File consists of the following items:
Peter Politte's obituary, Cape Breton Post, February 28, 2023, p. B7.
"Politte gave local players the edge," Cape Breton Post, March 3, 2023, p. A1 and A4.
Politte, PeterFile consists of the following items:
Peter Politte's obituary, Cape Breton Post, February 28, 2023, p. B7.
"Politte gave local players the edge," Cape Breton Post, March 3, 2023, p. A1 and A4.
Politte, PeterFile consists of the following items:
"Activist Wanda Robson dies at 95," Cape Breton Post, February 8, 2022, p. A1 and A4.
Robson, Wanda EloiseFile consists of a copy of Our Roots Run Deep: One Family's Story by Jim MacCormack, which recounts how the MacCormack family ended up in Whitney Pier, Cape Breton.
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"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, StephenFile consists of the following items:
John Colin Campbell's obituary, Cape Breton Post, September 24, 2022, p. B8.
"Campbell remembered as a fair, humble journalist," Cape Breton Post, September 24, 2022, p. A1.
Campbell, John ColinFile consists of the following items:
"He just won at life: Community remembers super fan, super friend Trevor Rutherford," Cape Breton Post, December 1, 2022, p. A1 and A4.
Rutherford, TrevorFile consists of the following items:
"Community activist, pioneers dies," Cape Breton Post, April 16, 2021, p. A1 and A2
Douglas-Yakimchuk, ClotildaFile consists of the following items:
Celtic Air Services planning a scenic flight over Iona, Nova Scotia in honour of Michael MacNeil who pitched the idea to the company many times - Cape Breton Post, February 21, 2021, "'He just oozed Cape Breton'", p. A13.
MacNeil, MichaelFile consists of Winnie MacDonald's obituary and an article announcing her death and remembering her musical career.
MacDonald, WinnieFile consists of the following items:
Obituary for Margaret Dechman, Cape Breton Post, November 21, 2020, "CBU prof remembered for commitment, laughter," p. A5.
Dechman, MargaretItem is a photograph of a monument to pioneer settlers in Beaver Cove, Cape Breton.
File consists of the following items:
"Paruch remembered for strength of character," Cape Breton Post, April 21, 2020, p. A4.
Paruch, RayItem is a photograph of a monument in Louisbourg from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."
Item is a photograph of the blast furnace in Sydney Mines, from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."
Item is a photograph of a horse and carriage in front of a building in Sydney Mines.
Item is a pamphlet for the University College of Cape Breton's (UCCB) Butterfly and Herb Gardens maintained by the Toqwa'tu'kl Kijijtaqnn/Integrative Science programs.
University College of Cape BretonItem is a booklet of Songs composed by Hugh Francis MacKenzie. A forward is written in English.
MacKenzie, Hugh FrancisItem is a photograph of a man in a carriage pulled by a horse on a dirt road in Sydney Mines.
Item is a history of churches in Gabarus, Nova Scotia.
Clark, A. RhodenaItem is a play that was performed by the Scottish Catholic Society of Canada (Sydney branch) at the Lyceum. Along with the original Scottish publication, 3 copies of the play have been typed out for use by performers.
MacInnis, Joseph J.Item is a play performed by members of the Sydney branch of the Scottish Catholic Society. A cast list appears on the last page.
The collection consists of audio and video interviews, games, hymns, traditional chants, and community events pertaining to Eskasoni and other Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia between the 1940's to the 2000's, both in the Mi'kmaw and English languages. This collection consists of 8 boxes of sound recordings, moving images, and artefacts belonging to Sarah Denny, her children and other community members and organizations. These recordings document culturally and historically significant peoples, events, and traditions of the L'nu/Mi'kmaq.
Denny, SarahThis record features Catherine Arseneau interviewing Joel Denny who discusses in Mi'kmaw what the Sarah Denny Cultural Collection is, what it represents to L'nu people across Mi'kma'ki and how it came to be at the Beaton Institute. Additionally, he explains and demonstrates the waltes/atestaqn set and a replica of the Denny Family's wapnaqn pieces that he created along with the other artifacts.
