Item is a photograph of the sprays in Sydney Mines from the souvenir album "Souvenir of Cape Breton."
Item is a photograph of Percy Willmot on a river or lake in his boat, identified as "The Squeke", taken during World War 1.
Daniel Cobb Harvey: "It (The Spirit of the Times) lasted until 1846, when the plant was again sold to William C. McKinnon, who changed the name first to the Cape Breton Spectator but afterwards to the Times and Cape Breton Spectator. The latter ceased publication in 1850 and was succeeded by the Commercial Herald, which lasted but a few months."
Item is a reproduction of a photograph of the 'Scotia,' the last ferry to run between Mulgrave and Point Tupper, transporting a train.
Item is a photograph of the "Cruizer," a coal tugboat, at the international piers.
Item is a photograph of the "Cruizer," a coal tugboat, at the international piers.
Item is an article regarding the coal fields of Nova Scotia.
Gilpin, E. Jr.
Item is a history of the Union Jack.
Green, Emanuel
Item is a historical booklet describing the role of the United States in the Confederation written by Yves Roby.
Item is a photographic postcard of the view from the upper deck of the "War Wasp," launched in Trenton, Pictou County, at 1pm on Monday, July 9th, 1917. Crew members on deck and another vessel in the background are visible.
Item is a photographic postcard of the "War Wasp," launched in Trenton, Pictou County, at 1pm on Monday, July 9th, 1917.
Item is a historical booklet describing West Canada at the time of the Confederation written by W.L. Morton.
Item is a tourist booklet for the Western Isles written by J.A. Brooks.
This item is a report from the Halifax Young Men's Christian Association.
Fonds consists of Brown’s collection of mining documents, the manuscript for his book, Place Names of Nova Scotia as well as an undated mining manuscript. Also included is a copy of the poem The Mayflower, the book Gaelic Lessons for Beginners, a scroll addressed to E.G. McKay, a leather nameplate, newspaper clippings and correspondence.
Brown, Thomas James
Item is a photograph of three members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1. Two of the soldiers are standing and supporting a third, who is lying in a carriage. They are in front of a large metal gate in a wall covered in ivy.
Item contains 3 speeches delivered by Edward Blake regarding the Pacific Scandal.
Item is a children's book.
Item is a financial statement for Sydney Mines, N.S. for the year 1905.
Town of Sydney Mines (N.S.)
Item is a photograph of transport trucks for the Sydney steel plant.
Sydney Steel Corporation
Item is a photographic postcard of a number of troops embarking in Halifax during WWI. Soldiers in full uniform are visible on the upper and lower decks of the boat while onlookers, mostly in day wear, are visible on the dock.
Item is a photograph of troops of the 94th Regiment at arms in front of Marconi Station while stationed there during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of troops of the 94th Regiment at arms in front of Marconi Station while stationed there during World War 1.
Item is a postcard showing two members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of two unidentified soldiers of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of two soldiers wrestling on a rock. The two are members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF and served in World War 1.
Item is a photograph of two members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1.
Item is a scrapbook photograph of Uisge Ban Falls, close to Baddeck.
Item is a photograph of the Ukrainian Hall on West Street in Whitney Pier, taken in 1983.
Item contains notes and documents relating to Uniacke's Memorandum to WIndham from 1806.
Item is a photograph of an unknown person, likely a member of the 25th Battalion of the CEF during World War 1.
Item is a postcard showing an unidentified member of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1. The soldier is in full uniform and holding a rifle with a bayonet.
Item is a photograph of a soldier of the 25th Battalion of the CEF during World War 1. The unidentified soldier is standing in front of a building.
Item is a photograph of an older woman sitting in the center of a room. She is holding cloth in her hands. Some of the room can be seen behind her.
Item is a photograph of a woman sitting on a deck of a house.
Item is a photograph of a woman holding the paws of a dog up on its hind legs. Photograph was taken inside of a home.
Item is a photograph of the uniform wore by the members of the Sydney Mines Volunteer Rifles.
Item is a photograph of United Baptist Church in Glace Bay.
Item is a photograph of officials from both the United Mine Workers and the Dominion Coal Company during wage negotiation at the coal company office, Union St., Glace Bay.
Item is a reproduction of a newspaper article about the Universal Negro Improvement Association band on Laurier Street in Whitney Pier. Members are marching in the street with instruments and banners in support of a movement advocating "Africa for the Africans."
Article attached to photograph reads:
The year was 1921. The scene, Laurier street at Whitney Pier, as members of the city's Negro community paraded in support of a movement advocating, (as banners indicate) "Africa for the Africans." The sizable brass band was one of a number organized within the city and residents who were around at that time recall that nobody ever had to march without the accompaniment of plenty of stirring martial music. Also noteworthy is the complete lack of sidewalks and paving. The photograph is from the album of Pier merchant Louis Mendelson. He's the white-shirted young man with the bicycle standing mid-right in the photo."
On reverse: "Year 1921 Mr. Askell Artzell Hunt 14 Brooks St. Sydney C. B." "Sent a copy to Mr. Hunt" "Colin MacDonald was bandmaster of the Universal Negro Improvement Assoc. approximately 20 members in the band. Band operated from 1928 to 1932. There was also a West Indian Band at the Pier Bandmaster Jack McKnight approx. 15 members Deputy Bandmaster Norman Crawford, lasted 2 years.
Item is a photograph of the unveiling of a memorial cairn on the Esplanade, commemorating the landing of the Scots.
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 members of the Victoria County Council, 1902. Names were listed on the reverse of the photograph.
Item is a photograph of the Victoria County Jail, Baddeck, that was created by Theodore Keisel who came to Baddeck to visit Graham Bell in 1889 or 1890.
Item is a postcard depicting the Victoria Road subway in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Item is a street view of the northern end of Victoria Road in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Item is a photograph of the Canso Causeway, before completion and as seen from the mainland.
Government of Nova Scotia