Fonds consists of material relating to Dr. Fergusson's books dealing with Scottish Gaelic culture.
Fergusson, Donald AllisterThis map is based on the voyages of Giovanni da Verrazano in 1524 and Jacques Cartier in 1534. It is the first printed map devoted to New England and New France, showing the eastern seaboard from New York Bay to the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Cape Breton and Newfoundland are shown as several islands and the St. Lawrence River is depicted running west from the Gulf. A long, thin band is thought to be an early representation of the Gulf Stream and marks the rich fishing banks.
This map is an example from the second plate, first published by Giovanni Battista Ramusio in 1565, as re-issued in 1606 in the publication Navigazioni and Viaggi.
Gastaldi, GiacomoItem is an early map of Eastern Canada. Bertius derived this map from Petrus Plancius' map of North America (1594), which documented Newfoundland as a single island for the first time.
Bertius, PertrusItem is an oil painting of Louis IX.
Item is the first printed map to include an accurate depiction of Prince Edward Island, and the earliest depiction of a north-south orientated Lake Champlain. Cape Breton placenames reflect important harbours used for seasonal fishing such as Niganis (Ingonish) and Port aux Angloix (Louisbourg).
Laet, Johannes deItem is a 17th century map of New France.
Sanson, NicolasItem is a page from Coronelli's atlas, "Isolario Dell'Atlante Vento" featuring an engraving of 17th century Cape Breton Island.
Coronelli, VincenzoItem is a sketch of Lord Viscount with a history of the sketch.
Map by engraver Herman Moll showing fishing resources of Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and the Gulf of St. Lawrence during early 18th century. This map depicts shared international fishing banks before the Treaty of Utrecht of 1713 created geo-political boundaries restricting fishing territories.
Moll, HermanBackground material collected by Terry MacLean for his
book A History of the Cape Breton Hospital (1996), which
examines the history of the treatment of mental health care in
Cape Breton. Consists of histories of mental health care in Nova
Scotia; hospital legislation; minutes; reports; clippings;
pamphlets; and photographs.
Item is a photograph of a view of Louisbourg.
Fonds consists of reproductions of papers of Rev. Pierre A.S. Maillard; includes mass with hieroglyphic writings and ornamentation of pages.
Rev. Pierre MaillardThis item is a hand-coloured map of Isle Royale (Cape Breton Island) by Jacques Nicolas Bellin from the Petit Atlas Maritime published in 1764. During the French colonial period, permanent settlement on Isle Royale grew to 4000. This map shows changes in place names reflecting the French and Mi'kmaw presence.
Bellin, Jacques NicolasCollection 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.
McLachlan, James BrysonSeries 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.
Item is a painting of the landing of New England Forces in Louisbourg.
Fonds consists of correspondence re: St. Peter's Canal, construction, land grants & petitions, road construction correspondence, Journals of Nova Scotia House of Assembly, Royal Commission reports, road money distribution, miscellaneous petitions, correspondence re: Fort Grenville at St. Peter's, material re: Post Office, miscellaneous correspondence, Richmond County official correspondence, Journal of Henry W. Bayfield, correspondence & genealogy of the Handley family, Colonial office material, excerpts from books and other publications, newspaper clippings, articles and research notes.
Item is a map showing details of Louisbourg Harbour and Gabarus Bay with a full inset map of Cape Breton Island, labelled Isle Royal. Documents the landing place and camp of the New England forces as well as the fortified town of Louisbourg, various battery locations, French settlements and the lighthouse.
Kitchin, ThomasItem is a photograph of the Hon. William MacKinnon, he was the former Lt. Governor of Cape Breton.
Item is a mid-18th century coloured map showing Louisbourg Harbour and Gabarus Bay. Creator unknown.
Item is a reproduction of the 1752 Treaty or Articles of Peace and Friendship Renewed.
