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Item is a pamphlet created in memoriam of Rev. John Pringle. The pamphlet includes accounts of Rev. Pringle's time spent overseas during World War 1, as well as an account of his son's death during service.

Item is a pamphlet that details the work of Canadian Catholic priests among soldiers during World War 1. A short biography is provided for each of the included chaplains.

Item is volume 13 of the Canadian Gunner, which includes an article titled "Remembering Cape Breton's Gunners," by Lt. Peter N. Moogk. The article features a short history of artillery use on Cape Breton Island, including the locations where artillery stations were located.

Item is a pamphlet titled "Diplomatic Correspondence Respecting the War" which was published by the French government. The pamphlet includes transcriptions of documents relating to the negotiations which preceded Germany's declaration of war on Russia and on France. The pamphlet's table of content's reveals each document's summary, signatory, and place and date of dispatch.

Item is a pamphlet titled "A Short History and Photographic Record of 106th Overseas Battalion C.E.F. Nova Scotia Rifles." The pamphlet features the names, photographs, and service numbers of the members of the Nova Scotia Rifles during World War 1.

Item is a United States Navy publication concerning German submarine activity off the Atlantic Coast. It includes information concerning the cruise of U-156, U-140, U-117, U-155, and U-152, mine-sweeping operations on United States Atlantic Coast, and several maps.

Item is a pamphlet outlining life in Gabarus, Cape Breton during World War 1. The pamphlet includes the Gabarus Honor Roll.

Item is a pamphlet on Canada's role in World War 1, written by Patricia Giesler. This item is written in both French and English and provides information about conflict on land, air, and sea, as well as details about war memorials.

Item is a pamphlet published by the Government of Canada's Communications Division of Veterans Affairs, written by Cedric Jennings. It outlines Canada's role in World War 1 and at the Battle of Vimy Ridge and is written in French and English.

Item is a pamphlet which features "A Cape Bretoner at War: Letters From the Front 1914-1919," an article by Brian Douglas Tennyson. The article contains information about Percy Charles Willmot and his experience serving overseas, which was documented through letters. This piece was originally published in Canadian Military History, Volume 11.1.

Item is a pamphlet outlining a plan submitted by the Secretary of the Military Hospitals and Convalescent Homes Commission to provide employment to servicemen upon their return to Canada. The report outlines the need for governments to provide new employment opportunities and training for those who have returned from World War 1 service with disabilities.

Item is a pamphlet which includes speeches concerning the prosecution of the War Co-operation of Allies. These speeches were presented to British Parliament in 1916

Item is a special edition of the Cape Breton Post magazine that focuses on the storming and taking of Vimy Ridge, commemorating the fifty year anniversary of the battle.

Item is a pamphlet containing a collection of Louis Raemaeker sketches related to World War 1. The sketches were inspired by a variety of topics, including the killing of women and children, the death of soldiers, zeppelin attacks, and finance.

Item is a book titled, "Echoes from Labor's Wars: The Expanded Edition," written by Dawn Fraser. The book features narrative verse and stories concerning Cape Breton during World War 1, among other topics.

Item consists of a pamphlet concerning the reintegration of World War 1 servicemen into civilian life. It includes information about acquiring financial assistance, agricultural training, how to purchase land, and transportation rates.

Item is a scrapbook that features newspaper clippings, transcriptions, and photographs pertaining to members of the military from Cape Breton 1915-1983. Included in the scrapbook are the following: Complete service roll of the 24th battery of Canadian Overseas Field Artillery (January 29, 1915); "Lieut. Col. McLeod is Laid to Rest in Flanders; Sixth Battery Mourns for Chief" (December 31, 1915); A newspaper printed photograph of the 25th Battalion CEF (taken 1915, printed August 3, 1963); Transcription of war-related poetry, originally published in the Sydney Post (May 30, 1917); "Rising of N.S. Highland Brigade Recalled" (July 31, 1965); "85th Battalion Had Glorious Service Record in World War 1" (August 9, 1965); and "Memory of 85th Battalion Evoked at Province House" (August 10, 1970).

