Beaton Institute Digital Archives

77-921-1055
Item
1941

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

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.

"Am Ministear Sanntach"

MG 6.48
Fonds
n.d.

Fonds consists of a Gaelic story: "The Greedy Minister"

"Amy G. McKean"

79-29-3009
Item
1919

Item is a photograph of the launching of the ship Amy G. McKean.

"Aspy II"

79-901-3881
Item
ca. 1936

Item is a photograph of the Aspy II at Dingwall Harbour.

"Avon Queen"

79-27-3007
Item
1935

Item is a photograph of the ship Avon Queen, with four men staring at the ship.

"B" Company marching

84-80-14180
Item
ca. 1915

Item is a postcard showing soldiers of 'B' company of the 25th Battalion of the CEF marching down a street during World War 1. The officer leading the march is identified as Lieut. Simpson.

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1456-15556
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of fishing boats in harbour.

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1458-15558
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of two houses.

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1459-15559
Item
1983

Item is a photograph looking down the street at various houses and vehicles.

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1447-15547
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of the cast and crew of "The Bay Boy" gathered in front of a house.

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1448-15548
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of various vehicles used during the production of "The Bay Boy."

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1449-15549
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of vehicles occupying a blocked street and houses used as sets during the production of "The Bay Boy."

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1450-15550
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of the cast and crew of "The Bay Boy" gathered in the front of a house.

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1451-15551
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of a television program.

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1452-15552
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of a television program.

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1454-15554
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of fishing boats in harbour.

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1457-15557
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of fishing boats in harbour.

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1462-15562
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of a beach and seascape.

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1465-15565
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of members of the cast and crew of "The Bay Boy."

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1469-15569
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of storefronts and signs designed for use in street scenes in the film "The Bay Boy."

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1446-15546
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of the cast and crew of "The Bay Boy" gathered on the front porch of a house.

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1453-15553
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of fishing boats in harbour.

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1461-15561
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of a beach and seascape.

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1464-15564
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of a house being renovated for use in the film "The Bay Boy."

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1466-15566
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of a large street advertisement designed for use in street scenes in the film "The Bay Boy."

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1467-15567
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of storefronts designed for use in street scenes in the film "The Bay Boy."

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1470-15570
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of storefronts designed for use in street scenes in the film "The Bay Boy."

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1471-15571
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of a street scene featuring storefronts designed for use in the film "The Bay Boy."

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1472-15572
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of a storefront designed for use in street scenes in the film "The Bay Boy."

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1474-15574
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of a storefront designed for use in street scenes in the film "The Bay Boy."

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1455-15555
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of fishing boats in harbour.

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1460-15560
Item
1983

Item is a photograph showing framing around an existing house, to be used in the set design of "The Bay Boy."

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1463-15563
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of a beach and seascape.

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1468-15568
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of storefronts designed for use in street scenes in the film "The Bay Boy."

"Bay Boy" Movie Sets, Glace Bay

84-1473-15573
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of a storefront designed for use in street scenes in the film "The Bay Boy."

"Bessie Crooks"

79-20-3000
Item
1913

Item is a photograph of the schooner "Bessie Crooks."

"Big Carpenter" MacDonald

96-634-27322
Item
n.d.

Item is a photograph of "Big Carpenter" MacDonald. (Tin Type Photograph)

"Bill" MacNeil

84-464-14564
Item
1983

Item is a photograph of Bill MacNeil with Robbie Robertson.

"Birch Hill", New Glasgow

77-180-314
Item
ca. 1940

Item is a photograph of a gathering at Birch Hill, the coal co. residence of M. Dwyer in New Glasgow.

"Canada at War"; Special session of the Dominion parliament August, 1914: Speech by Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Laird Borden K.C., P.C., G.C.M.G.

PAM 37
Item
[after 18 Aug. 1914]

Item is an account of a special session of parliament held 18 August, 1914.

"General Byng"

78-420-2170
Item
1918

Item is a photograph of the schooner "General Byng," taken during its construction during the First World War.

"Greetings from Murray, St. Ann's, Canada"

84-1014-15114
Item
ca. 1911

Item is a postcard that reads "Greetings from Murray, St. Ann's, Canada".

"Greetings from Whitney Pier"

87-513-17043
Item
ca. 1930

Item is a postcard sending greetings from Cape Breton's steel mecca, Whitney Pier.

"Guth Barrach"

MG 6.47
Fonds
n.d.

Fonds consists of an address to the Gaels in Canada by the author Donald Sinclair of Barra and later Glasgow. He names is signed using his patronymic "Dòmhnull Dhòmhnuill Dhunnchaidh Chìobair" and initials from the Gaelic for Sinclair "D.M.N.C.". His signature also states that his is from Barra.

"Hirain D. MacLean"

79-32-3012
Item
20th century

Item is a photograph of the schooner Hirain D. MacLean.

"Hoag Engines"

77-618-752
Item
ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the "Hoag" engine, fast starter, which ran between George's River and Port Hawkesbury.

"In Mortal Combat"

84-119-14219
Item
1914-1920

Item is a photograph of two members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF mock-fighting each other with rods during World War 1. The reverse of the photo notes the two are "In Mortal Combat."

"Independence has so staggered me" : Abraham Cuyler, Loyalist Resettlement, and Cape Breton Colony