File contains a clipping from the North Sydney Herald concerning World War 1.
Item is a photograph of Frances Dodd (Ridgway) of Bridgeport, a member of Queen Alexandra's Nursing Reserve from 1914-1918.
Item is a photograph of Hugh P. MacKinnon in his World War 1 uniform, taken with his wife and family.
Item is a postcard of the 185th Battalion marching in Broughton, Cape Breton during World War 1. The soldiers in full uniform are marching past the rear of the Broughton Arms Hotel, which is visible in the background.
Item is a photograph of four soldiers on the deck of the HMT Saxonia during World War 1.
Item is a pamphlet containing various speeches delivered by Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Laird Borden during World War 1 in England, Canada, and the United States.
Item is a copy of John Bernard Croak's attestation papers.
File contains the following military memorabilia: 1914-1915 Star and Military Cross award to Lieut. Willmot in original cases; various military badges; various pins; and multiple sets of cufflinks.
Item is Gerald Liscombe's diary, detailing his daily life in Sydney from December 2, 1914 to April 17, 1915. The first several entries center around his preparation to serve overseas during World War 1, and were crossed out by Gerald after he found out that he would not be drafted as soon as he expected.
Item is a partial copy of the Sydney Daily Post from May 8, 1915.
File contains a letter from Pte. Dan MacDonald to a friend that describes life in Sussex and the possibility of being drafted.
Item is a letter from Ken Matheson to her mother, written while he was at the Valcartier Army Camp.
Fonds consists of correspondence, including a letter from "Bob," a soldier in Fredericton, New Brunswick, during World War 1.
MacDonald, Abbie (MacAulay)Item is a postcard showing soldiers of 'B' company of the 25th Battalion of the CEF marching down a street during World War 1. The officer leading the march is identified as Lieut. Simpson.
Item is a composite photograph of the officers and men of the No. 9 Stationary Hospital, CEF, at St. Francis Xavier's University under the command of Lieut. Col. McLeod, O.C. during World War 1.
MacLaughlanItem is a photograph of the 185th Battalion parading in Broughton, where they were stationed during the beginning of World War 1.
Item is a letter from Anthony MacMillan to Cecelia MacMillan. It was written in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Item is a clipping from the Sydney Post concerning Sgt. James MacMillan's death.
Item is a letter from Sgt. H. Evans, concerning an interest in enlisting in Home Service. It was written in Halfax, Nova Scotia.
Item is a clipping from the North Sydney Herald featuring an account of a letter written and sent by Stanley McNeil, of North Sydney, friend and comrade of Malcolm John MacKinnon, telling Mary of the courage of Malcolm, in volunteering for the mission in World War 1 in which he died.
Item is postcard booklet sent by Pte. Malcolm J. Mac Kinnon this his sister Mary from England just before sailing for France during World War 1.
Item is John Alexander MacKinnon's diary that contains entries from January 1915 to November 1915. The diary contains information related to the weather and his work prior to enlistment.
File contains two copies of a Christmas Card from John Pringle to the members of St. Andrew's Church, created while he was serving in World War 1.
Item is a postcard showing Percy Willmot lying in a carriage on a road during World War 1. A note on the reverse reads: "'Me + My Ford' Very comfy. K[indecipherable] Pk. April 23/15. P."
Item is a photograph of four people, one man and three women, on the edge of a cliff overlooking a lake during World War 1.
Item is a letter from Katharine McLennan to Isabel Farley, dated 24 September 1915. In the letter, Katharine mentions numerous family members, including her father J.S., her sister Margaret, and her step-mother Grace. In addition, she describes the Cataraqui Estate, where she was staying with her friend Catherine (Rhodes) Tudor-Hart who was nicknamed Gogo, and details a desire to obtain some financial freedom.
Item is a Christmas Card from the 8th Regiment.
Item consists of a Christmas Card from the Canadian Corps Cyclist Battalion. Dated 1916.
Item is a letter to Susan Liscombe signed "Bob," which was written in France. In the letter, the author thanks Mrs. Liscombe for mailing him some newspapers, talks about injuries and deaths among members of the 40th that he met in England, relates his experience in the trenches, and notes a letter that he received from Gerald Liscombe regarding the disbandment of the 185th Band.
Item consists of a letter to Gerald Liscombe from Bob, which was written in France.
Item is a form that provides information about the family of James Maddin, including his wife and children, that is signed by Lieut. Col. James D. Day.
Item is a photocopy of two cards pertaining to James Maddin's payment and outlining information regarding promotions, transfers, and discharges.
Item is a photocopy of a letter recommending that James W. Maddin be promoted from the rank of Captain to Major.
Item is a letter from Anthony MacMillan to Cecelia MacMillin, written from the Moore Barracks in England.
Item is a Western Union telegram for Kate MacMillan, informing her that Sgt. Anthony MacMillan has been reported as seriously ill in the Moore Barracks Hospital.
Item is a Western Union Telegram for Catherine MacMillan, informing her that Sgt. Anthony MacMillan is still alive.
Item is a letter from Anthony MacMillan to Cecelia MacMillan and family. It was written at Lower Dibgate Camp, Shorncliffe, Kent, England.
Fonds consists of documents primarily concerned with the military service of Mary Cadegan's brother, Malcolm John MacKinnon, during World War 1.
Cadegan, MaryItem is a letter to Mrs. Mary Cadegan from her twin brother, Pte. Malcolm John Mac Kinnon, describing life in the trenches during World War 1.
Item is the Form of Will of Percival William Anderson.
Item is a photograph of Msgr. Donald MacPherson of Port Hood and Fr. Mulderry of Dublin posed in front of the Great Sphinx of Giza and the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Item is a letter from Katharine McLennan to Isabel Farley, dated 8 October 1916. In the letter, Katharine describes recent events at the hospital where she is volunteering in Yvetot, France, including several wounded men who had been there a year leaving, holiday scheduling, and a joke that her friend Edith Parkman was pulling on Helen Homans. She also mentions a trip that she made to a deserted Chateau, "Beauvoir."
Item is a letter from Letter from Ronard Adrieu to an unknown recipient, dated 12 November 1916. The letter, written in broken French, describes the conditions at another hospital and asks the recipient to say hello to Harnois, a patient at the Hôpital de l'Alliance in Yvetot, France.
Item is a photograph of soldiers of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1.
Item is a pamphlet which includes speeches concerning the prosecution of the War Co-operation of Allies. These speeches were presented to British Parliament in 1916
Item is a pamphlet containing a report on the typhus epidemic at Wittenberg Camp. The report was presented to the British Government and outlines the conditions at the Wittenberg Camp and how they contributed to the 1915 epidemic.
Item is a pamphlet titled "A Short History and Photographic Record of 106th Overseas Battalion C.E.F. Nova Scotia Rifles." The pamphlet features the names, photographs, and service numbers of the members of the Nova Scotia Rifles during World War 1.
Item is a map of France, created through an ordnance survey.
Item is a letter to Gerald Liscombe from Bob, which was written in France. In the letter, the author notes that he was wounded, describes the capture of German trenches, and communicates the fear and uncertainty that comes from life in the trenches.
Item is a letter written from "Bob" to Olive Liscombe on December 14, 1916, from France. In the letter, Bob thanks Olive for her recent gift of a box of candy, and describes life in the trenches and a recent letter from Gerald.
Item is a letter from Lieut.-Col. Shaun D. Day to the Brigade Major of the 185th Battalion, recommending that Captain James. W. Maddin be promoted to the rank of Major.