

Item is a photograph of Walter Scott MacFarlane in WWII military uniform. His papers, including poetry can be found in MG 15.1 fonds.

Walter Scott MacFarlane
CA BI MG 15.1 · Fonds · 1914-1984

Fonds consists of Poetry and correspondence of Mr. MacFarlane, as well as
several scrapbooks and postcards of WWI.
A. The poem “Springtime in Margaree” was a gift of Sister St. Frances of Rome, C.N.D.
B. Correspondence and papers presented by the MacFarlane Family are arranged as received:

  1. Correspondence and papers pertaining to W. S. MacFarlane’s military service, 1919-1946. Original, 17 items
  2. Military disability pension correspondence and papers, Typescript, 46 pages
  3. Correspondence and papers of and about Peter MacFarlane (brother of W.S.), 1944-1960. Original and typescript, 1 cm
  4. Family and personal correspondence including Letters to the Editor on politics in Inverness County, 1922-1961. Original and typescript, 40 pages
  5. Correspondence from John F. Gillis, mainly about local politics, 1940-1956. Original and typescript, 19 pages
  6. Correspondence concerning appointment of W. S. MacFarlane as Fishery Officer on the Margaree River, 1921. Original, 5 pages
  7. Correspondence from James D. Gillis concerning MacFarlane’s poetry and about a map of the world drawn by Mr. Gillis, 1929-1963. Original, 8 pages
  8. Correspondence pertaining to MacFarlane’s poetry, 1937-1977. Original and typescript, 34 pages
  9. There is no physical folder for B9. January, 1985: #9 removed and incorporated in #19.
  10. Correspondence and papers re copyright of MacFarlane’s poetry, together with the Canada Act respecting copyright, 1952-1956. Typescript and print, 75 pages
  11. Poetry by Various authors, mainly Cape Bretoners. Original, 32 items.
  12. Memorial cards and obituaries for the MacFarlane family, 1881-1967.
  13. Obituaries of 31 Inverness County residents. Clippings
  14. Miscellaneous household invoices and receipts, 1931-1952
  15. Birth certificates for Ann MacFarlane, Walter S. MacFarlane, Last Will of W.S. MacFarlane, 1936, for land at Margaree Forks. Original, 3 items.
  16. Printed material:
    a) St Michael’s Parish Report, 1949
    b) Annual Report, St. Joseph’s Church, South West Margaree, 1962
    c) to m) pamphlets pertaining to servicemen and regulations respecting them, 1919-1945
  17. 22 postcards, mostly World War I period, together with Souvenir Programme 1939-1945 Victory Parade, Saturday, June 8th
  18. Scrapbook of clippings compiled by Jim MacFarlane, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. -- Mainly poetry in English and Gaelic. 1946, held in London, England. 1 page
  19. Additional obituaries of the MacFarlane family, 1931-1963. Original, typescript and print, 15 pages
  20. Obituaries of Inverness County residents. Original and print, 22 pages
  21. Songs of the Valley: The Poetry and Songs of Walter Scott MacFarlane. Original writing, together with galley proof of the book which was published in 1984, edited by Mr. MacFarlane’s niece, Kay MacDonald and his son, Patrick. Original and typescript, 2 cm
  22. Scrapbook of clippings of poetry by Walter MacFarlane. Typescript and prints, 1 cm
MacFarlane, Walter Scott
Walter Stewart
84-438-14538 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a photograph of Walter Stewart with three unidentified men.

Wanda Robson
B&G - Robson, Wanda · File · 2022

File consists of the following items:

"Activist Wanda Robson dies at 95," Cape Breton Post, February 8, 2022, p. A1 and A4.

Robson, Wanda Eloise
CA BI MG 21.14 · Collection · 1890-2017

Collection consists of records related to Viola Desmond’s 1946 arrest at the Roseland Theatre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia and her posthumous 2010 free pardon granted by the Government of Nova Scotia. Also included are materials related to Viola Desmond and Wanda Robson’s civil rights work in Nova Scotia, including newspaper clippings and articles, diplomas, certificates, scholarship and bursary documents, a scrapbook and materials related to Robson’s education and published book, Sister to Courage. Included are photographs of the extended Davis family and published books about the Black Nova Scotian experience.

Robson, Wanda Eloise
CA BI T-3235 · Item · 199-

File consists of an audio recording performed by The Sons of Membertou: Darrell Bernard, Graham Marshall, Victor Christmas, George Christmas, Calvin (Jip) Paul, Shane Paul, Lincoln Gould, George Smith, Angelo Laporte, Rodney Bear, Dawn Isadore, Austin Christmas, and Mark A. Christmas.

CA BI F 5087 I79 · Item · 1971

Item is a book titled "War Medals and Decorations of Canada," by Ross W. Irwin. The book contains a photographic and descriptive guide of Canadian war medals and decorations.

War Monument, New Waterford
CA BI 88-372-17882 · Item · 1975

Item is a photograph of the war monument for the years 1914-1918 and 1939-1945 located on Plummer Ave. in New Waterford.

War Monument, New Waterford
CA BI 78-35-1785 · Item · 1977

Item is a photograph of the New Waterford World War II monument.

War Monument, New Waterford
CA BI 78-36-1786 · Item · 1977

Item is a photograph of the New Waterford World War II monument.

Warden Ed Kyte
84-467-14567 · Item · 1977

Item is a photograph of Warden Ed Kyte with Ossie Fraser MLA and two unidentified Girl Guides at the International Camp.

Warren Anderson
94-1098-25613 · Item · 1928

Item is a photograph of a local swimmer, Warren Anderson, being helped out of the Sydney Harbour by Dave Epstein, promoter of the swimming races. The photographer is shown in the center with interested spectators along the shore.

