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Capt. Louis Anaclet LeBlanc fonds
Capt. Louis Anaclet LeBlanc fonds
Fonds · 1918-[197-]
Fonds consists of certificates of examination and discharge; correspondence and clippings related to LeBlanc's career; letters of recommendation; and photographs of Captain LeBlanc, the Lady Rodney and Mrs. LeBlanc.
Captain Angus N. Smith fonds
Fonds · 1893
Fonds consists of one journal kept by Smith while commanding the steamship Beta, used to record his expenses incurred and some of his activities. Also included is a short autobiography.
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.
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.
Captain Nehemiah Larkin fonds
Fonds · 1878-1888
Fonds consists of discharge papers, masters papers and letters of reference relating to Larkin's sailing career.
Family history
Series · [ca. 1936-1999]
Part of Ivan R. Kent family fonds
Series forms part of the Ivan R. Kent family fonds and consists of records created and accumulated by members of the Kent family. Included is The History of Pioneer Settling on Kent Island written by E. M. Kent c. 1936 as told to her by her father-in-law, Robert Lloyd Kent around the time of his death in 1896. E. M. Kent was Elizabeth May (Thompson) who married Joseph G. Kent, son of Robert Lloyd Kent and nephew of John Kent. The manuscript was given to Mrs. Phebe G. Kent by E. M. Kent. The series also contains a copy of the autobiography of Captain W. Gerald Kent, given to Ivan and Mildred Kent by W. Gerald Kent. William Gerald ‘Cappy’ Kent was born in 1903 and was the son of Horace Arthur Kent, who was the nephew of Joseph G. and Elizabeth M. Kent. William Gerald was a WWII, Royal Canadian Navy veteran, was married to Carmen Hubley, and died in 1995. Also included are loose photocopies of newspaper clippings related to members of the Kent family and other Eastern Shore families.
Ivan R. Kent family fonds
Ivan R. Kent family fonds
Fonds · 1903-1999
Fonds consists of records created and accumulated by the Kent family primarily during their time spent as lighthouse keepers on Kent Island. There are also records relating to Kent family history and the family’s involvement in the Pleasant Point United Church. In addition, there are records and photographs relating to the sons of Phebe and Arch Kent who served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. Accession number 2013.021
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.
Lapierre_John_int_Eaton_6808
Lapierre_John_int_Eaton_6808
Item · August 15, 1980
Part of Lena Ferguson fonds
This audio file is an excerpt from an interview with John Lapierre of Grand Desert conducted in August of 1980 by Lena Ferguson and Rosemary Eaton. The audio clip features Mr. Lapierre discussing his experience working on the schooner, the Village Leaf, as a young boy of fourteen. They sailed from the Chezzetcook area to the fishing grounds off the Magdalen Islands. 2019.014
Lena Ferguson fonds
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