Item consists of 10 annual reports on the DEVCO operation. Mentions of oyster funding in each report.
Item is a sound recording by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod.
Item is a pamphlet of a souvenir program for the Nineth Annual Gaelic Mod at the Gaelic College at St. Ann's Cape Breton. The mod took place between July 30 and August 1, 1947 and featured the attendance of Chief Flora MacLeod.
Item is a map that shows the Island of Cape Breton compiled from a variety of surveys. Coal mining interests and railroads are represented. Published by the firm A & W MacKinlay based in Halifax, NS.
MacKinlay, A.&W.Item is a religious text. 62 p.
Item is a news magazine with an article on oysters.
The Cape Bretoner MagazineItem is a book titled, "Honour Roll of the Nova Scotia Overseas Highland Brigade," written by W. James MacDonald. The book includes biographical information pertaining to fallen comrades of the 85th, 185th, 193rd, and 219th Battalions.
Item is a book titled "Canada's Black Battalion No. 2 Construction 1916-1920," written by Calvin W. Ruck. The book provides information about African Canadians who served in World War 1, and highlights their roles and the obstacles that they faced.
Item is a book titled "The Twenty Fifth Battalion: Canadian Expeditionary Force- Nova Scotia's Famous Regiment in WW1," written by F.B. MacDonald and John J. Gardiner. The book features chapters concerning the following: World War 1; the 25th battalion; summary of World War 1 service; Veteran Interview with J. William Corkum; Robert the Bruce; Veteran Interview with Harry L. Blaikie; nominal roll; 25th Battalion War diary, 1916-1917; Veteran Interview with Alexander R. Morrison; 25th Battalion Memory Club; the Silent Toast; Address; Soldier Memories; War Diary 25th Battalion, 1917-1918; the Ypres Salient; Veteran Interview with Harrison L. Livingstone; the Battlefield at Courcellette; the Battlefield at Cherisy; Veteran Interview with Herman E. Campbell; Pipe-Major Carson; the Fallen Subaltern; War Diary 25th Battalion, 1919-1920; Veteran Interview Charles B. Holmes; the Highland Touch; and 25th Battalion 25th, C.E.F., 1914-1919.
Item is a book titled, "The 85th Canadian Infantry Battalion Nova Scotia Highlanders in France and Flanders," written by Lt. Col. Joseph Hayes, D.S.O., C.A.M.C. It features chapters concerning the following: organization and early training; from Witley Camp to Vimy Ridge; Vimy Ridge; From Vimy Ridge to Passchendaele; From Passchendaele to Amiens Arleux and Fampoux; the tables turned at Amiens; the Scarpe Operation Drocourt-Queant line smashed; Bourlon and Cambrai; Valenciennes; the last battle at the Gates of Mons; sports and pastimes at the front; and the Armistice and the happy homecoming.
Item is a book titled "The Canadian Army, 1855-1965," published by Hope Farm Press. The book includes chapters concerning the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps from 1855-1966 and a roll of the regiments.
File consists of an audio recording of the CBI Radio show, Fresh Air, featuring a conversation with several informants on various topics concerning life at Eskasoni and Mi'kmaw culture.
File consists of an audio recording of Mi'kmaw hymns.
Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of "I'm Coming up the Rough Side of the Mountain," the theme music for the West Indian Reunion.
File consists of an audio recording of a Cultural identity seminar - "A Multicultural Mosaic." Helen Martin speaks about the Mi'kmaq and their culture.
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Winnie Chafe, Glace Bay. She mentions that the Scottish, French and Mi'kmaq all settled in Frenchvale and that the Mi'kmaq taught the other settlers to hunt and trap.
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Lee Cremo in Eskasoni. Lee Cremo's background as a fiddler, the various fiddle styles in Cape Breton. Also, prejudice and the gap between white and Mi'kmaw ways of thinking.
File consists of two audio reels that feature sound recordings of a C.B.I. Radio interview with John Nicholson describing ethnic culture in Industrial Cape Breton.
