Item is a photographic postcard of the coal washing plant in Sydney, Cape Breton.
Item is a photograph of the coal washing plant in Sydney Mines.
Item is a photograph of the "Baum" coal washing plant of the Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Co., Sydney Mines, showing the washery and concrete settling tank.
Series consists of one binder containing documents which outline the early history of coal mining and the coal trade in Cape Breton and mainland Nova Scotia. Included in the binder is a detailed timeline of coal mining on the Island, documents related to the Duke of York’s lease on all coal resources in Nova Scotia, copies of official correspondence, reports, memoranda, legal acts, union memos and an 1876 Memo of Strike by miners at the General Mining Association (GMA) in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia.
Item is an audio recording of conversations concerning the Estmere and Little Narrows area. Includes information on the Little Narrows gypsum plant. Featuring :
Matheson, John Sandy - Biographical sketch
Matheson, John Sandy - Biographical sketch
Matheson, Kenneth - Biographical sketch
Matheson, Kenneth - Stories
Matheson, Kenneth - Song: Cumha
Matheson, Kenneth - A'Mhairi dhubh
Matheson, Kenneth - History of gypsum plant
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Presentation to Rev. A.D. MacKinnon
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Historical sketch of Little Narrows
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Historical sketch of Little Narrows
MacDonald, Joseph L. - A tragic accident
MacDonald, Joseph L. - A further sketch on gypsum plant
MacLeod, Malcolm - Early days at Little Narrows
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceMacPherson, Duncan Middle Cape (N.S.) Biographical sketch
MacPherson, Duncan Middle Cape (N.S.) Strip mining of celestite at Loch Lomond
MacNeil, James Big Pond (N.S.) Biographical sketch
MacNeil, Mrs. James Big Pond (N.S.) Biographical sketch
Cherguin, W.L. Collection of Ivan Bailey
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Haggis - a recipe
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Norman MacLeod's vessels
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Norman MacLeod's vessels
MacNeil, Malcolm J. Cape Breton Past and Future
Melvin MacPhee Good old days at Glace Bay
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Excerpts from old Cape Breton newspapers
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceItem is a photograph of Cornelius Shields, president of the Mining Society from 1902 to 1903.
Item is a photograph of the crowd waiting to enter the model coal mine at the Province of Nova Scotia Exhibit, Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto that ran August 28 - September 12, 1936. This picture was taken from the reception room, looking towards the entrance of the building. On the left in the photograph is the Fisheries Exhibit.
Item is a photograph of D.H. McDougall, president of the Mining Society from 1916 to 1917.
Item is a photograph of a view of the Dominion #6 Colliery in Donkin.
Item is a photograph of a view of the Dominion #6 Colliery in Donkin.
Item is a photograph of a view of the Dominion #6 Colliery in Donkin.
Item is a photograph of a view of the Dominion #6 Colliery in Donkin.
Item is a photograph of a view of the Dominion #6 Colliery in Donkin.
Item is a photograph of a view of the Dominion #6 Colliery in Donkin.
Item is a photograph of a view of the Dominion #6 Colliery in Donkin.
Item is a photograph of a view of the Dominion #6 Colliery in Donkin.
Item is a photograph of a view of two men in front of a brick building, which was part of the Dominion #6 Colliery in Donkin.
Item is a photograph of a view of pit lumber at the Dominion #6 Colliery in Donkin.
Item is a photograph of a view of the Dominion #6 Colliery in Donkin.
Item is a photograph of the generator for the Dominion #6 mine.
Item is a photograph of the coke ovens at the Steel Plant in Sydney; the coal is being shipped to the coke ovens.
Item is a photograph of members of the Dominion Coal Company Staff. The names of the people featured in the photographs are listed on the back.
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 Dominion Coal Company officials with government officials and UMW representatives on an inspection of a coal mine. Several people in the photograph are identified.
Item is a photograph of Dominion Coal Company officials with government officials and UMW representatives on an inspection of a coal mine. Several people in the photograph are identified.
Item is a photograph of Dominion Coal Company officials with government officials and UMW representatives on an inspection of a coal mine. Several people in the photograph are identified.
Item is a photograph of the Caledonia Company Store and its employees.
Item is a photograph of the Dominion Coal Scales in Sydney, showing horses and sleighs bringing coal to be weighed.
Item is a photograph of the Dominion Coal shipping pier in Louisbourg.
Item is a photograph of the Dominion Colliery No. 2 in Glace Bay from the souvenir album "Souvenir of Cape Breton." The colliery is seen across water.
Item is a photograph of miners in rail cars, waiting to descend into the Donkin Mine.
Item is a photographic portrait of Dr. Thomas E. Jeans, the first G.M.A. doctor from 1829-1867.
Item is a photograph of the first draeger crew formed in North America; the crew was formed at the No. 2 and No. 9 collieries, Glace Bay.
Front row: John Joe MacNeil, Mr. Fergie, Norman MacKenzie. Middle row: Dan "Storey" MacDonald, Joe Campbell, Thomas Turner, James MacMahon, Unknown, Roddie "Heenan" MacDonald, Matt MacAdam, Dan MacGillivary, Gilbert Darroch, Alex T. MacNeil, Mick Steele.
Back row: Harry Miller, Vannie Nicholson, John MacLean, John Robinson, Dan W. "Kink" McDonald, Unknown, Unknown Evan Prothero, Unknown.
Item is a photograph of 2 draegermen and 2 "nickel diggers" at the coalface in the model mine at the Province of Nova Scotia Exhibit, Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto that ran from August 28 - September 12, 1936. The men are identified as Rod Walker, Unknown, Unknown, and L.A. Baudoux.
Item is a photograph of fossils found in a mine.
Item is a photograph of fossils found in a mine.
Item is a photograph of Fraser, the last of the No. 1-B pit ponies. Fraser spent more of his life-time at the service of the coal company than any other horse in the company's history. He is shown here on the occasion of his retirement.
Shedden, LeslieItem is a photograph of the generating plant of the Dominion #6 Colliery in Donkin.
Item is a photograph of the Glace Bay #2 Colliery which is the oldest mine in North America.
Item is a photograph of miners inside a mine.
Abbass Studios Ltd.Item is a photograph of three miners in a mine.
Item is a photograph of the mine entrance and buildings.
Item is a photograph of buildings located near the entrance to a mine.
Item is a photograph of a miner stoking a fire.
Item is a photograph of buildings that were located around the mouth of a mine.
Report concerned with the Glace Bay, Nova Scotia miners' check-off form used for the payment of medical services and how it compared to medical insurance in a historical context.
Item is a photograph of the Glace Bay Mining Co. Engine, featuring E.P. Archibal and three employees.
Item is a photograph of the Gowrie Shipping Piers and Breakwater in Port Morien, Nova Scotia. There are several ships and small boats in the harbour.
Item is a photograph of a group of persons inspecting the #20 colliery in Glace Bay. The individuals are identified in the front row from left to right as Ernie Beaton, Tommy Hay, Unidentified, Lawrence Doucet, and Unidentified. The individuals in the back from left to right are Unidentified, Unidentified, Unidentified, and Neil Coldwell.