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Autograph Book
CA BI MG 20.21-MG 20.21 1.1 · Item · 1918
Part of Annie MacDonald fonds

Item is an autograph book of signatures and poems collected during World War 1 when Mrs. MacDonald of Sydney Mines was a nurse serving in the military forces. Various battalion insignias, scenes from the local countryside, and a comic drawing of Mrs. Annie MacDonald in nurses' uniform were drawn in the book by wounded soldiers.

CA BI D 607.3 B34 2005 · Item · 2004

Item is a book titled "Beneath Flanders Fields: The Tunnellers' War 1914-1918," by Peter Barton, Peter Doyle, and Johan Vanderwalle. The book provides information regarding the progression and use of military mining in World War 1, an activity that many of Cape Breton's miners were recruited to take part in.

CA BI UA 602 B5 R8 · Item · 1986

Item is a book titled "Canada's Black Battalion No. 2 Construction 1916-1920," written by Calvin W. Ruck. The book provides information about African Canadians who served in World War 1, and highlights their roles and the obstacles that they faced.

CA BI F 5228.5 C38 · Item · 1920

Item is a book titled, "Catholics of the Diocese of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, and the War 1914-1919 with Nominal Enlistment Rolls by Parishes," published by the St. Francis Xavier University Press. It includes the addresses of the right Rev. James Morrison, D.D., Bishop of Antigonish, on subjects relating to the war, information about Private John Bernard Croak and Major Margaret MacDonald, nominal enlistment rolls by Parishes, and the Honour Roll of St. Francis Xavier University.

CA BI PS 8511 R37 E231 1992 · Item · 1992

Item is a book titled, "Echoes from Labor's Wars: The Expanded Edition," written by Dawn Fraser. The book features narrative verse and stories concerning Cape Breton during World War 1, among other topics.

CA BI UA 602 N69 M33 2007 · Item · 2007

Item is a book titled, "Honour Roll of the Nova Scotia Overseas Highland Brigade," written by W. James MacDonald. The book includes biographical information pertaining to fallen comrades of the 85th, 185th, 193rd, and 219th Battalions.

CA BI FC 2349 P67 Z48 2005 · Item · 2005

Item is a book titled "Morien Remembers: A Salute to Our Veterans," by Paulette MacDougall, Diane MacLachlan and LeRoy Peach. The book features biographies and photographs of veterans from Port Morien and area.

CA BI F 5228.5 H95 · Item · 1920

Item is a book titled, "Nova Scotia's Part in the Great War," by M. Stuart Hunt. The book includes chapters concerning Nova Scotian batteries and battalions, Nova Scotia universities during the War, recruitment and fundraising, and organizations that offered support on the homefront.

CA BI D 640 W593 2007 · Item · 2007

Item is a book titled "Percy Willmot: A Cape Bretonner at War," written by Brian Douglas Tennyson. This book includes transcriptions of Lieut. Percy Willmot's letters, along with historical analysis from the author. Lieut. Willmot lived in Cape Breton prior to his enlistment.

CA BI UA 601 N6 H3 · Item · 1920

Item is a book titled, "The 85th Canadian Infantry Battalion Nova Scotia Highlanders in France and Flanders," written by Lt. Col. Joseph Hayes, D.S.O., C.A.M.C. It features chapters concerning the following: organization and early training; from Witley Camp to Vimy Ridge; Vimy Ridge; From Vimy Ridge to Passchendaele; From Passchendaele to Amiens Arleux and Fampoux; the tables turned at Amiens; the Scarpe Operation Drocourt-Queant line smashed; Bourlon and Cambrai; Valenciennes; the last battle at the Gates of Mons; sports and pastimes at the front; and the Armistice and the happy homecoming.

The Canadian Army, 1855-1965
CA BI UA 600 D72 · Item · 1966

Item is a book titled "The Canadian Army, 1855-1965," published by Hope Farm Press. The book includes chapters concerning the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps from 1855-1966 and a roll of the regiments.

CA BI UA 601 N6 M34 · Item · 1983

Item is a book titled "The Twenty Fifth Battalion: Canadian Expeditionary Force- Nova Scotia's Famous Regiment in WW1," written by F.B. MacDonald and John J. Gardiner. The book features chapters concerning the following: World War 1; the 25th battalion; summary of World War 1 service; Veteran Interview with J. William Corkum; Robert the Bruce; Veteran Interview with Harry L. Blaikie; nominal roll; 25th Battalion War diary, 1916-1917; Veteran Interview with Alexander R. Morrison; 25th Battalion Memory Club; the Silent Toast; Address; Soldier Memories; War Diary 25th Battalion, 1917-1918; the Ypres Salient; Veteran Interview with Harrison L. Livingstone; the Battlefield at Courcellette; the Battlefield at Cherisy; Veteran Interview with Herman E. Campbell; Pipe-Major Carson; the Fallen Subaltern; War Diary 25th Battalion, 1919-1920; Veteran Interview Charles B. Holmes; the Highland Touch; and 25th Battalion 25th, C.E.F., 1914-1919.

CA BI F 5087 I79 · Item · 1971

Item is a book titled "War Medals and Decorations of Canada," by Ross W. Irwin. The book contains a photographic and descriptive guide of Canadian war medals and decorations.