Item is a sketch of Alexander MacDonald of Irish Cove, sketch was by Ed. Michilik.
Item is a photograph of the Langille family postcard.
Item is a copy of a portrait of Augustus Wallet DesBarres.
Item is a report prepared for the Cape Breton Development Corporation by NORDCO Limited. The objective of the study was to define the frequency and duration of ice conditions that would pose a significant hindrance to the use of Sydney Harbour as an offshore oil supply base.
Item is a photograph of Sydney Harbour from the Moxham's residence from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."
Item is a report titled "Moxham's Castle - Once a Proud Structure," written by Wanda Walker. It provides a history of the castle, including a brief coverage on the period of time during World War 1 when it was used as a military hospital. Much of the information within the report was gathered from an interview with Gabrielle Walker.
Item is a photograph of personnel of the U.S. Naval Air Station at Indian Beach in North Sydney during World War 1, with some houses visible in the background.
Item is a photograph of the U.S. Naval Air Station at Indian Beach in North Sydney during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of Indian Beach, North Sydney. There is a horse and buggy on the road bordering the beach and many military tents are set up on the beach itself.
Item is a photograph of sea plans at Indian Beach in North Sydney, during WWI.
Item is a photograph of Indian Beach.
Fond include the following: A. Summary of the Cape Breton Artists Association, the President's Annual Report, December, 1985 (3 copies). B. Cape Breton Artists Association exhibit, Beaton Institute, exhibit list with prices. C. Cape Breton Artists Association visitor's book (1973-1979). D. Minute Book - C. B. Artists Association (1979-1982).
Item is a photocopy of a guide to the pronunciation of Cainntearachd and a key to which notes are represented by which sounds.
Item is a collection of transcribed and translated folklore from the Isle of Barra. Material was recorded by the School of Scottish Studies.
Item is a photograph of a folk art tapestry of various ethnic groups in Cape Breton held at Cape Breton University.
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of Lou Parker's painting of notable Cape Bretoners and others who contributed to the local history. The painting is displayed in the Great Hall of Cape Breton University.
Prendergast, PaulThis fonds consists of a notebook of Gaelic and English poetry and songs and a first prize certificate from the Vancouver Mod.
Campbell, JohnFile consists of a handwritten notebook of Mi'kmaq hieroglyphics.
Item is a photograph of soldiers in uniform.
Item is a photograph of soldiers in uniform standing.
Item is a photograph of soldiers in uniform, standing and sitting with guns and instruments.
Item is a photograph of soldiers in uniform, standing and sitting with guns and instruments.
Item is a book titled "Canada's Black Battalion No. 2 Construction 1916-1920," written by Calvin W. Ruck. The book provides information about African Canadians who served in World War 1, and highlights their roles and the obstacles that they faced.
Fonds consists of materials related to the Tarbot Music Festival held in Tarbot, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, including audio reels of 1977 festival performances, a cassette with a Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC) radio segment about the festival, photographs, a festival poster, a patch, and a ‘Tarbot’ stamp.
Tarbot, Cape Breton's Music Festival Inc.Item is a collection of ditties and games played by children in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
Item is book of lessons rhymes songs and activities for those teaching Gaelic to small children.
Item is a periodical containing articles in English and Gaelic which concern the history and folklore of the MacDonalds.
Item is a periodical containing articles in English and Gaelic concerning the history and folklore of the MacDonalds.
Item is a periodical containing articles in English and Gaelic concerning the history and folklore of the MacDonalds.
File consists of an audio recording of an oral history of early Scottish settlers in the Big Pond area; mentions Mi'kmaq in the East Bay area.
What were the Bras D'or Mission?
Early history of the MacIntytres of Big Pond (N.S.)
The Church of East Bay
Who was Malcolm MacLellan?
What do you know about the MacLeods who were among MacLellan's students?
Why was the East Bay school Started? East Bay school started in 1825...
What men were prepared for the Seminary?
What about the Industries of early Cape Breton?
The schools in Big Pond (N.S.) were attended by sixty pupils in 1862.
From Big Pond (N.S.) they came to Sydney (N.S.) Academy for grade ten.
Was East Bay the first parish
Briefly discuss Parish activities?
Tell us about the Protestant settlers...
How did the four Seminarians travel to Rome?
Was there much traffic on the Bras D'or Lakes in those days?
Would you care to speak about the Mi'kmaq?
Where did the early people get the animals - horses, cows, sheep, etc.
What about food - ammunition?
