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Margaree River
CA BI 77-1543-1677 · Item · ca. 1920

Item is a photograph of the Margaree River, including Garden Pool ideal for salmon fishing.

Margaree River Salmon Pool
CA BI 77-1561-1695 · Item · 20th Century

Item is a photograph of the Margaree River Salmon Pool.

Margaree Valley
CA BI 77-1562-1696 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the Margaree Valley taken from the River View Inn.

Margaree Valley
CA BI 77-82-216a · Item · ca. 1950

Item is a photograph of the Margaree Valley in summertime.

Margaree, Cape Breton
CA BI 77-519-653 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a postcard photograph of a trout pool near Margaree, Cape Breton.

McKeen Family fonds
CA BI MG 12.109 · Fonds · 1820-1865

Fonds consist of papers relating to William McKeen and son John McKeen's personal, business, and political life in Mabou. Majority of records consist of correspondence, business ledgers including one of John McKeen's dated 1884-1887. The ledger information notes sales of fruit trees, plants and seeds including plant varieties, names of buyers and prices paid.

McKeen, William
More Tales from Port Hood
CA BI G42 · Item · 1949

Four stories told by four different storytellers living in or near Port Hood.

94-1232-25747 · Item · 1994

Item is a side view photograph of Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine church in Mabou, Cape Breton.

Prendergast, Paul
94-1234-25749 · Item · 1994

Item is a side view photograph of Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine in Mabou, Cape Breton.

Prendergast, Paul
94-1233-25748 · Item · 1994

Item is a side view photograph of Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine chapel in Mabou, Cape Breton.

Prendergast, Paul
Msgr. Colin Chisholm
CA BI 77-425-559 · Item · ca. 1920

Item is a photograph of Msgr. Colin Chisholm, first Pastor of St. Peter's Church, Port Hood.

MG 13.58 · Fonds · 1891 - 1957

Fonds consists of correspondence, personal papers and writings, petitions, published papers, and newspaper clippings. The fonds pertains to Msgr. MacPherson’s role as a Roman Catholic priest, Gaelic language and culture in Cape Breton, and Mi’kmaq language and culture in Nova Scotia.

MacPherson, Fr. Donald
Msgr. Finlay Chisholm
CA BI 77-661-795 · Item · ca.1880

Item is a photograph of Msgr. Finlay Chisholm, who was the parish priest in S.W. Margaree for over 60 years. The photograph shows him with a horse and riding sleigh with a part of a church in the background which was destroyed by a fire in 1960.

North East Margaree
CA BI 77-1563-1697 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of North East Margaree.

Nova Scotia Pulp Mill
94-678-25193 · Item · c.1960

Item is a photograph of the Nova Scotia pulp mill under construction.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
CA BI 77-8-137 · Item · August 1955

Item is a photograph of crowds crossing the bridge at the Opening of the Canso Causeway.

CA BI GSM28 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photocopy of a song appearing in a newspaper. It praises the work of a Doctor Angus MacLennan who, while serving as an MP (1882-1886), was instrumental in bringing the railway to western Inverness County so that industries could be developed there.

Pioneer Cemetery
94-1237-25752 · Item · 1994

Item is a side view photograph of the Pioneer Cemetery in Mabou, Cape Breton.

Prendergast, Paul
Port Hastings Cove and Pier
CA BI 79-53-3033 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the Port Hastings N.S cove and pier. A train is running in the forefront of the photo, there are also some ships in the water.

CA BI MG 14.155 · Fonds · 1883-1967

Fonds consists of textual records including correspondence, memoranda, annual reports, voters lists, and documents related to Port Hastings History.

Port Hastings Historical Society
Port Hastings Pier
CA BI 79-52-3032 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the Port Hastings pier in the winter, there are a few ships in the photo.

CA BI 76-14 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the printing equipment for the Port Hawkesbury Bulletin. Identified from left to right are L. Ernest Philpott, C. Kate McLeod and Ernest Williams.

Port Hood Academy Pupils
CA BI 77-485-619 · Item · ca. 1903

Item is a photograph of a group of pupils from Port Hood Academy. Names of some pupils have been identified on the reverse of the photograph.

