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Description archivistique
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Harry Nelson Collection
Collection · 1886 - 1975
The collection contains assorted reference materials about the history of the Truro, NS area that were acquired and/or created by Harry Nelson over his lifetime. There are 30 cm of research notes on the history of the communities of Colchester County, NS, which also contains correspondence and administrative records of the Colchester Historical Society with respect to exhibition planning. 1996.21.1 - 30
Truro Residents Association Fonds
Fonds · 1997
The fonds consists of textual records and photographs regarding the Truro Residents Association's involvement in the fight against the opening of Atlantic Superstore in Truro, NS. Record types include scrapbooks, reports and presentations, correspondence, and clippings. Photographs show areas of concern for environmental health in Truro, and presentation materials. 1997.119.1 - 94
Gordon Kinsman Collection
Collection · 1929 - 1939
The collection contains 3 cm of textual records related to the fur farming industry in Nova Scotia during the 1920s and 1930s. Many items are related to H. S. Cruikshank, a taxidermist of Colchester County. Photographs show early tanneries and the logging industry in Nova Scotia. 1997.26.1 - 57
George R. Smith Family fonds
Fonds · 1856 - 1957
The fonds consists of records, ledgers and photographs that document the lives of the family of George R. Smith. Records are arranged into series based on content or record type, including: letters from Raymond Smith during World War I; letters from Ernest Smith during World War I; letters from Lloyd Smith during World War I; letters from other Smith family members; "Londonderry Letter" by Lloyd Smith; and account books of George R. Smith. Photographs and negatives are housed separately and demonstrate some of the activities of the members of the Smith family; most photographs are portraits of unidentified people that are arranged by photographer, demonstrating the activities of North American photographers from the 1850s - 1940s. There are also a significant number of photographs of the Smith sons during World War I; Florine Smith's trip to Europe; and portraits addressed to Florine Smith from classmates at the Halifax Ladies College. Some of the negatives correspond to the photographic prints in this fonds. 1999.50.1 - 509
Frank Patterson Collection
Collection · 1999
A collection of 40 original hand-drawn maps of the Tatamagouche area, including areas of the DesBarres Grant. Maps show land grants, names of property owners, waterways, roads and other details. Dates range from 1835 to 1951 with the majority c1850. Surveyors include John Spry Morris, John Gauld, Robert Byers, Charles Morris, Alexander Miller, Gilbert Sutherland. Also included is one Public Notice for a Sherriff's Sale in 1855. 1999.94.1a to 1999.94.49
Truro Art Society Fonds
Fonds · 1969 - 1999
The fonds consists of 30 cm of administrative records, including annual reports, minutes, financial statements, and an additional 30 cm of scrapbooks and guestbooks that demonstrate the activities of the Truro Art Society from 1969 - 1999. Photographs also show the activities of the organization, including the Attic Painters art shows, the organization's anniversary party, a collection of quilted items, and a pottery show. 2000.68.1 - 25
Pièce · 1883
Original hand drawn map shows property of Alexander Mattatal near the North Line of Onslow Township, next to the property of A. Patterson and D. Redmond and along the road from New Annan to Truro, Colchester County, NS.Signed A. I. White, Attorney General, Nov. 26, 1883. 2001.11.1
North Colchester Railway Plan, 1890
Pièce · 1890
Map of North Colchester County, NS, showing proposed railway plan. Also includes existing Intercolonial Railway, Pictou Branch, Short Line through Tatamagouche, county towns, some waterways and roads. Surveyed by D. Murphy, Provincial Engineer, 1890. 2001.11.2
Onslow Township, 1769
Pièce · 1976
Map of Onlsow Township, Colchester County, NS. Original grant issued Feb. 21, 1769. Traced by Gerald Byers, 1976. Shows names and lots of original grantees. 2002.141.15
Pièce · 1922
Hand drawn map showing the Mail Route from Marshall's Corner to Earltown, Colchester County in 1922-23.Includes roads and numbered dots along route which correspond to a list of home owners shown on the side of the map. Unknown creator and unknown exact date of creation. 2002.141.25