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1923 Steel Srike

CA BI 89-504-18699
Item
1923

Item is a photograph of the members of the Royal 22 Regiment patrolling the plant grounds during the Steel Strike of 1923.

1923 Steel Strike

CA BI 89-505-18700
Item
1923

Item is a photograph of army troops patrolling the steel plant during the Steel Strike of 1923.

Ancient Order of Hibernian, Ladies Auxiliary

CA BI 76-62
Item
1940

Item is a photograph of approximately thirty-five members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernian stand for a portrait at the Cape Breton County Convention in 1940.

Armstice Day Parade, Sydney

CA BI 84-430-14530
Item
1941

Item is a photograph of the Armstice Day Parade in Sydney.

Blessing the bell at St. Peter's Church

CA BI 76-38
Item
1916

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of a ceremony held at St. Peter's Church, Ingonish.

Caledonia Baseball Team

CA BI 80-9-4189
Item
ca. 1905

Item is a photograph of the Caledonia baseball team.

Cannon and Anchors off French Warships

CA BI 76-29
Item
1920-1950

Item is a postcard of two anchors and a cannon salvaged from sunken French warships in Louisbourg.

Cape Breton Bus & Tram Co. Executive

CA BI 76-42
Item
ca. 1947

Item is a photograph of seven members of the Cape Breton Bus & Tram Co. Executive pose in front of a tram. The men are identified as (left to right): C. Ray Mason, Director; John MacKay, oldest operator; Gordon Elman, President; Tom Payne, Comptroller; M. R. Chappell, Vice-President; Rus. Urquhart, Secretary- Treasurer; and A. J. McDonald, Glace Bay, Mgr. This picture was taken on occasion of the last tram car run from Glace Bay. On April 30, 1947, the government gave permission to close the tram line.

Cape Breton Highlanders Reunion

CA BI 82-1164-7864
Item
ca. 1965

Item is a photograph of the Cape Breton Highlanders March.

Cape Breton Rail Rolling and Lobster Eating Society

CA BI 76-77
Item
1962

Item is a photograph of new members from Mexico being inducted into the Cape Breton Rail Rolling and Lobster Eating Society by President Clement M. Anson at Kennington Cove.

Cape Breton Soldiers

CA BI 89-201-18396
Item
September 25, 1940

Item is a photograph of Cape Breton soldiers of the 6th Heavy Battery at Petrie. In photograph:
Front row, L to R: (LBdr) A.A. McIsaac of New Waterford; K. McKinnon of Sydney; J.L. McLean of New Victoria with unit mascot; M. Saule of New Waterford.
Back row, L to R: D.G. McNeil of New Waterford; D.J. McGillivray of Sydney; L. Jessome of Sydney; (Sgt) J.N. MacDonald of Sydney.

Captain John MacDonald and sons, Gabarus

CA BI MG 12.224-89-1188-19383
Item
ca. 1919

Part of Stella Mann Fonds

Item is a photograph of Captain John MacDonald sailing in his boat with his sons William, Dan and Charlie. Photograph taken by G. Fred Mann.

Mann, George Fred

Catholic Mutual Benefit Association Band

CA BI 76-28
Item
1909

Item is a photograph of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association Band, taken in front of the Immaculate Conception Church in Sydney Mines. Pictured are the approximately twenty-five members of the band: Front row sitting: Fred Merritt, Frank McKinnon, Paul Baxendale, Bandmaster James Watson, President Henry Lockman, Thomas Slater, Albert Purdie, John McNeil, 'Boss' David MacDonald, Drummer Dan Merritt. Second Row: Hillary Merritt, William Gallaghar, Tom Connelly, James Sweeny, William Hart, Hugh Higgins, John Merritt, Billie Merritt. Back Row: Tom McNamara, Billie Tobin, Malcolm McNeil, Cass McLellan, Dan Anthony McNeil, Joseph McNamara, Arthur Baxendale.

Coke Pile

CA BI 87-92-16622
Item
ca. 1960

Item is a photograph of trucks moving atop a coke pile near the steel plant.

Coming Home From England

CA BI 82-1486-8186
Item
1945

Item is a photograph of WWII soldiers, coming home from England. Lawrence Power is the second from the left.

Construction

CA BI 91-610-22571
Item
ca. 1912

Item is a photograph of builders at work, constructing one of the buildings at the steel plant.

Construction of the Coal Wash Plant

CA BI 84-512-14612
Item
ca. 1920

Item is a photograph of the coal wash plant as it was being constructed. Photograph taken by G.H. Woodhill.

Construction Workers

CA BI 84-514-14614
Item
ca. 1920

Item is a photograph of men stopping for a portrait while at work constructing the coal wash plant. Photograph taken by G.H. Woodhill.

Dominion Iron and Steel Company Piers

CA BI 76-22
Item
1910-1920

Item is a postcard of the Dominion Iron and Steel Company piers and railway tracks in Sydney, showing 3 piers and 2 sets of railway tracks.

DOSCO Employees

CA BI 90-460-19892a
Item
1930

Item is a photograph of DOSCO steelworkers in 1930.