Item is a scrapbook that features newspaper clippings related to various military activities between the years 1914 and 1986. Included in the scrapbook are the following clippings: "Magnificent Moxham's Castle in Sydney used as a convalescent hospital in WW1" (November 9, 1985); The Army Lowdown on Colour (n.d.); Copy of the Military Service Act, 1917 (n.d.); "A Comrade Remembered : "Letters to home from France in World War I" (November 7, 1990); "Lest We Forget: Archibald Andrew MacLellan, Pte. MacDougall, Donald Andrew MacLellan, Angus MacFarlane" (November 7, 1990); "Served their country well" (November 10, 1990); "Legion honours war hero: John Bernard Croak" (July 5, 1996); and "Nursing sister honours vets: Wartime bravery remembered at ceremony" (November 17, 1995).

Item is a scrapbook composed of clippings pertaining to Moxham's Castle, Sydney. The included clippings were published between the dates June 11, 1914 and April 26, 1966 in the Chronicle Herald and the Cape Breton Post and provide information about the castle's conversion to a World War 1 military hospital and its destruction in 1966.

Item is a scrapbook that was compiled for the 200th Anniversary of Sydney celebrations that includes reproductions of photographs, event tickets, and newspaper articles, as well as listings of Black men who served during wartime, and a history of the Black population in Sydney.

Item is a scrapbook of clippings assembled by Mrs. Mabel Beaton of North Sydney. Of particular relevance is the clipped article on page 89 of the scrapbook, titled "Echoes Of Pascendaele and Arras-Cambraio," by A.W. Doherty, which pertains to the fortieth anniversary of the Battle of Paschendaele.

Item is a book titled "The Canadian Army, 1855-1965," published by Hope Farm Press. The book includes chapters concerning the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps from 1855-1966 and a roll of the regiments.

Item is a book titled, "The 85th Canadian Infantry Battalion Nova Scotia Highlanders in France and Flanders," written by Lt. Col. Joseph Hayes, D.S.O., C.A.M.C. It features chapters concerning the following: organization and early training; from Witley Camp to Vimy Ridge; Vimy Ridge; From Vimy Ridge to Passchendaele; From Passchendaele to Amiens Arleux and Fampoux; the tables turned at Amiens; the Scarpe Operation Drocourt-Queant line smashed; Bourlon and Cambrai; Valenciennes; the last battle at the Gates of Mons; sports and pastimes at the front; and the Armistice and the happy homecoming.

Item is a book titled "The Twenty Fifth Battalion: Canadian Expeditionary Force- Nova Scotia's Famous Regiment in WW1," written by F.B. MacDonald and John J. Gardiner. The book features chapters concerning the following: World War 1; the 25th battalion; summary of World War 1 service; Veteran Interview with J. William Corkum; Robert the Bruce; Veteran Interview with Harry L. Blaikie; nominal roll; 25th Battalion War diary, 1916-1917; Veteran Interview with Alexander R. Morrison; 25th Battalion Memory Club; the Silent Toast; Address; Soldier Memories; War Diary 25th Battalion, 1917-1918; the Ypres Salient; Veteran Interview with Harrison L. Livingstone; the Battlefield at Courcellette; the Battlefield at Cherisy; Veteran Interview with Herman E. Campbell; Pipe-Major Carson; the Fallen Subaltern; War Diary 25th Battalion, 1919-1920; Veteran Interview Charles B. Holmes; the Highland Touch; and 25th Battalion 25th, C.E.F., 1914-1919.

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.

Item is a book titled, "Honour Roll of the Nova Scotia Overseas Highland Brigade," written by W. James MacDonald. The book includes biographical information pertaining to fallen comrades of the 85th, 185th, 193rd, and 219th Battalions.

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 report titled "Victoria Park and the Army: The First Two Centuries," written by Colonel I.D. MacIntyre. The report focuses on the history of Victoria Park Armories since their formation, and provides information about Cape Breton men who enlisted for service during World War 1.

