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Sylvia Karrel collection
MG 21.49 · Fonds · 1943 - 2001

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, Sylvia
MG 21.44 · Collection · [191-] - 2017

Collection consists of photographs, genealogical records, correspondence and financial records belonging to various members of the Basker Family.

Basker Family of Mull River, Nova Scotia
CA BI FC 2349 N48 B6 · Item · 1983

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."

Town of New Waterford
CA BI T-2167 · Item · 1981

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.

Margaret MacPhee
MG 15.76 · File · 1997 - 1999

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, Margaret
Stephen Pastuck
B&G - Pastuck, Stephen · File · August 17, 2022

File 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, Stephen
St. Michael's Church
94-1253-25768 · Item · 1994

Item is a photograph of St. Michael's Church in New Waterford, Cape Breton

Prendergast, Paul
St. Agnes Church
94-1252-25767 · Item · 1994

Item is a photograph of St. Agnes Church in New Waterford, Cape Breton

Prendergast, Paul
The Carmel Centre
94-1250-25765 · Item · 1994

Item 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, Paul
Mount Carmel Church
94-1249-25764 · Item · 1994

Item is a photograph of a portrait of Bishop Campbell at Mount Carmel Church in New Waterford, Cape Breton

Prendergast, Paul
Mount Carmel Church
94-1247-25762 · Item · 1994

Item is a photograph of 3 paintings of Christ's Ascension at Mount Carmel Church in New Waterford, Cape Breton

Prendergast, Paul
Mount Carmel Church
94-1248-25763 · Item · 1994

Item is a photograph of a portrait of Bishop Power at Mount Carmel Church in New Waterford, Cape Breton

Prendergast, Paul
Mount Carmel Church
94-1246-25761 · Item · 1994

Item is a side view photograph of Mount Carmel Church in New Waterford, Cape Breton

Prendergast, Paul
CA BI 77-257-391 · Item · 1923

Item 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.

Rotary International Dinner
94-677-25192 · Item · c.1955

Item is a photograph of the Rotary club's international dinner held in New Waterford.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
CA BI 2019-001-18-317-30962 · Item · 1927
Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

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.

CA BI 2019-001-18-311-30956 · Item · 1927
Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

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.

CA BI 2019-001-18-303-30948 · Item · 1927
Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

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.

CA BI 2019-001-18-316-30961 · Item · 1924
Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

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.

CA BI T-791 · Item · 1973
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

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"
CA BI T-342 · Item · 1972
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

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

MacDonald, Mary Catherine "Kay"
Fr. Cyril Miller
CA BI 77-636-770 · Item · ca. 1935

Item is a photograph of Fr. Cyril Miller of New Waterford.