Track listing is as follows:
Side A:
- Ethnic groups in Cape Breton Industrial Area: Why various groups came to the Island
- Only blacks were recruited...
- Rural Cape Bretoners came to industrial area for employment
- Why different ethnic groups settled in specific areas
- People remain in the old areas because of kinship
- No hostilities among ethnic groups
- Importance of Church and Church Hall
- Problems were caused from outside
- The role of unionism
- Intermarriage
- Role of the church in keeping groups together
- Two distinct groups of Blacks
- Compares Cape Breton ethnic groups to the Jewish people going to Israel
Side B:
- Metropolitan character of Cape Breton ethnic groups
- Future of these groups depends on economic development
- Cape Bretoners are interested in their ethnic roots
- They are different because everyone was allowed to retain their identity
- Contributions of the ethnic groups to Cape Breton
- Indians and Pakistanis have no problems settling here
- Federal policies on multiculturalism
- Cape Breton is as separate from Nova Scotia as it is from the rest of Canada
- How ethnic Cape Bretoners see themselves (rarely as Nova Scotians)
Item consists of an audio reel that features a sound recording of C.B.I. Radio's Bill Doyle interviewing Ed Parris about Cape Breton's Black community.
Track listing is as follows:
- Black culture in Cape Breton; His parents came from Barbados
- Most blacks in Cape Breton came from West Indies but origin was Africa
- Discrimination today
- The African Orthodox Church
- Close contact kept with relatives in West Indies
- Ethnic food and music
- Black culture will get stronger, young people are organizing
- Intermarriage; His wife is white, no problems
- The role of the media
- Parents are influential in the Black community
- Black United Front
- George Maxwell, a Black man who spoke Gaelic
- The television show "Roots" and its affect on Black culture
- Hidden prejudice, it cannot be proven
- Discrimination in employment, law
Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of Sister Margaret Beaton and Mrs. A.C. Day interviewing Mrs. Emily Chapman about her experience in Sydney. Mrs. Chapman speaks about the cause that the Jubilee Singers supported.
Track listing is as follows:
- Introduction of Mrs. Emily (Kendall) Chapman
- Where did the Kendalls come from?
- Where did Dr. Kendall practice medicine?
- Where did Dr. Kendall study medicine?
- Did you have an allowance when you were young?
- Have you any interesting stories about your father's career?
- What part did you father play in the Bill for Workman's Compensation Act in 1898?
- Mrs. Chapman gives very interesting stories of her father. She told of many strange incidents.
- Sick calls made by Dr. Kendall. The hardships of travel to these homes and the poverty of the people when he arrived.
- Is it true that your father did an amputation on a kitchen table out in the country?
- Mrs. Day asks about the story of the $5.
- Your mother must have been a marvellous and charitable woman.
- She could never have tea because she would have nothing to serve.
- "A funny story about my father..."
- Who was your mother?
- I ave the loveliest memories of my whole life at Crawley's Creek.
- Tell us about your social life as a young girl.
- What do you remember of the theatre in Sydney?
- Who were the Jubilee Singers? They tried to make money to help the Negroes.
- What was the story of Sir Wilfred Laurier and you?
- What about local talent?
- Duke of Kent, interesting story about him.
- Mrs. Day asks, "Did Dr. Kendall get even a small pension from the city?"
- "You asked me about the old Orange Hall.."
File consists of an audio recording of an oral history of early Scottish settlers in the Big Pond area; mentions Mi'kmaq in the East Bay area.
What were the Bras D'or Mission?
Early history of the MacIntytres of Big Pond (N.S.)
The Church of East Bay
Who was Malcolm MacLellan?
What do you know about the MacLeods who were among MacLellan's students?
Why was the East Bay school Started? East Bay school started in 1825...
What men were prepared for the Seminary?
What about the Industries of early Cape Breton?
The schools in Big Pond (N.S.) were attended by sixty pupils in 1862.
