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Albert White diary
Albert White diary
Item · June 2, 1897- October 7, 1897
This diary is a discrete item and is a copy of the diary written by Albert White during the course of a trip to England from June to October of 1897 to visit family and to witness and participate in the celebration of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee on June 22nd. He sailed from Rimouski on June 6th on the Vancouver and left Liverpool on September 16th on the Scotsman. While most of the diary is related to his visit in England, an account of his journey from Mooseland to Rimouski gives an accurate account of transportation during the late 19th century. Accession number 2013.012
Avon Bayers letter
Avon Bayers letter
Item · 1947
Item consists of a typed letter addressed to Avon Bayers, asking if he was interested in a job painting a house and if so, whether he could call at 44 1/2 Almon, Street in Halifax to pick up the supplies, which had already been purchased. The letter is unsigned but was written at 44 1/2 Almon Street on July 8, 1947. Accession number: 2013.062
Clam Bay School memoir
Clam Bay School memoir
Item · 2007
Item consists of a handwritten account written by Brenda Baker about the history of the school, those who taught there during her time as a student, and the day that the schoolhouse burned down. Accession number: 2013.057
Clam Harbour Ladies Sewing Circle minute book
Clam Harbour Ladies Sewing Circle minute book
Item · 1950-1952
Item consists of one book containing handwritten minutes of the Clam Harbour Ladies Sewing Circle recorded by secretary, Muriel Stevens from 1950 to 1952. Opening pages seem to suggest that the sewing circle was just being formed on March 15, 1950. Minutes record where the meetings were held, members in attendance, election of officials, plans for and outcomes of fundraisers, records of donations, and work done for the Church and Manse both by the Sewing Circle independently and in collaboration with other groups such as the Musquodoboit Harbour Ladies Aid Society. The book also contains an attendance list in the back that includes the names of all the Sewing Circle members. Accession number: 2013.034
Eastern Shore Tourist Association Route 7 Marine Highway brochure
Eastern Shore Tourist Association Route 7 Marine Highway brochure
Item · ca. 1960- 1980
This item is a brochure produced by the Eastern Shore Tourist Association, featuring information on the Route 7 Marine Highway, a scenic route that forms part of the Trunk 7 highway and stretches from Dartmouth to Canso, skirting the Atlantic coastline through seaside villages and farming communities, past beaches, museums and other points of interest. The item consists of a map and a brief description of the Eastern Shore including local and natural attractions, communities, and history. The brochure also includes several images of scenery and attractions that can be found along the way. Accession number: 2013.018
Florence Day and Percy Palmer marriage certificate
Florence Day and Percy Palmer marriage certificate
Item · 1916
Item consists of a copy of an illustrated marriage certificate recording the union of Percy Palmer of Owl’s Head and Florence Day of Owl’s Head, dated May 30, 1916. Accession number: 2013.058
Jeddore Oyster Pond Home & School treasurer's book
Jeddore Oyster Pond Home & School treasurer's book
Item · 1943-1958
Item consists of a treasurer's book of the Home & School Association of Jeddore Oyster Pond, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, covering the period from 1943 to 1958. Recorded in the book are receipts from the Association’s various income sources, as well as expenses for its various programs and events. Also included in the expenses are “equalization” fees which may have been intended for other affiliated home & school associations, and sums for the purchase or rental of a Gestetner copying machine. Accession number: 2009.039
John Hays land grant
John Hays land grant
Item · 1786
Item consists of a land grant for a one hundred acre parcel of land in Jeddore, Halifax County, Nova Scotia which was awarded to John Hays by the Crown. The grant is dated August-September 1786. Accession number 2010.016.
Local history of Ship Harbour by Clare Palmer
Local history of Ship Harbour by Clare Palmer
Item · 1938
This history is a discrete item and was written by Clare Palmer in 1938 when she was about thirteen years old. It was likely part of a school assignment as there appears to be a comment written by the teacher on the last page. In his or her comment the teacher praises the value of the information provided by Clare and suggests that she donate it to the public archives. This handwritten, handmade history book is based on information provided by Mr. George Marks, Mrs. Bruce Marks, and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Marks, whose contribution is acknowledged by Clare at the outset of her work. Her history includes chapters on the first settlers, the growth of the settlement, Ship Harbour industries, schools, transportation, churches, food, clothing, and lights; amusements, public buildings, prominent people, nature, and a final chapter that discusses Nichol Island and Wolfe Point as well as the origin of the name “Ship Harbour.” The book includes three hand drawn maps: one of Ship Harbour that features dwellings, G. L Monk’s store and mill, the J. L. factory, and the chapel; a second map depicting early roads in the area in 1863 as well as a ferry; and one small map of Nichol Island. The second last page also includes a photograph of the lighthouse at Wolfe Point on Nichol Island, which is were Clare lived with her family in the lightkeeper’s house. The book also includes two newspaper clippings, one about Daniel Weeks and one about the 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Addington Marks which includes a picture. Accession number: 2013.013