Fonds consists of correspondence written to Sylvia Karrel (née Sylvia Glickman) by Pilot Officer Curdis Karrel, Pilot Officer Karrel's war medals, photographs of Pilot Officer Karrel’s headstone in Kiel War Cemetery in Kiel, Germany, and newspaper clippings.
Karrel, SylviaCollection consists of photographs, genealogical records, correspondence and financial records belonging to various members of the Basker Family.
Basker Family of Mull River, Nova ScotiaThe band leading the parade which celebrated the 60th anniversary of the confederation of Canada, as people crowd the streets to watch. Taking place on July 1, 1927. At this time Canada Day was formerly known as "Dominion Day".
The absence of the parade, but a photograph of the banner that highlighted the 60th anniversary of confederation. People gather at the side of the road as a car drives through.
Item is a book edited by Ted Boutilier that outlines the history of New Waterford, as of its 70th anniversary in 1983. It features information about community institutions, culture, organizations, and recreation, and includes a section titled "The First Black Men to Settle in New Waterford."
Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of C.J.C.B. Radio "Talk Back" announcer Norris Nathanson interviewing Dr. Danny Nathanson on the history of the town of New Waterford.
File consists of various newspaper clippings re: New Waterford pianist Margaret MacPhee, including her obituary. File also contains a copy of Greg MacLeod's eulogy delivered at her funeral in 1997, and a remembrance article from The Cape Bretoner (Summer 1999).
MacPhee, MargaretFile consists of the following items:
"A passion for racing: Driver Stephen Pastuck to be remembered with event at Cape Breton Dragway," Cape Breton Post, August 17, 2022, p. B1.
Pastuck, StephenItem is a photograph of St. Michael's Church in New Waterford, Cape Breton
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of St. Agnes Church in New Waterford, Cape Breton
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of The Carmel Centre in New Waterford, Cape Breton. The building was formerly used by the Congregation of Notre-Dame nuns in the late 1800s as a convent as well as a school for local miner's children. It later passed to the Sisters of Charity to use as a convent in the 1920s. The Sister's of Charity donated the building to the Carmel Centre Society in 1997.
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of a portrait of Bishop Campbell at Mount Carmel Church in New Waterford, Cape Breton
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of 3 paintings of Christ's Ascension at Mount Carmel Church in New Waterford, Cape Breton
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of a portrait of Bishop Power at Mount Carmel Church in New Waterford, Cape Breton
Prendergast, PaulItem is a side view photograph of Mount Carmel Church in New Waterford, Cape Breton
Prendergast, PaulItem is a postcard of several people standing outside the Royal Bank of Canada building next to Cribb's Restaurant on Plummer Avenue in New Waterford.
Item is a photograph of Plummer Avenue, New Waterford.
Item is a photograph of the Rotary club's international dinner held in New Waterford.
Abbass Studios Ltd.Item is a photographic portrait of the St. Agnes School Band dressed in uniform.
Abbass Studios Ltd.A photograph taken from the top of the bankhead of #12 colliery in New Waterford. At the entrance to the mine, coal miners are seen entering the mine during their dayshift.
A photograph of the LowPoint lighthouse in New Waterford.
A photograph of the 12th colliery mine. Smoke is seen coming from the stacks in the distance.
The coal miners are seen sitting in the carts, known by most miners as the "rake," which will take them down into the mine, and take them out of the mine during each shift. This is at #12 colliery in New Waterford.
A photograph from the top of the bankhead at #12 colliery, with mounted military officers standing at attention in the distance.
The 60th Anniversary of Confederation parade, led by cadets. The banner hangs above detailing the title of the event and the year, 1927. People gather around to watch as the parade takes place.
A photograph of children sitting on a car which was decorated for the 60th Anniversary of Confederation, with the old Canadian flag.
The photograph shows the top of the bankhead of #12 colliery and the stacks of building materials on the ground, with buildings in the distance.
This is a photograph of St. Agnes church, convent and school. The convent was later used as a school as well.
The 60th anniversary of Confederation being celebrated by locals at the New Waterford hospital. As shown, there are children and adults gathering, with decorations and flags hung along the New Waterford Hospital.
