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Item is a photograph of Msgr. Finlay Chisholm, who was the parish priest in S.W. Margaree for over 60 years. The photograph shows him with a horse and riding sleigh with a part of a church in the background which was destroyed by a fire in 1960.

Item is a photograph of Charlotte Street, Sydney, taken from the roof of the courthouse, Victoria Park. Shows Charlotte St., St. Patrick's Church and the Methodist Church. St. Patrick's Church is now operated by the Old Sydney Society as both a museum and event venue.

Item is a photograph of the Greenwood Church in Baddeck. Baddeck Harbour is visible in the background.

Item is a photograph of a street scene showing W.J. McDonald's Store and the Methodist Church in Bridgeport.

Item is a photograph of the Old Knox Presbyterian Church, Baddeck.

Item is a collage of four photographs, featuring the interior and exterior of St. Ann's Church, Glace Bay.

Item is a photograph of a congregation outside a church in the Northwest Territories during Rev. John Pringle's charge there.

Item is a composite photograph featuring images of the interior and exterior of Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier, its glebe and convent, and an inset of Reverends MacInnis and McDonald.

Item is a Plan of the City of Sydney with businesses, churches and schools identified on the map with a list of each located on the left side of the map. Along the right side of the map are a list of the advertisers included on the map.

Item is a photographic collage of five photographs featuring the glebe, the exterior and interior of the church, Reverend J. Quinan and Reverend D.M. McAdam.

Item is a photograph of of St. Andrews Church on Bentinck Street, Sydney, featuring a horse-drawn hearse.

Item is a photograph of Holy Redeemer Church in Sydney with the clergy and Knights of Columbus on the convent steps following the blessing of the church. Persons within the photograph are identified on its reverse.

Item is a photograph of Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier.

Item is a photographic postcard of the Lyceum Theatre, Sydney, showing Sacred Heart Church.

Sydney's Lyceum was constructed in 1904 as a multi-purpose cultural centre. Since that time, the building has housed countless live performances, a library, and even a gymnasium. Currently owned by the Old Sydney Society and known as the Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science, the building was recognized as a heritage building in 1983 and continues to host exhibits that highlight Sydney's history.

Item is a photograph of Rev. John Pringle while on his charge in the Northwest Territories. Pringle is visible, standing in front of a small church.

Item is a photograph of the Old Knox Presbyterian Church, Baddeck.

Item is a photograph of the St. Anne's church, Potlotek.

Item is a photograph of St. Mary's Church, East Bay, and Father Michael MacCormick, 1918-1961.

Item is a photograph of a sketch of St. Barra's Church, Christmas Island, which burned down in 1973.

Item is a photograph of St. Andrew's Church, Boisdale.

Item is a photograph of Rev. Brian MacDonald of Holy Redeemer Parish, Whitney Pier.

Item is a photograph of Immaculate Conception Church in West Lake Ainslie, Cape Breton.

Item is a photograph of Fr. Arnold officiating at a special service at St. John's Anglican Church, North Sydney. The names of other clergy are featured on the reverse of the photograph.

Items are photographs of
a: Pictured is the first concelebrated Mass of Fr. J.H. MacEachern in St. Ninian's Cathedral in Antigonish.
b: Twelve men are shown. Several wear ribbons reading 'Directors', 'Faculty' or 'Staff'. Reverend J. B. Nearing is sitting, third from the left.

Items are photographs of
a: Pictured is the first concelebrated Mass of Fr. J.H. MacEachern in St. Ninian's Cathedral in Antigonish.
b: Twelve men are shown. Several wear ribbons reading 'Directors', 'Faculty' or 'Staff'. Reverend J. B. Nearing is sitting, third from the left.

Item is a photograph of the interior of Immaculate Conception Church in West Lake Ainslie, taken at the time of Centennial.

Item is a photograph of a Mi'kmaw gathering for the Feast of St. Anne in July. Mniku provides a place for cultural sharing and community building.

Item is a photograph of the statue at the St. Anne's Mission in Chapel Island taken on December 21, 1976.

Item is a photograph of a young boy sitting in the front of a boat. The church in Chapel Island is in the background.

Item is an original photograph of the statue at the St. Anne's Mission in Chapel Island taken January 24, 1977.

Item is a photograph of St. George's Church in Sydney.

Item is a photograph of the Jerseymen's Church near Cheticamp.

Collection consists of the following:

Series A

1. Correspondence regarding St. Anthony’s Church Bell, 1911
2. League of the Cross (L.O.C.) Dominion, 1930 2 documents

Series B: Memoranda including background information for Mr. Stephenson’s two books.

