Item is a photograph of unidentified men displaying fish (salmon). Benjamin Hoppins and George Hollifield also in the picture.
Item is a photograph of unidentified men displaying fish (salmon). Benjamin Hoppins and George Hollifield also in the picture.
Item is a photograph of a boat sailing in the river.
Item is a photograph of Joe Molley.
Item is a postcard showcasing the Margaree River along the Cabot Trail.
Item is a photograph of the Margaree River, including Garden Pool ideal for salmon fishing.
Item is a photograph of the Margaree River Salmon Pool.
Item is a photograph of the Margaree Valley taken from the River View Inn.
Item is a photograph of the Margaree Valley in summertime.
Item is a postcard photograph of a trout pool near Margaree, Cape Breton.
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, WilliamFile consists of:
-Lament for Ronald MacLellan, the blacksmith of Southwest Margaree. In English.
-A Biography of Angus Y MacLellan.
-Clach an Carn an Domhnallaich. Handwritten MSS.
-8 songs by MacLellan and others from Smeorach nan Cnoc 's Nan Gleann and Gaelic Songs in Nova Scotia. Photocopies.
-A story by Angus Y. MacLellan, "Raonull Ban Mac Eoghain Oig".
-Information about a paper written about MacLellan by his great granddaughter, Lisa Long. Handwritten and signed Margaret MacLellan Long, 1983. Also included is a photo of Lisa Long.
-Obituary of James J. MacLellan, the bard's son.
Four stories told by four different storytellers living in or near Port Hood.
Item is a side view photograph of Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine church in Mabou, Cape Breton.
Prendergast, PaulItem is a side view photograph of Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine in Mabou, Cape Breton.
Prendergast, PaulItem is a side view photograph of Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine chapel in Mabou, Cape Breton.
Prendergast, PaulItem is an audio recording of Mrs. Archie Kennedy. She speaks on life in Broad Cove and Margaree, education in the area, local lore, and prevalence of Gaelic language especially in the church.
Early days at home in Margaree...
Early school days at Captain Allan's House...School books, studies, school hours, discipline, temperature of school room.
"Hard shoes and woolen stockings" Mogans were pulled over the shoes to keep the feet warm.
Story about the "brocan cruaidh"
A day in school...The day started with a prayer, then the pupils stood in a row and read. Next came the spellings. Places of honour were won according to one's ability to spell. This was an ungraded school.
Teachers and method of teaching. The Friday program.
Nothing was learned in Gaelic in the schools.
The Church in Margaree. Prayers and Catechism all learned in Gaelic.
Beaton, Sister Margaret
Item is a photograph of Msgr. Colin Chisholm, first Pastor of St. Peter's Church, Port Hood.
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
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.
Item is a photograph of the North Atlantic Fisheries plant after it was destroyed by fire.
Item is a photograph of North East Margaree.
Item is an audio recording of Gaelic singers from the Dunvegan and North Shore areas.
Beaton, David (Broadcove, N.S) - Unsuccessful moonshine... (Story)
Beaton, David - First electric shock treatment of rheumatism in Broadcove
MacLellan, Lauchie - "Moch 'sa mhadainn rinn mi gluasad..."
MacLellan, Lauchie (Dunvegan) - "Nighean donn a'bhreacain uaine..."
Shaw, John; MacLeod, Malcolm A. - "'S e mo cheist..."
Shaw, John; MacLeod, Malcolm A.
MacLeod, Malcolm A. - "Ho ro fear mo ruin thu..."
Shaw, John - "An teid thu leam a ribhinn og..."
Shaw, John - "Fidhler an ceann an drochaid..."
MacLeod, Malcolm A. - (Skir Dhu, N.S) Port a beul
MacLeod, Malcolm A. - Port a beul
MacLeod, Malcolm A. - Miss MacLeod's Reel
MacLeod, Malcolm A. - "Mo luaidh a' chruinneag"
MacLeod, Malcolm A. - "Thuirt an gille 's tu mo laochan..."
MacLeod, Malcolm A. - Song by "Lazarus" with history
Shaw, John - (North Shore, N.S) "Caidil thusa 's gheobh thu fheidh..."
Shaw, John - "An cluinn thu, leannain, an cluinn thu..."
Shaw, John - "Ho ro ho goraidh o..."
Shaw, John - "A nighean donn an t-sugraidh..."
Shaw, John - "Chunna mi lair dhonn aig Seumas..."
Shaw, John - "Mo nighean donn ghuanaich..."
MacLean, Alex (Big Baddeck, N.S) - "Am minister MacLeoid..."
Shaw, John
Item describes a picnic that was held in Southwest Margaree.
Item is a photograph of the Nova Scotia pulp mill under construction.
Abbass Studios Ltd.Item is a photograph of a giant oil tanker at Port Hawkesbury.
Item is a photograph of a giant oil tanker at Port Hawkesbury.
Item is a photograph of crowds crossing the bridge at the Opening of the Canso Causeway.
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.
Item is an audio recording of Peter MacEachern (Glendale, N.S) reciting the sgeulachd "An Còcaire Ruadh".
Shaw, JohnItem is a side view photograph of the Pioneer Cemetery in Mabou, Cape Breton.
Prendergast, Paul
Item is a photograph of Pleasant Bay Road showing the shore line.
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.
Fonds consists of textual records including correspondence, memoranda, annual reports, voters lists, and documents related to Port Hastings History.
Port Hastings Historical SocietyItem is a photograph of the Port Hastings pier in the winter, there are a few ships in the photo.
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.
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.
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.
File consists of: records of payment for annual membership, membership application forms and financial records.
Item is a photograph of Port Hood's Roman Catholic church, convent, and old court house.
Item is a photograph of Port Hood's Methodist Church, County Academy and Presbyterian Church.
Item is a photograph of the breakwater area.
Item is a photograph of the breakwater area.
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.
Item is a photograph of Port Hood, looking north from the convent.
Item is a photograph of Port Hood looking north from the Bank Head.
Item is a panoramic view of central Port Hood.
Item is a photograph of Port Hood taken from McKinley's.
Item is a photograph of Presqu'ile, Cape Breton.
Item is a photograph of Presqu'ile, showing a freshwater lake.
Item is a photograph of Whycocomagh that was created by W.R. MacAskill of Halifax.