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MG 21.44 · Collection · [191-] - 2017

Collection consists of photographs, genealogical records, correspondence and financial records belonging to various members of the Basker Family.

Basker Family of Mull River, Nova Scotia
CA BI MG 21.14 · Collection · 1890-2017

Collection consists of records related to Viola Desmond’s 1946 arrest at the Roseland Theatre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia and her posthumous 2010 free pardon granted by the Government of Nova Scotia. Also included are materials related to Viola Desmond and Wanda Robson’s civil rights work in Nova Scotia, including newspaper clippings and articles, diplomas, certificates, scholarship and bursary documents, a scrapbook and materials related to Robson’s education and published book, Sister to Courage. Included are photographs of the extended Davis family and published books about the Black Nova Scotian experience.

Robson, Wanda Eloise
Leo Boutilier
CA BI MG. 15.26 · Fonds · 1972

Fond consists of poetry written by Leo Boutilier. First poem titled "Born To Love You," Second poem titled, "Heaven for Losers," Third poem titled, "Love's Gone," Fourth poem titled, "A Friend My Love Somewhere," Fifth poem titled, "To Lost At Love," Sixth poem titled, "A Cape Bretoner With A Dream," Final poem titled, "The Lonely Cape Bretoner."

Margaret (Hutchins) McKinnon
87-948-17378 · Item · ca. 18 century

Item is a photograph of Margaret Hutchins, wife of Hon. William McKinnon former Lt. Governor of of Cape Breton and early pioneer.

Margaret McKinnon
87-950-17380 · Item · ca. 18th century

Item is a photograph of Margaret (Hutching) McKinnon, wife of William McKinnon.

Hon. William McKinnon
87-949-17379 · Item · ca. 18th century

Item is a photograph of the Hon. William McKinnon.

Collection · 1944-2018 ; predominately 1970-2008

The collection consists of audio and video interviews, games, hymns, traditional chants, and community events pertaining to Eskasoni and other Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia between the 1940's to the 2000's, both in the Mi'kmaw and English languages. This collection consists of 8 boxes of sound recordings, moving images, and artefacts belonging to Sarah Denny, her children and other community members and organizations. These recordings document culturally and historically significant peoples, events, and traditions of the L'nu/Mi'kmaq.

Denny, Sarah
MG 21.28 · Fonds · 2016 - 2018

Donation consists of photographs and textual records related to Dr. Glassey's research and exhibition work funded through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The fonds includes records documenting the art installation at Cape Breton University Art Gallery titled; Avatars of Human Creativity: Exploring the ARTSCI Connect which ran during the fall of 2017. As well, records from the ArtSci Steam Conference that was held at Cape Breton University on November 17,18th are included.

Glassey, Barb Dr.
Gaelic Bible Tract
CA BI g142 · Item · 18-

Item is a religious text. 62 p.

Sydney Mines
CA BI 89-755-18950 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of a horse and carriage in front of a building in Sydney Mines.

PAM 4129 · Item · [19--]

Item is a pamphlet for the University College of Cape Breton's (UCCB) Butterfly and Herb Gardens maintained by the Toqwa'tu'kl Kijijtaqnn/Integrative Science programs.

University College of Cape Breton
Ceithir Searmoinean
CA BI G31 · Item · 19-?

Item is a collection of Presbyterian sermons by author, Rev. Dr. Daniel Dewar.

An Smeòrach
CA BI GSB15 · Item · 19-

Item is a collection of songs with sol-fa musical notation and two-part harmony.

Eilean na h-Oige
CA BI G26 · Item · 19-

Item is a poem by Fr. Allan MacDonald.

MacTalla nan Cul
CA BI G40 · Item · 19-

Item is a booklet of Songs composed by Hugh Francis MacKenzie. A forward is written in English.

MacKenzie, Hugh Francis
An t-Agh Odhar
CA BI GPLAY29 · Item · 19-

Item is a humerus play which appears in the periodical, An Sgeulaiche. The number within that series is not in print

CA BI GPLAY52 · Item · 19-

Item is scene 1 of a play that has been typed out. It concerns a woman who returns from Boston and has "forgotten" her Gaelic.

CA BI GSM4 · Item · 19-

Item is a collection of Gaelic songs, one which includes musical notation for pianoforte accompaniment.

Ho-Ro My Nut-Brown Maiden
CA BI GSM7 · Item · 19-

Item is a traditional Gaelic song with piano accompaniment.

Sydney Mines
CA BI 89-756-18951 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of a man in a carriage pulled by a horse on a dirt road in Sydney Mines.

The Gabarus Churches
PAM 4108 · Item · [19--]

Item is a history of churches in Gabarus, Nova Scotia.

Clark, A. Rhodena
PAM 4132 · Item · 2019

Item is First You Dream: Celebrating 74 Years of the Nova Scotia Talent Trust, a catalogue for a travelling exhibit of the same name produced by the Nova Scotia Talent Trust and published by Mount St. Vincent University's Art Gallery.

G2 · Item · 19-?

Item is a catechism, collection of hymns, prayers and council concerning the seven deadly sins. This was first produced by Fr. Alexander MacDonald (Maighstir Alasdair Mór). Rev. MacDonald was born in Lochaber, Scotland in 1801. He was ordained in Scotland in 1824 and after serving as parish priest in Moidart, immigrated to Cape Breton where, in 1842, he became parish priest in Mabou and Vicar General to the bishop of Arichat. D. 1865 in Mabou. Item was licenced to print by Bishop James Morrison, b. of Antigonish from 1913-1950.

CA BI G4 · Item · 19-

Item is an incomplete Gaelic instructional pamphlet. The owner had made some corrections and amendments to the Gaelic text.

Mar So Deir an Tighearna
CA BI G25 · Item · 19-?

Item is a collection of quotes from biblical scripture.

Beitidh
GPLAY1 · Item · 19-?

Item is a play about a girl from the island of Tiree who travels to Glasgow to attend college. The play challenges many norms including attitudes towards Gaelic and the role of women in society. It is mostly in Gaelic with some English lines.

"Mairead"
CA BI GPLAY22 · Item · 1923

Item is a play that was performed by the Scottish Catholic Society of Canada (Sydney branch) at the Lyceum. Along with the original Scottish publication, 3 copies of the play have been typed out for use by performers.

MacInnis, Joseph J.
Bodaich Rolaisteach
CA BI GPLAY47 · Item · 19-

Item is a play performed by members of the Sydney branch of the Scottish Catholic Society. A cast list appears on the last page.

Curstan Mhor
CA BI GPLAY50 · Item · 19-

Item is a hand-written copy of Iain MacCormaig (John MacCormick)'s "Peigi Bheag", a play concerning changes to language and culture that come with industrialization.

Suirighe Phadruig
CA BI GPLAY56 · Item · 19-

Item is a humorous play about the courtship of a bachelor.

Gur Moch Rinn Mi Dusgadh
CA BI GSM12 · Item · 19-

Item is the first verse of a Gaelic song. It appears to have been photocopied and enlarged. The owner has written in harmonies in the treble staff and composed his own bass line.

Marbhrann d'a Mhnaoi
PAM 4101 · Item · [19--?]

Item is a collection of poems titled Marbhrann d'a Mhnaoi, which features the named poem/song as well as An Seann Duine, Na h-Eildearan and Moladh na Firinn.

Sgeul Gaidhealach
CA BI G117 · Item · 19-

Item is a short story in which the main character, Ruideart (Richard) sails to Australia with the Navy, eventually returning to his native Poolewe, Scotland, to we his sweetheart.

CA BI G127 · Item · 19-

Item is a fairy tale which has been typed out. It is a copy of another version.