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17th Battalion

  • CA BI 77-924-1058
  • Item
  • ca. 1910

Item is a photograph of six members of the old 17th Battalion with the first Sydney court house in the background.

17th Battery Artillery Unit

  • CA BI 77-889-1023
  • Item
  • 20th century

Item is a photograph of the 17th Battery Artillery, taken at Victoria Park, Sydney.

185th Battalion

  • 94-1121-25636
  • Item
  • c.1915

Item is a photograph of the 185th Battalion marching through Broughton led by the band.

185th Battalion, Broughton

  • CA BI 91-621-22582
  • Item
  • ca. 1914

Item is a photograph of the 185th Battalion parading in Broughton, where they were stationed during the beginning of World War 1.

185th Battalion, Broughton

  • 81-1605-6685
  • Item
  • ca. 1915

Item is a postcard of the 185th Battalion marching in Broughton, Cape Breton during World War 1. The soldiers in full uniform are marching past the rear of the Broughton Arms Hotel, which is visible in the background.

185th Battalion, Broughton

  • CA BI 77-903-1037
  • Item
  • ca. 1914

Item is a postcard of the 185th Battalion marching past the Broughton Hotel taken during WWI.

185th Battalion, Broughton

  • CA BI 94-1121-25636
  • Item
  • 1915

Item is a photograph of the 185th Battalion parading in Broughton, where they were stationed during the beginning of World War 1.

185th Battalion, Broughton

  • CA BI 77-904-1038
  • Item
  • ca. 1914

Item is a photograph of the 185th Battalion at Broughton with the Broughton Hotel in the background. The photograph was taken during WWI. A row of soldiers are assembled in the rear of the hotel and stand before officers in full uniform.

185th Cape Breton Highlanders Headquarters, Broughton

  • 84-704-14804
  • Item
  • 1914-1918

Item is a photographic postcard showing the Headquarters of the 185th Cape Breton Highlanders in Broughton during the First World War. A heading below the photo identifies the Broughton Arms and General Offices.

185th Overseas Battalion, N.S. Highland Brigade

  • CA BI 80-286-4466
  • Item
  • 1916

Item is a composite photograph of the 185th Overseas Battalion, N.S. Highland Brigade of Lt. Col. Day O.C. during World War 1. Photo was taken in Sydney by H.O. Dodge.

Dodge, H. O.

18th Century Mortar and Pestle, Louisbourg

  • CA BI 77-1397-1531
  • Item
  • 20th century

Item is a photograph of a mortar and pestle brought from Louisbourg by Mary O'Brien. The item was supposedly used at the hospital by the Order of St. John of God.

1909 Packard

  • CA BI 80-161-4341
  • Item
  • ca. 1910

Item is a photograph of an unidentified man driving a 1909 Packard Model 18 Touring.

1923 Steel Srike

  • CA BI 89-504-18699
  • Item
  • 1923

Item is a photograph of the members of the Royal 22 Regiment patrolling the plant grounds during the Steel Strike of 1923.

1923 Steel Strike

  • CA BI 89-505-18700
  • Item
  • 1923

Item is a photograph of army troops patrolling the steel plant during the Steel Strike of 1923.

#26 Colliery, millionth ton

  • CA BI 79-981-3961
  • Item
  • 1967

Item is a photograph of the millionth ton of coal that was taken from #26 Colliery.

#26 Miners, Glace Bay

  • CA BI 84-447-14547
  • Item
  • 1984

Item is a photograph of miners from #26 Colliery at St. Mary's Church Hall.

Fitzgerald, Owen

3 Men Swimming

  • 94-1007-25522
  • Item
  • 1894

Item is a photograph of three unidentified men swimming in what could be the Sydney Harbour.

#4 Caledonia Colliery, Glace Bay

  • CA BI 77-140-274
  • Item
  • 1935-1955

Item is a photograph of a stack standing at the #4 Caledonia Colliery in Glace Bay.

7 Mile Bridge

  • 91-699-22660
  • Item
  • [ca. 1936]

Item is a photograph taken at 7 Mile Bridge in Sydney River. The individuals are identified from left to right as Obie Karylak, Alex & Marlene Karyluk, Fr. Tsukuinyk & Mrs. Tsukuinky. Fr. Tsukuinky is also identified as the pastor of St. George’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Breton Street in Whitney Pier.

94th Argyll Highlanders at Marconi Station, Louisbourg

  • CA BI 13-009-30063
  • Item
  • ca. 1914

Item is a photograph of troops of the 94th Regiment at arms in front of Marconi Station. Dozens of troops are lined along a path with an officer standing at the right end. There are multiple buildings visible in the background.

94th Argyll Highlanders at Marconi Station, Louisbourg

  • CA BI 13-010-30064
  • Item
  • ca. 1914

Item is a photograph of troops of the 94th Regiment at arms in front of Marconi Station. Dozens of troops and officers are lined in rows in front of a large house, some sitting and some standing.

"A" Class, Sydney Academy

  • CA BI 77-921-1055
  • Item
  • 1941

Item is a photograph of the "A" Class at Sydney Academy, showing teachers and students.

A Community History

  • PAM 4107
  • Item
  • [ca. 1984]

Item is a community history of Mira Gut, Nova Scotia.

A History of The First United Church, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia

  • PAM 4116
  • Item
  • 1992

Item is a history of the First United Church in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, featuring information about St. James Methodist Church, Calvin Presbyterian Church, Kennington Cove Church, Clarke's Road Congregation, Catalone and Mira United Church, and MacMillan Memorial United Church.

A Plan of the City and Harbour of Louisburg with inset map of The Island of Cape Breton

  • CA BI MAP 249
  • Item
  • 1747

Item is a map showing details of Louisbourg Harbour and Gabarus Bay with a full inset map of Cape Breton Island, labelled Isle Royal. Documents the landing place and camp of the New England forces as well as the fortified town of Louisbourg, various battery locations, French settlements and the lighthouse.

Kitchin, Thomas

A.D. Gunn

  • CA BI 77-872-1006
  • Item
  • 1910

Item is a photograph of Mayor A.D. Gunn, the fifth mayor of Sydney, who served from 1910 to 1913.

Aerial view of Sydney

  • CA BI 77-741-875
  • Item
  • ca. 1935

Item is a photograph of an aerial view of Sydney.

Royal Canadian Air Force

Aerial view of Sydney

  • CA BI 77-734-873
  • Item
  • 1939

Item is a photograph depicting an aerial view of Sydney.

Royal Canadian Air Force

Aerial View of Sydney

  • CA BI 77-740-874
  • Item
  • ca. 1935

Item is a photograph of an aerial view of Sydney.

Aerial View of Sydney

  • 77-739-873
  • Item
  • 1935 - 1936

Item is a photograph of an aerial view of Sydney taken from the harbour looking north-east.

Royal Canadian Air Force

Air Cadets

  • 94-728-25243
  • Item
  • c.1950

Item is a photograph of unidentified cadets and squadron leader.

Abbass Studios Ltd.

Air Cadets, Centennial Parade

  • CA BI 77-355-489
  • Item
  • 1967

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

Aithghearradh an Teagasg Chriosda. Agus Co-chruinneachadh de dh’Urnaighean, Laoidhean, agus Comhairlean O Fhacal Dhe

  • 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.

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.

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.

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