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CA BI T-266 · Item · 1971
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is an audio recording of Donald John MacMullin from Glenmorrison (N.S). He sings a number of Gaelic songs and speaks on local history and stories.

Donald John MacMullin, Gaelic Stories: Relates history of the early days of his people (after their arrival from Scotland) to present days

Ceilidhs

Fishing and different kinds of forests

Pioneer days were hard...

Sowing of grain, threshing

Black Pot

Tha buaidh air an uisge bheatha

Air faill isinn u

Cape Breton Gaelic song - Bi'n deoch bho laimhean mo run

Story of Waterloo Stove

Se mo cheist an Gille donn

Story about Grandfather and great grandfather

Nionag a chuil duim nach fhan thu

Hubi a

Teannaibh dhluth

Cnoc nan t-Sithean - a magic spoon, a dead cow, Why?

Second sight story of people in Mira

Story of pig and dog and Big Donald of the Pig

Discussion of hockey playing

Story of the carpenter in Scotland who wouldn't tell his secret to his son

Hur ri le .. .'s e nighean donn

Smith, Angus John
On the Go
CA BI T-2279 · Item · ca. 1987

File consists of an audio recording of the CBC program, On the Go, featuring a segment on the 1987 Summer Games.

Punching with Pemberton
Newspaper 45 · File · 1960-1965

Punching with Pemberton was a monthly newspaper published in Glace Bay by J. Earle Pemberton from 1960-1965. A single issue costed 25 cents and was sold at various locations in Glace Bay, New Waterford, Reserve, and Sydney.

Billy Hood
CA BI MG 21.24-MG 21.24 D-MG 21.24 D.44 · Item
Part of Rice Family fonds

Item is a photograph of Billy Hood on his race horse. Known as the old smoothie of harness racing as he was one of the best.

Cape Breton Island
CA BI FT-251 · Item · 1969

Item is described as "a collage of scenes, without commentary, which express the beauty and versatility of recreational activities to be enjoyed in Cape Breton. Scenes of the Bell Museum, Miner's Museum, fishing, harness racing, highland dancing and swimming are included."

Crawley Films
CA BI MG 21.5-C.4.1 · Item · 1935-1936
Part of Shirley Chernin Collection

Item is a newspaper clipping showing a reproduction of a photograph of the Glace Bay English Rugby Team of 1935-1936.

Front Row: Bob (Rat) Kennedy, S. [unclear]ybrn, S. Chernin, Angus MacLennan, George Waye, D. Wilson, H. Clarke, Lawrence MacIvor, Tommy Marshall and Elver Smith.

Second Row: D. MacLean, M. MacDonald, D. MacAulay, Harold (Harley) Pippy, R. MacKenzie, R. MacDonald, D. MacRury, Reynolds (Fox) Travis, and Everett Cameron.

Back Row: H. Peach, H. Sharpe, I. Seigel, N. Goldman, Lloyd Hull, D. MacDonald, Ellison (Ellie) Irvine, and Owen Benjamin Smith of the High School staff, later principal and supervisor, who was coach of the rugby squad.

Trevor Rutherford
B&G - Rutherford, Trevor · File · 2022

File consists of the following items:

"He just won at life: Community remembers super fan, super friend Trevor Rutherford," Cape Breton Post, December 1, 2022, p. A1 and A4.

Rutherford, Trevor
Peter Politte
B&G - Politte, Peter · File · 2023

File consists of the following items:

Peter Politte's obituary, Cape Breton Post, February 28, 2023, p. B7.

"Politte gave local players the edge," Cape Breton Post, March 3, 2023, p. A1 and A4.

Politte, Peter
CA BI MG 21.5-A.2.3 · Item · 1943
Part of Shirley Chernin Collection

Item is a newspaper clipping showing a reproduction of a photograph of the Glace Bay English Rugby Team of 1943.

Front Row (left to right): Max Marshall, Roddie Morrison, Robert Mercer, Angus MacKillop, Nathan Waldman, John Leggett, Ellie Marshal, and Joe Colson.

Second Row (left to right): Willis Archibald, Neil MacVicar, Eric Demont, Gordon Poole, Hymie Sable, Joe Chernin, Lauchie MacLean, and Glen Turner.

Skating, Sydney
CA BI 97-654-28502 · Item · ca. 1940

Item is a photograph of people skating on an outdoor skating rink, possibly in the Ashby area, Sydney.

