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Collection · 1934
A collection of 5 maps which include: Approaches to St. John's Harbour (1921), The North Atlantic (1919), East Coast of North America (1880), Bay of Fundy, Southern Part (1934), and St. Martins, New Brunswick and NS (1934).These maps all belonged to Captain Jonathan Borden Marsh, who was from Economy, Colchester County. 2016.14.1 to 2016.14.5
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
Item · 1888
Consists of a hydrographic map of the North Atlantic Ocean. Recorded observations (Notices to Mariners) of October 1888 indicated in red print include hurricane paths and dates, ship wreaks, fog belts, icebergs, general drift of ocean currents and prevailing winds (blue print) among other details. Forecasts for November 1888.This map belonged to Capt. John Congdon of Great Village, NS. He was the Master of the ship "Bedford". 90.77.3