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Charles Tupper letters
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File consists of two handwritten letters by Charles Tupper. The earlier is an 1887 letter of introduction to Sir Andrew Clark regarding Mr. Freeborn, a Canadian medical student in London. The latter was written in 1911 to Mrs. J. Ross Smith in Amherst, Nova Scotia thanking her for an earlier correspondence regarding election results. MS-2-75, SF Box 18, Folder 26
Letters to John Young from his son, William Young
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File consists of one handwritten letter (1833) to John Young from his son and business agent, William Young, and a transcription of an earlier letter (1815) from William. MS-2-80, SF Box 18, Folder 28
Memoranda from a deed of settlement of the Bank of British North America
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File contains a seven page handwritten memoranda from a deed of settlement of the Bank of British North America (May 28, 1836). The deed of settlement was negotiated for the purpose of establishing banks in the British colonies of North America. File also contains four blank forms for transferring shares. MS-4-11, SF Box 46, Folder 14
Morrison, Alex C.
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File contains papers related to the life of Alex Campbell Morrison of Sydney, who served during World War 1. Included in the file are clippings featuring an interview with Alex Morrison concerning his days as a soldier, a dispersal certificate for Alex Campbell Morrison, and information about Mr. Morrison being recognized for his military service and the Vimy Ridge assault. The file also contains a photocopy of a list of soldiers at Witley Camp, and letters from Alex Morrison to his father, from Witley Camp, Surrey, England, dated February 22nd, 1917, from Alex Morrison to his mother, written in Witley Camp, dated July 22nd 1917, from Alex Morrison to his mother, written from Witley Camp, dated August 26th, 1917, and from Alex Morrison to his father, written from Aldershot Camp, N.S., dated July 11th, 1916.
The Blacks of Whitney Pier
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File consists of two audio reels that feature sound recordings of Vernon Tull being interviewed by Elizabeth Beaton about the Black population in Whitney Pier. Track listing is as follows:Side A: Genealogical sketch Early African Orthodox Church in Cape Breton Religions practised by West Indians before the African Orthodox Church Building Church Archdeacon Phillips Succession of priests and wardens Keeping the records of the church Discussion of architectural changes Discussion of the different features of the Church Financial Support Systems for the Church Musical bands in the community Side B: War experiences Early people who contributed to communityi-30- The African Orthodox Church and young people Connection to United Mission Mendelek Hall, Dr. Calder Traditional Barbaian music Cricket teams at Whitney Pier pre 1941 Traditional foodways William Fitzgerald; owned much property at the Pier T-2083
Diaries of Ormand and Charlotte Flewelling
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File contains diary entries from 1899-1908 made by Ormand Flewelling. From 1908-1924 the entries are made largely by Charlotte, with occasional entries in another hand, possibly their daughter, Esther's. Interleaved in the second volume of the diary are handwritten copies of a family register and a photograph of an unidentified girl. MS-2-190, SF Box 28, Folders 1-2