A photograph of the No. 12 colliery in New Waterford.
A photograph of the Miner's Monument. The miner's monument is dedicated to the 65 miners who had died as a result of the mine explosion in the 12th colliery mine on July 25, 1917. The monument is seen placed on Ellsworth Avenue near the site of 12th colliery. The monument has since moved to the centre of New Waterford.
A photograph of No. 12 colliery in New Waterford. Two men stand off to the right side, engaged in conversation.
A aerial view of #12 from the bankhead of the mine.
A picture of #12 colliery during the winter months, with snow on the ground.
People gather around the miner's monument in New Waterford. The miner's monument is dedicated to the 65 miners who had died as a result of the mine explosion in the 12th colliery mine on July 25, 1917. The monument is seen placed on Ellsworth Avenue near the site of 12th colliery. The monument has since moved to the centre of New Waterford.
Miners are hoisted down in "mantrips," or underground personal carriers. The miners are heading down at the beginning of their shift.
High exposure photograph of the miner's monument in New Waterford. The miner's monument is dedicated to the 65 miners who had died as a result of the mine explosion in the 12th colliery mine on July 25, 1917. The monument is seen placed on Ellsworth Avenue near the site of 12th colliery. The monument has since moved to the centre of New Waterford.
The New Waterford General hospital was built in 1924. In the photograph, the hospital appears to have just finished construction. In the 1960's, the hospital was converted into the Miner's Memorial School.
Mounted military men standing in a line.
A slight aerial view of military tents constructed and mounted police or military to the right of the photograph.
A man stands in front of a building, the sign reads: "T. Slav. NAT. BENSOC." Which roughly translates to, "Slavic National Benevolent Society."
A view of the 12th colliery mine in New Waterford with two onlookers to the right side. #12 Colliery was on Ellsworth Avenue, which is now the Colliery Lands Park.
Six unidentified men seated in opposite positions from the first photograph provided, posing for the camera.
After performing in a play, a group of men dressed in costumes posed for a group picture.
Six unidentified men. Men are sitting, while posing for their picture to be taken.
Item is a photograph of a community fair, including a ferris wheel and merry-go-round.
Item is a photograph of the Dominion Coal Company's #14 Colliery.
Item is a photograph of the Dominion Coal Company's #12 Colliery.
Item is an audio recording of a ceilidh at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael MacDonald, New Waterford N.S. Recording includes a selection of Gaelic songs, and piano tunes.
MacPhee, Doug (New Waterford) - Piano selection
MacPhee, Doug (New Waterford) - Piano selection
MacLean, Peter (Boston) - Bheir mi o air morag ho...
MacLean, Mrs. Annie (Christmas Island) - Bha mi raoir gu sunndach, sunndach
Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - Illean ill o, illean i...
MacDonald, Mrs. Kay (New Waterford) - Mo run geal dileas
MacLean, Mrs. Annie (Christmas Island) - Och mar tha mi...
MacDonald, Mrs. Kay (New Waterford) - Mo Mhathair
Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - Hiu a ho 's na hiu ro eile
MacDonald, Mrs. Kay (New Waterford) - O hi ri ill obha ho...
Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - Piano duet
MacPhee, Doug and Mrs. Margaret (New Waterford) - Piano duet
Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - O chion a righ gur e mi tha muladach...
MacDonald, Mrs. Kay (New Waterford) - Mairi Og
Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - A' Mhairi Dhubh...
MacDonald, Mary Catherine "Kay"Item is an audio recording of Irene Timmons discussing the history of New Waterford.
Timmons is a teacher, still teaches in New Waterford
Attended school in Port Morien first, family moved to New Waterford in 1912
School heated by stoves, nuns lived in a company house, convent not built yet. Mother St. Osmond C.N.D. Was the Principal of Mt. Carmel School then
Started to teach at the age of 16, had Grade 11. Salary $32 per month plus $60 prov. Grant. In 1949, "B" license, upgraded license at Xavier.
Finds children not too different today, they do need to be taught respect.
Describes their periodic visits to her classes also public examination
No lights or water in home, tape placed on streets, water had to be carried
Item is a photograph of Fr. Cyril Miller of New Waterford.