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Kennedy Blacksmith fonds
Fonds · 1895 - 1940
The collection consists of two day books--one small softcover; the second a hardbound paper edition. They record the day to day transactions which took place at the Kennedy blacksmith operation at Loch Katrine. Most transactions were for cash, but several of the transactions show the goods purchased in exchange a service rendered ie: hauling; providing transportation for family member to go to Town; hemlock boards, etc. 2018.064.001
Lena Ferguson fonds
Lena Ferguson fonds
Fonds · 1974-2001
Fonds consists of approximately 137 hours of oral history interviews conducted by Lena Ferguson. Most interviewees were residents of the Eastern Shore region of Halifax County, particularly the Chezzetcook area. Interview topics include genealogy, local industries, occupations, music, shipping, community life, traditions, and folklore. In addition to interviews, the creator recorded school reunions, concerts, weddings, and church anniversaries. Several paper transcripts are included as well as scrapbooks featuring articles written by Lena and other newspaper articles regarding the Chezzetcook area. 2019.014
Lester D. MacKeen fonds
Lester D. MacKeen fonds
Fonds · 1928-1969
Fonds consists of four series: 1) Blacksmith and Heating Business Records, 2) Personal Files, Statements, and Correspondence, 3) Municipal Files and Correspondence, 4) Blacksmith and Heating Business Receipt Books (1938-1969), and 5) Blacksmith and Heating Business Ledgers. Fonds consist of records documenting the day-to-day business operations of Lester D. MacKeen's blacksmithing and heating business; files, statements, and correspondence relating to the personal life and daily activities of Lester D. MacKeen; records and correspondence relating to municipal roles performed by Lester D. MacKeen as secretary of the Unemployment Relief Central Committee (also known as the Overseers of the Poor) for the Municipality of St. Mary's between 1933 and 1934 and as Deputy Sheriff for Guysborough County. 2014.008
Robert Kim Stevens fonds
Robert Kim Stevens fonds
Fonds · [ca. 1972]-[ca. 2002]
Fonds consists of records of the activities of Robert Kim Stevens. Records were created and accumulated between about 1972 and 2003. Fonds is arranged into five series: correspondence, research material and publications, family files,maps, and drawings. Accession number 2003.010.
William L. Bishop Family fonds
Fonds · 1873-1935
correspondence between various members of the Bishop family. This includes: letters from Laurie while stationed at various training camps and later France to his father and occasionally his mother; letters from Charlie and his wife Carmen while in Mexico and Oakland to his mother and father mostly requesting financial assistance and outline some of their difficulties; letters from Harry to his father discussing family matters (mainly Charlie and Carmen) and copies of letters that Harry wrote to his mother and forwarded to his father; letters to Harry from Leila before and after they were married; letters from Grandmother Bishop to the three Bishop boys; financial (personal and business) records of William Bishop; Christmas cards; and letters from Lizzie's brother Hedley. Photographs consist of members of the Bishop family and most have been identified.