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Air Cadets
94-728-25243 · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of unidentified cadets and squadron leader.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
CA BI 77-355-489 · Item · 1967

Item is a photograph of air cadets marching in the 1967 Centennial parade held in Sydney.

Air Show
CA BI 330.4 · Item · [ca. 1940]

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

Air Show at Sydney Airport
94-673-25188 · Item · c.1950

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

CA BI G3 · Item · ca. 1920

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.

G2 · Item · 19-?

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.

A.J. McDonald
CA BI 77-877-1011 · Item · 1895

Item is a photograph of A.J. McDonald, mayor of Sydney from 1895 to 1896.

Alasdair agus Mairi
CA BI G48 · Item · 1969

Item is an early reader for school children.

CA BI G56 · Item · 1948

Item is a collection of stories and articles, in Gaelic and English, concerning Highland culture in Scotland. Some contributors include: Sorley MacLean, Calum MacLean, George Campbell Hay, Ruairidh Thompson and artist George Bain. The writings include some interesting commentary on advocacy in Gaelic education, adoption of new terminology in Gaelic and language revival.

Albert Almon
82-309-7009 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of Albert Almon taken from the Sydney Post.

Albert Almon fonds
CA BI MG 12.11 · Fonds · 1912-1960, predominant 1950-1956

Fonds consists of correspondence and papers related to the Fortress of Louisbourg site and to the authenticity of a painting of Louis IX, King of France; The Dream city of America (booklet); The Crescent and the Cross (essay); Unwelcome Guests of Cape Breton (the story of the convicts abandoned at Main-a-Dieu); a narrative of Baroness de St. Castine; clippings of articles by and about Almon, and pictures drawn by Almon.

Almon, Albert
Albert Bridge, Mira
94-645-25160 · Item · n.d.

Item is an aerial photograph of the bridge and church looking toward Marion Bridge.

Fitzgerald, Owen
Albert Bridge, Mira
94-646-25161 · Item · n.d.

Item is an aerial photograph of the bridge and church looking towards Louisbourg.

"Albert J. Lutz" Schooner
82-322-7022 · Item · ca. 1917

Item is a photograph of the "Albert J. Lutz", a schooner outfitted as a Canadian Q ship during World War 1. A 4" gun was mounted on its deck behind the dories. It was stationed in Sydney harbour from 1917-1918.

Ald. B.H. Crawford
94-619-25134 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of Ald. B.H. Crawford.

Aldershot Camp, Nova Scotia
CA BI 97-871-28719 · Item · 1918

Item is a composite photograph of the mess rooms at Aldershot Camp and those stationed there in July, 1918. The three long buildings in the foreground surrounded by lines of soldiers are the mess halls and other buildings and tents are visible in the background.

Aldershot Military Camp
CA BI 77-916-1050 · Item · ca. 1914

Item is a photographic postcard of the Aldershot Military Camp taken during the First World War. Tents, a few buildings, and soldiers are visible.

Alex Denny Home, Eskasoni
CA BI 98-323-29110 · Item · 1996

File consists of various photographs of the interior and exterior of this home.

Alex Francis McKay
CA BI 81-792-5872 · Item · 1979

Item is a photograph of fiddler Alex Francis MacKay.

Alex Goldie on Motorcycle
A-2839.1 · Item · 1958

Item is a photograph of a Civic Police Officer on a motorcycle.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Alex Goldie on Motorcycle
A-2839.2 · Item · 1958

Item is a photograph of a Civic Police Officer on a motorcycle.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Alex MacInnis
97-146-27984 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of Alex MacInnis, former city alderman.

Alex Storm
CA BI MG 15.66 · Fonds · 1965

Fonds of consist of a reproduction (photocopy) of Marine diver, Alex Storm: “The History, Search, Discovery and Recovery of the Treasure of the “Chameau” (1725). Note, this Story is not to be used or duplicated without consent in writing from the author. Refer: F 5052, T7 in UCCB Library.

Alexa McDonough
B&G - McDonough, Alexa · File · 2022

File consists of the following items:

"Political trailblazer," Cape Breton Post, January 17, 2022, p. A1 and A4.

