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1990- 2007 Personal Papers
folder · 1990- 2007
Part of Lomas family fonds
This folder holds personal papers of the Lomas family in Sherbrooke, NS, from 1990- 2007, including personal correspondence, notice of Al and Aleah's fiftieth wedding anniversary (1999) and colourful well wishes, invitation to Aleah Lomas Anderson wedding to Murray Anderson (2005), program from ceremony awarding Al the Canada 125 Commemorative Medal (1993), mailing list for Trade Commissioner Service Centenary (1894-1994) including Al, get well card hand-made by granddaughter Mary, copy of letter sent by Don Loney to thank Deputy Chief of 1st Nations Congress for his activist work in support of native Canadians (1990), letter from Senator Terry M. Mercer congratulating Aleah on receiving the Long Time Service award from the Nova Scotia Liberal Party (2004), wedding invitation (2007), Order for the Burial of the Dead for Al (2000). Al certificate of Life Membership in St. Mary’s River Association (1994), and a certificate from MLA Ray White congratulating the Sherbrooke Branch Library on its official opening 21 September 1995. Some documents hand-written by Al are likely from this era, specifically information about local sites of interest with driving instructions that begin “Northwest Arm Brook”, an essay about Sherbrooke in February and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #56 alongside a creative essay about “The Christmas Butterfly”, envelope from Bob McQuinn who went to school with Al (2007) and photographs of Bob’s school class (with boy that Aleah thought might be Al "Sonny" Lomas) and a Christmas party with Al (1944). 2022.006, Ser. 16, #11
Pioneer Memorial Park
folder · 2002- 2006
Part of Lomas family fonds
This folder holds news clippings, correspondence, a meeting agenda, and request for funding signed by Aleah Lomas Anderson (2002-2006), all concerning Pioneer Memorial Park in Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia. 2022.006, Ser. 28, #1
History of Loyalists
folder · 1783-2005
Part of Country Harbour Loyalist Society
History of Loyalists in Guysborough County, article specific to Country Harbour from from North Carolina Historical Review 1783-1812 (published 1990), news clipping 1963, typed list of land grantees under Major Wright Grant with list of names, Arrival of the St. Augustine Loyalists 1783, East Florida and Country Harbour, Black Loyalists and Country Harbour 1783-1819, Loyalist Facts 1783 with notes on Black Loyalists, Country Harbour Loyalists 1783 with poem “Loyalist Farewell” with mention of reenactment in 1983, The Connection: East Florida and Country Harbour, Blacks and the American Revolution (c. 2005), United Empire Loyalists, the Augustine Loyalists (c. 2004), Country Harbour Loyalists information collected by Sarah Mason Wilson. 2021.029, Ser2.1
Aleah Lomas Anderson awards
folder · 1985- 2004
Part of Lomas family fonds
This folder includes Province of Nova Scotia Lieutenant Governor’s Heritage Award (2004), letter of congratulations from Bob and Jess MacDonald, 2004 Sir John Coape Sherbrooke Heritage Award, formal copy of Nova Scotia legislature thanks to Aleah Lomas Anderson (2004) with accompanying correspondence from Ron Chisholm and Stephen McNeil, seating cards from the tables of the Lieutenant Governor’s event, news clippings, notes for acceptance speech, Provincial Volunteer Week certificate of appreciation and program from its ceremony (1985), formal certificate appointing Aleah Lomas Anderson to the Sherbrooke Restoration Commission. 2022.006, Ser. 16, #23
Lomas family photographs
folder · 1948- 2003
Part of Lomas family fonds
This folder holds photographs of Aleah Lomas Anderson, Alton Anderson Lomas, their children, grandchildren, family, and friends, including wedding photo (1949), Amelia MacKenzie on a swing (2003), and a university photographs of Aleah (1948). Some photographs in this folder are still unidentified. 2022.006, Ser. 17, #3
Sherbrooke Village 2
folder · 1972- 2003
Part of Lomas family fonds
This file holds a promotional leaflet, receipt, Nova Scotia Museum newsletter (1972), notes on Sherbrooke Village Restoration, copy of Sherbrooke Restoration Commission Act (1973), proposal for talk on “Sherbrooke Then and Now” (2003), excerpt from “The History and Development of Sherbrooke in Guysborough County” by Phyllis Blakely (1969), land agreement for Sherbrooke Village (1973), correspondence regarding funding, and a news clipping (1974). 2022.006, Ser. 20, #2
Loyalists
folder · 1970- 2002
Part of Lomas family fonds
This folder collects newsletters, news clippings, list of surnames, essay by Roy A. Chisholm U. E., “The Loyalist Tradition in Canada” by David V. J. Bell (1970), “War Veterans in the Wilderness” by Mark Bourrie (2002), and other papers discussing the history of Loyalists on the Eastern Shore of NS. 2022.006, Ser. 1, #2
General Nova Scotia Mining
folder · 1996- 2001
Part of Lomas family fonds
This folder holds Chronicle Herald news clipping “Mining areas may be future historic sites” (2001), “Nova Scotia: We’re Worth Exploring” promotional folder for mineral exploration (1996) with additional news clippings on mining in Nova Scotia. 2022.006, Ser. 8, #3