Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
David Nelson fonds
General material designation
- Textual record
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Level of description
Fonds
Repository
Reference code
MS-4-80
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Statement of scale (cartographic)
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Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)
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Date(s)
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1888-1893 (Creation)
Physical description area
Physical description
2 cm of textual records
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Archival description area
Name of creator
(1834-1920)
Biographical history
David Nelson was a merchant in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia. He was born 7 February 1834 at Waugh's River. In 1890 he moved to Tatamagouche where he established a general store. He married Mary MacLeod, with whom he had four children: Etta (b. 1891), John (b. 1893), Mary (b. 1886) and William (b. 1888). Nelson was a supporter of the Liberal party and was the area representative on the municipal council. He served as a warder from 1899-1903 and was chairman of the Board of North Colchester. He died on 17 December 1920.
Custodial history
Scope and content
Fonds contains a business ledger dating from 1888-1893, miscellaneous invoices and correspondence dating from 1891-1893.
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Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script note
English
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Restrictions on access
There are no access restrictions on these materials. All materials are open for research.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Materials do not circulate and must be used in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room. Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction.
Finding aids
Generated finding aid
Associated materials
The North Shore Archives has records from David Nelson's general store.
Accruals
Further accruals are not expected.