Ceilidh in those days was most enjoyable...
What do you believe of the Bocain
Do you remember any of the remedies early settlers used
Item is a sound recording featuring the following:
Marie MacLellan & Sandy MacInnis: Violin & Piano Selections
Sons of Skye: "Fhir a'Bhata"
King's Own Scottish Borderers: Bagpipe selections
Kay MacDonald: Gaelic Story
Margaret MacPhee: Piano Selections
Rev. Allan MacMillan: "'S e fa mo mhulad..."
Bob Morgan & Kay MacDonald: Gaelic Lesson
Carl MacKenzie & Doug MacPhee: Violin & Piano Selections
Allister MacDonald: "Mary Jane"
Kathleen Beaton & Elmer Briand: Violin & Piano Selections
Kay MacDonald:"A' Bhraighe"
Re Hackle Pipes & Drums: Bagpipe selections
Item is a sound recording featuring several individuals from New Waterford, including Dr. Dan Nathanson, Mrs. Rose Schwartz, James P. MacNeil, and Margaret MacPhee.
Item is a photograph of Mary MacIsaac, born approximately around 1840, who was a step dancing instructor, the mother of Dougald MacIntyre and the grandmother to Margaret MacPhee.
Fonds consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings:
a. Newspaper clipping: Tribute of Margaret MacPhee, August 23, 1980. 1 p.
b. Thank you acknowledgement. 1 p.
c. Letter from the Gaelic Society. 1 p.
d. Testimonial napkin and invitation.
e. Newspaper clipping: MacPhee Clan Ceilidh is enjoyed. 1 p.
f. Coloured photographic portrait of Margaret; 3.5 x 5 inches, 1980.
g. Newspaper clipping, The Coastal Courier: New Waterford Gaelic Singers, February 1, 1989.
h. Newspaper clipping, Cape Breton Post: "A Lively Step" Annie Grechuk and Margaret MacPhee, March 13, 1989.
i. New Waterford Parks and Recreation Committee volunteers the Heart of the Community Award to Margaret MacPhee, 1989.
j. Certificate of Achievement, Continuing Education Class Program, 1974.
k. Biographical letter highlighting Margaret's career, 1989. 1 p.
l. Magazine article from "A Cape Breton Ceilidh" by Allister MacGillivray, June 1988, featuring the piano career of Margaret MacPhee. 2 p. Also a stepdancing article from the same magazine on Margaret's accomplishments as a step dancer, June 1988. 4 p.
m. Musical compositions by Margaret MacPhee: Alex Graham's Jig, Jeanette (MacDonald) Beaton's Jig, Margaret MacPhee's Jig, Jacqueline's Jig, Doug's Jig, Josie MacArthur's Jig. Photocopies, 2 p.
n. Newspaper clipping, The Community Press, Wednesday, November 27, 1996 "Margaret MacPhee - A Very Talented Lady," 2 p.
o. Biography and Obit., C. B. Post March 5, 1997.
p. Eulogy - Fr. Greg MacLeod - March 6, 1997
q. Funeral Notice and Card of Thanks - C. B. Post April 5, 1997.
r. Appreciation card and photo of Margaret MacPhee.
s. Tribute by Elizabeth Patterson, Cape Breton Post, March, 1997; See MG 11.40 Dr. Charles MacDonald, Reference item D (https://beatoninstitute.com/macdonald-charles).
t. Newspaper clippings from Community Press & C. B. Post In Memoriam tributes for Margaret on the anniversary of her death March 3, 1997.
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Winnie Chafe, Glace Bay. She mentions that the Scottish, French and Mi'kmaq all settled in Frenchvale and that the Mi'kmaq taught the other settlers to hunt and trap.
Item is a report titled ""My Love of Music": The Musical Life History of Dr. Winnie Chafe" written by Mary Ferguson. Report also includes a scrapbook of photocopied writings and clippings by Winnie Chafe.
File consists of 12 reels of the Cape Breton Highlander newspaper. The Highlander was a small, weekly labour newspaper printed in Sydney, Nova Scotia from 1963 until 1976. Articles relating to Celtic Music subjects have been identified and photocopies previously collated (physical copies available at the Beaton Institute Reference Desk).