Fonds consists of the papers of Richard Gibbons Sr., which includes letters, legal documents, and a diary. Fonds also contains papers of Richard Gibbons Jr., which includes correspondence, an almanac and birth registers and papers of Richard Gibbons III, which include certificates and appointments, correspondence and a deed. Records of Napoleon and his son Philip Gibbons are included and consist of correspondence, legal records and photographs. Also included is a watercolour of Jersey Island and a map of the north side of Cow Bay.
Gibbons familyMap of the Gulf of St. Lawrence showing Newfoundland and a portion of Acadie.
Bellin, Jacques NicolasFonds consists of extracts by Dan MacLennan on the "Georgian Era in Nova Scotia" by William Inglis Morse (1932), regarding early divisions of the counties of Cape Breton and Nova Scotia and immigration by United States settlers.
Item is a mid-18th century map of Acadie showing fishing banks.
Bellin, Jacques NicolasItem is a map of New England and Nova Scotia showing Newfoundland and Cape Breton Island situated in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The map includes identified fishing banks.
Kitchin, ThomasItem is a map of the Louisbourg area during the 1745 seige. The map shows the location of the New England troop encampment at French Water Brook.
D. Henry and R. CaveFonds consists of the history of Cape Breton by Pichon contained in five letters.
Pichon, ThomasItem is a photograph of a painting.
Item is an 18th century map showing the town and fortifications of Louisbourg as it was during the 1758 siege.
Item is a plan of former French settlement Port Dauphin (Englishtown). St. Ann's Bay also depicted. Engraved by P. Croisey.
Bellin, Jacques NicolasItem is an 18th century map of Canada was produced late in Kitchin's career and engraved by John Gibson. Gibson and Kitchin worked together on a number of projects during their lives.
Kitchin, ThomasItem is a mid-18th century Dutch map of Cape Breton, Prince Edward Island and Anticosti Island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Raspe, Gabriel NikolausItem is an 18th century map of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Acadie from Bellin's "Petit Atlas Maritime."
Bellin, Jacques NicolasThis map was originally part of Bellin's "Le Petit Atlas Maritime" showing French fortifications destroyed during the 1758 siege.
Bellin, Jacques NicolasItem is an original map showing acreage of Cape Breton townships, parishes, and counties. The map identifies "Indian Hunting Country" based on an earlier survey completed by Samuel Holland.
Item is a painting of the Battle of Louisbourg Harbour.
Item is a late 18th century map depicting the Gulf of St. Lawrence and fishing resources off of Nova Scotia and New England.
Jefferys, ThomasItem is a collection of Gaelic songs and the names of the bards that composed them collected by Ronald (Dubh) MacDonald of Eigg. It is also known as "The Eigg Collection".
Fonds consists of papers consisting of: articles and music composed by or for Mr. Gillis; papers compiled by Mr. Gillis; clippings and handwritten versions of Gaelic poetry and stories; biographies and genealogical information; articles, songs and miscellaneous items.
A. Articles and music composed by or for Mr. Gillis:
- Bagpipe music composed by Mr. Gillis, 1965.
- "The Goilleachen", [n.d.], notes about a Gaelic Easter tradition.
- "A Highland Halloween in Canada". Halloween traditions in the Judique area.
- Allan James Gillis of Judique "March" by George D. Grant. This tune was composed by George Darroch Grant, a former pipe-major of the Scots Guards and the RCAF while he was Mr. Gillis' pipe-major in the City of Montreal Pipe Band. Photocopy, (1 p.).
B. Papers compiled by Mr. Gillis:
- Anecdotes about Donald Eoghain Duinn and Peter Smyth; "Peter Smyth's Song" by Alasdair MacLean.
1a. Gaelic version of above.
1b. Notes by Lloyd Leland on obscure words (Gaelic. and also notes about Alasdair MacLean (composer) by Allan Gillis, July, 1991 Photocopies (2 p.).
B2. List of Scottish violin players.
