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CA BI 76-42 · Item · ca. 1947

Item is a photograph of seven members of the Cape Breton Bus & Tram Co. Executive pose in front of a tram. The men are identified as (left to right): C. Ray Mason, Director; John MacKay, oldest operator; Gordon Elman, President; Tom Payne, Comptroller; M. R. Chappell, Vice-President; Rus. Urquhart, Secretary- Treasurer; and A. J. McDonald, Glace Bay, Mgr. This picture was taken on occasion of the last tram car run from Glace Bay. On April 30, 1947, the government gave permission to close the tram line.

Sydney's Great Fire
CA BI 76-43 · Item · 1901

Item is a photograph of a view of the ruins left by the Great Fire on the west side of Bentinck Street from Wentworth to Prince. The fire that started in a Charlotte Street shop would destroy 67 buildings, leave 31 families homeless, and cause over $500,000 in damage. The Robert Ingraham House, Dillon Dwelling, Woodill House, Rudderham House, and the Conway Building (now Ingersall Road) were all destroyed in the fire. However, the building seen on the left hand side of the photograph is still standing today, as well as the Khattar home and Khattar Law Offices.

Kelly and Dodge
Sydney's Great Fire
CA BI 76-45 · Item · 1901

Item is a photograph of the ruins of the 1901 fire in Sydney, as viewed from Wentworth Street.

Sydney's Great Fire
CA BI 76-46 · Item · 1901

Item is a photograph of the ruins of the west side of Charlotte Street between Prince and Pitt Streets.

Sydney's Great Fire
CA BI 76-47 · Item · 1901

Item is a photograph of the ruins of Charlotte Street, both sides of the street, as viewed from Prince Street.

Robert MacDougall
76-48 · Item · 1863-1883

Item is a photograph of Robert MacDougall, second sheriff of Inverness County.

CA BI 76-49a · Item · 1969

Items are three photographic views of the 78th Fraser Highlander Pipe Band as they play at Fort Willington in Prescott, Ontario.

CA BI 76-49b · Item · 1969

Items are three photographic views of the 78th Fraser Highlander Pipe Band as they play at Fort Willington in Prescott, Ontario.

CA BI 76-49c · Item · 1969

Items are three photographic views of the 78th Fraser Highlander Pipe Band as they play at Fort Willington in Prescott, Ontario.

CA BI 76-5 · Item · 1890

Item is a photograph of the dredging of St. Peter's Canal by the dredger, the Geo. McKenzie, in 1890.

CA BI 76-5 · Item · ca. 1890

Photograph shows the dredging of St. Peter's Canal by dredger, George McKenzie in 1890. The canal is now too narrow for modern ships but is still used by recreational boaters.

CA BI 76-50 · Item · 1908

Item is a photograph of the convent in Sydney Mines. Shown are approximately sixty students of the Notre Dame Convent in Sydney Mines along with two of the teachers. The photograph was taken on the steps of the school. The students are numbered on the front and their name listed on the reverse.

Sydney Mines Silver Thaw
CA BI 76-51 · Item · Feb-1931

Items are photographs and a postcard of the aftermath of a snowstorm in Sydney Mines. The trees are heavy with ice and snow and the snowbanks tower over the street.

CA BI 76-52 · Item · ca. 1950

Items are two photographs of the Trinity Church Sydney Mines. a: Item is a photograph of the bell and cross from the old Trinity Church; they were removed from the old church on Shore Road to the new location in Sydney Mines. b: Item is a photograph of the interior of Trinity Church, Sydney Mines, taken from the centre aisle looking toward the alter.

Hon. Louis S. St. Laurent
76-53 · Item · 1953

Item is a photograph of Hon. Louis S. St. Laurent, former Prime Minister of Canada from November 15, 1948 to June 21, 1957.

Nearing Family Pictures
CA BI 76-54 · Item · 1970-1973

Items are pictures of various members of the Nearing family taken between 1970 and 1973.

