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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 selection of poetry.

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Annabelle MacKinnon of Prime Brook. She briefly discusses Mi'kmaw crafts.

Item is a study of an integrated New Brunswick school outlining the social relationships between Mi'kmaw Indians and non-Indians, Mi'kmaw identity, and the problem of ethnicity-based discrimination. To locate this item at the
Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

Item is a reproduction of a chapter from Mullaly's book, featuring an account of a trip to Newfoundland. Chapter X mentions a group of one hundred Mi'kmaq in North Sydney. The group lived chiefly by making baskets and ornaments. Describes living conditions, attitudes toward white man.

Item is a report titled "A View of Three Concerts" written by Dan MacDonald.

Item is a photograph of John Abbass and Abbass Abbass.

Item is a photograph of members of the Abbass family. From left to right the photo includes John Abbass, Abbass Abbass and Isaac Abbass.

Item is a photograph of the Aboriginal float in the Old Home Week Parade on July 1, 1927.

Item is a reproduction of an article published in Ethnohistory, Spring, 1976, vol. 23, no. 2, p. 117-127.

Fonds consists of a letter Abraham Cuyler wrote in 1784 from King Street, Soho to Lord Sydney. In that year there was a great influx of American Loyalists into Cape Breton Island, causing its separation as a province distinct from Nova Scotia. In 1784, the Town of Sydney was founded, capital of the Province, named after Lord Sydney, Secretary of State for the colonies. In this letter, Cuyler wrote entreating Lord Sydney to authorize and commence the settlement and give permission to superintend the people (from Quebec) until the Government of the Island of Cape Breton could be organized. He was also looking to be reimbursed and an appointment of services rendered.

Item is a photograph of the Acadia seminary in Wolfville from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Item is a photograph of Acadia University in Wolfville from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Item is a reproduction of this text, which includes only Chapter XXV: "Acts of unbelievable cruelty to Acadians and Indians by the English."

Item is a reproduction of this text, which includes only Chapter XXV: "Acts of unbelievable cruelty to Acadians and Indians by the English."

Item is an educational film produced by the Department of Labour. Item is part of a series of films devoted to educating viewers on safety in the workplace. Optical soundtrack.

Item is a photograph of the accounting staff of the Dominion Coal Company, with the names of the staff members featured on the reverse of the photograph.

Item is a play concerning the judgement of the actions of infamous factor Patrick Sellar during the Highland Clearances.

Item is a photograph of the Admiralty House and its grounds in Halifax from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Item is a pamphlet that contains an article outlining research that focused on adult education among Black Nova Scotians, including a pilot program that was initiated in New Road, Nova Scotia. It was written by Gwendolyn V. Shand.

Item is an Illustration of the aerial view of a ship deck, there are some men that are building the upper deck of the ship.

Item is a tintype photograph of Miss Finn with unidentified man.

Item is a photograph of unidentified cadets and squadron leader.

Item is a photograph of three people at an air show.

Item is a photograph of the air show at the Sydney Airport.

Item is a catechism, collection of hymns, prayers and council concerning the seven deadly sins. This was first produced by Fr. Alexander MacDonald (Maighstir Alasdair Mór). Rev. MacDonald was born in Lochaber, Scotland in 1801. He was ordained in Scotland in 1824 and after serving as parish priest in Moidart, immigrated to Cape Breton where, in 1842, he became parish priest in Mabou and Vicar General to the bishop of Arichat. D. 1865 in Mabou. Item was licenced to print by Bishop James Morrison, b. of Antigonish from 1913-1950.