From Big Pond (N.S.) they came to Sydney (N.S.) Academy for grade ten.
Was East Bay the first parish
Briefly discuss Parish activities?
Tell us about the Protestant settlers...
How did the four Seminarians travel to Rome?
Was there much traffic on the Bras D'or Lakes in those days?
Would you care to speak about the Mi'kmaq?
Where did the early people get the animals - horses, cows, sheep, etc.
What about food - ammunition?
Ceilidh in those days was most enjoyable...
What do you believe of the Bocain
Do you remember any of the remedies early settlers used
File consists of an audio recording of a discussion of Mi'kmaw religious rituals; this was recorded at Xavier College, George Street, Sydney.
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Donald Marshall by Owen Fitzgerald on CBI Radio re: a brief to the Nova Scotia Government; recording includes a presentation to Warren Allman, Minister of Indian Affairs
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Jim Charlie MacNeil and Joe Neil MacNeil. Joe Neil tells a story about a Mi'kmaw woman selling baskets to a Scottish woman who only spoke Gaelic.
File consists of two audio reels that feature sound recordings of a speech presented by Reverend Vincent Waterman at St. Philip's African Orthodox Church to the Friends of Whitney Pier that outlines the history of the Church.
Track listing is as follows:
Side A:
- History of A.O.C. priests, problems, establishment, etc.; Pier not an "ethnic ghetto," Synod in Pier
- Trained by American Catholic Church, Endich Theological Seminary
- Commitment to A.O.C.
- Majority of Blacks belong to either United or Anglican or Catholic Churches
- More support from whites, negative defeatist attitude in Sydney
- Need for pride in community
- Informal religion and A.O.C.
- Father came in 1940
- Sunday very important day, always dress up for church
Side B:
- Christmas preparations, food and customs
- Sermons based on gospel
- Holy days
- Christmas celebrations
- Women in church
- Prayers
- Superstition, preach good behaviours, no African Methodist Episcopalian Churches in Nova Scotia
- Brought up very strict
- Awareness of African Heritage
- Food was very important, West Indian dishes
- Linguistics, dialects
- Further from Cuba, mother from Antigua
- Many left A.O.C.; Very discouraging at times
File consists of an audio recording of the sod turning ceremonies for the new College of Cape Breton campus.
File consists of an audio recording of violin selections including a medley of Scottish tunes and jigs. Lee Cremo plays a medley of jigs.
File consists of an audio recording of Stu Killen's discussion of early history of Mi'kmaw in Cape Breton including the location of early reserves, land grants to Irish and Scottish settlers and the old original maps
File consists of an audio recording of several informants from Inverness County playing Scottish music and telling stories and folktales. Mary B. Cameron of Margaree Forks tells a folktale of Angus Cameron and a
Mi'kmaw man in a wrestling match. She also discusses how "Bocan Brook" got its name: "Mi'kmaq saw a body being buried there, pioneers found spot to be haunted."
File consists of an audio recording. Joseph L. MacDonald, Boisdale tells a story of an encounter between Cameron and a Mi'kmaw.
File consists of an audio recording of "Micmac Magazine"; includes Mi'kmaw music, songs, chants for dances, and history. Micmac Magazine was broadcasted on CHER Radio.
File consists of an audio recording recorded in Boisdale. Joseph Lawrence MacDonald tells story from a newspaper clipping found at Big Pond. The following has been transcribed from notes accompanying the
recording: The legend purports of "an encounter between a giant Mi'kmaw and a descendant of the Great Cameron of Lochleil. A man from Lochaber, Scotland, came to Margaree where a 'warlike' Mi'kmaq, the Sylliboys, were living during the months of March and April where they made maple sugar. 'Sweet drops of the maple cow.' Very descriptive of the Mi'kmaw camp weapons. Solution was suggested by elder - a wrestling match between Cameron's song and the 6'8 tall Chief. Description of fight. Cameron's son won. The Chief returned to Whycocomagh. 1200 acre farm - middle of the Margaree Valley."
