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This file consists of correspondence.

File consists of a letter from Doubleday Canada Limited rejecting “Hang the Lantern on the Gate” for publication on August 1st, 1972. File consists of a letter sent by Dr. C. L. MacMillan Jr. to a Mr. and Mrs. Petrie asking for their opinion on a if “Memoirs of a Cape Breton Doctor” has the potential to become a play. File consists of a letter from Dr. MacMillan to Jean speaking about his book, “Memoirs of a Cape Breton Doctor”.

Series consists of personal correspondence, letters of congratulations, speeches that Dr. MacMillan has given on the grand opening of a hospital, at banquets, about the annual festival held in Baddeck, welcome speeches, introductory speeches, on the opening of new schools, giving thanks for an invitation, speech to open a meeting and a speech at the launch of a new memorial park in Baddeck. Series also consists of a column called MacMillan’s Memories, a history of Baddeck Group Alcoholics Anonymous which he is mentioned in, a story about the history of Isaac’s Harbor, a loan statement and 29 photographs including weddings photos, family photos, photos of Dr. MacMillan by himself and with others, photos of a house, the C. Monty MacMillan ferry, and Dr. MacMillan in a horse drawn sleigh.

File consists of a letter from the Cook County Graduate School of Medicine, personal correspondence, letters congratulating him on the publishing of his book “Memoirs of a Cape Breton Doctor”, letters from people telling Dr. MacMillan how much they enjoyed his book and their hopes for a sequel.

File contains military papers and correspondence that belonged to Lieut. Percy Wilmot, including his paybook, war service badge, a Christmas card, and other documents.

Item is a postcard from Charlie Slate to Ms. McPherson.

File contains two copies of a Christmas Card from John Pringle to the members of St. Andrew's Church, created while he was serving in World War 1.

File contains the following correspondence: a letter from Pte. Leonard Lewis, C.E.F., written while at the armouries in Halifax, indicating his indignation at the moral conditions there, 1914; and a letter form the commanding officer of the 2nd Battalion Black Watch in Mesapotamia commending Sgt. MacDonald who was killed in action, 1916.

Item is a handwritten note to Janet Maltby, pertaining to the shipment of the scrapbook by Mary Murphy.

Item is a letter to Col. Wood from an unidentified writer.

Item is a letter to "Pat" from W.G. Wuitete.

Item is a letter written to James A. Murphy from an unidentified writer, expressing concern over Murphy's wound.

Item is a letter to James A. Murphy, thanking him for sharing his experiences from the First World War.

Item consists of a letter to James A. Murphy from an unidentified writer.

Item is a letter from A.P. Beaumont to James A. Murphy.

Item is a message from Captain Thompson commending the troops on a successful raid.

Item is a letter from W.H. Craig, to James A. Murphy, expressing concern over Murphy's wound.

Item is a letter form Col. Dawson, commander at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, commending James A. Murphy on his work at Vimy Ridge and informing him of an effort to award him a military cross medal.

Item is a letter from Col. Dawson, commander at Vimy Ridge, to James A. Murphy, expressing concern about Murphy's wound.

Item is a photocopy of a letter form James A. Murphy's mother, expressing concern about James A. Murphy's wounded arm.

Item is a letter sent to James. A. Murphy on the behalf of the Canadian assistant military secretary, informing him that his name has been submitted for inclusion in the list for the next investiture.

This fonds consists of a letter written by Mr. Campbell to his brother-in-law on the Isle of Lewis, relating his experiences in settling on his land in New Harris. The letter was reportedly never mailed.

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.

Item is a letter form James J. Murphy informing Janet Maltby that he had mailed the scrapbook.

Item is a letter from Janet Maltby to James J. Murphy, James Andrew Murphy's son, pertaining to the acceptance of the scrapbook as a donation to the Beaton Institute.

Item consists of a Christmas Card from the Canadian Corps Cyclist Battalion. Dated 1916.

Item is a letter from Emily Johnston to Dorothy Willmot, expressing sympathy for the death of Percy Willmot.

File contains a scrapbook of pictures, clippings, and letters concerning Lieut. Willmot's time at war. The scrapbook includes a recruitment address that was presented by J.W. Madden.

File contains a scrapbook of pictures, clippings and letters compiled by Lieut. Willmot, detailing a trip from Sydney to England and return to Ottawa, 1908-09. The book also includes letters from Gladys Smith to Halifax officials concerning the donation of Percy Willmot's World War 1 materials to the Halifax Citadel Army Museum.

Item is a letter to Lieut. Percy Willmot, explaining the terms of his return to Canada.

File contains photocopies of original letters from Percy Willmot to Dorothy Willmot.

Item is a bound collection of transcribed letters from Percy Willmot to his sister, Dorothy, that were written during his service in World War 1 in both Halifax and France. The letters mention other Cape Bretonners overseas such as John Pringle, and Lieutenant Johnston. The collection also includes photocopies of various documents pertaining to Percy Willmot's military career.

Item is a letter from Percy Willmot to his sister Dorothy, written during World War 1.

File contains Percy Charles Willmot's correspondence to family members that was written he was serving overseas in World War 1 with the 25th Battalion.

File contains correspondence written by John Pringle during World War 1, including letters to his congregation and a letter addressed to N.C. Lunan.

File contains the following documents: a letter expressing sympathy for Susan and Alex Anderson's loss of their son, Percival William Anderson overseas; seven letters concerning Percival William Anderson's Will; a letter concerning Percival William Anderson's death certificate; two letters concerning a monument erected near Passchendaele for fallen comrades; three letters concerning the presentation of Percival William Anderson's Military Cross; a copy of Percival William Anderson's Form of Will; and a copy of Percival William Anderson's Pay Account.

Item is a letter from Alex Anderson to the Director Military Estates, requesting that the balance in his deceased son's bank account be transferred to Alex Anderson's bank account.

Item is a letter to Susan Anderson, concerning the Probate of Percival William Anderson's will.

Item is a letter to Susan Anderson concerning her son's estate.

Item is a letter of sympathy for Alex Anderson's loss of his son, from the Minister of Militia and Defence.

Item is a letter to Susan Anderson, concerning her son's estate.

Item is a letter to Alex Anderson, concerning his son's will.

Item is a letter to Alex Anderson, concerning the forwarding of his son, Percival Anderson's Military Cross to Alex Anderson.

File contains a letter to Mrs. Mary Cadegan from her twin brother, Pte. Malcolm John MacKinnon.

Item is postcard booklet sent by Pte. Malcolm J. Mac Kinnon this his sister Mary from England just before sailing for France during World War 1.

Item is a letter to Mrs. Mary Cadegan from her twin brother, Pte. Malcolm John Mac Kinnon, describing life in the trenches during World War 1.

File contains letters from Katharine McLennan that were written to various family members while she was serving as a nursing assistant in France during World War 1.

File contains correspondence and other textual records that were compiled by William Chirgwin.

Item is a letter from Kenneth G. Ramsay, the commercial secretary of the Foreign Trade Service, to W.L. Chirgwin concerning a German ship, known as the "Omega," that was seized by the Peruvian government in World War 1.

File contains correspondence related to World War 1 military enlistment.

Item is a letter from Sgt. H. Evans, concerning an interest in enlisting in Home Service. It was written in Halfax, Nova Scotia.