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Item is an aerial photograph of the administrative compound.

Item is a panoramic photograph of Kennington Cove.

Item is a panoramic photograph of Kennington Cove.

Item is a panoramic photograph of Kennington Cove.

Item is a panoramic photograph of Kennington Cove.

Item is a panoramic photograph of Kennington Cove.

Item is a panoramic photograph of Kennington Cove.

Item is a photograph of the belvedere at Kennington Cove.

Item is a photograph of the belvedere at Kennington Cove.

Item is a photograph of the belvedere at Kennington Cove.

Item is a photograph of the belvedere at Kennington Cove.

Item is a mosaic aerial photograph of Louisbourg taken during the 1930's.

Item is a mosaic aerial photograph of 1953 Sonne.

Item is a mosaic aerial photograph of Louisbourg taken in 1953.

Item is a photograph of miscellaneous aerial photographs of the Fortress of Louisbourg.

Item is a photograph of mosaic aerial photographs of Louisbourg, taken in 1953.

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

Collection consists of records related to the Cape Breton Highlanders including documentation spanning a century of service. Various iterations of the unit are included beginning with the 94th Victoria Regiment "Argyll Highlanders," 185th Overseas Battalion Cape Breton Highlanders, Cape Breton Highlanders (World War II), 2nd Battalion, Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton Highlanders) as well as records of the Cape Breton Highlanders Association. The records focus heavily on activity during World War 2 and post-war service by members of the Association.

The collection consists of 4 complete manuscripts and 2 partial manuscripts of “Memoirs of a Cape Breton Doctor”/ “Hang the Lantern on the Gate” (which was the original title), personal correspondence and letters of congratulations, reviews of “Memoirs of a Cape Breton Doctor” as well as a rough draft of an opening scene for a play based on “Memoirs of a Cape Breton Doctor”. This collection consists of photographs, an audio cassette tape (The Bush & The Salon), a CD (C.L. MacMillan- Oral Histories), clipping with information about the “C. Monty MacMillan” ferry, clippings of Dr. MacMillan’s obituary as well as condolence letters sent to the family, tributes that were given after the doctor's death, political speeches given by Dr. MacMillan as well as other speeches he has given and 2 scrapbooks containing clippings dealing with his time as MLA and letters of congratulations on receiving the Order of Canada.

Item is a photo of Canada Packers trucks and workers.

Item is a photograph depicting the testing of a new fire truck.

Item is a photograph depicting the testing of a new fire truck.

Item is a photograph depicting the testing of a new fire truck.

Item is a photograph depicting the testing of a new fire truck.

Item is a photo of drivers and their vans.

Item is a photo of drivers and their vans.

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.