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Charles Brodie fonds
Fonds · 1825
Fonds consists of one account book detailing Brodie's business with Guysborough County residents.
Thomas R. Black fonds
Fonds · 1817-1860
Fonds consists of one account book, which was used to record the sale of agricultural goods and one day book, which contains an introduction written by Black, regarding its use and how he created it.
John A. Bell fonds
Fonds · 1839-1899
Fonds consists of three series: legal records, correspondence, and sketchbook
Fonds · 1894-1923
Fonds consists of one Praecipe Book kept by the High Sheriff, who at this time was J.H. Edwards. The register recorded the case number, plaintiff and defendant's name, judgement, notes of monies received/paid and warrants/writs issued.
Frank A. Doane fonds
Fonds · 1939-1946
Fonds consists of an annotated manuscript of the booklet written by Frank A. Doane entitled "Old Times in Barrington", revised in 1944, published in Truro. Also includes a copy of Doane's marriage certificate, and manuscripts of articles for "South Shore Notes" printed in the Truro Daily News printed in the late 1940's, and proofs for his book Old Times. Photograph is of the Doane's Truro home.
Henry S. Sutherland fonds
Fonds · 1856-1905
Fonds consists of two business ledgers created by Henry S. Sutherland to record the transactions of his logging business and his general store in Clyde River. Also contains information about his land, and legal decisions concerning his properties. In the ledger, Sutherland records election results, possibly related to his position as Justice of the Peace. Ledgers also include accounts with members of the Shelburne community, including payment for services regarding cows, hay, molasses, and digging mud. Fonds also includes receipts, fire and life insurance policies, deeds and other legal papers, and a document concerning the Township of Shelburne Assessment.
Almira Bell Family fonds
Fonds · 1827-1844
Fonds consists of correspondence between Almira Bell and her sisters Lucretia, Sarah and Clarissa, and their mother Catherine, regarding family and events in the communities of Shelburne and Barrington, Nova Scotia
W. Frederick Donkin fonds
Fonds · 1882-1917
records created and/or used by Donkin while he was Town clerk, a lawyer, and an insurance agent. The Town records consist of Cumberland County Court case records, which contain such items as summons and decisions, Municipal or Police Court Records, and Magistrates Court records. Records of the Town also include correspondence regarding the mayor, Returned Soldiers Employment Committee, Temperance, Amherst Fire Company, and communication with councilors and the mayor. Some Town financial records are also included in this fonds. Records regarding Donkin's positions with the North American Life Assurance Company and the Provident Mutual Association include policy information and correspondence. Some correspondence and other records related to his law practice are also included.
John Hart fonds
Fonds · 1954-1959
Fonds consists of one account book.
Joseph Hart fonds
Fonds · 1986-1922
Fonds consists of one account book for the store.