3."The Bluenosers' Castle" by Hugh Angus MacDougall. - Genealogies:
a. MacDonalds of Glendale and of Borrodale
b. Neil MacDougall, Pioneer of Judique Intervale, 1975, (89 p.).
c. The Clan MacLellan, compiled by Rev. James A. MacLellan, 1940, (18 p.).
d. The Gillises of Rear Judique Banks, 1973 (15 p.). - Diary of Angus Innis MacDougall, St. Ninians, 1912-1915, (77 p.).
C. Clippings and handwritten version of Gaelic poetry and stories, including: an English translation of Bard MacLean's "Gloomy Forest". Photocopies, (18 p.); a lament for the death of Hugh MacDonald of Glencoe by Ronald Beaton; a Gaelic translation of the song "You Can't Make Monkey Out of Me";the story "Iseabail augs Monagan"; The songs "Catriona Dhonn", Anull do dh'Ile Bhoidheach and "An Till Thu Tuilleadh" by E MacFhionnghuin (Jonathan G MacKinnon?); "Rann do'n Cheud Cheard" by Duncan Ban MacIntyre and the song "A Mhairi Bhinn Mheall-Shuileach" composed by Jimmy (Seumas Aonghuis) MacKay of Kingsville
D. 1.Gillis genealogy, (2 p.).
- Co Leis Thu? A Dangerous Question, (1 p.).
- List of teachers 1907-1963 St. Ninian School, Judique Intervale, C. B., (1 p.).
- The Clubhouse Song by Allan Gillis, Ottawa, February 1992, (2 p.).
- Death of a Sturdy Old Pioneer, John MacDonald 1822-1913 plus Obituary, (3 p.).
- Gaelic names and brooks, bridges, roads etc., in the Glendale area - list compiled by Jimmy MacKay, West Bay Road, (2 p.).
- Letter of complaint by J. F. Gillis addressed to Rev. L. J. MacDonald, Parish Priest of Judique, April 24, 1938, (1 p.).
- Music sheet notes "Wee Donald's Farewell", The Creignish Hills, Glengarry's Dirk, Strathlorne March, The Antigonish Centenary Gathering, Cutting Bracken, Phelim's Wee Boat (Bardin Fheidhlimi. Wandering Mary, The Dark Stream (Ant'Alltan Dubh) Godfrey Crovan's Galley (Berlinn G Horaidh Chrobhain) My Eye is on Thee (Mo Shail a'd Dheiger) Leaving
Barra, The Loch Tay Boat Song. (10 p.). - The Goilleachan, A Gaelic Easter Feast by Allan Gillis, (1 p.).
- The Bluenosers' Castle, Lyrics to song. (2 p.).
- Memories by Hugh A. MacDougall, Lyrics to Song, (1 p.).
- Gaelic Mo Shuil A'D Dheigh, (1 p.).
- Lament for Allan MacFarlane by Walter MacFarlane, (1 p.).
E. Eigg (Eige. Roll - List of men, women & children in the Parish of Eigg 1764-1765 by Neill McNeill, Catechist including the Isle of Muck, Rumm & Canna. Census lists - Protestants --Isle of Eige, Papists, Galmisdale in Eige Papists, Gruline Papists, Laigtown, Cleadale in Eige Papists, Howland, Fivepenny in Eige,Sandmore, Sandbeg in Eige, Kildonan in Eige Papists, the Rev. Malcolm McAskill genealogy.
F. Miscellaneous items:
- Contract agreement for construction of first church in Judique, 13 June 1819, (2 p.).
- John MacLellan ‘‘Red" of Morar, Scotland and Glenville, Nova Scotia, compiled by Margaret A. Gillis, Windsor and Allan J. Gillis, Ottawa, 1997.