Washabuck Cemetery
94-1210-25725 · Item · 1994

Item is a photograph of a statue of Jesus on the cross in Washabuck Cemetery, Cape Breton.

Washabuckt
CA BI 78-194-1944 · Item · ca. 1920

Item is a tinted photograph of Washabuckt, taken at sunset.

Water Street, Digby
CA BI 77-1289-1423 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of Water Street in Digby, taken from the post office, from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Water Street, Digby
CA BI 77-1286-1420 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the upper part of Water Street in Digby from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Wayne Robert Googoo
CA BI 91-1059-23020 · Item · 1991

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of Whycocomagh Band Chief Wayne R. Googoo's memorial tombstone in Catholic Cemetery at Whycocomagh.

CA BI PAM 3260 · Item · 1897

Item is a reproduction of an article first published in the Journal of American Folklore, Apr. - Jun., 1897, vol. 10, no. 37, p. 101-105.

Wejkwapniaq
CA BI PAM 3234b · Item · 1977

Item is a textbook for studying and preserving Mi'kmaw culture, describes Mi'kmaw lifestyle, political structure, housing, education, religion, dress, language, economy, food, medicine and transportation (Pre-contact period, c. 17th Century). Includes classroom activities. Suitable grades four and up.

Wejkwapniaq
CA BI PAM 3234a · Item · 1977

Item is a textbook for studying and preserving Mi'kmaw culture, describes Mi'kmaw lifestyle, political structure, housing, education, religion, dress, language, economy, food, medicine and transportation (Pre-contact period, c. 17th Century). Includes classroom activities. Suitable grades four and up.

PAM 4110 · Item · 1995

Item is the official program for the Old Town Reunion held in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia in August 1995.

Welcome to Glace Bay
CA BI 98-845-29632 · Item · 1998

Item is a photograph of the "Welcome to Glace Bay" sign mounted for the 1998 Canadian Little League Championship.

Prendergast, Paul
CA BI PAM 2400 · Item · 1981

Item is a program for the 1981 Nova Scotia Indian Games; musical events, sports, princess pageant, old pasn games (Mi'kmaw traditional game) including: construction of sweat lodge, arts and crafts, demonstrations, waltes, chants & competitions.

"Welcome to Sydney Mines"
CA BI 93-65-24039 · Item · 1991

Item is a photograph of the welcome sign (coal cart) for Sydney Mines.

Weldon Wood Patton fonds
CA BI MG 15.21 · Fonds · 1881-1991

Fonds consists of the writings of Weldon Patton, a selection of newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, family genealogy and two case books from his medical practice, concerning men who had served in World War 1 and were seeking medical proof of disability

Patton, Weldon Wood
Item · 1969

Item is a report of the social ideals of the Mi'kmaq, co-operative living, spiritual lives, present and social problems. Role of the Department of Indian Affairs, contains recommendations re: participation in planning. The report was presented to Father Campbell, Social Welfare Policy and Serices Course, Maritime School of Social Work, by Greg U. Johnson on December 3, 1969. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report

  • Micmac - Title of Item requested."
Welsford MacKay
86-190-16387 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of Welsford MacKay, former manager of Travelers Insurance Company, Sydney.

Welsford MacKay
86-188-16385 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of Welsford MacKay, former manager of Travelers Insurance Company, Sydney.

Welsford MacKay
86-189-16386 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of Welsford MacKay, former manager of Travelers Insurance Company, Sydney.

Wentworth Creek
CA BI 77-840-974 · Item · Ca. 1990

Item is a photograph of a young man in a canoe in Wentworth Creek, Sydney.

Wentworth Creek
94-650-25165 · Item · ca.1976

Item is a photograph of a peaceful scene at Wentworth park with a couple on a bench.

CA BI 76-41 · Item · ca. 1882

Item is a photograph of Sydney looking north from Tannery Bridge, located at the corner of Esplanade and Kings Road.The coal piers are in the background of the photograph.

Umlah Studios
Wentworth Park
CA BI 76-20 · Item · 1910-1920

Item is a hand-colored postcard featuring Wentworth Park, Sydney (N.S.).

Wentworth Park, Sydney
CA BI 77-1508-1642 · Item · 1962

Item is a photograph of Wentworth Park in Sydney.

West Bay
CA BI 79-238-3218 · Item · 1959

Item is a photograph of West Bay, showing schooners in the bay.

West Bay, Cape Breton
CA BI 78-67-1817 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a photograph of Sunset Harbour, West Bay in Cape Breton.

West Indian Blacks
CA BI T-2203 · Item

Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of Pam Newton interviewing Annabelle Kirton about the West Indian population of Sydney.

West Indian Foodways
CA BI FT 1 (24) · Item · 1983

Item is a video of Elizabeth Beaton and Stephanie Inglis interviewing Uri Johnston and Cecilia Coward about West Indian Foodways.

West Indian Music
CA BI T-914 · Item

Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of "I'm Coming up the Rough Side of the Mountain," the theme music for the West Indian Reunion.

West Indian Reunion Parade
CA BI S85-372-1012 · Item · August, 1985

Item is a photograph of the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.

West Indian Reunion Parade
CA BI S85-375-1015 · Item · August, 1985

Item is a photograph of band members in parade procession during the West Indian Reunion, Whitney Pier.

West Indian Reunion Parade
CA BI S85-377-1017 · Item · August, 1985

Item is a photograph of flag carriers marching in the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.

West Indian Reunion Parade
CA BI S85-381-1021 · Item · August, 1985

Item is a photograph of the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.

West Indian Reunion Parade
CA BI S85-380-1020 · Item · August, 1985

Item is a photograph of the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.

West Indian Reunion Parade
CA BI S85-382-1022 · Item · August, 1985

Item is a photograph of a band's drumline in the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.