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Captain Jonathan Borden Marsh Map Collection
Captain Jonathan Borden Marsh Map Collection
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
Junction of Colchester, Halifax and Guysborough Counties
Item · [after 1836]
Original hand drawn map which shows the topographical junction point of Colchester, Halifax and Guysborough Counties. This is an early, undated map, but since Guysborough was officially named in 1836, we know this map to be later than this date, but likely no later than 1875. The map shows land grants and grantee names, waterways and roads. Of note is Windsor College marked on 5 acres. 2019.24.1
Back Lots of the Township of Truro, NS, 1858
Item · 1858
Original hand drawn map of the Back Lots of the Township of Truro, NS. Copied by Isreal Longworth March 7, 1858. Includes land grants and names of property owners, some roads, marshlands and waterways. 2019.38.1
Edith MacInnis collection
Collection · 1913-1973
Collection consists of materials accumulated by Edith MacInnis including Dr. MacDonald's Almanac, published by J. MacDonald, M.D., Binghamton, N.Y. (1913); T. Eaton Co. Maritimes Limited wallpaper sample book (ca. 1950s); EMAC Times, vol. 1, Grade 9-A school paper from St. Mary's Rural High (1973); The Canso Breeze, vol. 49, no. 29 (October 4, 1968); one minute book for the Melrose School Club (ca. 1952-1953); and one topographical map of Liscomb (1975). 2016.002
O. S. Joudrey fonds
Fonds · 1922, 1947
Fonds consists of seven bound fire-insurance maps relating to Mahone Bay, one of which dates from 1922; whereas the other six (revised versions of 1934 maps) date from 1947. The maps, which were created by the Underwriters Survey Bureau Ltd. and issued under the auspices of the Nova Scotia Board of Fire Insurers, were likely obtained by Joudrey in his capacity as Mahone Bay’s Town Clerk. MBMS-57
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
Frank Fulton Collection
Collection · 1896 - 1973
The fonds consists of materials related to the history of Truro and Colchester County, NS that were collected by Frank Fulton throughout his lifetime, including directories, scrapbooks, books. The collection of 118 photographs show the Fulton family's activities during World War II, including images taken overseas. They also show the family spending time at Spencer's Point, NS; Big Cove Camp and Melmerby Beach, Pictou County, NS; businesses around Truro, NS during the 1970s; Frank's ironworks collection; and several postcards of scenes around Truro. 2012.6.1 - 46
Pilot Chart of the North Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 1888
Pilot Chart of the North Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 1888
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
North Line of Onslow Township, Mattatal Property
North Line of Onslow Township, Mattatal Property
Item · 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
Mail Route from Marshall's Corner to Earltown, 1922-23
Mail Route from Marshall's Corner to Earltown, 1922-23
Item · 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