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Collection consists of artifacts, two volumes of Karl Marx, a child's cap, and a block of salt; McLachlan's personal library of books that he owned consisting of socialist, communist, religious, and labour material; and textual records that include poetry, notes, correspondences, and one journal. The material spans between 1744 and 1941, and consists of records from Scotland, England, and Canada. The material in this collection shows McLachlan's interest and involvement with labour movements and his desire to improve conditions for the working class in Cape Breton.

Fonds consists of correspondence between Kenneth Morrison and Alick Morrison of Glasgow, Scotland, concerning the Morrisons of Berneray (1950-1958). Records also include miscellaneous papers including material on World War 1 victory loans and a reproduction of the will of Kenneth's father, Roderick Morrison.

Fonds consists of letters and petitions concerning the annexation of the Colony of Cape Breton to Nova Scotia.

Collection consists of a compilation of reproductions of correspondence, legal documents, provincial grants and plans concerning the relocation of this Reserve.

Fonds consists of Gaelic poetry, songs, hymns and a letter. Creator is unknown.

A. Notebook of handwritten Gaelic songs believed to be the songs of Ewen MacKinnon, otherwise known in Iona as "Bodach a'Bhidse".
B. Gaelic translation of the hymn “The Old Old Story.” Hexatonic scale adapted to regular musical store by unknown person. Original, 2 pages.
C1. Song "Chuir Mi Cul ri Iollaraidh" (with English translation) [n.d.] Original, 2 pages. Presented by Mr. & Mrs. John MacKenzie, Mira Gut.
C2. Song: “Bheir a Nall am Botal Dhu” [sic] (local composition) Original, 2 pages. Presented by John Allan MacNeil, Grand Narrows.
C3a. "Mi'm Shuidhe M'Onar" by Scottish bard Sorley Cameron. The name “Neil MacDonald” is penciled on the manuscript but not definite that he is the author. Original, 8 pages.
C3b Humourous song [untitled] also written in Cape Breton. Signed by Neil Macdonald but he was not the author. Also 2 fiddle tunes with musical notation, one stating that it is from Bill Lamey. Original, 5 pages.
C4. Song (untitled) likely of Cape Breton origin. Typescript, 1 page.
D. Letter written in Gaelic from Crows Nest to a friend in Inverness County, 1915. Original, 1 page. Presented by John Neil Beaton, Port Hood, 1984.

Fonds consists of papers including speeches, event programs, clippings and other miscellaneous documents.

Fonds consists of correspondence, including letters from the Right Honourable Arthur Meighen, clippings, poetry, addresses, scrapbooks, and army service records.

Fonds consists of a report describing the condition of troops stationed at Louisbourg during World War 1.

The 185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders) was authorized on the first day of February, 1916 by the appointment of Lt.-Col. F. P. Day, as its commanding Officer. Cape Breton Island, particularly the industrial sections, had already contributed a long list of men in various units such as the 17th, 36th, 25th, 40th, 64th, 85th, and 106th infantry units. It was felt, however, that the authorization of a Battalion recruited from all sections of the Island would be met with a strong response, and the authorities were not disappointed. Within a period of three weeks from the day the first recruit was signed on, the battalion was up to strength and ready to mobilize. For recruiting purposes, the 185th divided the Island into four districts: "A" Company from Inverness, Richmond and Victoria Counties; "B" Company from the towns of Glace Bay, New Waterford, and adjacent districts; "C" Company from Sydney Mines, North Sydney and suburbs; "D" Company from Sydney and the Mira district.

Fonds consists of the register of recruits ledger, casualty forms, nominal rolls for drafts, absentee list, declaration and attestation papers, and the list of members of the 185th during World War 1.

Item is a photographic collage of the officers serving on broad the S.S Bruce, which ran between North Sydney and Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland. Featured are P. Delaney, Capt; R. Lewis, 1st officer; M. Coffee, 2nd officer; Wm. Harvey, Chief Engineer; H. P. Lewis, 2nd Engineer; Geo. Lewis, 3rd Engineer; M. Barnes, 4th Engineer; T. R. McGarth, Purser; J. House, Chief Steward; and J. Campbell, 2nd Engineer. Also pictured is the S.S. Bruce in full steam.

Item is a photograph of the banner of Nova Scotia Loyalists.

Item is a photograph of the seal of the colony of Cape Breton.

Item is a reproduction of a plan drawn from a photostatic print produced on 10 Jul. 1951. The reproduction was likely created by the Nova Scotia Film Board. Item is a general plan of the Strait of Canso - Canso Causeway produced by the Board of Engineers for the Department of Transport - Department of Highways & Public Works.

Item is a photograph of the printing equipment for the Port Hawkesbury Bulletin. Identified from left to right are L. Ernest Philpott, C. Kate McLeod and Ernest Williams.

Item is a photograph of a view of the devastation of the Great Fire in Sydney, taken on November 1, 1901, twelve days after the event. The photograph is a view of Charlotte Street from Wentworth Street.

Items are three postcards of warships and ships in Sydney Harbour in 1909.

Item is a photograph of Rev. D. M. MacAdam, born on 03 Feb. 1867 in East Bay. He was the son of John and Theresa MacAdam. Rev. MacAdam was ordained on 06 Aug. 1893 and became the Pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Sydney. He died on 11 Aug. 1924.