Nearing Family
76-54A · Item · 1970 - 1973

Item is a photograph of members of the Nearing family.

Nearing Family
76-54B · Item · 1970 - 1973

Item is a photograph of the members of the Nearing family.

Nearing Family
76-54C · Item · 1970 - 1973

Item is a photograph of members of the Nearing family.

Nearing Family
76-54D · Item · 1970 - 1973

Item is a photograph of members of the Nearing family.

Nearing Family
76-54E · Item · 1970 - 1973

Item is a photograph of members of the Nearing family.

Nearing Family
76-54F · Item · 1970 - 1973

Item is a photograph of members of the Nearing family.

Nearing Family
76-54G · Item · 1970 - 1973

Item is a photograph of members of the Nearing Family.

Reverend Daniel Doyle
CA BI 76-56 · Item · 19th Century

Item is a photograph of Father Dan Doyle, curate of Sacred Heart Church in Sydney.

Peter J. Nearing
CA BI 76-57 · Item · 1926

Item is a photograph of P. J. Nearing, from Bridgeport, N.S., receives the "Pro Ecclesia et Pontific" Medal from Bishop John R. MacDonald in 1926.

First Year Seminarians
CA BI 76-58 · Item · 1926

Item is a photograph of a group of six first year seminarians including: E. Connors, Chatham, N.B.; J.B. Nearing; M.J. MacKinnon; Ronald Jones, Harbor Grace, Newfoundland; John J. MacLaughlin; D. L. MacIaasc.

Nearing Family
76-59 · Item · 1919

Item is a photograph of the Nearing family prior to the departure of Monica (center, holding baby) for Mount St. Vincent Novitiate.

North Sydney town band
CA BI 76-6 · Item · 1897

Item is a photograph of the North Sydney town band with instruments on St Patrick's Day, 1897. There are approximately forty individuals, all male, outside of the North Sydney Post Office.

Nearing Family
CA BI 76-60 · Item · 1969-1970

Item is a photograph of a celebration of Sister Monica's 50th anniversary of Religious Profession.

Reverend Joseph Nearing
CA BI 76-61a · Item · 1964

Items are photographs
a: Rev. Joseph Nearing is surrounded by approximately forty members of the C.W.L. at his farewell.
b: James Doyle and Wilfid Roach make a presentation to J.B. Nearing at the school children's farewell.
c: J. B. Nearing presented with a gift from members of the C.W.L.

Reverend Joseph Nearing
CA BI 76-61b · Item · 1964

Items are photographs
a: Rev. Joseph Nearing is surrounded by approximately forty members of the C.W.L. at his farewell.
b: James Doyle and Wilfid Roach make a presentation to J.B. Nearing at the school children's farewell.
c: J. B. Nearing presented with a gift from members of the C.W.L.

Reverend Joseph Nearing
CA BI 76-61c · Item · 1964

Items are photographs
a: Rev. Joseph Nearing is surrounded by approximately forty members of the C.W.L. at his farewell.
b: James Doyle and Wilfid Roach make a presentation to J.B. Nearing at the school children's farewell.
c: J. B. Nearing presented with a gift from members of the C.W.L.

CA BI 76-62 · Item · 1940

Item is a photograph of approximately thirty-five members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernian stand for a portrait at the Cape Breton County Convention in 1940.

CA BI 76-63a · Item · 1950-1970

Items are photographs of
a: Pictured is the first concelebrated Mass of Fr. J.H. MacEachern in St. Ninian's Cathedral in Antigonish.
b: Twelve men are shown. Several wear ribbons reading 'Directors', 'Faculty' or 'Staff'. Reverend J. B. Nearing is sitting, third from the left.

CA BI 76-63b · Item · 1950-1970

Items are photographs of
a: Pictured is the first concelebrated Mass of Fr. J.H. MacEachern in St. Ninian's Cathedral in Antigonish.
b: Twelve men are shown. Several wear ribbons reading 'Directors', 'Faculty' or 'Staff'. Reverend J. B. Nearing is sitting, third from the left.

