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Archival description
Fonds · 1797-1947
Collection consists of a scrapbook of receipts, notes and deeds created by many of Pictou's early entrepreneurs such as: James Patterson, Edward Mortimer, Jotham Blanchard, George Glennie, Robert Pagan, Robert Lowden, James Dawson, and James Copeland. The majority of the records are in regards to business conducted by James Patterson. Also included in the scrapbook are the signatures of many prominent Nova Scotian government officials and two deeds regarding Mahone Bay residents. In addition, there is a collection of newspaper clippings regarding the history of Pictou and area and one photograph of the exterior of Pictou Academy.
James Patterson fonds
Fonds · 1788-1840
Fonds consists of a daybook, receipts, correspondence, account records, legal documents, agreements, promissary notes and personal correspondence. Business records are in relation mainly to the sale of rum, grocery and sundry items. Accounts are often with prominent Pictou businessmen such as Edward Mortimer, Thomas Davison and other members of the Patterson family.
Daniel Fraser fonds
Fonds · 1805-1819
Fonds consists of accounts, lists of goods, letters requesting goods be bought or sold, and receipts.