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Sylvia Karrel collection
MG 21.49 · Fonds · 1943 - 2001

Fonds consists of correspondence written to Sylvia Karrel (née Sylvia Glickman) by Pilot Officer Curdis Karrel, Pilot Officer Karrel's war medals, photographs of Pilot Officer Karrel’s headstone in Kiel War Cemetery in Kiel, Germany, and newspaper clippings.

Karrel, Sylvia
MG 21.44 · Collection · [191-] - 2017

Collection consists of photographs, genealogical records, correspondence and financial records belonging to various members of the Basker Family.

Basker Family of Mull River, Nova Scotia
Margaret MacPhee
MG 15.76 · File · 1997 - 1999

File consists of various newspaper clippings re: New Waterford pianist Margaret MacPhee, including her obituary. File also contains a copy of Greg MacLeod's eulogy delivered at her funeral in 1997, and a remembrance article from The Cape Bretoner (Summer 1999).

MacPhee, Margaret
CA BI T-791 · Item · 1973
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is an audio recording of a ceilidh at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael MacDonald, New Waterford N.S. Recording includes a selection of Gaelic songs, and piano tunes.

MacPhee, Doug (New Waterford) - Piano selection

MacPhee, Doug (New Waterford) - Piano selection

MacLean, Peter (Boston) - Bheir mi o air morag ho...

MacLean, Mrs. Annie (Christmas Island) - Bha mi raoir gu sunndach, sunndach

Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - Illean ill o, illean i...

MacDonald, Mrs. Kay (New Waterford) - Mo run geal dileas

MacLean, Mrs. Annie (Christmas Island) - Och mar tha mi...

MacDonald, Mrs. Kay (New Waterford) - Mo Mhathair

Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - Hiu a ho 's na hiu ro eile

MacDonald, Mrs. Kay (New Waterford) - O hi ri ill obha ho...

Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - Piano duet

MacPhee, Doug and Mrs. Margaret (New Waterford) - Piano duet

Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - O chion a righ gur e mi tha muladach...

MacDonald, Mrs. Kay (New Waterford) - Mairi Og

Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - A' Mhairi Dhubh...

MacDonald, Mary Catherine "Kay"
CA BI T-342 · Item · 1972
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is an audio recording of Irene Timmons discussing the history of New Waterford.

Timmons is a teacher, still teaches in New Waterford
Attended school in Port Morien first, family moved to New Waterford in 1912
School heated by stoves, nuns lived in a company house, convent not built yet. Mother St. Osmond C.N.D. Was the Principal of Mt. Carmel School then
Started to teach at the age of 16, had Grade 11. Salary $32 per month plus $60 prov. Grant. In 1949, "B" license, upgraded license at Xavier.
Finds children not too different today, they do need to be taught respect.
Describes their periodic visits to her classes also public examination
No lights or water in home, tape placed on streets, water had to be carried

MacDonald, Mary Catherine "Kay"
CA BI T-2206 · Item · 1986
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is an audio interview. Pam Newton interviews Mrs. Rose Schwartz about her life in New Waterford over a span of six decades. In the interview, Rose Schwartz mentions biographical data, family genealogy, occupation as peddlers, businessmen, various Jewish families, family life, Jewish organizations, and the synagogue.
Recording available for streaming: T-2206a [http://beaton.cbu.ca/AtoM/audio/T-2206a.mp3] and
T-2206b [http://beaton.cbu.ca/AtoM/audio/T-2206b.mp3]

Town of New Waterford
CA BI T-2167 · Item · 1981

Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of C.J.C.B. Radio "Talk Back" announcer Norris Nathanson interviewing Dr. Danny Nathanson on the history of the town of New Waterford.

Saint Agnes 182 N.W.
CA BI N Series-615.2 · Item · 1947
Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photographic portrait of students from Saint Agnes 182 School holding a plaque from the Cape Breton Music Festival.

Saint Agnes 182 N.W.
CA BI N Series-615.1 · Item · 1947
Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photographic portrait of students from Saint Agnes 182 School holding a plaque from the Cape Breton Music Festival.

6th. Guide Co. N.W.
CA BI N Series-603.1 · Item · 1947
Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photographic portrait of the 6th New Waterford Guides dressed in uniform at the Cape Breton Music Festival.

CA BI N Series-165.1 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photographic portrait of the grade one and two classes at St. Agnes Elementary holding a plaque that reads "CB MUSIC Festival/Sydney Teachers Union/ SCHOOL CHORUS (Gr. 1 2)."

Central School N.W.
CA BI N Series-155.1 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photographic portrait of young men and women from Central School holding a plaque that says "C.B Music Festival Shield Grade 7."

Central School - N.W.
CA BI N Series-143.1 · Item · [ca. 1940]
Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photographic portrait of the Central School Glee Club holding a plaque that reads "C.B. Music Festival Shield School Chorus (Gr.3) Taught by Grade Teacher."

CA BI FC 2349 N48 B6 · Item · 1983

Item is a book edited by Ted Boutilier that outlines the history of New Waterford, as of its 70th anniversary in 1983. It features information about community institutions, culture, organizations, and recreation, and includes a section titled "The First Black Men to Settle in New Waterford."

CA BI 91-1095-23056 · Item · 1991

Item is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burial of musician Duncan MacQuarrie. Mr. MacQuarrie is buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery in New Waterford.

Prendergast, Paul
CA BI 91-1078-23039 · Item · 1991

Item is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burial of noted New Waterford musician, Dougall MacIntyre. Dougall was Margaret MacPhee's father and Dougie MacPhee's grand-father (both pianists). Mr. MacIntyre is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery in New Waterford.

Prendergast, Paul
CA BI 91-1072-23033 · 1991

Item is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burials of Hughie MacDonald and his wife Mary Beaton MacDonald in St. Agnes Cemetery in New Waterford.

Prendergast, Paul
CA BI 80-852-5032 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a photograph of the New Waterford Dominion #14 Colliery, showing company houses in the foreground.

Miners, New Waterford
CA BI 80-16-4196 · Item · 1921

Item is a photograph of miners at #14, New Waterford, with new lamps.

CA BI 78-43-1793 · Item · 1977

Item is a photograph of the names on the New Waterford Miners' Monument.

War Monument, New Waterford
CA BI 78-36-1786 · Item · 1977

Item is a photograph of the New Waterford World War II monument.

War Monument, New Waterford
CA BI 78-35-1785 · Item · 1977

Item is a photograph of the New Waterford World War II monument.

CA BI 78-33-1783 · Item · 1913

Item is a postcard of Mount Carmel Church with an inset picture of Rev. J. Nicholson who was the pastor.

Fr. Cyril Miller
CA BI 77-636-770 · Item · ca. 1935

Item is a photograph of Fr. Cyril Miller of New Waterford.

CA BI 77-624-758 · Item · ca. 1915

Item is a photograph of Mt. Carmel Church, New Waterford, with a small inset picture of Rev. J.M. Nicholson, first pastor.

New Waterford Soccer Team
CA BI 77-619-753 · Item · 1921

Item is a photograph of the New Waterford Soccer Team.