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Shipping Reference Collection
Collection
The Shipping Reference Collection incorporates virtually all miscellanous shipping records and reference material that were accessioned as part of "MS-8-Ref." A large portion of the collection consists of reference files on various vessels and shipping lines. A card-catalogue index known as "Master and Mates" provides references to microfilmed vessel papers, trade records, registers, and other related materials. The collection also includes photographs, slides, and published materials such as the Lloyd's Register of Ships. The collection contains four series: Microfilm Shipping Line reference files Vessel reference files Published materials MS-8-Ref
O'Brien Family fonds
Fonds
The fonds consists predominantly of correspondence and vessel papers. The fonds also contains records that document the family's business activity, particularly that of Joseph O’Brien. MS-4-242
William Robinson's general store business ledger
File · 1862 - 1870
Files comprises a business ledger containing miscellaneous papers, including an index, correspondence, estate papers and notes. MS-4-159, SF Box 6, Folders 9-10; SF Box 49, Folder 2
Captain Charles Davison fonds
Fonds
This fonds contains a small volume of financial records relating to Charles Davison's grocery business in Hansport, Nova Scotia, including invoices, promissory notes and account statements. There is also a photograph of Davison and a copy of a letter written to his wife. MS-4-146
Letter from Lewis Williams to John McGregor
Item
Item is a letter to John McGregor from Judge Lewis M. Williams of Windsor, Nova Scotia regarding his assistance in forwarding items to Liverpool. MS-2-97, SF Box 41, Folder 16
Archibald Woodbury McLelan fonds
Fonds
Fonds comprises business correspondence, bills of lading, and miscellaneous papers connected to McLelan's shipping business. MS-2-87, SF Box 18, Folders 32-33
Business correspondence and balance sheet of Captain Alfred Gould
File
File consists of business and professional correspondence from various writers, including Captain Stewart Gould (some photocopies). There is also a balance sheet (ca. 1881-1888) showing loans, payments, and ships' earnings. MS-2-86, SF Box 18, Folder 31
William Young fonds
Fonds
Fonds consists of a book of literary quotations, a letter from Sir William Young to Judge Thompson and S.L. Shannon, a draft of a speech regarding Dalhousie College, a letter from William Young to his parents, and a letter to Charles Young from William. MS-2-81, SF Box 18, Folder 29