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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.
Hugh Cann and Son Limited fonds
Fonds · 1895-1930
Fonds consists of invoices, correspondence, certificates of ship surveys, insurance records, certificates of service, contracts, ship specifications, and a day book.
Laura Lawson fonds
Fonds · 1867-1895
Fonds consists of one album of photographs of Yarmouth, Milton, and surrounding areas.
Canadian Red Cross Yarmouth Branch fonds
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.
Gretchen Trask fonds
Fonds · 1931-1992
Fonds consists of 5 series: athletic related records, fleamarket records, certificates, receipts, and newspaper clippings.
Madelon Locke Ferguson Collection
Fonds · 1911-1989
Collection consists of items that were selected by the family from their grandmothers' papers including two photo albums; Yarmouth and Nova Scotia memorabilia, such as books and pictures; will and estate papers of Margaret D. Locke; receipts; and correspondence from George Matthew Adams to Madelon Locke Ferguson.
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.
Lynch's Men's Wear fonds
Fonds · 1924-1960
Fonds consists of cash books, accounts paid and payable, stock book, sales books, bill book, expense account book, purchase book and general ledgers.
William Rogers fonds
Fonds · 1863-1876
Fonds consists of an account book for the ship Chloe, which was built at Shelburne in 1872 by William J. Kelley. Rogers was principal share owner in conjunction with other Yarmouth merchants. The vessel was sold in 1876. Also included is the account book for the ship William and the brigantine W.A. Rogers, both of which Rogers was principal share owner. The William was built at Tusket in 1873 by George Ross. The W.A. Rogers was built circa 1863 and engaged in trading missions around the world.