Item is a photograph of 38 soldiers in full uniform at arms and with instruments posing at an unknown location, possibly Margaree. It was likely taken during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of 38 soldiers in full uniform at arms and with instruments posing at an unknown location, possibly Margaree. The exact date is unknown but it was likely taken during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burial of piper Archie MacDonald. Mr. MacNeil is buried in Stella Maris Cemetery, Inverness.
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of Archie Beaton of Mabou Ridge, who sailed to South Africa with a ship load of ponies. Archie Beaton remarried in South Africa and was later killed in a mine in Johannesburg.
Collection consists of photographs, genealogical records, correspondence and financial records belonging to various members of the Basker Family.
Basker Family of Mull River, Nova ScotiaItem is a photograph of the Bitterman family home located on West Middle River Road. The house was owned by the Kent Bitterman family from 1976 to 1984.
Item is a souvenir from the official opening of Saint Michael's Church in Margaree, N.S. in 1958.
Photograph is of Mrs. Cassidy and Mrs. Theora Moore Timmons, seated on the rail, and boys on the Cabot Trail 10 miles north of Cheticamp.
Item is a photograph of trains getting ready to cross the Canso Causeway during its construction.
Item is a photograph of pipers leading a parade across the newly opened causeway.
Item is a photograph of the Hon. C.D. Howe cutting the cake at the reception for the opening of the Canso Causeway.
Item a) is a photograph of a view of the Margaree Valley in summer, and item b) is a photograph of the highway and Pleasant Bay as seen from the top of MacKenzie Mountain in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Item a) is a photograph of a view of the Margaree Valley in summer, and item b) is a photograph of the highway and Pleasant Bay as seen from the top of MacKenzie Mountain in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Item is a photograph of French Mountain on the Cabot Trail.
Item is a photograph of St. Peter's Church and surrounding buildings in Cheticamp.
ChiassonItem is a photograph of Little River in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia.
Item is a photograph of the Dalomite Quarries, showing the wharf and a schooner.
Item is a photograph of the gravestone marking noted musician Dan R. MacDonald. Mr. MacDonald is buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Mabou.
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of fiddlers Dougald MacIntyre and Joe Smith posed with their fiddles and bows. Photograph taken at the Inverness Picnic.
The fonds consists of images and sound recordings of the Beaton and Kennedy family in the Broad Cove. The recordings feature John Beaton playing the fiddle, while family is heard speaking with Tom Carter about various topics pertaining to Cape Breton. There is a change in language between English and Canadian Gaelic from individuals on the recordings. The fiddle playing is Scottish-Canadian in style, while some are Scottish fiddle music. The recordings include small conversations between reels and songs, descriptions and origins of the music’s is also discussed. The photographs are of the Beaton family house and farm, highlighting rural life in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The photos also show the boarder Broad Cove community and Inverness county.
Carter, Thomas Dr.Item is a photographic postcard of East Whycocomagh.
The Eastern Beacon was established in 1879 and was published on Wednesdays. The newspaper consisted of four 23" x 33" pages and cost $1.25 per annum. J. A. Cogswell was both the editor and publisher of the Eastern Beacon.
Item is a photograph of Father John MacMaster, the first pastor in Mabou, Inverness County.
Fiddlers performing on-stage at the inaugural 1973 Glendale Fiddle Festival.
Gallant, MarcItem is a postcard of MacLean's Farm at the foot of North Mountain in Grand Anse Valley (Pleasant Bay) on the Cabot Trail.
Item is a photograph of the gravestone of the daughter of George LeBrun in Jersey Graveyard behind the Jersey Church.
Gertrude E. N. Tratt: "The Bulletin, an Independent Liberal weekly, had originated in 1890. Its publisher was J.J. Williams. It had 18" x 24" pages at first but doubled the number during its first decade. It cost $1.50 per annum and had a circulation varying from 1,200 to 1,500."
Item is a photograph of the "Hoag" engine, fast starter, which ran between George's River and Port Hawkesbury.
Item is a photograph of Hugh P. MacKinnon in his World War 1 uniform, taken with his wife and family.
Item is a photograph of Immaculate Conception Church in West Lake Ainslie, Cape Breton.
Item is a photograph of the interior of Immaculate Conception Church in West Lake Ainslie, taken at the time of Centennial.
Item is a photograph of four persons from Inverness County. Their names are featured on the back of the photo.
