Item is a postcard of the 185th Battalion marching in Broughton, Cape Breton during World War 1. The soldiers in full uniform are marching past the rear of the Broughton Arms Hotel, which is visible in the background.
Item is a photograph of the 185th Battalion parading in Broughton, where they were stationed during the beginning of World War 1.
Item is a postcard of the 185th Battalion marching past the Broughton Hotel taken during WWI.
Item is a photograph of the 185th Battalion parading in Broughton, where they were stationed during the beginning of World War 1.
Item is a photograph of the 185th Battalion at Broughton with the Broughton Hotel in the background. The photograph was taken during WWI. A row of soldiers are assembled in the rear of the hotel and stand before officers in full uniform.
The 185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders) was authorized on the first day of February, 1916 by the appointment of Lt.-Col. F. P. Day, as its commanding Officer. Cape Breton Island, particularly the industrial sections, had already contributed a long list of men in various units such as the 17th, 36th, 25th, 40th, 64th, 85th, and 106th infantry units. It was felt, however, that the authorization of a Battalion recruited from all sections of the Island would be met with a strong response, and the authorities were not disappointed. Within a period of three weeks from the day the first recruit was signed on, the battalion was up to strength and ready to mobilize. For recruiting purposes, the 185th divided the Island into four districts: "A" Company from Inverness, Richmond and Victoria Counties; "B" Company from the towns of Glace Bay, New Waterford, and adjacent districts; "C" Company from Sydney Mines, North Sydney and suburbs; "D" Company from Sydney and the Mira district.
Fonds consists of the register of recruits ledger, casualty forms, nominal rolls for drafts, absentee list, declaration and attestation papers, and the list of members of the 185th during World War 1.
Item is a photographic postcard showing the Headquarters of the 185th Cape Breton Highlanders in Broughton during the First World War. A heading below the photo identifies the Broughton Arms and General Offices.
Item is a composite photograph of the 185th Overseas Battalion, N.S. Highland Brigade of Lt. Col. Day O.C. during World War 1. Photo was taken in Sydney by H.O. Dodge.
Dodge, H. O.Series consists of ledgers, regimental histories, correspondence, a menu, and military records created during the First World War (World War I, WWI).
Item is John Alexander MacKinnon's diary that contains entries from January 1914 to May 1914. The diary contains information related to the weather and his work prior to enlistment.
Item is John Alexander MacKinnon's diary that contains entries from January 1915 to November 1915. The diary contains information related to the weather and his work prior to enlistment.
Item is the nominal roll "B" for the 25th Battalion at the Battle of Ameion on August 8th, 1918. The men listed each fall under one of the following designations: Headquarters; 5th Platoon; 6th Platoon; 7th Platoon; and 8th Platoon.
Item is a book published by the Royal Canadian Legion that pays tribute to the seventieth anniversary of John Bernard Croak's contribution during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of the 85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders) taken on the steps of a chateau in Lozinghem, France.
Item is a photograph of troops of the 94th Regiment at arms in front of Marconi Station. Dozens of troops are lined along a path with an officer standing at the right end. There are multiple buildings visible in the background.
Item is a photograph of troops of the 94th Regiment at arms in front of Marconi Station. Dozens of troops and officers are lined in rows in front of a large house, some sitting and some standing.
Item is a series of notes pertaining to the 94th Argyll Highlanders and their role as one of the First Canadian Militia Units in Cape Breton. The notes also detail how the group was absorbed into various troops overseas in World War 1. This piece was published in the Sydney Post Record.
Item is a photograph of 38 soldiers in full uniform at arms and with instruments posing at an unknown location, possibly Margaree. It was likely taken during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of 38 soldiers in full uniform at arms and with instruments posing at an unknown location, possibly Margaree. The exact date is unknown but it was likely taken during World War 1.
Item is a pamphlet which features "A Cape Bretoner at War: Letters From the Front 1914-1919," an article by Brian Douglas Tennyson. The article contains information about Percy Charles Willmot and his experience serving overseas, which was documented through letters. This piece was originally published in Canadian Military History, Volume 11.1.
Item is a document from the National Personnel Records Centre, featuring information about the location of Lieutenant James W. Maddin military records.
Item is a message from Captain Thompson commending the troops on a successful raid.
Item is a partial copy of the Sydney Daily Post from May 8, 1915.
