Beaton Institute Digital Archives

16th (Reserve) Regiment, Victoria Park

CA BI 79-438-3418
Item
1942

Item is a photograph of the 16th Reserve Regiment at Victoria Park.

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.

17th Battery Canadian Artillery, Victoria Park

CA BI 79-439-3419
Item
1904

Item is a photograph of the 17th Battery of the Canadian Artillery at Victoria Park.

1841-1941 - In commemoration of one hundred years of the ministrations of Trinity Church in the town of Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia

CA BI PAM 137
Item
1941

Item is a souvenir of the 100th anniversary of Trinity Church in Sydney Mines, N.S.

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.

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.

#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

36th (Sydney Mines) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery

CA BI 79-440-3420
Item
1952

Item is a photograph of the firing of a 3 : 7 inch gun.

#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.

50 Years: Fiftieth Anniversary, 1901-1951, Town of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia

CA BI PAM 112
Item
1951

Item is a souvenir from the golden jubilee of Glace Bay, N.S. in 1951.

Town of 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 Boston merchant of 1745, or, incidents in the life of James Gibson, a gentleman volunteer at the expedition to Louisbourg; with a journal of that siege, never before published in this country.

CA BI PAM 30
Item
1847

Item is a bibliography and journal from the siege of Louisbourg by James Gibson.

"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 History of the Schools of Sydney

CA BI PAM 106
Item
1938

Item contains a history of the schools in the Sydney area up to 1935.

MacKeen, E.T.

A map of the Harbour of Louisburg and parts adjacent

CA BI MAP 251
Item
1750

Item is a mid-18th century coloured map showing Louisbourg Harbour and Gabarus Bay. Creator unknown.

A notable ruin. Louisbourg: a paper read before the Nova Scotia Historical Society November 10th, 1908

CA BI PAM 96
Item
1909

Item is a paper written by J.S. McLennan on the prospect of a historical site in Louisbourg.

McLennan, John Stewart

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.

Adult Vacational Training Centre, Centennial Celebration

CA BI 77-812-946
Item
1967

Item is a photograph of the Adult Vocational Training Centre's float in the Sydney Centennial Celebrations parade.

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, 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.

Air Show, Centennial Celebrations

CA BI 77-816-950
Item
1967

Item is a photograph of the air show at the Sydney Centennial Celebrations.

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 J. Lutz" Schooner

82-322-7022
Item
ca. 1917

Item is a photograph of the "Albert J. Lutz", a schooner outfitted as a Canadian Q ship during World War 1. A 4" gun was mounted on its deck behind the dories. It was stationed in Sydney harbour from 1917-1918.

Alex Goldie on Motorcycle

A-2839.1
Item
1958

Item is a photograph of a Civic Police Officer on a motorcycle.

Abbass Studios Ltd.

Alex Goldie on Motorcycle

A-2839.2
Item
1958

Item is a photograph of a Civic Police Officer on a motorcycle.

Abbass Studios Ltd.

A.N. MacDonald, Police Chief

CA BI 77-550-684
Item
ca. 1912

Item is a photograph of A.N. MacDonald, first Police Chief of New Waterford.

Angus McLellan fonds

CA BI MG 12.172
Fonds
1906-1934

Fonds consists of documents relating to census and school in Grand Mira North, as well as McLellan's military enlistment in World War I, his appointment to Justice f the Peace, Dominion Doal Company pay slips, grocery and school receipts.

McLellan, Angus

Angus R. MacDonald fonds

CA BI MG 6.33
Fonds
1928-1973

Fonds consists of papers including poetry, book excerpts, and a scrapbook. Papers include:

A collection of his poetry compiled by his daughter, Christena E. MacDonald, 1968. Also included is a poem by French Road bard, Duncan MacDonald. Typescript and printed, 32 pages.
Excerpts from Songs of the Gael [n.d.]. Printed, 6 pages.
Obituary of Angus R. MacDonald, 1973. Clippings including a poem by John Og Walker of Lake Ainslie.
“Biography of Christena Evelyn MacDonald” 1931. Original, 9 pages.
Scrapbook of clippings pertaining to Florence E. MacDonald’s track and field career, and including clippings on Johnny Miles, 1929.
Failte Cheap Breatuinn: A collection of Gaelic poetry by Vincent A. MacLellan (1891). The MacNeil Edition edited by James Hugh MacNeil, 1933. Typescript 233 pages. Supplement, 1933, containing biography of V. A. McLellan. Typescript, 22 pages. Presented by Angus R. MacDonald.

MacDonald, Angus R.

Anne Ethel (Brown) Johnstone

CA BI 77-282-416
Item
August 1871

Item is a photograph of Anne Ethel (Brown) Johnstone, daughter of R.H. Brown, at the age of 2 years and 4 months.

Anne Ethel (Brown) Johnstone

CA BI 77-279-413
Item
1873-1880

Item is a photograph of Anne Ethel (Brown) Johnstone, daughter of R.H. Brown, sitting in a chair.

Archbishop W.M.E. Robinson, Holy Synod

CA BI 77-892-1026
Item
1955

Item is a photograph of the Holy Synod taken at St. Philip's African Orthodox Church in Whitney Pier. Featured from left to right are Alderman Chicks Chisholm, City Solicitor Michael Whally, Unknown, Archbishop W.M.E. Robinson, Mayor Tony Gallagher, Rev. Calder and Rev. F. Francis.

Abbass Studios Ltd.

Archibald Property

CA BI 77-106-240
Item
1902

Item is a photograph of the home of Dr. Archibald and the adjoining Presbyterian Church. The church was later moved to Main St. beside the present church. The home is known as Gowrie House. Also present is the coal shipping wharf "Greeners" in the foreground.

Archibald Property

CA BI 78-28-1778
Item
1902

Item is a photograph of the home of Dr. Archibald and the adjoining Presbyterian church. The church was later moved to Main Street beside the present church. The home is known as Gowrie House.