- Biographies and genealogies:
a. Father David Gillies, Father Ronald Rankin, Duncan Joseph Rankin, and Peter Rankin, (6. p.).
b. Passenger ship ‘‘Alexander", 1772.
c. First petition for land in the Judique area, 1789, (3 p.).
d. Father Anthony MacDonald Genealogy, (4 p.).
e. Origins of Some Pioneer Families of River Denys Mountain and Area, Inverness Co., Nova Scotia by Donald E. Read and Allan J. Gillis, 1996, (28 p.).
f. Some Lights and Shades of Family History by Angus J. MacDonald, Port Hawkesbury, 1893 (John ‘‘Ban" MacDonald, Eigg, Scotland., (10 p.).
g. Gillies - Gillis - MacGillis by A. J. Gillis, 1995, (4 p.).
h. MacLellans of Inverness County, 1871 Census, Inverness County, (27 p.).
i. The MacLellans of Inverness County, 1871 Census.
G. Articles:
1A. Humble Cathedral, by Cathy Gillies, Port Hood. Church at Indian Point, Judique North, oldest Highland parish in Cape Breton, 1818, (2 p.).
- River Denys Mountain - A Sketch by Allan J. Gillis, 1997, (4 p.).
H. Songs:
1."The Cookhouse Song" by Peggy ‘‘Duncan Jim" MacDougall (Gillis), 1952, (1 p.).
2.Oran Pheadair (Peter Smyth’s Song., (6 p.).
- Oran Seann Mhoireasdan (mar gum b’ann le mhnaoi. le: Alasdair ‘‘Niall Mor" MacDhomhnuill, Beinn Noah, E.C.B. (Transcribed and translated by Effie Rankin, Mabou, 1995., (8 p.).
Ship ‘‘Catherine", Mabou Pioneers, p. 639.
I. Genealogy and Information on the surname Boyd:
- Genealogy on the Boyds of Glendale, compiled by Allan J. Gillis, 1999 (15 p.).
- Reader’s letter to the Editor of The Oban Times, April 18, 1974, regarding the surname Boyd. (1 p.).
J. Genealogies
- Origins of some Pioneer Families of River Denys Mtn. And Area, Inverness Co., Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia by Donald E. Read and Allan J. Gillis, Ottawa, Ontario, 1999, (24 p.).
- The MacLellan Family of Hillsdale, compiled by Allan J. Gillis, 1999, (6 p.)
- The Descendants of Angus ‘‘Ban" Gillis, compiled by Margaret A. (Gillies) Gillis, Windsor, Ontario, 1998, (12 p.)
- The Descendants of John MacEachern, Kingsville, N.S., by Allan James Gillis, Ottawa, Ontario, 1999, (14 p.). (N.B. This follows out only the line of: A. John MacEachern)
4a. The Descendants of John MacEachern, Kingsville, N.S., by Allan James Gillis, Ottawa, Ontario, 1999, (17 p.). (N.B. this follows out only the line of: A. John MacEachern). (This is a revised version of J. 4.
K. Some common Gaelic names as used in Cape Breton.
L. Correspondence
7 letters from Sister Margaret Beaton to Allan J. Gillis dated August 25, 1970 to December 6, 1971. (8 p. photocopies)
M. Photographs
Photograph (col.) of Allan J. Gillis with his two children, Alasdair and Duncan Gillis taken with Sister Margaret Beaton at Cape Bretoniana Archives, 1973. Photograph Accession number: 11-19-30042
Item is a photograph of a silhouette of Governor Parr of Nova Scotia.
Item is a postcard of several ships afloat surrounded by smoke from fires.
Item is a photograph of a painting of the battle of the coal.
Item is a photograph of the battle of the coal.
Fonds consists of correspondence, appointments and commissions, diaries and Hill family genealogies. It also includes letters from James Whitney Jones and John Whyte.
File consists of a reproduction of a document signed by governer Parr appointing John Julien to be Chief over the "Indians of Merimichy."
John JulienFonds consists of the return of Loyalists for the Cape Breton settlement; giving the number of families, names of leaders, number of families, and their location. Sir Frederick Haldimand (1718-1791), was Governor and Commander in Chief in Canada from 1778 to 1784. Also includes proposals relative to the settlement of Cape Breton by Abraham Cuyler.