Archives Catalogue

Biographical information on people from the Liverpool area

MS-2-201, SF Box 115, Folder 10
File
[1920?]

This file contains biographical information on James Frederick Skerry; Nathaniel Torrey; MacKeen; Thomas Ross and James MacLaren.

Certificates and general papers

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 45
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Copies of various official documents from the Tupper family, including land surveyor's certificate and reports, certificates appointings Nathan and Freeman Tupper as Justice of the Peace. Originals date from 1863-1928.

Correspondence: on hockey

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 42
File
1944

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Draft Letter to the Editor of the Halifax Herald regarding the origins of Hockey and skating in Nova Scotia, and various names the game was once called.

Correspondence to F. F. Tupper from different individuals

MS-2-201, SF Box 29, Folder 58
File
1926-1962

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

File consists of letters from The Evening Telegram, A.M. Fraser (Crown Land Surveyor), Alfred Morine (lawyer) and Amsterdam Pen Co.

Diaries

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 41
File
1912-1921

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Includes 4 diary books and personal notebooks, detailing daily activities, the weather, and auto trips throughout Nova Scotia.

Genealogical research of the Liverpool area families

MS-2-201, SF Box 115, Folder 11
File
[1920?]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

This file contains genealogical charts of some of the families in the area.

German emigrants in Nova Scotia : manuscripts

MS-2-201, SF Box 115, Folder 12
File
[1920?]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Historical Notes on individuals from Nova Scotia

MS-2-201, SF Box 115, Folder 14
File
[1940?]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

This file consists of community News from Nova Scotia; the evolution of Thomas Stevens; and a night on the town in North Ireland.

MS-2-201, SF Box 115, Folder 22
File
[1930's?]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Manuscripts: Barry Riots

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 35
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

File contains manuscript regarding Robert Barry, foreman of the Grand Jury in 1812.

Manuscripts: European discoverers

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 18
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Regarding the European discoverers such as Columbus who first came to North America.

Manuscripts: Fort Lomeron and Fort Louis

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 23
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

History regarding two forts which were located in Nova Scotia.

Manuscripts: French and Spanish War

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 36
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

File contains a manuscript regarding war from 1793-1801 and the impact on Nova Scotia and relations with the United States.

Manuscripts: John Cabot

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 19
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Regarding John Cabot's discovery of North America.

Manuscripts: Liverpool Marine History

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 26
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

A collection of writing on various topics of Liverpool history, including large amounts of marine history.

Manuscripts: Miss Ford's Adventures

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 30
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

A twelve year old girl's encounter with a bear in 1825.

Manuscripts: On Acadia

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 21
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Includes thoughts regarding Charles La Tour, when and how he came to Acadia.

Manuscripts: On Acadie

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 22
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Regarding the history of Acadie/Acadia, where place names were derived from, and so on.

Manuscripts: On Hakluyt

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 20
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Includes excerpted text from Richard Hakluyt, regarding the West Indies.

Manuscripts: On Micmac history

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 39
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Regarding the history of the Micmac people near the area of Milton, N.S. Includes discussion on the native origin and meaning of many names used for places, rivers, and lakes within Nova Scotia.

Manuscripts on the Mi'kmaq people

MS-2-201, SF Box 115, Folder 3
File
[1920?]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

This file contains three separated manuscripts; the titles are The Micmacs, Indian names and the traditions and legends.

Manuscripts: On Thomas Cochran

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 27
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Regarding 18th Century politics and politicians in Liverpool and the Halifax area.

Manuscripts: Pilgrim Fathers

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 25
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Regarding New England pilgrim settlers' activity in the fur trade.

Manuscripts: Port Rossignol Incident

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 24
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Incomplete portion of a manuscript about an incident in 17th Century Nova Scotia, regarding the English and French, and who had claims to the land.

Manuscripts: Press Gangs

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 29
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Historical anecdotes partially about press gang warrants in Halifax, and partially about the unfortunate wedding day of Andrew and Mary Mitchell in 1805, who had rotten eggs and vegetables thrown at them, along with dead cats.

Manuscripts related to l'Acadie

MS-2-201, SF Box 115, Folder 23
File
[1930's?]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

File contains material on Port La Tour, Annapolis, the massacre of St. Anne and family names in Acadia.

Manuscripts: The Gavin Duel

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 31
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Account of an 18th Century feud between John Gavin and Joseph Freeman, Liverpool sailors.

Manuscripts: The Great Bridge

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 33
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Regarding a bridge built in the 18th Century to span the Liverpool river.

Manuscripts: The Phantom Jolly Boat

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 32
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

A humorous Liverpool story about George Eaton, a 19th Century naval officer, and events which happened with his fiance, Anne, and a stolen boat.

Manuscripts: The Weygobah Spring

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 28
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Anecdotes regarding a freshwater spring in the Liverpool region.

Manuscripts: Untitled Fragments

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 38
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Various untitled portions of manuscripts. Similar historical themes.

Manuscripts: Ye Ducking Stool

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 34
File
[19--]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Some historical anecdotes regarding 18th and 19th Century Liverpool, including those regarding the judicial process, and Freemasonry in Liverpool.

Newspaper articles related to the history of Brooklyn, Nova Scotia

MS-2-201, SF Box 115, Folder 21
File
2022

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

This file consists of articles from the Liverpool Advance and Western Counties Advocate.

Newspaper articles related to the history of the Liverpool area

MS-2-201, OS Box 21, Folder 64
File
[1930's?]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Notes: maps

MS-2-201, SF Box 30, Folder 17
File
[19--]-[ca. 1943?]

Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds

Includes hand-drawn maps of Liverpool annotated with information regarding citizens and buildings. Also includes family trees/history and a drafted letter to Emily K Freeman dated 1943.

Photocopies of land deeds