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Archival description
Jack Baker fonds
Fonds · 1880-1986, predominant 1927-1950
records pertaining to Jack's career as a rum runner. These consist of textual records, the wills and estate papers of both Jack and Joan Baker, and photographs of the area, residents, vessels, and his electric car. Photographs are housed in documents boxes and in five albums.
Captain Charles Hunter fonds
Fonds · 1891-1918
Fonds consists of discharge papers, master's papers, letters of introduction, letters of reference, offers of postings and travel documents all relating to Captain Hunter's career as a master mariner. A portrait of the barque Walter H. Wilson is on display at the Yarmouth County Museum.
Fonds · 1878-1888
Fonds consists of discharge papers, masters papers and letters of reference relating to Larkin's sailing career.
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.