First row, left to right: Gregory Chisholm, Jerome Chisholm, Kenny Smith.
Second row: Colin Chisholm. Fourth row; Leslie Maclean, Austin MacDonell.

Port Hood Baseball Team
CA BI 80-808-4988 · Item · ca. 1925

Item is a photograph of members of the Port Hood baseball team.

The team players are identified as: 1. Alex MacDonnell 2. Austin MacDonnell 3. Chester Beaton 4. Hughie MacMaster 5. Lawrence MacDonald 6. Angus Beaton 7. Alexander MacInnis 8. Gregory Chisholm 9. Joseph Chisholm 10. Mr. Richards 11. Jerome Chisholm.

Port Hood Buildings
CA BI 77-1485-1619 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of Port Hood's Roman Catholic church, convent, and old court house.

Port Hood Buildings
CA BI 77-1486-1620 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of Port Hood's Methodist Church, County Academy and Presbyterian Church.

Port Hood Harbour
CA BI 81-2-5072 · Item · 1948

Item is a photograph of the breakwater area.

Port Hood Harbour
CA BI 81-3-5073 · Item · 1948

Item is a photograph of the breakwater area.

CA BI 77-144-278 · Item · 1927

Item is a photograph of the citizens of Port Hood celebrating the town's Jubilee. There are many people in the streets along with cars and horses and buggies.

Presqu'ile, Cape Breton
CA BI 77-1491-1625 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of Presqu'ile, Cape Breton.

Presqu'ile, Cape Breton
CA BI 77-1497-1631 · Item · ca. 1945

Item is a photograph of Presqu'ile, showing a freshwater lake.

Print of Whycocomagh
CA BI 77-1362-1496 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of Whycocomagh that was created by W.R. MacAskill of Halifax.

CA BI Pam 4083 · Item · 1907

Item is a prospectus detailing information about the Great Northern Mining Company Ltd. and the benefits and cost of shares in the company. Head office is listed as Eastern Harbour and President as Rev. P. Fiset. The company controlled gypsum, lime and stone quarries.

Rev. Archie Chisholm
CA BI 77-657-791 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of Rev. Archie Chisholm, parish priest of Judique, Cape Breton.

Rev. Hugh A. MacDonald
CA BI MG 15.51 · Fonds · [N.D]

“A Hymn of Thanks and Praise for the Lovely Margarees” by Rev. Hugh A. MacDonald, dedicated to the memory of Rev. Finlay Chisholm

Reverend P. Fiset
CA BI 76-106 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the Reverend P. Fiset, parish priest at Cheticamp and president of the Great Northern Mining Co. Limited.

Rose Tompkins Guest Register
2017-023.01 · Item · 1957 - 1965

Item is a guest register for Rose Tompkins's farm house and cabins located in Margaree for the years 1957 - 1965.

Tompkins, Rose
Collection · 1944-2018 ; predominately 1970-2008

The collection consists of audio and video interviews, games, hymns, traditional chants, and community events pertaining to Eskasoni and other Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia between the 1940's to the 2000's, both in the Mi'kmaw and English languages. This collection consists of 8 boxes of sound recordings, moving images, and artefacts belonging to Sarah Denny, her children and other community members and organizations. These recordings document culturally and historically significant peoples, events, and traditions of the L'nu/Mi'kmaq.

Denny, Sarah
Seaweed Harvest
94-648-25163 · Item · September 14, 1976

Item is a photograph of an old workhorse helping with seaweed harvest.

Southwest Margaree Picnic
CA BI 84-455-14555a · Item · 1897

Item is a photograph showcasing a picnic happening near Collins' farm in Southwest Margaree.

CA BI 79-1173-4153 · Item · ca.1928

Item is a photograph of a photograph of a spinning frolic at the home of Angus "Ban" MacFarlane.

Featured in the image are: Mrs. Angus "Ban" MacFarlane (standing in doorway), Mrs. Duncan Y. Gillis (standing at back).
Seated: Mrs. Sandy Gillis, Mrs. Malcolm Gillis, Mrs. Johnny MacLellan, Mrs. Dougald John MacFarlane, and Mrs. Hugh MacKenzie.