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Treasury Papers
Fonds · 1758-1964
Fonds consists of records reflecting the early financial history of Nova Scotia, offering an excellent example of early government transactions and activities in the province. These records reflect important investment and development decisions made by the provincial government, demonstrating those areas that were deemed most in need of public funds or those that brought in the most revenue, including shipping and lighthouses, emigration and immigration, the importation of goods, manufacturing, taxation and public works. This fonds is an excellent tool for exploring the establishment of government presence in Nova Scotia, how government functioned, and the relationships the provincial government had with communities, businesses and manufacturers, the federal government and with Imperial powers. Records primarily take the form of correspondence, receipts, log books, warrants, certificates and other documents of official expenditures and revenue. Fonds consists of 20 series:• General Accounts• Collector of Colonial Duties• Consular Fees• Impost and Excise• Light Duties• Light House Papers• Provincial Debt and Currency• Roads and Bridges• Sundry Accounts• Warrants• Bounties• Provincial Cashier• Miscellaneous• Board of Revenue: Correspondence and Minutes• Financial Secretary correspondence• Provincial Secretary correspondence• Provincial Treasurer• Receiver-General correspondence• Miscellaneous Correspondence• Public Works and Services
Triad Film Productions fonds
Fonds · 1980-2004
Fonds consists of files documenting Triad productions and projects, as well as some corporate business records such as incorporation documents and financial statements. The production files contain textual records, graphic materials and sound and moving image materials. The textual records include correspondence, project treatment proposals and synopses, applications for funding, important contracts and licensing agreements, scripts, publicity materials, press releases, cost reports, and some publicity stills of performers and locations. The moving image material consists of a few masters plus viewing copies of most of Triad's productions. There are also a few files containing project proposals that were not developed. Production files arranged alphabetically by production title.
Fonds · Photocopied in 1996
Fonds consists of three registers used to record Methodist, later United, baptisms, marriages and burials. Also included is one notebook used to record the members of the Shelburne Methodist Circuit, which was comprised of churches serviced by the Shelburne minister. The book is organized by congregation and includes the following: Birchtown, Cape Negro, Jordan Bay, Jordan Ferry, Jordan River, Lockeport, Lockes Island, North East Harbour, Ohio, Raffed Island, Roseway, Sandy Point, Shelburne and West Shore.
Troops Embarking at Halifax
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Item is a photographic postcard of a number of troops embarking at Halifax during the First World War. Soldiers in full uniform are visible on the upper and lower decks of the boat while onlookers, mostly in daywear, are visible on the dock. A handwritten note in the middle of the photo reads: "Troops Embarking At Halifax N.S.." 77-1538-1672
Truro Art Society Fonds
Fonds · 1969 - 1999
The fonds consists of 30 cm of administrative records, including annual reports, minutes, financial statements, and an additional 30 cm of scrapbooks and guestbooks that demonstrate the activities of the Truro Art Society from 1969 - 1999. Photographs also show the activities of the organization, including the Attic Painters art shows, the organization's anniversary party, a collection of quilted items, and a pottery show. 2000.68.1 - 25