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Thomas Killam (Barque) fonds
Fonds · 1865-1866
Fonds consists of one log book kept by the last captain of the vessel, Henry Payne. The log was used to record a voyage from Adrossand to Boston and the final voyage from Antwerp to New York.
Overton School fonds
Fonds · 1865-1875
Fonds consists of ratepayers' minute book of the Overton school and a deed. The minute book records the accounts of the original building of the school, the annual assessment rolls of taxpayers, minutes of meetings of ratepayers, inventory of school property and accounts of expenses. The deed gives land for the schoolhouse to the School Trustees of Section No. 5.
Captain Evelyn E. Robbins fonds
Fonds · 1866-[19-], predominant 1870-1876
Fonds consists of a marriage certificate, master's certificate, discharge papers, correspondence, a copy of a letter to the editor of the Quebec paper Morning Chronicle.
Brooklyn Division, Sons of Temperance of Nova Scotia fonds
Fonds · 1866-1992
Fonds consists of minute books and treasurers' books. Also contained in the fonds is a 1938 copy of the constitution, a copy of a centennial book published in 1947, and miscellaneous papers. The fifteen minute books include the years 1866 to 1992 - from the society's inception to closing. Unfortunately some pages of the earlier books have brief sections cut out. The six treasurers' books cover the dates 1917 to 1975, however they are not complete.
Charles Huntington (Estate) fonds
Fonds · 1866-1889
Fonds consists of correspondence and bills to the estate of Charles Huntington as well as documents appointing Loran Baker guardian of the three children, original copies of land grants, deeds and leases of land and auction posters for the sale of land by the Estate of Charles Huntington.
Captain John E. Murphy fonds
Fonds · 1866-1880
Fonds consists of three notebooks kept by Captain John E. Murphy. These include a log book and diary; a notebook of clippings and poetry regarding the Minister of Marine case; and a book of poetry written at sea. In addition, there are 9 photos of items that were brought back by Captain Murphy from his travels that still remain in the Murphy family.
Laura Lawson fonds
Fonds · 1867-1895
Fonds consists of one album of photographs of Yarmouth, Milton, and surrounding areas.
Chegoggin School fonds
Fonds · 1869-1882
Fonds consists of one book used to record minutes, taxes assessed and accounts of the Trustees.
Arcadia School Trustee fonds
Fonds · 1874-1946
Fonds consists of ratepayers minute book which includes minutes of meetings held several times a year to elect school trustees, accept contracts, and oversee tax assessments. The book also includes accounts of expenses, and annual ratepayers' assessment rolls.
Crowell Shoe Store fonds
Fonds · 1878-1899
Fonds consists of letters, receipts, bills mainly from boot and shoe companies and dealers in Halifax, Moncton, Upper Canada and the United States. Also included are customer account books and shipping records. There are significant gaps in the records.