Items are photographs of Mr. John L. Hill and the students of his Charlotte Street school. Also identified are his daughter Anne (later Mrs. George Boggs); Mary Ann Muggah, daughter of Captain Charles Muggah (later Mrs. Colin MacKinnon); John Muggah; James Burchell; his sister, Emma Burchell (later Mrs. Bartlett of Brigus, Newfoundland); Dora Uniacke (later Mrs. Kay); two daughters of Thomas Townsend; William (Mac) MacLeod; and F. Harrington. The photograph was taken at the corner of Charlotte and Yorke Streets.

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of a ceremony held at St. Peter's Church, Ingonish.

Item is a photograph of Sydney looking north from Tannery Bridge, located at the corner of Esplanade and Kings Road.The coal piers are in the background of the photograph.

Item is a photograph of the dredging of St. Peter's Canal by the dredger, the Geo. McKenzie, in 1890.

Item is a photograph of Father Dan Doyle, curate of Sacred Heart Church in Sydney.

Item is a photograph of P. J. Nearing, from Bridgeport, N.S., receives the "Pro Ecclesia et Pontific" Medal from Bishop John R. MacDonald in 1926.

Item is a photograph of the North Sydney town band with instruments on St Patrick's Day, 1897. There are approximately forty individuals, all male, outside of the North Sydney Post Office.

Item is a photograph of Piper Danny MacIntyre piping Father Stanley to the reception in honor of his retirement in Big Pond, Cape Breton.

Item is a photograph of an unpaved Commercial Street, North Sydney. Buildings line both sides of the street including the Belmont Hotel and F. H. Rudderham Drugs. Thomas and John Voogt are in front of the Belmont near the steps.

Item is a photograph of Mary Logue as she is presented with a retirement gift on behalf of the staff of the North Sydney Post Office. Making the presentation is Postmaster Gerald Penney.

Item is a photograph of a group of about seventeen C.N.R. workmen including Alex MacDonald, trackmaster.

Item is a photograph of St. Columba Church, the second Catholic church to be built in Iona.

Item is a reproduction of a postcard depicting Front Street on the North Sydney waterfront. Prominently displayed in the foreground is the smokestack of the North Sydney Engineering Works. The large building with the smokestack in the background is J. C. McMillan

Item is a photograph of Mr. Earl Chubb visiting the #18 colliery on Nov. 18, 1956, along with other officials, a few months before he was made the President of the Dominion Coal Company. Left to right: Ernie Beaton, Earl Chubb, Grant Mitchell, D.R. MacKenzie.

Item is a photograph of a Judge A.C. Dodd's residence on the corner of Dorchester and Esplanade, known as the Judge's Corner. Two members of the Dodd family are standing in front of the gate.

Item is a photograph of the manager of the mines, Mr. Ruthfard, his family and his friends at Mount Rundell, Pictou County.

Items are two different shots of the same dozen men. The men are standing on a set of railway tracks and holding different tools used for the repair and maintenance of the tracks.

Fonds consists of papers including poetry, book excerpts, and a scrapbook. Papers include:

1. A collection of his poetry compiled by his daughter, Christena E. MacDonald, 1968. Also included is a poem by French Road bard, Duncan MacDonald. Typescript and printed, 32 pages.
2. Excerpts from Songs of the Gael [n.d.]. Printed, 6 pages.
3. Obituary of Angus R. MacDonald, 1973. Clippings including a poem by John Og Walker of Lake Ainslie.
4. “Biography of Christena Evelyn MacDonald” 1931. Original, 9 pages.
5. Scrapbook of clippings pertaining to Florence E. MacDonald’s track and field career, and including clippings on Johnny Miles, 1929.
6. Failte Cheap Breatuinn: A collection of Gaelic poetry by Vincent A. MacLellan (1891). The MacNeil Edition edited by James Hugh MacNeil, 1933. Typescript 233 pages. Supplement, 1933, containing biography of V. A. McLellan. Typescript, 22 pages. Presented by Angus R. MacDonald.

Item is a photograph of the construction of a large building for the Dominion Iron and Steel Company - possibly the open hearth building.

Item is a photograph of a group of clergy, including Bishop Malcolm MacEachern. All persons are identified on the reverse of picture.

Item is a photograph of Charlotte Street with the railroad running under a bridge.

Item is a photograph of the funeral of Msgr. R.C. MacGillvray, Sacred Heart Church, Sydney.

Item is a photograph of the funeral of Msgr. R.C. MacGillvray, Sacred Heart Church, Sydney.

Items are two coloured postcards depicting the Blast Furnace of the Sydney Steel Plant.

Item is a photograph of the funeral of Msgr. R.C. MacGillvray, Sacred Heart Church, Sydney.

Item is a photograph of Freshwater Lake, located in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Item is a photograph of a view of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, near Ingonish.

Item is a photograph of A.C. Day, the clerk-treasurer of Cape Breton County from 1936-1970.

Item is a photograph of the Cape Breton Highlanders and band at Broughton, WWI.

Item is a photograph of ferry boats on the Mira River.

Item is a photograph of a view of Lake O'Law, Cape Breton.

Item is a photograph of the interior of the Vooght Bros. Department Store in North Sydney, featuring the shoe department.

Item is a photograph of the interior of Voogt store in North Sydney, featuring the second floor balcony. This is where receipts were sent. A female employee sits at a desk ready to sort the incoming paperwork.

Item is a photograph of the interior of Voogt store in North Sydney, featuring the carpet department.