McDonough, Alexa
Alexander Doyle
98-841-29628 · Item · 1998

Item is a photograph of grave marker of Alexander Doyle (1925 - 1998) located in St. Mary's Cemetery in Mabou. On the back of the photo is his obituary from the newspaper.

Alexander Graham Bell
CA BI 77-1474-1608 · Item · 1923

Item is a photograph of the inscription on the tombstone of Mr. Alexander Graham Bell and Mrs. Mabel G. Hubbard Bell.

CA BI Reports: Museums · Item · 2009

Item is a feasibility study prepared in 2009 for the Silver Dart Centennial Association (SDCA). The SDCA commissioned a group of architects, museum planners and fundraisers to carry out a study that would develop plans for and assess the feasibility of expanding facilities at the AGB National Historic Site.

94-878-25393 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of Alexander Graham Bell's sheep outside of the barn.

94-879-25394 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of Alexander Graham Bell's sheep outside of the barn.

93-355-24329 · Item · 1993

Item is a photograph of the gravestone of Alexander Hugh McKinnon who is buried at Stella Maris Cemetery in Inverness.

Alexander Johnston, M.P.
CA BI 77-1428-1562 · Item · October 23, 1908

Item is a postcard that includes a photograph of M.P. Alexander Johnston.

Alexander L. Hay fonds
CA BI MG 12.81 · Fonds · 1929-1938

Fonds consists of speeches on coal mining, mine safety, and the Fortress of Louisbourg.

Hay, Alexander Lauder
Alexander MacDonald
85-115-15815 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a photograph of Alexander MacDonald (Irish Cove) and his daughter.

Alexander MacDonald
85-114-15814 · Item · 1985

Item is a sketch of Alexander MacDonald of Irish Cove, sketch was by Ed. Michilik.

Alexander MacDonald fonds
CA BI MG 3.14 · Fonds · 1829-1850

Fonds consists of correspondence from Christopher MacDonald to his brother Alexander at Black Brook, Mira Road; one letter from Quebec in 1829 and the other from Boston in 1850.

Alexander MacKenzie, M.P.
CA BI 77-757-891 · Item · ca. 1875

Item is a photograph of Alexander MacKenzie, a Western Canadian who was a M.P. from 1873-1878.

CA BI 77-1005-1139 · Item · ca. 1918

Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion of 1917. This picture shows a view of the Alexander McKay School, resembling a shell-torn building in Flanders.

CA BI MG 6.72 · Fonds · 19th century

Fonds consists of a microfilm reel relating to Gaelic literature and poetry.

MacDonald, Alexander
Alice Willmot
84-62-14162 · Item · ca. 1885

Item is a photograph of Alice (nee Lister) Willmot, mother of Percy Willmot.

Allan Cathcart
CA BI 76-95 · Item · 1965-1985

Item is a photograph of a presentation being made to Mr. Allan Cathcart for his 71 years of service to the Dominion Coal Company. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Cathcart and their granddaughter are in the front row; Angus MacDonald, E.B. Paul, P.J. Carroll, Earnie Wright, H.C.M. Gordon and Earnie Beaton are in the second row.

Allan J. Gillis fonds
CA BI MG 6.9 · Fonds · 1777-1999

Fonds consists of papers consisting of: articles and music composed by or for Mr. Gillis; papers compiled by Mr. Gillis; clippings and handwritten versions of Gaelic poetry and stories; biographies and genealogical information; articles, songs and miscellaneous items.

A. Articles and music composed by or for Mr. Gillis:

  1. Bagpipe music composed by Mr. Gillis, 1965.
  2. "The Goilleachen", [n.d.], notes about a Gaelic Easter tradition.
  3. "A Highland Halloween in Canada". Halloween traditions in the Judique area.
  4. Allan James Gillis of Judique "March" by George D. Grant. This tune was composed by George Darroch Grant, a former pipe-major of the Scots Guards and the RCAF while he was Mr. Gillis' pipe-major in the City of Montreal Pipe Band. Photocopy, (1 p.).

