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Archival description
Archibald Beaton fonds
Fonds · 1897-1898
Fonds consists of correspondence of Archibald Beaton, Donald MacDonald and Rev. Ronald Beaton in Rome. Letters deal with the opening of the coal mines at Broad Cove in the late 1890s, a description of Rome, and the ordering of a set of bagpipes as a gift. Interspersed there is also bagpipe music, written by Archibald Beaton. MG 12.31
Fonds · 1880-1978
Fonds consists of correspondence, papers, scrapbooks referring to ships, shipping, sailing, and items that were of interest to Captain John Parker. Included is a scrapbook that includes information about "Gaelic speaking Blacks" and photographs from a sailing trip to the West Indies. MG 12.50
Liscombe family fonds
Fonds · 1860-1957,1913-1938 predominant
Fonds consists of four series: Ella Muriel Liscombe (1913-1938), Olive Margaret Liscombe (1910-1956), Francis Gerald Liscombe (1914-1916) and Susan Kate (Howie) Liscombe (1916-1944). It includes the diaries and records of Ella Muriel Liscombe, the diary and correspondence of Olive Margaret Liscombe, the diaries and correspondence of Gerald Liscombe, and Susan (Howie) Liscombe's correspondence. MG 12.59
Allan Ridgway fonds
Fonds · 1915-1973
Fonds consists of papers and medals concerning enlistment and service in World War I, including award of the Military Medal, 1915-1921; appointment as Commissioner of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, 1931; and clippings of obituaries of Allan and Frances Ridgway, 1970-1973. MG 12.110
Angus Cyprian Day fonds
Fonds · 1933-1973, predominant 1933-1973
Fonds consists of personal records regarding Angus Cyprian's work within the community and genealogy research. This includes the genealogies of the Brown family of Sydney Mines, Day family of Sydney Mines, and the Johnstone family of Halifax. Also, personal records regarding Day's involvement with the Knights of Columbus, and financial statements, minutes and correspondence regarding the Cape Breton Mental Health Centre. Fonds also consists of agreements, statements, and minutes regarding the Cape Breton Hospital, Braemore Home, and the Nova Scotia Research Foundation. Also included in the fonds are deeds and other legal documents related to the Sparling and Barrington families. MG 12.35
James W. Maddin fonds
Fonds · 1905-1961
Fonds consists of correspondence, including letters from the Right Honourable Arthur Meighen, clippings, poetry, addresses, scrapbooks, and army service records. MG 12.80
Alexander L. Hay fonds
Fonds · 1929-1938
Fonds consists of speeches on coal mining, mine safety, and the Fortress of Louisbourg. MG 12.81
Charles H. Sutherland fonds
Fonds · 1917-1974
Fonds consists of a scrapbook assembled by Charles Sutherland that includes some World War 1 clippings. MG 12.119
Crowdis family fonds
Fonds · 1883-1949
Fonds consists of personal papers of the Crowdis family over generations, including legal papers, correspondence, ephemera, and birth certificates of various family members. MG 12.123
Daniel J. MacKay fonds
Fonds · 1876-1936
Fonds consists of personal papers (1876-1901), appointments, deeds, stock certificates and business papers (1900-1921), and memorial cards. MG 12.124