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CA BI MG 19.19-MG 19.19 B · Series · 1744-1941, predominant 1904-1936
Part of James Bryson (J.B.) McLachlan Collection

Series consists of books accumulated by James Bryson McLachlan and his family between 1744 and 1941 in Scotland, England, and Canada, pertaining to Socialism, Communism, mine conditions, Russia, religion, literature, and history. Some books include signatures or annotations written by McLachlan; gifted books include notes from close friends or political comrades.

"In the Miners' Row"

Item is a poem written by J. B. McLachlan titled, "In the Miners' Row," about the power that the mine companies had over workers and the duties that workers ought to carry out to fight for their rights.

CA BI MG 20.15-MG 20.15.1A · File · 1914-1918
Part of Percy Charles Willmot fonds

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.

CA BI MG 20.15-MG 20.15.1A-MG 20.15.1A.2 · Item · 1914-1919
Part of Percy Charles Willmot fonds

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.

Percy Willmot's journal
CA BI MG 20.15-MG 20.15.3-MG 20.15.3.7 · Item · 1908-1909
Part of Percy Charles Willmot fonds

Item is an unbound transcription of Percy Willmot's journal from 1908-1909, which included copies of family photographs, a description of his trip from Sydney to England and his return to Ottawa, photocopies of original handwritten entries, and a collection of copied maps.

Percy Willmot, scrapbook
CA BI MG 20.15-MG 20.15.4 · File · 1914-1919
Part of Percy Charles Willmot fonds

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.

James A. Murphy fonds
CA BI MG 20.25 · Fonds · 1893-1972

Fonds consists of a scrapbook containing textual records, photographs, and objects related to James Murphy's experience as a World War 1 serviceman.

Murphy, James A.
CA BI MG 20.25-MG 20.25.1-MG 20.25.1.1 · Item · 20 August, 1993
Part of James A. Murphy fonds

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.

CA BI MG 20.25-MG 20.25.1-MG 20.25.1.5 · Item · 27 June, 1917
Part of James A. Murphy fonds

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.

War medal
CA BI MG 20.25-MG 20.25.1-Mg 20.25.1.8 · Item · 1914-1918
Part of James A. Murphy fonds

Item is a war service medal that was awarded to James A. Murphy for his participation in World War 1.

Letter to James A. Murphy
CA BI MG 20.25-MG 20.25.1-MG 20.25.1.24 · Item · 19 February, 1958
Part of James A. Murphy fonds

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

Letter to James A. Murphy
CA BI MG 20.25-MG 20.25.1-MG 20.25.1.25 · Item · 1917
Part of James A. Murphy fonds

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