"A local news weekly for the home."
Item is a photograph of the surface plant at Inverness Mines.
Item is a photograph of the bankhead and colliery buildings at Inverness Railway and Coal. Co..
Item is a photograph of pupils at the Inverness School, Cape Breton. The pupils in the photograph are unidentified.
Item is a photograph of several men working in an iron ore mine near Port Hood, Cape Breton.
Papers include correspondence, business receipts, legal documents, and deeds:
1.
a. Two letters from C.F. Harrington, MLA, Arichat, regarding politics in the area, a legal action taken by Pringle, and a public meeting regarding building a road to Black River, 1841, 1850.
b. Correspondence regarding debt owed by Hugh McDonald, Big Cove, 1846.
c. Payment of accounts, sale of cattle, 1860.
d. Correspondence regarding James Pringle's lawsuit against Chandler, 1867.
e. Correspondence from Donald McKenzie, teacher in Victoria County, whose salary was 38 pounds per year, 1865.
f. Correspondence from John V. Flynn, MLA, Halifax re purchase of spring Fife wheat at 7/6 bushel, 1870.
g. Correspondence from Hart & Ingraham, Port Hawkesbury regarding purchase of leather, 1870.
h. Correspondence from Tina J. Pringle to her brother George relaying experiences of Cape Bretoners in Boston, 1892.
i. Bill of goods, sale between James Cochran and Ellen Murray, 1855.
j. Correspondence regarding interest on account, 1871.
k. General bill of affairs, from William MacKay to James Pringle, making mention of Captain Wolfe, 1852.
l. Correspondence, 1842.
2.
a. Business receipts of James Pringle, 1833-1874. Some material does not contain discernable dates.
b. Accounts of James Pringle with John McLean, 1845-1861.
c. Accounts of James Pringle, 1865-1866.
d. Account of McDonald Murray with James Pringle, 1843-1857.
e. Account of sales of cattle, sheep and butter to Mr. James Pringle, 1859.
f. Account of James Pringle with M.J.T. MacNeil, River Bourgeois, 1877-1880.
3.
a. Warrant sworn out for arrest of Duncan Murray for theft of violin from James Pringle, 1863.
b. Notice of public meeting of the ratepayers, Section 23, Richmond County for the purpose of electing trustees, 1864.
4.
a. Agreement between the Province of Nova Scotia and James Pringle for road repair between his farm and that of William Urquharts, 1854. Includes envelope.
b. Statement regarding the settlement of debt of Dougald Cameron “Dougaldson” to James Pringle, 1863.
c. Indenture between James Pringle and Robert Hill of Black River, Esquire Executor of the last will and testament of John Ross of Scot’s River, St. George’s Channel, 1864.
d. Draft of Indenture between James and Sarah Pringle to their son, James Jr., for land at St. George’s Channel, 1865.
Item is a photograph of the Jerseymen's Church near Cheticamp.
Item is a photograph of the gravestone marking burials for fiddler John Alex MacDonald (1876-1958) and his wife Margaret MacDonald (1888-1973). Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald are buried in Port hood, NS.
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burial of fiddler John Alex MacDonald and his wife Margaret in St. Peter's Cemetery in Port Hood.
Prendergast, PaulItem is a photograph of the cairn in Judique that commemorates the first landing of the Scots, particularly Michael MacDonald.
Item is a photograph of the cairn in Judique that commemorates the first landing of the Scots, particularly Michael MacDonald.
Item is a photograph of the cairn in Judique that commemorates the first landing of the Scots, particularly Michael MacDonald.
Item is a photograph of a view of Lake O'Law, Cape Breton.
Item is a photograph of a car and cabin.
Rosetti FamilyItem is a photograph showing the limestone quarries and plant of the Dominion Iron and Steel Corporation (DISCO) in Marble Mountain, Cape Breton.
Item is a photograph of the loading pier and general mining office at Mabou Coal Mines. There is text written on the reverse, "J.G.S. Hudson Cape Breton Series."
Item is a photograph of the surface plant at Mabou Coal Mines.
Item is a photograph of the Mabou Coal Mines shipping pier. There is text written on the reverse, "J.G.S. Hudson Cape Breton Series."
Item is a photograph of piper (Big) Farquhar MacKinnon and his wife taken in East Lake Ainslie. Mr. MacKinnon holds a set of bagpipes and Mrs. MacKinnon is seated at a spinning wheel.