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Correspondence
Series · 1954-1965, predominant 1954-1964
Part of Eastern Shore Board of Trade, District 19 fonds
Series forms part of the Eastern Shore Board of Trade, District 19 fonds and consists of correspondence of the board and its members. Included is correspondence with government officials related to requests for speed zones on Highway 7, the demolition of a derelict wharf in Oyster Pond, the construction of a jetty in DeBaie's Cove, improvement of snow removal services, general road improvements and repairs, and the creation of an RCMP detachment in Lake Charlotte. Series also includes correspondence related to tourism promotion, banquets and other events which the board hosted or participated in, as well as correspondence with other organizations in which the board held membership including the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Maritime Provinces Board of Trade, and the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council. In addition, series includes reports of board sub-committees, receipts, clippings, and other material. Accession numbers: 2009.037, 2010.019
Publications
Series forms part of the Eastern Shore Board of Trade, District 19 fonds and consists of publications issued by the board including newsletters, sheets advertising events, and a bookmark advertising the Marine Highway (Highway 7) to tourists. Some newsletters are issued jointly with the Musquodoboit Harbour and Sheet Harbour Boards of Trade. Series also includes a black-and-white photograph of a truck adorned with signs advertising the board, probably part of a parade. Also included are newsletters and other documents issued by separate organizations, including the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Maritime Provinces Board of Trade. In addition, series includes correspondence, a 1964 schedule of rates for the Ship Harbour Lake Mutual Telephone Company, and minutes of a 1964 meeting of an Eastern Shore group interested in industrial development. Accession number: 2009.037
Local research
Series · [ca. 1955], 1962-1963, 1969-1970
Part of Eastern Shore Board of Trade, District 19 fonds
Series forms part of the Eastern Shore Board of Trade, District 19 fonds and consists of records relating to research undertaken by board members on local events and other topics of interest to the board. Series contains clippings and other material, and includes newspaper articles and advertisements promoting tourism on the Eastern Shore. Also included in the series are clippings, a government publication, correspondence and other material related to the proposal for a Ship Harbour National Park. In addition, series includes newspaper clippings reporting on board activities. Accession number: 2009.037