Item is a letter to Susan Anderson, concerning the Probate of Percival William Anderson's will.
World War I (1914-1918)
546 Archival description results for World War I (1914-1918)
Item is a letter to Susan Anderson, concerning her son's estate.
Item is a letter to Susan Liscombe signed "B," which was written in France. In the letter, the author describes a three-hour artillery attack on December 20, mail delays on the front, and Gerald's first aid skills and current situation in England.
Item is a letter to Susan Liscombe signed "Bob," which was written in France. In the letter, the author thanks Mrs. Liscombe for mailing him some newspapers, talks about injuries and deaths among members of the 40th that he met in England, relates his experience in the trenches, and notes a letter that he received from Gerald Liscombe regarding the disbandment of the 185th Band.
Item is a letter from W. Allason, B.G. to the 52nd Infantry Brigade, commending them on a job well done.
Item is a letter from W. Allason, B.G. to the 52nd Infantry Brigade, commending them on a job well done.
Item is a report that compiles various letters concerning the death of John Bernard Croak and the presentation of his Victoria Cross Medal, including transcripts of letters from King George, the Governor General, and the Lieutenant-Governor.
File contains photocopies of original letters from Percy Willmot to Dorothy Willmot.
Item is a bound collection of transcribed letters from Percy Willmot to his sister, Dorothy, that were written during his service in World War 1 in both Halifax and France. The letters mention other Cape Bretonners overseas such as John Pringle, and Lieutenant Johnston. The collection also includes photocopies of various documents pertaining to Percy Willmot's military career.
File contains a scrapbook featuring materials related to Lieutenant James A. Murphy's service in World War 1. It includes documents related this his being awarded the Military Cross, Vimy Ridge Battles, correspondence, and Murphy's memoirs. The scrapbook also contains some of his war medals.
Item is Lieut. Percy Willmot's statement of account, with a note to the paymaster attached.
Item is a prayer card with an accompanying poem for Lieut. John Pringle, son of Rev. John Pringle, who was killed in action at the Battle of the Somme on September 9, 1916.
File contains artifacts that were once owned by Gerald Liscombe. The file contains a War medal and a small pouch containing Belgian coins.
File contains a sympathy card on behalf of the Prime Minister and members of the Government of Canada for the loss of Gerald Liscombe, and a Christmas card, dated 1901, that was given to Gerald Liscombe from his teacher J.E. Campbell.
File contains a selection of Liscombe family correspondence, mainly that of Olive and Susan to and from Gerald during his time spent overseas in World War 1.
File contains the diaries of Ella Liscombe (with typed transcriptions), Gerald Liscombe and Olive Liscombe, The diaries feature information about life in Sydney during World War 1.
Fonds consists of four series: Ella Muriel Liscombe (1913-1938), Olive Margaret Liscombe (1910-1956), Francis Gerald Liscombe (1914-1916) and Susan Kate (Howie) Liscombe (1916-1944). It includes the diaries and records of Ella Muriel Liscombe, the diary and correspondence of Olive Margaret Liscombe, the diaries and correspondence of Gerald Liscombe, and Susan (Howie) Liscombe's correspondence.
Liscombe familyFile contains the following documents: a poem titled "Who Killed cock Robin" from the Westminister Gazette; "The War Graves of the British Empire: "The War Graves of the British Empire: The South-East Belgium Group of Cemeteries" with an attached note expressing sympathies to the Liscombe family over the loss of Gerald Liscombe; a photocopy of a chart explaining the relationships between members of the Liscombe family; a pedigree chart; a family tree; three photos of a family record; a letter to Susan Liscombe from H. Gornall, Captain of the 85th Battalion, dated April 22, 1919, expressing sympathies over the loss of Mrs. Liscombe's son, Gerald; and two copies of the family record.
Item is a photograph of a log raft that was once stored in North Sydney Harbour. Built in Newfoundland during World War I by Ivan Arkley Bailey from North Sydney and others, it was created in order to ship lumber to England.
Left to right: Mrs. Bailey, Mr. Ivan Arkley Bailey and Mrs. Bailey's sister.
Item is a photograph of Lt. (also Rev.) John Pringle in uniform sitting in the trenches during the First World War. He is surrounded by various personal effects including a rifle and coat. He is identified in a typed caption at the top of the photograph.
Weston and SonItem is a postcard showing members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF in an exercise in Halifax during World War 1. The three officers pictured on the left side are identified as Lieut. Howard Johnson, Major Weston, and Capt. McRae.
