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Item is an original map showing acreage of Cape Breton townships, parishes, and counties. The map identifies "Indian Hunting Country" based on an earlier survey completed by Samuel Holland.

Item is a photograph of Chief Dan K. Stevens, Levi R. Denny, Bishop William Power blessing the fishery in Eskasoni.

Item is a photograph of Levi R. Denny, Chief Dan K. Stevens, and Bishop William Power. Powers blessing the oysters in Eskasoni.

Item is a photograph of Chief Ben Christmas addressing a crowd during Sydney's 1935 Old Home Week, 1935. Christmas was first elected a Mi'kmaw chief in 1919, when he was only 23 years old.

Item is a photograph of a Mi'kmaw man at St. Ann's. On the reverse of the photograph is a handwritten note, identifying the man as a "Peter Henry" (Peter Herney).

The collection consists of 4 complete manuscripts and 2 partial manuscripts of “Memoirs of a Cape Breton Doctor”/ “Hang the Lantern on the Gate” (which was the original title), personal correspondence and letters of congratulations, reviews of “Memoirs of a Cape Breton Doctor” as well as a rough draft of an opening scene for a play based on “Memoirs of a Cape Breton Doctor”. This collection consists of photographs, an audio cassette tape (The Bush & The Salon), a CD (C.L. MacMillan- Oral Histories), clipping with information about the “C. Monty MacMillan” ferry, clippings of Dr. MacMillan’s obituary as well as condolence letters sent to the family, tributes that were given after the doctor's death, political speeches given by Dr. MacMillan as well as other speeches he has given and 2 scrapbooks containing clippings dealing with his time as MLA and letters of congratulations on receiving the Order of Canada.

Item is a photograph of Eskasoni, N.S. viewed from the road.

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of 1967 Centennial pageant, featuring the Eskasoni 4H Club.

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of a 1967 Centennial pageant, featuring the Eskasoni 4H Club.

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of a 1967 Centennial pageant featuring the Eskasoni 4H Club.

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of a 1967 Centennial pageant showing the Eskasoni 4H Club.

Item is a photograph of the Eskasoni Band Council.

Item is a photograph of the Holy Family Church in Eskasoni, N.S.

Item is a photograph of the top of Holy Mountain in Eskasoni, N.S. The Virgin Mary statue can be seen in the distance.

Item is a photograph of Eskasoni, N.S. viewed from the top of Holy Mountain.

Item is a photograph of a shrine in Eskasoni, N.S.

Item is a photograph of the Virgin Mary statue on Holy Mountain in Eskasoni, N.S.

Item is a photograph of the War Monument in Eskasoni, N.S.

Item is a photograph of Mi'kmaw women, men, and children at St. Ann's. Most likely Chief Herney and family. Photograph is the gift of Harold Medjuck, Photograph Collection #1.

Collection consists of a compilation of reproductions of correspondence, legal documents, provincial grants and plans concerning the relocation of this Reserve.

Item is a laser copy print of a photograph of buildings and adjoining sheds in Kun’tewiktu (Kings Road Reserve).

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of an aerial view of Sydney - with views of Kings Road. Moxham Castle, lower left - St. Rita's Hospital, mid-right.

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of Kun’tewiktu (King's Road Reserve), featuring a backyard view of a house, shed, and fence.

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of a small child walking in between houses in Kun’tewiktu (King's Road Reserve).

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of houses along the road in Kun’tewiktu (King's Road Reserve) Sydney.

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of Edna Gough and her students taken in Kun’tewiktu (King's Road Reserve) in 1911.

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of a house and the railway tracks at Kun’tewiktu (King's Road Reserve).

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of a community well, with Sydney Harbour and the railroad tracks in the background, taken at Kun’tewiktu (King's Road Reserve).

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of two individuals wearing Mi'kmaw clothing; the item is noted as 1867.

Item is a photograph of people viewing a display of Mi'kmaw people at Victoria Park during Old Home Week.

Item is a photograph of Mi'kmaw women at St. Ann's.

Item is a photograph of the sign for Minuitaqn Craft & Gift Shop in Eskasoni, N.S.

Item is a photograph of a young boy sitting in the front of a boat. The church in Chapel Island is in the background.

Item is a photograph of several Nyanza schoolchildren, modelling dresses and other clothing made at their sewing classes conducted by Mrs. Eleanor MacNeil and Mrs. Dave Smith, c.1967. Front row: Jessie Simon, Cecelia Isadore, Joan Isadore, Christene Ann Basque; Back Row: Deborah Stevens, Charlotte Pierro, Mary Louise Googoo, Alice Peck, Geraldine Googoo.

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of John Brown of Eskasoni, pulling up shells.

Item is a photograph of Collin Smith of Baddeck, preparing scallop shells on hooks for spat collection. The spat is oyster larvae that attaches itself to a surface; typically larvae prefer to attach itself to a clean surface which is why they are using scallop shells shown in the picture.

Item is a photograph of John Brown of Eskasoni, on rafts inspecting oyster shells in the water.

Item is a photograph of the chariot used in annual procession to honour St. Anne.

Item is a photograph of the St. Anne's church, Potlotek.

Item is a photograph of a Mi'kmaw gathering for the Feast of St. Anne in July. Mniku provides a place for cultural sharing and community building.

Item is a framed photograph of St. Anne's Church, prior to the December fire in 1976 caused by a lighting strike which destroyed it. Photograph depicts the Procession during the Feast of St. Anne. Father Rankin is shown near the front of the procession.

Item is an original photograph of the statue at the St. Anne's Mission in Chapel Island taken January 24, 1977.

Item is a photograph of the statue at the St. Anne's Mission in Chapel Island taken on December 21, 1976.

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 Mi'kmaw wigwams at St. Ann's.

Item is a photograph of Mi'kmaw wigwams at St. Ann's.