Donation consists of photographs and textual records related to Dr. Glassey's research and exhibition work funded through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The fonds includes records documenting the art installation at Cape Breton University Art Gallery titled; Avatars of Human Creativity: Exploring the ARTSCI Connect which ran during the fall of 2017. As well, records from the ArtSci Steam Conference that was held at Cape Breton University on November 17,18th are included.
Glassey, Barb Dr.Collection consists of photographs, genealogical records, correspondence and financial records belonging to various members of the Basker Family.
Basker Family of Mull River, Nova ScotiaCollection consists of records related to Viola Desmond’s 1946 arrest at the Roseland Theatre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia and her posthumous 2010 free pardon granted by the Government of Nova Scotia. Also included are materials related to Viola Desmond and Wanda Robson’s civil rights work in Nova Scotia, including newspaper clippings and articles, diplomas, certificates, scholarship and bursary documents, a scrapbook and materials related to Robson’s education and published book, Sister to Courage. Included are photographs of the extended Davis family and published books about the Black Nova Scotian experience.
Robson, Wanda EloiseItem is a report written by Mitchell Jabalee for HIST3104.
Item is a thesis written by Bennett (Ben) James McNutt submitted to the Department of History and Classical Studies, McGill University, Montreal.
Item is a report written by Kayla Blinkhorn submitted as an Applied Research Project (ARP) for the MBA program at Cape Breton University.
Fonds consists of records that document the theatrical productions of the Boardmore Theatre, from the early days of Xavier Junior College until present-day Cape Breton University. Records include textual records, graphic material, and sound and moving image material pertaining to the production and promotion of the theatrical performances. Types of records include printed photographs, photographic negatives, programs, reviews, production notes, newspaper clippings, licenses, applications, contact sheets, DVDs, CDs, and other materials.
Boardmore, ElizabethItem is a brochure about The Most Suitable Place: The Founding of Louisbourg and Île-Royale in 1713, an exhibition at the Cape Breton University Art Gallery.
Collection consists of biographical and genealogical materials, correspondence and clippings, as well as photographs collected and maintained by Shirley Chernin. Collection also consists of correspondence, clippings and photographs, as well as administrative, financial and promotional materials relating to the Congregation Sons of Israel Synagogue in Glace Bay, the Kum-a-Haym in 2001, and the Cape Breton Chapters of the Canadian Hadassah-WIZO.
Holy Angels Convent was founded in 1885 at the request of Father James Quinan for the purpose of providing education to the young women of Cape Breton County. Holy Angels operated as the only all girls' educational institution east of Montreal since its founding. Holy Angels High School was known for its fine arts programming with instruction in music, drawing, sculpting, speech and drama.
The fonds consists of seven series: photographs, audiovisual recordings, textual records, Sister Rita Clare, the Marguerite Bourgeoys Centre, Centennial Celebrations, and Objects. The Collection is predominantly a photographic one, with over 3200 negatives, positives and prints spread over the seven series.
The audiovisual recordings include 136 items that relate to the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre-Dame, Holy Angels Convent, Holy Angels High School, the Cape Breton Chorale, the Holy Angels Chorale, the Cape Breton Youth Choir, and Sister Rita Clare. Sister Rita Clare's material includes images, concert programmes, scrapbooks, video tapes, audio reels, and audio cassettes documenting the activities of both the Holy Angels Chorale from 1962-1983, the Holy Angels Alumnae Choir (1985 - 2010), the Cape Breton Youth Choir (1988-1998).
In addition to the music program materials, there are other recordings relating to religious education and the activities of the Convent and School. The textual records consists of material connected to student and community activities in the Sydney area during the twentieth century; samples of student evaluations and compositions, graduation documents, the school newsletter, the Library's operational registers, and correspondence are included. The Collection also includes a number of objects that were donated to the Beaton Institute by Sisters of the CND and photographic and textual records related to the Marguerite Bourgeoys Centre and the Holy Angels Centennial Celebrations, which were held in 1985.