DOSCO Forge Workers

CA BI 93-211-24185
Item
ca. 1944

Item is a group photograph of men who worked in the forge.

Evening View of the Sydney Steel Plant

CA BI 91-298-22259
Item
September 1951

Item is a photograph of a view of the plant, taken from across the harbour. The bright lights on the right-hand side of the picture are caused by molten slag being poured into the harbour and reflecting on the water. In the image, the coal piers, the number one DOSCO pier, the number two DOSCO pier, the blasting furnaces, open hearth, and the blooming mill are all visible. Credit is given to Guy Blouin (photographer)/National Film Board of Canada/Library and Archives Canada/PA-175736.

Ferry Wharf, Sydney

CA BI 76-25
Item
ca. 1910

Item is a postcard of the ferry wharf located in Sydney; located near the wharf is the Cape Breton Electric Company warehouse.

Gabarus Centennial Pageant

CA BI MG 12.224-89-1092-19287
Item
13-Oct-1967

Part of Stella Mann Fonds

Item is a photograph of the Gabarus Centennial Pageant. The Pageant was put on by the 4H Club, held at the Gabarus Community Hall. The play was about a girl who had received new boots from Boston and tricked her friends into doing her chores for her so she wouldn't get her boots dirty.

"Greetings from Whitney Pier"

CA BI 87-513-17043
Item
ca. 1930

Item is a postcard sending greetings from Cape Breton's steel mecca, Whitney Pier.

Holy Angels Convent

CA BI 76-31
Item
ca. 1955

Item is a photograph of the exterior of the Holy Angels Convent in Sydney.

Holy Angels Convent

CA BI 76-30
Item
ca. 1955

Item is a photograph of the exterior of the Holy Angels Convent in Sydney.

Lawrence Power, P.O.W. Camp, Germany

CA BI 82-1488-8188
Item
1943

Item is a photograph of Lawrence Power at a P.O.W. camp in Germany.

Lingan Battery

CA BI 89-101-18386
Item
ca. 1941

Item is a photograph of inside the turret of a 6-inch calibre gun at Lingan Battery. Photograph provided by the Department of National Defense.

Lingan Battery Magazine

CA BI 89-194-18389
Item
ca. 1941

Item is a photograph of the ammunition hoist at Lingan. Photograph provided by the Department of National Defense.

Morrison's Mill, Sydney

CA BI 96-283-26971
Item
ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of a man standing outside Morrison's Mill in Sydney.

Morrison's Mill, Sydney

CA BI 96-271-26959
Item
ca. 188?

Item is a photograph of a man and his horse outside Morrison's Mill in Sydney.

Nearing Family Pictures

CA BI 76-54
Item
1970-1973

Items are pictures of various members of the Nearing family taken between 1970 and 1973.

Non-Commissioned Officers at Edward Point Battery

CA BI 89-202-18397
Item
1943

Item is a photograph of (Sgt) N. McInnis, (Sgt) G. Fraser, (Sgt) MacRae, and (Sgt) Reed of the 16th Coast Regiment, RCA.

Peter J. Nearing

CA BI 76-57
Item
1926

Item is a photograph of P. J. Nearing, from Bridgeport, N.S., receives the "Pro Ecclesia et Pontific" Medal from Bishop John R. MacDonald in 1926.

Post Office, Sydney Mines

CA BI 76-24
Item
ca. 1910

Item is a postcard of the post office building in Sydney Mines.

Reverend Daniel Doyle

CA BI 76-56
Item
19th Century

Item is a photograph of Father Dan Doyle, curate of Sacred Heart Church in Sydney.

Reverend Donald Marie MacAdam

CA BI 76-32
Item
ca. 1920

Item is a photograph of Rev. D. M. MacAdam, born on 03 Feb. 1867 in East Bay. He was the son of John and Theresa MacAdam. Rev. MacAdam was ordained on 06 Aug. 1893 and became the Pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Sydney. He died on 11 Aug. 1924.

Reverend Joseph Nearing

CA BI 76-61c
Item
1964

Items are photographs
a: Rev. Joseph Nearing is surrounded by approximately forty members of the C.W.L. at his farewell.
b: James Doyle and Wilfid Roach make a presentation to J.B. Nearing at the school children's farewell.
c: J. B. Nearing presented with a gift from members of the C.W.L.

Reverend Joseph Nearing

CA BI 76-61b
Item
1964

Items are photographs
a: Rev. Joseph Nearing is surrounded by approximately forty members of the C.W.L. at his farewell.
b: James Doyle and Wilfid Roach make a presentation to J.B. Nearing at the school children's farewell.
c: J. B. Nearing presented with a gift from members of the C.W.L.

Reverend Joseph Nearing

CA BI 76-61a
Item
1964

Items are photographs
a: Rev. Joseph Nearing is surrounded by approximately forty members of the C.W.L. at his farewell.
b: James Doyle and Wilfid Roach make a presentation to J.B. Nearing at the school children's farewell.
c: J. B. Nearing presented with a gift from members of the C.W.L.

Rouse Island, Gabarus