B. Papers compiled by Mr. Gillis:

  1. Anecdotes about Donald Eoghain Duinn and Peter Smyth; "Peter Smyth's Song" by Alasdair MacLean.
    1a. Gaelic version of above.
    1b. Notes by Lloyd Leland on obscure words (Gaelic. and also notes about Alasdair MacLean (composer) by Allan Gillis, July, 1991 Photocopies (2 p.).
    B2. List of Scottish violin players.
    3."The Bluenosers' Castle" by Hugh Angus MacDougall.
  2. Genealogies:
    a. MacDonalds of Glendale and of Borrodale
    b. Neil MacDougall, Pioneer of Judique Intervale, 1975, (89 p.).
    c. The Clan MacLellan, compiled by Rev. James A. MacLellan, 1940, (18 p.).
    d. The Gillises of Rear Judique Banks, 1973 (15 p.).
  3. Diary of Angus Innis MacDougall, St. Ninians, 1912-1915, (77 p.).
    C. Clippings and handwritten version of Gaelic poetry and stories, including: an English translation of Bard MacLean's "Gloomy Forest". Photocopies, (18 p.); a lament for the death of Hugh MacDonald of Glencoe by Ronald Beaton; a Gaelic translation of the song "You Can't Make Monkey Out of Me";the story "Iseabail augs Monagan"; The songs "Catriona Dhonn", Anull do dh'Ile Bhoidheach and "An Till Thu Tuilleadh" by E MacFhionnghuin (Jonathan G MacKinnon?); "Rann do'n Cheud Cheard" by Duncan Ban MacIntyre and the song "A Mhairi Bhinn Mheall-Shuileach" composed by Jimmy (Seumas Aonghuis) MacKay of Kingsville

D. 1.Gillis genealogy, (2 p.).

  1. Co Leis Thu? A Dangerous Question, (1 p.).
  2. List of teachers 1907-1963 St. Ninian School, Judique Intervale, C. B., (1 p.).
  3. The Clubhouse Song by Allan Gillis, Ottawa, February 1992, (2 p.).
  4. Death of a Sturdy Old Pioneer, John MacDonald 1822-1913 plus Obituary, (3 p.).
  5. Gaelic names and brooks, bridges, roads etc., in the Glendale area - list compiled by Jimmy MacKay, West Bay Road, (2 p.).
  6. Letter of complaint by J. F. Gillis addressed to Rev. L. J. MacDonald, Parish Priest of Judique, April 24, 1938, (1 p.).
  7. Music sheet notes "Wee Donald's Farewell", The Creignish Hills, Glengarry's Dirk, Strathlorne March, The Antigonish Centenary Gathering, Cutting Bracken, Phelim's Wee Boat (Bardin Fheidhlimi. Wandering Mary, The Dark Stream (Ant'Alltan Dubh) Godfrey Crovan's Galley (Berlinn G Horaidh Chrobhain) My Eye is on Thee (Mo Shail a'd Dheiger) Leaving
    Barra, The Loch Tay Boat Song. (10 p.).
  8. The Goilleachan, A Gaelic Easter Feast by Allan Gillis, (1 p.).
  9. The Bluenosers' Castle, Lyrics to song. (2 p.).
  10. Memories by Hugh A. MacDougall, Lyrics to Song, (1 p.).
  11. Gaelic Mo Shuil A'D Dheigh, (1 p.).
  12. Lament for Allan MacFarlane by Walter MacFarlane, (1 p.).

E. Eigg (Eige. Roll - List of men, women & children in the Parish of Eigg 1764-1765 by Neill McNeill, Catechist including the Isle of Muck, Rumm & Canna. Census lists - Protestants --Isle of Eige, Papists, Galmisdale in Eige Papists, Gruline Papists, Laigtown, Cleadale in Eige Papists, Howland, Fivepenny in Eige,Sandmore, Sandbeg in Eige, Kildonan in Eige Papists, the Rev. Malcolm McAskill genealogy.