File consists of an audio recording of a discussion of the Mi'kmaw children's choir, its history and a sampling of several Mi'kmaw religious songs.
Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of Mrs. Betty Lynch interviewing Winston Ruck about Cape Breton's Black community.
Track listing is as follows:
- Biographical sketch
- Did all Black immigrants who came to C.B. stay?
- Social life of Black community
- Genealogical background of Mr. Ruck
- Ancient Order of Forresters
- Position in Union
- Cosmo Club
File consists of an audio recording of Rita Joe's thoughts on life.
Item is a cassette tape featuring French Acadian songs performed by Lucy Doucet, including:
"Adieu, Papa"
"Allons Danser Lanture"
"Fleur D'Épine"
"L'Etoile Du Nord"
"Rosette"
"Venez Jeunes Gens"
"Wing Tra La"
File consists of an audio recording of Peter Christmas' talk at the Old Sydney Society on October 24, 1996 on the life and accomplishments of his father, Chief Ben Christmas.
File consists of an audio recording performed by The Sons of Membertou: Darrell Bernard, Graham Marshall, Victor Christmas, George Christmas, Calvin (Jip) Paul, Shane Paul, Lincoln Gould, George Smith, Angelo Laporte, Rodney Bear, Dawn Isadore, Austin Christmas, and Mark A. Christmas.
File consists of an audio recording performed by the Denny Family of Eskasoni.
File consists of an audio recording of the first episode of "Micmac Magazine." Within this audio recording Helen Martin is being interviewed by Roy Gould and is discussing the rights of native women and the formation of the Nova Scotia Native Women's Association. Gould also speaks about the 65th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Levi Poulette giving a brief history of their lives and noting that Mr. Poulette is a choir leader who sings in the Mi'kmaw tongue. This recording took place in Sydney in 1975. Micmac
Magazine was broadcasted on CHER Radio.
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Sarah Denny.
File consists of an audio recording of thoughts on the legacy and role of Marshall Sr. Interview begins with news item by Ralph Errington regarding Grand Chief Donald Marshall Sr.'s death and some of the contributions he made to the Mi'kmaq during his life. Quotes from Alec Denny from the Eskasoni Grand Council. Murdena Marshall, Native Studies, UCCB, reflects on the position of Grand Chief - its significance and changing role, geographic boundaries, and the imposition of elections by the 1952 Indian Act. Marshall
discusses the need for a Grand Chief, particularly in his capacity as spiritual/moral advisor. Focuses on the Donald Marshall Sr. years as Grand Chief - the difficulty in taking over from former Grand Chief Gabriel
Sylliboy. Discusses Marshall's reaction to the wrongful conviction of his son for murder (1971). Comments on the benefits accrued for native peoples from the sufferings of the Marshall family. She feels he'll be
remembered for his strong character, and his love for his people and traditions. Talks about Marshall's St. Anne's Day message. Discusses selection of a new chief.
File consists of an audio recording of Rita Joe explaining why she wrote the poem about the Grand Chief; describes Donald Marshall Sr. as a person and reads the poem she wrote in his honour. Rita Joe talks about
the number of people who gathered to pay their respects to Donald Marshall Sr. Closes with violin tune, "Echoes," performed by Winnie Chafe and daughter, Patricia Chafe Nauge.
File consists of an audio recording of Marshall Sr.'s funeral. Glen Billoway describes the funeral service held for Grand Chief Donald Marshall Sr.: number of people attending (1500); ceremonial dress worn; celebrants
of the funeral service and ceremonial garb worn by priests. Glen describes the event as a "coming together of native and non-native" and names local politicians, dignitaries in attendance, and talks about the colour guard supplied by the Knights of Columbus. Excerpt from the service itself as Noel Doucette, an elder, talks about his close relationship with Donald Marshall Sr. and relates an anecdote to describe the character of the late
Grand Chief. Another excerpt from the funeral service features Walter Denny Jr., quoting a letter about the Grand Chief written by his widow, Caroline. He further mentions a sealed letter from Marshall to be passed
on to the Grand Council - probably containing Marshall's recommendation for new Grand Chief. Glen talks about food served at the funeral, and closes with a violin tune written by Patricia Chafe Nauge and preformed by Winnie Chafe, "For the Love of My Father."