Reverend Peter Nearing
CA BI 76-64a · Item · 1964

Items are photographs of
a: The C.W.L. reception for Fr. Peter Nearing a few days before his departure for San Paals, Brazil.
b: Portrait of appxoimately one hundred and twenty priests attending a retreat in Antigonish, June 1964.

Reverend Peter Nearing
CA BI 76-64b · Item · 1964

Items are photographs of
a: The C.W.L. reception for Fr. Peter Nearing a few days before his departure for San Paals, Brazil.
b: Portrait of appxoimately one hundred and twenty priests attending a retreat in Antigonish, June 1964.

Rosary Crusade
CA BI 76-65 · Item · 1951

Items are photographs of various snapshots of the Rosary Crusade held at the Sports Centre in Ashby. There was a great crowd of people in the procession from Sacred Heart Church to the racetrack.

Hon. Angus L. MacDonald
CA BI 76-66 · Item · 1954

Item is a photographic portrait of the Hon. Angus L. MacDonald, Premier of Nova Scotia: Sept. 5, 1933 - July 10, 1940 and Sept. 8, 1945 - Apr. 13, 1954.

Reverend Stanley MacDonald
CA BI 76-67 · Item · 1966

Item is a photograph of Piper Danny MacIntyre piping Father Stanley to the reception in honor of his retirement in Big Pond, Cape Breton.

CA BI 76-68 · Item · ca. 1975

Item is a photograph of approximately three hundred individuals gathered on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Holy Heart Seminary in Halifax, N.S. The seminary was destroyed in 1975.

CA BI 76-69 · Item · ca. 1923

Items are photographs of
a: Reverend Alexander MacDonald and a group of approximately forty East Asian children and young adults.
b: A portrait of Reverend Alexander MacDonald.

CA BI 76-7 · Item · 1897

Item is a photograph of an unpaved Commercial Street, North Sydney. Buildings line both sides of the street including the Belmont Hotel and F. H. Rudderham Drugs. Thomas and John Voogt are in front of the Belmont near the steps.

Lady of Lourdes Hockey Team
CA BI 76-70 · Item · 1948

Item is a photograph of the Lady of Lourdes hockey team with trophy.

CA BI 76-71 · Item · 1942

Item is a photograph of Reverend Charlie W. MacDonald on the occasion of his ordination. Father MacDonald was born in Inverness in 1916 and joined the faculty of Xavier Junior College in Sydney in 1951. He died on March 27, 1973 of injuries sustained in a skiing accident at Innsbruck, Austria.

Hill's School
CA BI 76-72 · Item · ca. 1860

Item is a photograph of Mr. John L. Hill and the students of his Charlotte Street school. Also identified are his daughter Anne (later Mrs. George Boggs); Mary Ann Muggah, daughter of Captain Charles Muggah (later Mrs. Colin MacKinnon); John Muggah; James Burchell; his sister, Emma Burchell (later Mrs. Bartlett of Brigus, Newfoundland); Dora Uniacke (later Mrs. Kay); two daughters of Thomas Townsend; William (Mac) MacLeod; and F. Harrington. The photograph was taken at the corner of Charlotte and Yorke Streets (90 Charlotte Street).

Stewart Mills
CA BI 76-73 · Item · 1976

Item is a photograph of the Stewart Mills.

Miss Mary Logue
CA BI 76-74 · Item · January 14, 1958

Item is a photograph of Mary Logue as she is presented with a retirement gift on behalf of the staff of the North Sydney Post Office. Making the presentation is Postmaster Gerald Penney.

Clement Peter Moore
76-75 · Item · 1935

Item is a photograph of Clement Peter Moore. Mr. Moore was a descendant of an old North Sydney family (Sparling - Moore). His grandfather was North Sydney's first settler (Adam Moore).