F. Miscellaneous items:

  1. Contract agreement for construction of first church in Judique, 13 June 1819, (2 p.).
  2. John MacLellan ‘‘Red" of Morar, Scotland and Glenville, Nova Scotia, compiled by Margaret A. Gillis, Windsor and Allan J. Gillis, Ottawa, 1997.
  3. Biographies and genealogies:
    a. Father David Gillies, Father Ronald Rankin, Duncan Joseph Rankin, and Peter Rankin, (6. p.).
    b. Passenger ship ‘‘Alexander", 1772.
    c. First petition for land in the Judique area, 1789, (3 p.).
    d. Father Anthony MacDonald Genealogy, (4 p.).
    e. Origins of Some Pioneer Families of River Denys Mountain and Area, Inverness Co., Nova Scotia by Donald E. Read and Allan J. Gillis, 1996, (28 p.).
    f. Some Lights and Shades of Family History by Angus J. MacDonald, Port Hawkesbury, 1893 (John ‘‘Ban" MacDonald, Eigg, Scotland., (10 p.).
    g. Gillies - Gillis - MacGillis by A. J. Gillis, 1995, (4 p.).
    h. MacLellans of Inverness County, 1871 Census, Inverness County, (27 p.).
    i. The MacLellans of Inverness County, 1871 Census.

G. Articles:
1A. Humble Cathedral, by Cathy Gillies, Port Hood. Church at Indian Point, Judique North, oldest Highland parish in Cape Breton, 1818, (2 p.).

  1. River Denys Mountain - A Sketch by Allan J. Gillis, 1997, (4 p.).

H. Songs:
1."The Cookhouse Song" by Peggy ‘‘Duncan Jim" MacDougall (Gillis), 1952, (1 p.).
2.Oran Pheadair (Peter Smyth’s Song., (6 p.).

  1. Oran Seann Mhoireasdan (mar gum b’ann le mhnaoi. le: Alasdair ‘‘Niall Mor" MacDhomhnuill, Beinn Noah, E.C.B. (Transcribed and translated by Effie Rankin, Mabou, 1995., (8 p.).
    Ship ‘‘Catherine", Mabou Pioneers, p. 639.

I. Genealogy and Information on the surname Boyd:

  1. Genealogy on the Boyds of Glendale, compiled by Allan J. Gillis, 1999 (15 p.).
  2. Reader’s letter to the Editor of The Oban Times, April 18, 1974, regarding the surname Boyd. (1 p.).

J. Genealogies

  1. Origins of some Pioneer Families of River Denys Mtn. And Area, Inverness Co., Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia by Donald E. Read and Allan J. Gillis, Ottawa, Ontario, 1999, (24 p.).
  2. The MacLellan Family of Hillsdale, compiled by Allan J. Gillis, 1999, (6 p.)
  3. The Descendants of Angus ‘‘Ban" Gillis, compiled by Margaret A. (Gillies) Gillis, Windsor, Ontario, 1998, (12 p.)
  4. The Descendants of John MacEachern, Kingsville, N.S., by Allan James Gillis, Ottawa, Ontario, 1999, (14 p.). (N.B. This follows out only the line of: A. John MacEachern)
    4a. The Descendants of John MacEachern, Kingsville, N.S., by Allan James Gillis, Ottawa, Ontario, 1999, (17 p.). (N.B. this follows out only the line of: A. John MacEachern). (This is a revised version of J. 4.

K. Some common Gaelic names as used in Cape Breton.

L. Correspondence
7 letters from Sister Margaret Beaton to Allan J. Gillis dated August 25, 1970 to December 6, 1971. (8 p. photocopies)

M. Photographs
Photograph (col.) of Allan J. Gillis with his two children, Alasdair and Duncan Gillis taken with Sister Margaret Beaton at Cape Bretoniana Archives, 1973. Photograph Accession number: 11-19-30042

Gillis, Allan J.
Allan Ridgway fonds
CA BI MG 12.110 · Fonds · 1915-1973

Fonds consists of papers and medals concerning enlistment and service in World War I, including award of the Military Medal, 1915-1921; appointment as Commissioner of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, 1931; and clippings of obituaries of Allan and Frances Ridgway, 1970-1973.

Ridgway, Allan
Allan Sullivan, MLA
CA BI 79-1040-4020 · Item · 1970-1971

Item is a photograph of Allan Sullivan.