Item is a photograph of a portrait of Lt. Philip Worgan, a naval officer.
Item is a scrapbook of clippings assembled by Mrs. Mabel Beaton of North Sydney. Of particular relevance is the clipped article on page 89 of the scrapbook, titled "Echoes Of Pascendaele and Arras-Cambraio," by A.W. Doherty, which pertains to the fortieth anniversary of the Battle of Paschendaele.
File contains a series of records related to the life of James William Maddin, a Cape Breton judge and politician who served in World War 1. Included in the file is two copies of a report titled "James William Maddin, 1874-1961," two newspaper clippings about Mrs. J.W. Maddin, and a newspaper clipping about Maddin's career in law.
Item is a copy of James William Maddin's Declaration Papers, signed by Lieut. Col. Joseph Hay, medical officer of 85th Overseas Battalion.
File contains textual documents pertaining to James Maddin's military servce.
Item is a letter from Major John Pringle, which was published in an unidentified newspaper. In the article, Pringle describes his work overseas, as well as the death of his son.
Fonds consists of personal correspondence covering subjects such as remembrances of World War II, social life in Cape Breton in the 1940's, and various Christmas cards and postcards.
MacLeod, Malcolm AngusFile contains Malcolm MacLeod's correspondence and papers, 1917-1949.
Fonds consists of textual records related to Malcolm MacDonald and his family, including correspondence related to Malcolm MacDonald's application for military service exemption and a letter from Pte. Dan MacDonald to a friend.
MacDonald, MalcolmItem is a photograph a man and a woman sitting on a rock during World War 1. The man is likely a member of the 25th Battalion of the CEF.
Item is a World War 1 map of France, featuring several handmade corrections.
Item is a photograph of Mary Belle MacNeill, a nursing sister, sitting in bed with a book in France during World War 1. It is noted that the picture was enclosed along with an address she delivered at the Savoy Theatre at some point after.
Fonds consists of a speech that was delivered by Mary Belle MacNeill concerning her nursing career, with particular attention to her time spent nursing during war years.
MacNeill, Mary BelleItem is a photograph of Mary Belle MacNeill sitting at a table with her brother during World War 1. The photo was likely taken in England.
Item is a photograph of Mary Belle MacNeill lying on a hill in a park in England during World War 1.
File contains a clipping from the North Sydney Herald concerning World War 1.
File contains a letter to Mrs. Mary Cadegan from her twin brother, Pte. Malcolm John MacKinnon.
Fonds consists of documents primarily concerned with the military service of Mary Cadegan's brother, Malcolm John MacKinnon, during World War 1.
Cadegan, MaryFonds consists of the correspondence of the Matheson family. It includes two letters from Ken Matheson to his mother while at Army camp in Valcartier, 1915.
Matheson familyFile contains family correspondence, including two letters from Ken Matheson to his mother while training at Valcartier Camp, 1915.
Item is a photograph of Matron-in-Chief M.C. MacDonald, head of the Canadian Overseas Nurses during the First World War.
Canadian Official War PhotographerItem is a postcard showing Percy Willmot lying in a carriage on a road during World War 1. A note on the reverse reads: "'Me + My Ford' Very comfy. K[indecipherable] Pk. April 23/15. P."
Item is James A. Murphy's first person memoir that covers his early life, his World War 1 military career, and his life after the war.
Item is one of Allan Ridgway's military clothing slips, dated February 12, 1919.
Item is a postmaster's receipt for claim for exemption from military service for Douglas Daniel Fox.
Item is a photograph showing the first military funeral from Sacred Heart Church during World War 1. Soldiers at arms and part of a marching band on Charlotte Street are pictured.
Item is a photograph showing the first military funeral from Sacred Heart Church during World War 1. Photo shows a crowd of non-military men, women, and children, likely following the procession.
Item is a photograph showing the first military funeral from Sacred Heart Church during World War 1. Soldiers and marching band on Charlotte Street and in front of a church are pictured. Photograph appears to have been taken from a second storey building looking out on the street.
Item is a photograph showing the first military funeral from Sacred Heart Church during World War 1. Photo was taken by an unknown photographer, possibly from the second storey of a building opposite Sacred Heart Church, and shows the large assembly outside Sacred Heart.
Item is a photograph showing the first military funeral from Sacred Heart Church during World War 1. Photo was taken by an unknown photographer next to an open grave and shows a partially obscured officer standing in the left foreground and a number of soldiers with raised rifles.