22 Jan. 1964. The Life and Times of a musician (Local Talent) Pg. 8, 9.
15 Apr. 1964. Don Messer’s 30th Anniv. Pg. 10.
22 Apr. 1964. NS Fiddlers invited to US Meet. Pg. 9.
27 May 1964. Scottish Program. Pg. 6.
29 July 1964. Pipe Band- Major C.I.N. MacLeod opens G.Bay Highland Meet. Pg. 3.
10 Feb. 1965. Ms. Charles Hardy of Gabarus meets the Clancys. Pg. 9.
21 July 1965. New Waterford received inquiry from George Aucoin regarding his pipe band. Pg.13.
28 July 1965. CB Fiddlers took part in Shelbourne, Ont. and Tatamagouche, NS contests. Pg. 19.
18 Aug. 1965. Dunvegan Girl’s Pipe Band, Balmoral Girl’s Pipe Band. Pg. 14.
20 Apr. 1966. Deanie Munroe- A Champion Piper. Pg. 17.
20 Apr. 1966. Gaelic College Pipe Band goes to Windsor and Truro. Pg. 61.
13 July 1966. Glendale Fiddlers Contest. Pg. 18.
27 July 1966. Ceilidh at Inverness- opens Thursday. Pg. 5.
9 Nov. 1966. Jean Taylor and her Beinn Bhreagh Chorale of 21 girls prepare for Expo ‘67. Pg.9.
19 July 1967. Broad Cove Concert. Pg. 3.
23 Aug. 1967. Johnstown Milling Frolic. Pg. 13.
3 July 1968. Highland Village day will be best ever. Pg. 11.
10 July 1968. St. Mary’s Parish, Frenchvale site of Scotch Concert. Pg. 18.
19 June 1969. Down East Concert in Boston. Pg. 19.
23 July 1969. Scottish Concert feature. Pg. 10.
27 Aug. 1969. “Little Jack” MacDonald dies in Ontario 1887-1969 --Violinist from Creignish. Pg. 6.
19 Nov. 1969. Stornoway Society Milling Frolic-Annual. Pg. 6.
26 Nov. 1969. Jerry Holland, violin player with American background- Angus Chisholm, Bill Loney. Pg. 22.
4 Feb. 1970. Fr. Stanley MacDonald being piped away from St. Mary’s Parish, Big Pond. Pg. 19.
4 Feb. 1970. Song- Peter Smith by Allister MacLean. Pg. 14.
22 July 1970. Broad Cove Concert, grand daddy of concerts. Pg. 23.
29 July 1970. Piping MacDonald brothers of Glenuig coming to Mod. Pg. 10.
14 Oct. 1970. John Allan Cameron to bill with Alexander Brothers at Sydney Academy. Pg.13.
2 Dec. 1970. C.I.N MacLeod to address Gaelic Society in Sydney. Pg. 6.
27 Jan. 1971. Mike Cormier, a musician wails the woes of recorded music verses live an dances. Pg. 18.
Item is a postcard of a scene near Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Item is a photograph of a peaceful scene at Wentworth park with a couple on a bench.
Sailing Ship at wharf at Whycocomagh
File consists of an audio recording of Rita Joe explaining why she wrote the poem about the Grand Chief; describes Donald Marshall Sr. as a person and reads the poem she wrote in his honour. Rita Joe talks about
the number of people who gathered to pay their respects to Donald Marshall Sr. Closes with violin tune, "Echoes," performed by Winnie Chafe and daughter, Patricia Chafe Nauge.
Item is an Abanaki Press publication featuring poetry by Rita Joe.
File consists of a videorecording of a Mi'kmaw language class at the Mi'kmawey elementary school, Chapel Island. Class deals with the teaching of proper names, pronunciation, chanting, etc. Beaton Institute Production; 15 minutes.
File consists of an original video interview with Rita Joe on the use of herbal medicinal cures and of various Mi'kmaw cultural items such as hair ornaments, jewelry and musical instruments. Rules and significance of waltes played by Mi'kmaw women. Beaton Institute Production; 20 minutes
File consists of "an account of the revival of the native traditions and spirituality in Eskasoni through the writings of Rita Joe."
Item is a publication by Breton Books featuring poetry by Rita Joe.
Item is an autobiography written by Rita Joe, published by Ragweed Press.
Item is a Ragweed Press publication featuring poetry by Rita Joe.
Item is a Ragweed Press publication featuring poetry by Rita Joe.
Item is a video recording of Rita Joe receiving an honorary doctorate during a convocation ceremony at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Fonds consists of correspondence; prose, poems, songs, and fragments of works by Rita Joe; personal memorabilia; photographs; clippings; and audio and video cassettes.