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Item · Aug. 1969

Item is a report that assesses potential economic initiatives for Eskasoni First Nation. The study examines areas for economic development such as recreational tourism, forestry, fisheries, trade and commercial areas.

Atlantic Fishing Methods
CA BI PAM 2394 · Item · 1982

Item is a book of fishing methods in Atlantic Canada.

Baddeck
CA BI 78-730-2480 · Item · ca. 1880

Item is a photograph of a view of the Upper Bay, Baddeck, taken from Red Head.

Keisel, Theodore
Beech Hill, Sydney Mines
CA BI 77-232-366 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the gardens at Beech Hill, the home of R.H. Brown of Sydney Mines built in 1829. There is a dog and two small buildings on the right side of the garden path.

CA BI Government Reports - Box 11 File 4A · Item · 1981

Item is a government report on Canadian fish products in the Atlantic region.

CA BI Government Reports - Box 11 File 4C · Item · 1981

Item is a government report on Canadian fish products in the Pacific region.

T-252 · Item · 3 Jun. 1977

The file consists of audio recordings of ​a CBC radio program "Morningside" - with guest speakers​, Elizabeth May from Baddeck, Ken MacKay marine biologist, Bernard LeLanne Chef, and Winnie Chafe and Doug MacPhee in Scottish Music.​

Coal Wash Plant-Sydney Mines
CA BI 2016-025 · Item · ca. 1960

Item consists of a painting of the Coal Wash Plant at Old Sydney Collieries in Sydney Mines. The painting features the coal preparation site with a man and dog sitting in the foreground.

Astephen, Georgina Schima
CA BI 94-651-25166 · Item · ca. 1980

Item is a photograph of Collin Smith of Baddeck working at the DEVCO Seal Island oyster farm operation.

Fitzgerald, Owen
Dominion Coal Scales, Sydney
CA BI 77-897-1031 · Item · ca. 1930

Item is a photograph of the Dominion Coal Scales in Sydney, showing horses and sleighs bringing coal to be weighed.

Donkin Farm
CA BI 78-161-1911 · Item · ca. 1920

Item is a photograph of a farm in Donkin. There are several sheep on the farm and a barn can be seen in the background.

Ethel Johnstone
CA BI 77-303-437 · Item · ca. 1930

Item is a photograph of Ethel Johnstone, daughter of Dr. Lewis W. Johnstone, with a dog.

Frank F. Robertson
CA BI MG 15.22 · Fonds · 1919-1983

In 1942, Frank Robertson initiated a job printing business in New Waterford which he operated until 1966. In 1968, he joined the Cape Breton Bird Society and soon began writing his weekly column For the Birds for the Cape Breton Post. In 1978 he began a series for CBC.

Papers include:

  1. Correspondence and papers pertaining to publication of an anthology of verse by Cape Breton authors, 192-1930. Original and typescript, 2 cm.
  2. “For the Birds”, a newspaper column by Mr. Robertson, 22 November 1969 to May 1976. Typescript and clippings (5 folios), 11 cm.
  3. Clipping: “Elves refuse to Give up Blackett’s Lake Home”, 1928
Fraser at No. 1-B Colliery
CA BI 77-104-238 · Item · 1955

Item is a photograph of Fraser, the last of the No. 1-B pit ponies. Fraser spent more of his life-time at the service of the coal company than any other horse in the company's history. He is shown here on the occasion of his retirement.

Shedden, Leslie
George Street, Sydney
CA BI 77-182-316 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph taken on George Street, near Pitt Street in Sydney, showing groceries prepared to be delivered by horse and buggy.

Harrington's Store, Sydney
CA BI 77-583-717 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the front of Harrington's Store on Charlotte Street, Sydney, with horses and buggies on the street in front of the building.

Helsman
CA BI PAM 2533 · Item · Ca 1982

Item is a bound copy of Helsman newsletter.

History of Marble Mountain
CA BI Notes - History of Marble Mountain · Item · 1987

Item consists of three photocopied news articles on the history of marble mountain. "History of Marble Mountain" The Oran, 26 August 1987. "History of Marble Mountain - Continued from Last Week" 2 September 1987. "History of Marble Mountain - Continued from Last Week" 9 September 1987.

CA BI 78-203-1953 · Item · ca. 1926

Item is a photograph of Mrs. Johnstone, Ethel Johnstone, a friend and a dog in front of L.W. Johnstone's house in North Sydney.

CA BI 77-105-239 · Item · 1952

Item 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, Leslie
CA BI 82-81-6781 · Item · 1975

Item is a photograph of a miner with the last pit pony at the #26 Colliery.

Fitzgerald, Owen
Lillian Seward Brown
CA BI 77-299-433 · Item · Aug-1884

Item is a photograph of Lillian Seward Brown at age 6, seated on an armchair next to her dog.

Stubbert
Little Bras d'or
CA BI Map 802 · Item · N.d

Item is a Navigational map for the western Bras d'Or Lakes area from Iona to MacKenzie Point showing depths of the water at various places

Little Bras d'or
CA BI MAP 618 · Item · 1947

Item is a marine map of Little Bras d'Or.

Mi'kmaq
CA BI PAM 3701 · Item · 1994?

Item is a resource document on the programs, projects and studies conducted by MAFS.

CA BI 76-10 · Item · 1898

Item is a photograph of a group of approximately twenty men in North Sydney; several men are in uniform and there is a dog in the foreground.

Item · Aug. 1969

Item is a report outlining development opportunities, including oyster farming, forestry development, and trade and commercial development for the Eskasoni reserve. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Economy - Title of Item requested."

Oyster Farming, Eskasoni
CA BI 94-653-25168 · Item · ca. 1980

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of John Brown of Eskasoni, pulling up shells.

Fitzgerald, Owen
Oyster Farming, Eskasoni
CA BI 94-654-25169 · Item · [1980?]

Item is a photograph of Collin Smith of Baddeck, preparing scallop shells on hooks for spat collection. The spat is oyster larvae that attaches itself to a surface; typically larvae prefer to attach itself to a clean surface which is why they are using scallop shells shown in the picture.

Oyster Farming, Eskasoni
94-653-25168 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of fisherman on poles inspecting the shells in the water.

Oyster Farming, Eskasoni
94-652-25167 · Item · [1980?]

Item is a photograph of John Brown of Eskasoni, on rafts inspecting oyster shells in the water.

Peary's Expedition
94-957-25472 · Item · 1894

Item is a photograph of an Inuk boy in fur with a dog.

Pit Pony in No. 20 Colliery
CA BI 77-698-832 · Item · 1952

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, Leslie
RCMP Dogs
N-5376.12 · Item · 1954

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
RCMP Dogs
N-5376.3 · Item · 1954

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
RCMP Dogs
N-5376.4 · Item · 1954

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
RCMP Dogs
N-5376.6 · Item · 1954

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
RCMP Dogs
N-5376.8 · Item · 1954

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
RCMP Dogs
N-5376.11 · Item · 1954

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
RCMP Dogs
N-5376.2 · Item · 1954

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
RCMP Dogs
N-5376.5 · Item · 1954

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
RCMP Dogs
N-5376.9 · Item · 1954

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
RCMP Dogs
N-5376.1 · Item · 1954

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Abbass Studios Ltd.
RCMP Dogs
N-5376.7 · Item · 1954

Item is a photo of RCMP dogs in training.

Abbass Studios Ltd.