A picture of #12 colliery during the winter months, with snow on the ground.
Fonds consists of Brown’s collection of mining documents, the manuscript for his book, Place Names of Nova Scotia as well as an undated mining manuscript. Also included is a copy of the poem The Mayflower, the book Gaelic Lessons for Beginners, a scroll addressed to E.G. McKay, a leather nameplate, newspaper clippings and correspondence.
Brown, Thomas JamesThe photograph shows the top of the bankhead of #12 colliery and the stacks of building materials on the ground, with buildings in the distance.
Item is a photograph of a group of coal yard workers in Sydney.
Item is a photograph of the coal office on George Street in Sydney.
File consists of political speeches written by Dr. MacMillan; Addressing Angus L. MacDonald in Bridgewater in April 1949, expressing his condolences on the passing of King George VI as well as congratulating the Department of Education on it’s success, partial speech talking about the highway needs in Victoria County and the boom in tourism, speech concerning the legalization of the practice of Chiropractic, speech detailing an act to incorporate the Maritime Telegraph and Telephone Limited, speech detailing the damages done by draggers, survey of requirements for the fishing industry, proposition for a committee and minister of Fisheries, a speech thanking the people for nominating him, improving road conditions in Victoria County, speech asking for Cape Bretons rightful share in the tourism industry, a speech thanking the people for re-electing him for the third time, speech thanking the committee for their invitation to the annual celebration of John Cabot setting foot on Cape Breton Island, speech about public health in Nova Scotia, speech at the Gaelic Mod and the gathering of the clans, annual meeting for the Victoria County Liberal Association, speech from the throne debate, addresses the lack of rehabilitation programs for coal miners in the event of a mine closure and the utilization of Nova Scotia’s natural resources, financial figures and an article from the Royal Gazette Extraordinary detailing the House of Assembly Session.
Pioneers of Big Pond (N.S.)
Story of the drowning of three men March 18, 1885. Two men were MacKinnons and the third was a MacNeil.
Religious Life in early days. Priest-Church 1890-1892.
Private graveyards. Private graveyard not far from Church on Neil MacIsaac's farm
Tell us about the Mi'kmaq...
What was that second-sight story about the burning house?
The house was seen burning 30 years before it actually did burn.
Man sees his Mother return from the dead. She returned for Mick Currie's brother
Father Duncan MacDonald tells a story
Was this a miracle?
Hardships of mail drivers
Story of tragic snowslide. Decendants of victims still living in the area.
Old diary
Political meetings at Big Pond (N.S.) in the early 1900's
Councillor elections - results, Big Pond (N.S.)
Rural Route Mail.
Couriers Pay and Contracts
Stores
Were there blacksmiths in those days?
When did Father MacDonald come to the Parish?
Building of the Glebe House (1905-1926)
Story of the Coal Schooner
Coal landed on Island
Father Laughlin MacDonald followed Father Duncan MacDonald - 1930
Father MacDonald was folllowed by Father MacLean
What can you tell us about school teachers and their salaries
Teachers were licensed
Tell me something about the night of the elections as well as the night before
Item is a photograph of the "Princess" Colliery, Sydney Mines. The "Princess" Colliery operated from 1875-1975, and the mine produced more than 22 million tons of coal during its 100 years of operation.
Item is a photograph of two men standing in front of the powder storage building at the Dominion #6 Colliery in Donkin.
Item is a photograph of the Victoria Gypsum Mining and Manufacturing Co. Ltd. pier with ships at anchor.
Item is a photograph of a horse hauling coal in a pit with driver John Bennett, who was reported to be an expert in the care of horses.
Shedden, LesliePeople gather around the miner's monument in New Waterford. The miner's monument is dedicated to the 65 miners who had died as a result of the mine explosion in the 12th colliery mine on July 25, 1917. The monument is seen placed on Ellsworth Avenue near the site of 12th colliery. The monument has since moved to the centre of New Waterford.
Item is a reproduction of a photograph of the general offices and laboratory of the Dominion Iron and Coal Company in Glace Bay.
A photograph of the No. 12 colliery in New Waterford.
A view of the 12th colliery mine in New Waterford with two onlookers to the right side. #12 Colliery was on Ellsworth Avenue, which is now the Colliery Lands Park.
Item is a photograph of miners with the first load of coal from No. 18 Colliery, 18 March, 1938. The men are identified on the back of the photograph.
Fonds consists of papers related to coal mining and other business activities of Henry Mitchell and sons as well as family records documenting life in Bridgeport (now Dominion) Nova Scotia and various locations in Pennsylvania. Correspondence between Henry and his children provide a detailed account of social, economic and political life in North America between the mid-19th and early 20th century.
Members of the Mitchell family were impacted by the American Civil War which is documented among the letters, along with various events of note in Canada including Confederation.
Mitchell, HenryItem is a photograph of miners at #14, New Waterford, with new lamps.
A photograph of the Miner's Monument. The miner's monument is dedicated to the 65 miners who had died as a result of the mine explosion in the 12th colliery mine on July 25, 1917. The monument is seen placed on Ellsworth Avenue near the site of 12th colliery. The monument has since moved to the centre of New Waterford.
High exposure photograph of the miner's monument in New Waterford. The miner's monument is dedicated to the 65 miners who had died as a result of the mine explosion in the 12th colliery mine on July 25, 1917. The monument is seen placed on Ellsworth Avenue near the site of 12th colliery. The monument has since moved to the centre of New Waterford.