In 2009 the Congregation of Notre-Dame announced their intention to close the convent and sell the property in the historic Northend of Sydney. This closure brought an end to a 126 year history of pioneering in women's education in eastern Canada. The building has since been purchased and is now the New Dawn Centre for Social Innovation.
1 CD containing a variety of versions of the Academy Song; Academy Song History; music scores; piano arrangements; correspondence from Blenis Pennel; complete set of music for Symphonic Band as arranged by Belnis Pennel; vocal sheets; original copy of the academy Grand March by Aldun McVicar; educational profile of Sydney Academy by Harold Kyte. Also included is one b&w photograph showing Robert Moffatt (back to camera, dark coat) as part of a delegation meeting with Queen Elizabeth II. Mr. Moffatt is the donor's (Robert Angel) grandfather; a photocopy of a newspaper article re: Robert Moffatt.
Item is a book titled "In Honour and Appreciation of the Veterans of Boularderie, New Harris, New Campbellton", written by Roberta Fraser and the District Veterans Memorial Committee. This book documents and commemorates veterans of Boularderie, New Harris, and New Campbellton.
Item is a report titled "Naval Air Station: North Sydney 1918," written by Peter E. Lawson. The report outlines the experiences and issues that faced American servicemen who assembled a naval air station in North Sydney and patrolled Canadian waters off Cape Breton Island in search of German submarines that threatened merchant ship convoys in the fall of 1918. The report includes copies of photographs, and a list of the North Sydney naval station staff.
File consists of various newspaper clippings re: Rita Joe, including her obituary and an article announcing her death in 2007. File also includes a university report entitled "Rita Joe: Mi'kmaq Poet" written by Joanne Peck in 1994.
Item is a photograph of Stella Paruch in her kitchen on Bay Street.
Item is "Mi'kmaq Gift Giving Ceremonies, 1713-1760: Initial Findings", a bibliography compiled by Brad Sweet .
Item is a book titled "Morien Remembers: A Salute to Our Veterans," by Paulette MacDougall, Diane MacLachlan and LeRoy Peach. The book features biographies and photographs of veterans from Port Morien and area.
Donation consists of artifacts, writings, interviews, and personal documents from Flora MacDonald's life and career.
MacDonald, FloraSeries consists of audio-visual recordings, textual records, photographs and sheet music related to Sister Rita Clare, her work in the music department at Holy Angels High School and her work with the Cape Breton Youth Choir.
Item is a pamphlet for the 2005 season at the Louisbourg Playhouse in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia.
Series contains audio recordings and video recordings of Mi'kmaq events and gatherings organized by location from 1970 to 2004.
Item is a photograph of family members in Kenny Paruch's home. Pictured left to right: Stella Paruch, Brett Campbell, Maria Paruch, and Mae Mollins.
This collection consists of textual records, photographs, sound recordings, publications and artifacts documenting the history and activities of the Ukrainian community in Cape Breton. Within the collection there is a focus on music and dance with over 1 meter of 78 and LP albums of Ukrainian music. Also included is a comprehensive collection of research related to Ukrainian immigration to Cape Breton with records pertaining specifically to the Ukrainian community in Whitney Pier. Personal papers from the Huk family are also included in the collection along with the manuscript and research related to Mr. John Huk's publication Strangers in the Land: The Ukrainian Presence in Cape Breton.
Huk, JohnThis file contains two audio recordings of interviews with Rita Joe which were conducted by Mary Rose Julian.
Item is a series of notes concerning the Beaton Institute's Holdings related to Moxham Castle. These notes include information about the castle's use as a military hospital during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of Paruch family in Stella's kitchen on Bay Street. Pictured left to right: Eddie Paruch, Mary Paruch Enderly, Stella Paruch (nee Breski), and Stella Paruch
Item is a photograph of members of the Paruch family. Pictured left to right: Mary Paruch Enderle, Eddie Paruch, and Stella Mroz Paruch.
Item is a photograph of Maria Paruch, dressed in Polish costume, in Kenny Paruch's home.