File consists of an audio recording of Mi'kmaw songs and music recorded at a Mi'kmaw gathering in Truro. Directed by Sister Angelina Vallas.
File consists of an audio recording of a song repertoire which includes: Mi'kmaw hymns and Christmas songs in English and Mi'kmaq. Choir singing with organ (Note: great deal of distortion).
File consists of an audio recording; mentions first contact between Mi'kmaq and Gaelic settlers.
Brief biographical sketch of Hugh MacKenzie and his contributions to Cape-Bretoniana and Mr. MacKenzie is interviewed by Cathleen MacKinnon
Hugh MacKenzie: Early history of Christmas Island (N.S.), MacNeils vs. Mi'kmaq, Scottish Immigrants to C.B. Brought only bare essentials with them, Funiture and Clothing in the early days
Early method for making dye
Recipe for making soap
Faill iu faillin ho ro eile - Milling song
Recipe for making tea. Early settlers made tea from herbs and roots
Medical care - sick and elderly were cared for by relative and neighbors
His prayers were answered ... Anecdote
Difficulty getting food...
Mi'kmaw with scalping knife...
Dat's me father
Schools scholars in the days...
Asthma and sore throat cure
Superstitious practises
Meeting the red haired woman means bad luck for the rest of the day
The black cat superstition...
Discussion on second-sight
I feel a heavy weight on my back...
Second-sight story
Stop here a minute...something is going to happen right here
I saw my brother's funeral...
Hallowe'en customs/B. New Year with rhymes
Reiteach - matchmaking
Brief sketch of MacKenzie family...
The ship "Harmony"
The Scottish pioneers were ingenious
Oran and amadan bhoidheach...Song-lament tells of a man who mistakenly shoots his sweetheart
MacNeil Boating Songs (Kishmul Castle)
Gu bheil angille dubh-dhonn
Oran an t-saighdear - Soldier laments his second induction into the army
Tha mi fo lean dubh 's mi m'onair composed by Bard William Ross
Song lament
Tha mo glean air au Chieetan [SIC]
Tha mise fo mhulad 's an am...
Mary's Dream
O nach till thu ruinn a rithis...Jacobite song
Soraidh leibh 's oidhche mhath liebh
Thanks Hugh MacKenzie
Item is a reel to reel audio tape that features a sound recording of Elizabeth Beaton interviewing Carol Calder about Dr. Alvinus Calder.
Track listing is as follows:
- Dr. Alvinus Calder, his life and diaries; Dr. Calder's papers are anecdote style, written in the third person, thoughts over a long period of time
- Trip to Moscow, speech delivered on return, Post-Record clippings
- Family still living in Grenada, his attitudes toward the governments administration of the country
- His contemporaries - Dr. Young, Dr. Devereaux, Dr. Sandy MacDonald
- Catholic; Attended St. Mary's Polish Church, good friend of Father O'Connell
- Known for his public speaking, reference to Mrs. Calder, 3 books are rewrites
- Dr. Calder, brown 1892, died 1975, lived in Grenada; For one year after graduating from medical school, involved with U.N.I.A.; Reference to St. Alban's, St. Philip's
File consists of a reproduction of an audio recording recorded in 1961 at the Church in Membertou. The recordings are of Chief Ben E. Christmas who is reciting various songs and commentary regarding Mi'kmaw social life. Reproduction of the tape recorded by Deblois, belonging to the Canadian Music Centre.
The file consists of audio recordings of a CBC radio program "Morningside" - with guest speakers, Elizabeth May from Baddeck, Ken MacKay marine biologist, Bernard LeLanne Chef, and Winnie Chafe and Doug MacPhee in Scottish Music.