New Waterford (N.S.)

6 Unidentified men, New Waterford: Photograph 1

18-304-40949
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

Six unidentified men. Men are sitting, while posing for their picture to be taken.

6 unidentified men, New Waterford: Photograph 2

18-307-30952
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

Six unidentified men seated in opposite positions from the first photograph provided, posing for the camera.

60th Anniversary of Confederation at the New Waterford Hospital

18-319-30964
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

The 60th anniversary of Confederation being celebrated by locals at the New Waterford hospital. As shown, there are children and adults gathering, with decorations and flags hung along the New Waterford Hospital.

6th. Guide Co. N.W.

603.1
Item
1947

Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photographic portrait of the 6th New Waterford Guides dressed in uniform at the Cape Breton Music Festival.

A view from the top of #12 colliery bankhead, as the miners begin their dayshift.

18-331-30976
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A photograph taken from the top of the bankhead of #12 colliery in New Waterford. At the entrance to the mine, coal miners are seen entering the mine during their dayshift.

A view of St. Agnes church, school and convent.

18-321-30966
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

This is a photograph of St. Agnes church, convent and school. The convent was later used as a school as well.

A.N. MacDonald, Police Chief

77-550-684
Item
ca. 1912

Item is a photograph of A.N. MacDonald, first Police Chief of New Waterford.

Another photograph of #12 colliery mine in New Waterford

18-328-30973
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A photograph of the 12th colliery mine. Smoke is seen coming from the stacks in the distance.

Another view of No. 12 colliery in New Waterford

18-315-30960
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A photograph of No. 12 colliery in New Waterford. Two men stand off to the right side, engaged in conversation.

At the top of "bankhead" of #12 colliery

18-314-30959
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A aerial view of #12 from the bankhead of the mine.

At the top of the bankhead of #12 colliery with mounted military

18-325-30970
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A photograph from the top of the bankhead at #12 colliery, with mounted military officers standing at attention in the distance.

Band leading the parade for the 60th Anniversary of Confederation

18-302-30947
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

The band leading the parade which celebrated the 60th anniversary of the confederation of Canada, as people crowd the streets to watch. Taking place on July 1, 1927. At this time Canada Day was formerly known as "Dominion Day".

Banner of Parade for the 60th Anniversary of Confederation

18-309-30954
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

The absence of the parade, but a photograph of the banner that highlighted the 60th anniversary of confederation. People gather at the side of the road as a car drives through.

Cape Breton Highlanders Association 1980 reunion program

b
Item
1980-07-25 - 1980-07-26

Part of Cape Breton Highlanders Collection

Item is a program for the Cape Breton Highlanders Association Eleventh Annual Reunion (1980) that was held at the New Waterford Community Centre in New Waterford, N.S.

Cape Breton Highlanders in New Waterford

21-37-575
Item
193?-194?

Part of Cape Breton Highlanders Collection

Item is a photograph of three unidentified Cape Breton Highlanders standing in front of an unidentified building in New Waterford, N.S.

Cape Breton Highlanders in New Waterford

21-54-592
Item
193?

Part of Cape Breton Highlanders Collection

Item is a photograph of a group of Cape Breton Highlanders in front of an unidentified building in New Waterford, N.S.

Ceilidh at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Michael MacDonald

T-791
Item
1973

Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is an audio recording of a ceilidh at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael MacDonald, New Waterford N.S. Recording includes a selection of Gaelic songs, and piano tunes.

MacPhee, Doug (New Waterford) - Piano selection

MacLean, Peter (Boston) - Bheir mi o air morag ho...

MacLean, Mrs. Annie (Christmas Island) - Bha mi raoir gu sunndach, sunndach

Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - Illean ill o, illean i...

MacDonald, Mrs. Kay (New Waterford) - Mo run geal dileas

MacLean, Mrs. Annie (Christmas Island) - Och mar tha mi...

MacDonald, Mrs. Kay (New Waterford) - Mo Mhathair

Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - Hiu a ho 's na hiu ro eile

MacDonald, Mrs. Kay (New Waterford) - O hi ri ill obha ho...

Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - Piano duet

MacPhee, Doug and Mrs. Margaret (New Waterford) - Piano duet

Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - O chion a righ gur e mi tha muladach...

MacDonald, Mrs. Kay (New Waterford) - Mairi Og

Beaton, John Angus (Boston) - A' Mhairi Dhubh...

MacDonald, Mary Catherine "Kay"

Central School - N.W.

143.1
Item
[ca. 1940]

Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photographic portrait of the Central School Glee Club holding a plaque that reads "C.B. Music Festival Shield School Chorus (Gr.3) Taught by Grade Teacher."

Central School N.W.

573.1
Item
1947

Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photographic portrait of students from Central School in New Waterford.

Central School N.W.

155.1
Item
[ca. 1940]

Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photographic portrait of young men and women from Central School holding a plaque that says "C.B Music Festival Shield Grade 7."

Coal miners at #12 colliery on the "rake" heading down into the mine

18-327-30972
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

The coal miners are seen sitting in the carts, known by most miners as the "rake," which will take them down into the mine, and take them out of the mine during each shift. This is at #12 colliery in New Waterford.

Coal miners on the mantrip, entering the coal mine

18-310-30955
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

Miners are hoisted down in "mantrips," or underground personal carriers. The miners are heading down at the beginning of their shift.

Conversation with Irene Timmons

T-342
Item
1972

Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is an audio recording of Irene Timmons discussing the history of New Waterford.

