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Obed A. Ham fonds
Fonds · 1925-1926, 1953
Fonds consists of sheet music for Ham’s song “Dear Old Mahone,” a copy of Ham’s Selected Poems, and a photograph of the yacht Renegaw, which Ham built for H.L. Wagner of Pen Yann, NY in 1925. MBMS-55
Murray P. Ernst fonds
Fonds · 1905-1910
The fonds consists of a view of the Ernst Shipyard in Mahone Bay as well as photographic portraits (by Lewis A. Hirtle of Lunenburg) of Ernst’s grandparents, Abraham (1849-1911) and Rachel (Graves) Ernst (1854-?). The latter was the daughter of Anthony Graves, who figured prominently in the history of the treasure hunt on Oak Island. MBMS-62
Gordon D. Ernst fonds
Fonds · c.1943-1957
Fonds consists primarily of photographs documenting vessels built by the John McLean & Sons shipyard in Mahone Bay. MBMS-63
David and James Bayne Davison fonds
Fonds · 1840-1872
business and personal records of David and James B. Davison. The majority of the records are in relation to the general store and shipyard operated by the brothers. These consist of ledgers, accounts, receipts, promissary notes, contracts and correspondence. The correspondence includes letters regarding cargo, sale of vessels, political events in Halifax and some personal correspondence with family and friends. Also included are records regarding the settling of David Davison's estate.
Clarence R. Heisler & Son Ltd. fonds
Fonds · c. 1922-2014
The fonds consists of photographs of the vessels built or repaired by the Heisler family as well as clippings, grey literature, and memorabilia documenting their boat-building activities. It also includes a videotape documentary covering the history of the business. MBMS-65