Canada Games, Curling
CA BI 95-347-26436 · Item · ca. 1987

Item is a photograph of women curling at the Sydney curling club

Glace Bay Team, Giants
94-769-25284 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of an action shot showing a player sliding into second base.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Glace Bay Team, Giants
94-768-25283 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of an action shot showing a player sliding home with the umpire looking on.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Hockey Banquet (Boys)
94-766-25281 · Item · c.1955

Item is a photograph of a group of youths having a bean supper. The Coach on the extreme right is Joe Chaisson, a Sydney Academy teacher.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
94-764-25279 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of a volleyball trophy awarded by the United Church Lay Association, Sydney Presbytery.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Sydney Hockey Teams
94-763-25278 · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of Jackie MacKeigan and C. Cormier in a goalmouth scramble.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Sydney Hockey Teams
94-762-25271 · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of a goalmouth action shot. Pictured in front of the net is C. Long.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Curling Club - Sydney
94-761-25276 · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of curlers at leisure, two in front of a fireplace and four playing cards.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Boxers
94-750-25265 · Item · c.1955

Item is a photograph of young boxers. Pictured from left to right are an unidentified boxer, Gus MacLellan, and a young boxer's punching bag.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Boxers
94-749-25264 · Item · c.1955

Item is a photograph of two young unidentified boxers.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Lingan Golfers
94-741-25256 · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of unidentified female golfers at Lingan golf club.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Bowling Teams at BOLMOR
94-740-25255 · Item · C.1950

Item is a photograph of unidentified teams at BOLMOR lanes in North Sydney.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Girls Figure Skating
94-737-25252 · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of unidentified skaters at Sydney Forum.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Gordie MacDougall
94-722-25237 · Item · c.1955

Item is a photograph of Gordie MacDougall being declared winner of bout with an unidentified challenger.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Post Bowling League
94-717-25232 · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of the post bowling team with Roy Dachemis, post publisher, pictured in the background 2nd from right.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Street Hockey
94-716-25231 · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of hockey being played on Sydney streets.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Little League
94-715-25230b · Item · c.1955

Item is a photograph of the Glace Bay Little League.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Little League
94-715-25230a · Item · c.1955

Item is a photograph of the Glace Bay Little League.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Track and Field
94-704-25219 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of track and field athletes. Pictured left to right: unidentified, Eddy Kobaty, unidentified.

Glace Bay Team, Alsco
94-702-25217c · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of the Glace Bay Miners hockey team in an action shot.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Glace Bay Team, Alsco
94-702-25217b · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of the Glace Bay Miners hockey team in an action shot.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Glace Bay Team, Alsco
94-702-25217a · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of unidentified team members.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Sydney Team
94-701-25216 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of an unidentfied team and players. Mi'kmaq athlete, Eddy Kobaty, is the goalie pictured in center.

North Sydney Yacht Club
94-697-25212e · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of Brenda Two and Skipper being welcomed at North Sydney Yacht Club. Steve Astephen looking on.

North Sydney Yacht Club
94-697-25212d · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of a skipper on the wharf with kids.

North Sydney Yacht Club
94-697-25212c · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of a skipper in a sailboat.

North Sydney Yacht Club
94-697-25212b · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of fixing the hull.

North Sydney Yacht Club
94-697-25212a · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of a skipper on the wharf with a little girl.

94-682-25197d · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of unidentified sulky drivers at Sydney Sports Centre.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
94-682-25197c · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of unidentified sulky drivers at Sydney Sports Centre.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
94-682-25197b · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of unidentified sulky drivers at Sydney Sports Centre.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
94-682-25197a · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of unidentified sulky drivers at Sydney Sports Centre

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Sydney Hockey Team
94-672-25187d · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph depicting an action shot at the Sydney Forum.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Sydney Hockey Team
94-672-25187c · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph depicting an action shot in front of the net.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Sydney Hockey Team
94-672-25187b · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of Joey McMullin, Goalie, clearing puck.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Sydney Hockey Team
94-672-25187a · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of Wayne Syneshin and Junin Penny.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
Deer Slain by Archer
94-621-25136 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of a deer slain by an archer, Norman Phinney.

Tuna Fishing
94-616-25131 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of tuna fishing.

Dave Epstein's Hikers
94-1100-25615 · Item · 1930

Item is a photograph of Sydney Hikers embarking on a hike in Vancouver with special sweaters and boots on. The man pictured in the center is Dave Epstein, promoter of the venture, all others are unidentified.

Dave Epstein's Tigers
94-1099-25614 · Item · 1931

Item is a photograph of a Sydney baseball team, the Tigers. Photographed players are unidentified. Promoter Dave Epstein is seen in the center with another unidentified businessman. The Sydney team was playing a team from Cornerbrook, Newfoundland.