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Alexander Lawson fonds
Fonds · 1864-1883
Fonds consists of an account book and correspondence received by Lawson from the head telegraph office and from local businesses upon his retirement from the Western Union Telegraph Office.
Alvin James Allen fonds
Fonds · 1922-1955
Fonds consists of records pertaining to Alvin Allen's career in the Merchant Marines and consists of 2 series: World War II records and Master's papers.
C. Asa Doane fonds
Fonds · 1914-1980
Fonds consists of newspaper clippings regarding local and regional events, and published items pertaining to the British Royal Family and Yarmouth. Also contained in this fonds are two photographs, a sketch book containing 10 pencil drawings of ships and seascapes, certificates and a cancelled ticket for the first voyage of the M.V.Bluenose.
Fonds · 1939-1943
Fonds consists of correspondence regarding the establishment of a Red Cross branch; work project ledgers; correspondence regarding fundraising; correspondence to the Provincial Women's War Work Committee; annual reports; Red Cross by-laws; reports of blood donations; and knitting instructions for socks. The fonds has been arranged into nine series.
Captain John E. Murphy fonds
Fonds · 1866-1880
Fonds consists of three notebooks kept by Captain John E. Murphy. These include a log book and diary; a notebook of clippings and poetry regarding the Minister of Marine case; and a book of poetry written at sea. In addition, there are 9 photos of items that were brought back by Captain Murphy from his travels that still remain in the Murphy family.
Captain John Lovitt fonds
Fonds · 1862-1870
Fonds consists of correspondence from Lovitt's father and other business letters, as well as a newspaper advertisement from Lovitt's campaign for a seat in the House of Commons and Lovitt's funeral memorial.
Fonds · 1878-1888
Fonds consists of discharge papers, masters papers and letters of reference relating to Larkin's sailing career.
Fonds · 1866-1889
Fonds consists of correspondence and bills to the estate of Charles Huntington as well as documents appointing Loran Baker guardian of the three children, original copies of land grants, deeds and leases of land and auction posters for the sale of land by the Estate of Charles Huntington.
Fonds · 1799-1840
Fonds consists of five series containing correspondence, miscellanea, deeds, a notebook kept by Farish while in the Navy and while beginning his medical practice in Yarmouth, genealogical manuscripts, and accounts.