Timmons is a teacher, still teaches in New Waterford
Attended school in Port Morien first, family moved to New Waterford in 1912
School heated by stoves, nuns lived in a company house, convent not built yet. Mother St. Osmond C.N.D. Was the Principal of Mt. Carmel School then
Started to teach at the age of 16, had Grade 11. Salary $32 per month plus $60 prov. Grant. In 1949, "B" license, upgraded license at Xavier.
Finds children not too different today, they do need to be taught respect.
Describes their periodic visits to her classes also public examination
No lights or water in home, tape placed on streets, water had to be carried

MacDonald, Mary Catherine "Kay"

Dance and Ball Team N.W.

315.2
Item
[ca. 1940]

Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photographic portrait of a group of men and women at a dance.

Dance and Ball Team N.W.

315.3
Item
[ca. 1940]

Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photographic portrait of a women at a dance.

Dance and Ball Team N.W.

315.1
Item
[ca. 1940]

Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photographic portrait of a group of men and women at a dance.

Dominion Coal Company #12 Colliery

80-37-4217
Item
1916

Item is a photograph of the Dominion Coal Company's #12 Colliery.

Dominion Coal Company #14 Colliery

80-39-4219
Item
1916

Item is a photograph of the Dominion Coal Company's #14 Colliery.

Dougall MacIntyre, Gravestone

91-1078-23039
Item
1991

Item is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burial of noted New Waterford musician, Dougall MacIntyre. Dougall was Margaret MacPhee's father and Dougie MacPhee's grand-father (both pianists). Mr. MacIntyre is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery in New Waterford.

Prendergast, Paul

Duncan MacQuarrie, Gravestone

91-1095-23056
Item
1991

Item is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burial of musician Duncan MacQuarrie. Mr. MacQuarrie is buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery in New Waterford.

Prendergast, Paul

Fr. Cyril Miller

77-636-770
Item
ca. 1935

Item is a photograph of Fr. Cyril Miller of New Waterford.

Grade 1-2 Mt. Carmel

597.1
Item
1947

Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photographic portrait of the grade one and two students at Mount Carmel School in New Waterford.

Grades 1 & 2 - St. Agnes N.W.

165.1
Item
[ca. 1940]

Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photographic portrait of the grade one and two classes at St. Agnes Elementary holding a plaque that reads "CB MUSIC Festival/Sydney Teachers Union/ SCHOOL CHORUS (Gr. 1 2)."

Graduate Nurses N.W.

564.1
Item
1947

Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photograph of nurses parading in formation in New Waterford.

Graduate Nurses N.W.

564.3
Item
1947

Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photograph of a group of women gathered in a room in formal wear.

Graduate Nurses N.W.

564.2
Item
1947

Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photograph of nurses posing with their male escorts in formation in New Waterford.

Group of Cape Breton Highlanders in New Waterford

21-60-598
Item
193?-194?

Part of Cape Breton Highlanders Collection

Item is a photograph of a group of eight unidentified Cape Breton Highlanders wearing long winter coats and holding their rifles in New Waterford, N.S.

Group of Cape Breton Highlanders in New Waterford

21-64-602
Item
193?-194?

Part of Cape Breton Highlanders Collection

Item is a photograph of Cape Breton Highlanders standing and kneeling for a photo in front of a building in New Waterford, N.S.

Group of men dressed for a play: Photograph 1

18-305-30950
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

After performing in a play, a group of men dressed in costumes posed for a group picture.

Highlander in New Waterford

21-32-570
Item
193?

Part of Cape Breton Highlanders Collection

Item is a photograph of an unidentified Cape Breton Highlander standing outside of an unidentified building in New Waterford, N.S.

Hughie and Mary Beaton MacDonald, Gravestone

91-1072-23033
1991

Item is a photograph of the gravestone marking the burials of Hughie MacDonald and his wife Mary Beaton MacDonald in St. Agnes Cemetery in New Waterford.

Prendergast, Paul

Interview with Rose Schwartz of New Waterford

T-2206
Item
1986

Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is an audio interview. Pam Newton interviews Mrs. Rose Schwartz about her life in New Waterford over a span of six decades. In the interview, Rose Schwartz mentions biographical data, family genealogy, occupation as peddlers, businessmen, various Jewish families, family life, Jewish organizations, and the synagogue.
Recording available for streaming: T-2206a [http://beaton.cbu.ca/AtoM/audio/T-2206a.mp3] and
T-2206b [http://beaton.cbu.ca/AtoM/audio/T-2206b.mp3]

Ladies Guild (Gen. Hosp.) N.W.

632.2
Item
1947

Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photographic portrait of the members of the ladies guild at the New Waterford General Hospital.

Ladies Guild (Gen. Hosp.) N.W.

632.1
Item
1947

Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

Item is a photographic portrait of the members of the ladies guild at the New Waterford General Hospital.

Margaret MacPhee

MG 15.76
File
1997 - 1999

File consists of various newspaper clippings re: New Waterford pianist Margaret MacPhee, including her obituary. File also contains a copy of Greg MacLeod's eulogy delivered at her funeral in 1997, and a remembrance article from The Cape Bretoner (Summer 1999).

MacPhee, Margaret

Military officers featuring military tents

18-301-30946
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A slight aerial view of military tents constructed and mounted police or military to the right of the photograph.

Miner's Monument: Photograph 1

18-303-30948
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

High exposure photograph of the miner's monument in New Waterford. The miner's monument is dedicated to the 65 miners who had died as a result of the mine explosion in the 12th colliery mine on July 25, 1917. The monument is seen placed on Ellsworth Avenue near the site of 12th colliery. The monument has since moved to the centre of New Waterford.

Miner's Monument: Photograph 2

18-317-30962
Item
1927

Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A photograph of the Miner's Monument. The miner's monument is dedicated to the 65 miners who had died as a result of the mine explosion in the 12th colliery mine on July 25, 1917. The monument is seen placed on Ellsworth Avenue near the site of 12th colliery. The monument has since moved to the centre of New Waterford.