A poster which shows a painting, signed in the right corner by C. Habicht, of the RMS Olympic. The RMS Olympic was a near replica ship of the Titanic, which transported thousands of troops from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Britain during the first world war. It was later used for tourism purposes.
Item is a pamphlet titled "A Short History and Photographic Record of 106th Overseas Battalion C.E.F. Nova Scotia Rifles." The pamphlet features the names, photographs, and service numbers of the members of the Nova Scotia Rifles during World War 1.
Fonds consists of correspondence, including a letter from "Bob," a soldier in Fredericton, New Brunswick, during World War 1.
MacDonald, Abbie (MacAulay)Item is a photograph of the "Albert J. Lutz", a schooner outfitted as a Canadian Q ship during World War 1. A 4" gun was mounted on its deck behind the dories. It was stationed in Sydney harbour from 1917-1918.
Item is a composite photograph of the mess rooms at Aldershot Camp and those stationed there in July, 1918. The three long buildings in the foreground surrounded by lines of soldiers are the mess halls and other buildings and tents are visible in the background.
Item is a photographic postcard of the Aldershot Military Camp taken during the First World War. Tents, a few buildings, and soldiers are visible.
Fonds consists of papers and medals concerning enlistment and service in World War I, including award of the Military Medal, 1915-1921; appointment as Commissioner of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, 1931; and clippings of obituaries of Allan and Frances Ridgway, 1970-1973.
Ridgway, AllanFile contains the following documents: a letter expressing sympathy for Susan and Alex Anderson's loss of their son, Percival William Anderson overseas; seven letters concerning Percival William Anderson's Will; a letter concerning Percival William Anderson's death certificate; two letters concerning a monument erected near Passchendaele for fallen comrades; three letters concerning the presentation of Percival William Anderson's Military Cross; a copy of Percival William Anderson's Form of Will; and a copy of Percival William Anderson's Pay Account.
File contains the Anderson family legal papers, primarily concerning property.
Fonds consists of documents relating to census and school in Grand Mira North, as well as McLellan's military enlistment in World War I, his appointment to Justice f the Peace, Dominion Doal Company pay slips, grocery and school receipts.
McLellan, AngusFile contains correspondence related to World War 1 military enlistment.
Fonds consists of an autograph book of signatures and poems that Annie MacDonald collected during World War 1.
MacDonald, AnnieItem is a photograph of Archie MacDonald of Big Intervale, Cape North, in full uniform just after serving in World War 1.
Item is a copy of John Bernard Croak's attestation papers.
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.
Item is a postcard showing soldiers of 'B' company of the 25th Battalion of the CEF marching down a street during World War 1. The officer leading the march is identified as Lieut. Simpson.
Item is a copy of John Bernard Croak's baptismal certificate from Sacred Heart Church.
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.
Item is a copy of John Bernard Croak's birth certificate.
Item is a photograph of female boat builders, taken by Charles Martin of the National Geographic Society. Four women work indoors on a lifeboat in the foreground, while two others work on another boat in the background. These lifeboats were built at Beinn Bhreagh, Baddeck under the supervision of Alexander Graham Bell during the First World War.
Identified from left to right as Miss Ongo, Mary MacNeil Campbell, and Louise MacNeil, who worked in Baddeck in 1918.
Martin, CharlesItem is a photograph of female boatbuilders, taken by Charles Martin of the National Geographic Society. Thirteen boatbuilders pose with lifeboats built at Beinn Bhreagh, Baddeck under the supervision of Alexander Graham Bell.
Martin, CharlesItem is an audio recording that gives a brief Biographical Sketch of Rev. Dr. Michael Gillis. Gillis served as a military chaplain in both wars and played an important role in the founding of the Antigonish Movement.
Item is a photograph of the Broughton Arms Hotel with soldiers during WWI.
Item is a photograph of Burns MacDonald in full uniform in Qurchel, France during World War 1.
Item is a pamphlet containing various speeches delivered by Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Laird Borden during World War 1. Speeches were delivered in Canada and the United Kingdom between June and September 1918.
Item is a pamphlet containing various speeches delivered by Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Laird Borden during World War 1. These speeches were delivered in Canada and the United Kingdom between December 1916 and May 1917.
Item is a pamphlet containing various speeches delivered by Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Laird Borden during World War 1 in England, Canada, and the United States.
Item is a pamphlet containing various speeches delivered by Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Laird Borden in the House of Commons on the Imperial War Cabinet, the Imperial War Conference, and compulsory Military Enlistment.