Item is a postcard is of miners sitting in cars ready to go into the pit.
Caption: "Miners Entering the Pit, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia - 10."
Reverse caption: "Photogelatine Engraving Co Ltd Ottawa, Dominion Crest, (Picture of Crest), Made in Canada."
Item is a photograph of boy miners at Caledonia, taken after their shift had finished and they had changed into casual wear.
Standing in the second row, left to right: Jim Wadden, Peter Jobes and Tim Wadden
In the front row, left to right: (seated) Tius Tutty, Fred Wadden, Bill MacKenzie, (standing) F.K. Wadden.
Off to the left is Allie MacKenzie, and behind him Tom Wadden.
Item is a photograph of miners and coal cars at the Dominion #6 Colliery in Donkin.
A slight aerial view of military tents constructed and mounted police or military to the right of the photograph.
Item is a photograph of a view of the Dominion #6 Colliery in Donkin. Two men are standing on wooden scaffolding repairing steam pipes.
Shedden StudioItem is a photograph showing nurses going down into the shaft at IB Colliery, Glace Bay.
Item is a photograph of three men holding shovels at the Dominion #6 Colliery in Donkin.
Two of the men have been identified as follows:
Myron Cohen (at left), and Jack Morrison (middle).
Item is a photograph of Marble Mountain, showing mine workings.
Messervey, J.P.Item is a hand-coloured postcard of Main Street, Glace Bay. The general warehouse of the Dominion Coal Company is marked with an "x."
Item is a photograph of the surface plant at Mabou Coal Mines.
Item is a photograph of the Mabou Coal Mines shipping pier. There is text written on the reverse, "J.G.S. Hudson Cape Breton Series."
Item is a photograph of the loading pier and general mining office at Mabou Coal Mines. There is text written on the reverse, "J.G.S. Hudson Cape Breton Series."
Item is an aerial photograph of the mine in Lingan.
Item is a photograph showing the limestone quarries and plant of the Dominion Iron and Steel Corporation (DISCO) in Marble Mountain, Cape Breton.
Item is a photograph of railcars, tracks, and miners at the limestone quarry in Point Edward.
Item is a photograph of a miner with the last pit pony at the #26 Colliery.
Fitzgerald, OwenItem is a photograph of the Jamesville Pump, brought from England by G.M.A. Princess Pit, Sydney Mines.
Item is a photograph of several men working in an iron ore mine near Port Hood, Cape Breton.
Item is a photograph of the bankhead and colliery buildings at Inverness Railway and Coal. Co..
Item is a photograph of the surface plant at Inverness Mines.
Item is an audio recording of an interview with Annabelle Mackinnon (nee Gillis) of Gillis' Lake.
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle (Prime Brook) A Story of Life in Pioneer Days Agriculture (Part 1)
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Lumbering to bsupply spars for sailing ships
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Grist Mills
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Dye Mills
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Farming - livestock & crops
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Planting potatoes in burnt woods
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Wool industries - sheep shearing
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle French women grew flax
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle How leather was tanned & its uses
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle A story of Father's MacLeod's boots
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Col. Granger & the Copper mine
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Gaelic speakers & religious education
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Clothing in the pioneer days
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Improvement of crops with coming of commercial fertilizer.
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Story of an agricultural meeting ...
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Dairy products - wooden tubs & butter prints
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle The beginning of Co-operatives
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Farming conditions improved with the start of the Steel Plant
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Barn-raising frolics
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Mary Bevin, a nurse from Man-o-War, delivered babies in Boulardrie area
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Fishing schooners- Fox Island
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Travelling to dances by Ferry
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Fishing lobster through the ice
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Root cellars - how produce was stored
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle The making of soft soap
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Life in the Pioneer Days (cont.) / Priests in Boularderie
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle A farm purchased (200 acres) for $750
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Genealogy of Iain Mor, Boisdale
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Clearing the land - stump fences
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Grist Mill at Malloney's Creek
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Harvesting wheat - threshing and winnowing
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Barley and grinding barley meal
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle How to make cheese
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Preserving butter
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Women's role in the early days
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Shearing sheep...
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Processing wool - carding mills
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Pioneer handicrafts with wool
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Ceilidhs
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Transportation - travelled Big Pond to Boularderie by ice in winter, boats in summer
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Potato crops - the coming of blight & potato bugs
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle How leather was tanned
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Mi'kmaw crafts
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Sea weed and its uses
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle The Government & Sir John A. MacDonald- economic conditions
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Pensions in today's society
MacKinnon, BlaineItem is a photograph of pit horses on vacation during the miners' vacation at no. 20 colliery. The only time the pit ponies were brought to the surface was during the miners' three week vacation period. The vacation period was also used to maintain the mines.
Shedden, LeslieItem is a photograph of a group of miners, horses and carts, and boxcars at the St. Ann's Gypsum Quarry.
Item is a photograph of the Gowrie Shipping Piers and Breakwater in Port Morien, Nova Scotia. There are several ships and small boats in the harbour.
Item is a photograph of the Glace Bay Mining Co. Engine, featuring E.P. Archibal and three employees.
Report concerned with the Glace Bay, Nova Scotia miners' check-off form used for the payment of medical services and how it compared to medical insurance in a historical context.
Item is a photograph of miners inside a mine.
Abbass Studios Ltd.Item is a photograph of three miners in a mine.
Item is a photograph of the mine entrance and buildings.
Item is a photograph of buildings located near the entrance to a mine.
Item is a photograph of a miner stoking a fire.