1. Proofs of Mr. Stephenson’s two books. 20 pages
2. Material General Mining Association supplied to miners, 1831-1832. 40 pages.
3. Company Store Records, 1878-1884, 35 pages.
4. Miners’ time book and waste book; Materials General Mining Association supplied to miners 1882-1891 66 pages.
5. Company Store records; time book; waste book 1883-1890 48 pages
6. Papers including Dominion Town Council election results; Minutes of the first town Council and school board meetings 1906; inventory of Dominion Electric Light Department, 1959. 263 Pages.

Series C: Deeds: Photocopy, 1826-1946 relating to the Bridgeport area, 31 pages, 1 folder.

1. John Claghan to John Young; L’Indian bay 1826
2. William the Fourth to William Cadegan, Catherine Stanton, Reardon O’BRIEN, John Handley, John Murphy and John Casey; S.S. Lingan Bay, 1832
3. John and Bridget Murphy to Roman Catholics - South Side Lingan Bay, 1840.
4. Walter and Catherine Young to Roman Catholic Episcopate Corporation of Arichat; South Side Lingan Bay, 1869.
5. Walter and Catherine Young to Roman Catholic Episcopate Corporation of Arichat ; Lingan, 1884.
6. GMA to Henry Mitchell; Bridgeport, 1890.
7. Rev. John Cameron to John Phalen, Old Bridgeport, 1900
8. The Crown to James Cooney, Anastasia Cooney & Ann O’Neal; Between Lingan Basin and Little Glace Bay [Bridgeport], 1878.
9. Cooney & O’Neil to Joseph Campbell; Bridgeport, 1881
10. Cooney & O’Neil to Roderick Johnston; Bridgeport 1892
11. James & Anastasia Cooney to Lawrence O’Neil; Bridgeport 1892
12. James & Mary Ann Cooney to Ann O’Neil; Bridgeport, 1892
13. Cooney to Alexander Mc Donald; Bridgeport, 1893
14. O’ Neil & Cooney to James Mac Neil; Bridgeport, 1893
15. O’Neil to Cooney; Bridgeport, 1894
16. Cooney to Annie Crosby; Bridgeport, 1904
17. Cooney to Alexander Mc Donald; Bridgeport, 1905
18. Cooney to O’Neil to Dominion Coal Company , Bridgeport, 1917
19. Cooney to Walter Graham; Main Road leading from Bridgeport to Dominion [Bridgeport] 1932
20. Daniel Joseph Cooney to Walter Graham; Main Road leading from Bridgeport to
    Dominion [Bridgeport] 1928
21. Cooney to Alexander N. Mac Neil; Main Road leading from Bridgeport [Bridgeport] 1932
22. Cooney to Mrs. S.J. Cooney; Main Road Glace Bay to Bridgeport [Bridgeport] 1932
23. Cooney to Ignatius Mc Intyre; East Side of Phalen’s Rd. [Bridgeport] 1944
24. Cooney to Alexander M. Mc Neil; Main Rd. Leading from Bridgeport to Dominion [Bridgeport] 1944
25. Daniel Joseph Cooney to Francis Joseph Mc Mullin; Bridgeport, 1946

Series D: Clippings

1. Biographical material relating to Dominion; including matters concerned with the
   Second World War; Social news, Churches and Law and Order.
2. Clippings referring to August Gale, 1873; 1909 Strike; Tramline route, 1914; Bands
   And Orchestras - Michalik, 1927; Polish orchestra, 1927; Roosevelt’s death, 1945;
   VE day riots - Halifax; end of WW II.

Series E: Photographs (See Photograph Collection #25)
Four volumes pertaining to the Town of Dominion and the organization of Mr. Stephenson’s two books: Dominion, Nova Scotia 1906-1981 and souvenir booklet on the History of the Dominion Volunteer Fire Department.

Series F. Scrapbooks:

1. 1901-1961 Cuttings relation to Dominion, 8cm.
2. Material relating to Bridgeport and Bridgeport Mine, 3 cm.
3. Cuttings pertaining to Dominion and Mr. Stephenson 1960's and 1970's
4. School records, 1888, Mitchell’s School, Photocopies, 7 pages
5. Cuttings relating to religion (RC) and education in Dominion in mid twentieth century,
   2 cm.
6. Cuttings from Dominion-New Waterford areas, May-August, 1947, compiled by John
   Mac Kinnon, Dominion, 2cm.