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Harry Nelson Collection
Collection · 1886 - 1975
The collection contains assorted reference materials about the history of the Truro, NS area that were acquired and/or created by Harry Nelson over his lifetime. There are 30 cm of research notes on the history of the communities of Colchester County, NS, which also contains correspondence and administrative records of the Colchester Historical Society with respect to exhibition planning. 1996.21.1 - 30
Municipality of the Town of Truro Fonds
Fonds · 1875 - 1988
The fonds consists of assorted records created by the Town of Truro, including annual reports, Sinking Fund Investments, assessment rolls (380 cm), school board records, nomination papers, for a century from 1886 - 1988. The fonds has had accruals since the initial acquisitions in 1999. The Victoria Park record series contains maps, ephemera, reports, minutes, financial statements, correspondence, and plans for the park; this series has had accruals. 2003.19.1 - 207
Nova Scotia Teachers College Collection
Collection · 1951 - 1997
The fonds contains records that demonstrate the academic activities of the staff and students of the Nova Scotia Teachers College, as well as some materials from the previous Nova Scotia Normal College. The series include: calendars, student directories, guide books, essays, examinations, commencement programs, convocation programs, banquet programs, “Teachers Views” newsletters, “Normal Bulletin” newsletters, while all other records are arranged in no particular order. Dominant record types include awards, certificates, Principal’s reports, addresses, and newspaper clippings, letters, newsletters, and records of the Alumni Association. The records provide information on some of the special events of the school, including Athletic Awards banquets, Honours banquets, convocation, commencement, Christmas concerts, Winter Carnival. Also included are materials on Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Agricultural College convocations in 1993. 2016.82.1 - 147
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
Zonta Club of Truro Fonds
Fonds · 1980 - 2017
The fonds contains 39 folders of documents that show the activities of the Zonta Club of Truro throughout its lifetime. Document types include booklets, certificates, ephemera, newspaper clippings, notes, reports, Craft Fair materials, yearbooks, newsletters, and ledgers. Fifty photographs were removed and stored in a separate box. The photographs mostly show special events in which the Club participated. 2018.6.1 - 317
Maritime Home for Girls Fonds
Fonds · 1916 - 1985
The fonds consists of documents and photographs that demonstrate the activities of the Maritime Home for Girls from its opening through to its re-designation. Materials included are newspaper clippings, minutes, annual reports, ephemera, and photographs. Photographs demonstrate activities that took place on the property, including classes, farming, skating, flower shows, and weddings. 90.9.1 - 157
North Colchester Railway Plan, 1890
North Colchester Railway Plan, 1890
Item · 1890
Map of North Colchester County, NS, showing proposed railway plan. Also includes existing Intercolonial Railway, Pictou Branch, Short Line through Tatamagouche, county towns, some waterways and roads. Surveyed by D. Murphy, Provincial Engineer, 1890. 2001.11.2
Truro, NS, 1889
Truro, NS, 1889
Item · 1889
One black and white reproduction map created by D. D. Currie of Moncton in 1889. Shows hand illustrated streets, homes and large buildings throughout the Town of Truro and includes detailed labelled drawings of major businesses around the outer edge of the map. 94.137.1
Spring/Summer 1889 Hat Collection
Spring/Summer 1889 Hat Collection
Item · 1889
An original reproduction color poster produced by J. F. Blanchard & Co. of Truro, NS in 1889. Features the styles of hats available for the spring and summer season. 91.62.2 and 2010.55.1
Truro, NS, 1837
Truro, NS, 1837
Item · 1837
A 1911 newsprint reproduction of an 1837 map of Truro NS. Shows homeowner names and buildings, businesses, main roads, Salmon River, Mill Race and Boyd's Brook. 88.92