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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 · 1901
An original hand drawn map of the New Marsh, Lower Village (aka: Lower Truro, Colchester County, NS), showing numbered lots of land with owner names and acreage. Shows New Dyke Road, Soley's Creek, Cobequid Bay, Savage's Island and existing marsh area. Whole area = 51 ac, 2 qrs, 38 rods. Surveyed by Edmund Archibald, Land Surveyor, August 14, 1901. 2005.41.1
Item · 1956
Copy of map drawn by H. Linneborn, Feb. 20, 1956. Map shows marsh locations along the Cobequid Bay & Minas Basin including roads, highways, trails, waterways, towns, railways and a legend. 2013.60.6A
Item · 1956
Copy of map drawn by H. Linneborn, Feb. 28, 1956. Map shows marsh locations along the Shubenacadie and Stewiacke Rivers in both Hants and Colchester County, NS. Includes roads, highways, trails, waterways, towns, railways and a legend. 2013.60.6B