Item is an interview with Hilda MacDonald, a nursing sister who served in World War 1, that was originally published in Cape Breton's Magazine, Issue 34.

Item is a series of notes concerning the Beaton Institute's Holdings related to Moxham Castle. These notes include information about the castle's use as a military hospital during World War 1.

Item is a report titled "Naval Air Station: North Sydney 1918," written by Peter E. Lawson. The report outlines the experiences and issues that faced American servicemen who assembled a naval air station in North Sydney and patrolled Canadian waters off Cape Breton Island in search of German submarines that threatened merchant ship convoys in the fall of 1918. The report includes copies of photographs, and a list of the North Sydney naval station staff.

Item is a report titled "The Northside Militia - 1800-1950 - With an Emphasis on Sydney Mines," written by Cheryl Keagan. The report provides information about the militia composed of men from North Sydney and Sydney that served between the years 1800 and 1950, and includes information about the units in which Sydney Mines militiamen served in during World War 1 and those who stayed at home to protect the island.

Item is a report titled "2nd Battalion: The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton) 1871-1985," written by Col. I.D. MacIntyre. The report provides information about the history of the Nova Scotia Highlanders, and outlines their contribution during World War 1, including the raising of battalions and the battles in which said battalions participated.

Item is a set of notes titled "The Catholics Diocese of Antigonish, Nova Scotia and the Great War." These notes list members of the Diocese that served during World War 1, including many Cape Breton soldiers.

Item is the nominal roll "B" for the 25th Battalion at the Battle of Ameion on August 8th, 1918. The men listed each fall under one of the following designations: Headquarters; 5th Platoon; 6th Platoon; 7th Platoon; and 8th Platoon.

File contains papers related to the life of Alex Campbell Morrison of Sydney, who served during World War 1. Included in the file are clippings featuring an interview with Alex Morrison concerning his days as a soldier, a dispersal certificate for Alex Campbell Morrison, and information about Mr. Morrison being recognized for his military service and the Vimy Ridge assault. The file also contains a photocopy of a list of soldiers at Witley Camp, and letters from Alex Morrison to his father, from Witley Camp, Surrey, England, dated February 22nd, 1917, from Alex Morrison to his mother, written in Witley Camp, dated July 22nd 1917, from Alex Morrison to his mother, written from Witley Camp, dated August 26th, 1917, and from Alex Morrison to his father, written from Aldershot Camp, N.S., dated July 11th, 1916.

Item is a report titled "Sydney, Nova Scotia and the U-Boat War, 1918," which was written by Brian Tennyson and Roger Sarty. The report focuses on actions taken to protect the waters around industrial Cape Breton, and the experiences of servicemen and the citizens who interacted with them.

Item is a set of notes that explains many of the abbreviations used in World War 1 documents.

Item is a series of notes pertaining to the 94th Argyll Highlanders and their role as one of the First Canadian Militia Units in Cape Breton. The notes also detail how the group was absorbed into various troops overseas in World War 1. This piece was published in the Sydney Post Record.

Item is a set of notes pertaining to the history of the 94th Argyll Highlanders Unit and their involvement in World War 1, along with a clipped photo of their crest. These notes were written by William Chirgwin.

Item is of a list of units that recruits from Cape Breton enlisted in during World War 1, from 1914-1918.

File contains a series of records related to the life of James William Maddin, a Cape Breton judge and politician who served in World War 1. Included in the file is two copies of a report titled "James William Maddin, 1874-1961," two newspaper clippings about Mrs. J.W. Maddin, and a newspaper clipping about Maddin's career in law.

File contains documents related to the life of Captain Lewis Howard Johnstone, a World War 1 serviceman from Victoria Mines. Included within the file is a clipping titled "Letters relate final action for soldier," written by Lois Beaton. The article includes transcriptions of Capt. Johnstone's letters that describe battle conditions.