Archives Catalogue

Final meetings of the directors

MS-4-86, Box 171, Folder 15
File
1987

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

File includes correspondence.

Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York

MS-4-86, Box 24, Folder 10
File
1965

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Fairview Animal Hospital - Fraser, Dr. F. M.

MS-4-86, Box 64, Folder 23
File
1968-1971

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

File contains job estimates for individuals, businesses, and organizations including: Fairview Animal Hospital; S. A. Faulkenham; Fisheries Research Board; Robert J. Flinn; Food Equipment Ltd.; The Foundation Co. of Canada; Mr. and Mrs. Forteath; Dr. F. M. Fraser. File also contains correspondence and plans.

Extracts from minutes of directors' meetings

MS-4-86, Box 154, Folder 6
File
1953

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

File includes handwritten notes from meetings.

Estimate sheets - Schools, universities, hospitals - Secured contracts

MS-4-86, Box 21, Folder 3
File
1964-1968

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Stored in oversize box.

Estimate sheets - Schools, universities, etc. - Lost contracts

MS-4-86, Box 23, Folder 2
File
1967-1974

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Stored in oversize box.

Estimate sheets - Office buildings and misc. contracts - Secured contracts

MS-4-86, Box 23, Folder 1
File
1964-1968

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Stored in oversize box.

Estimate sheets - Motels, hotels, residences - Secured contracts

MS-4-86, Box 21, Folder 1
File
1965-1968

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Stored in oversize box.

Estimate sheets - Equipment only

MS-4-86, Box 23, Folder 4
File
1973

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

For job numbers: 184, 183, 333, 365, 420, 507, 514, 515, 516, 517. Includes correspondence.

Estimate sheets - Churches, housing projects, motels, hotels, etc. - Lost contracts

MS-4-86, Box 21, Folder 2
File
1971-1975

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Energy management report

MS-4-86, Box 16, Folder 4
File
1981

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

File contains a report of a survey performed, and proposals made, regarding energy management.

Employment contract between Powers Brothers Company Limited and Albert S. Fox

MS-4-86, Box 18, Folder 21
File
1968-1977

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Includes correspondence and notes.

Employee records of Powers Brothers

Series
1943-1986

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Series consists of documents relating to permanent and contract employees hired by Powers Brothers. These employees were primarily based in Lunenburg, but it was common for the company to hire local help for jobs based around the Atlantic Provinces. These documents consist of payroll journals, directories, summaries of vacation and layoffs, and workers' compensation records. This series provides an overview of employee life at Powers Brothers and includes information about job titles, annual compensation, bonuses and raises, hours worked, time off (namely vacation), layoffs, contributions to unions and workers' compensation boards, and the physical risks of the jobs (as detailed in the Workers' Compensation reports of injuries). Bulk

Employee directory

MS-4-86, Box 16, Folder 2
File
1977-1985

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Employee directory

MS-4-86, Box 16, Folder 3
File
1962-1972

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Employee directory

MS-4-86, Box 16, Folder 1
File
1973-1976

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Electrically heated residence

MS-4-86, Box 153, Folder 29
File
1961

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

File includes correspondence and notes.

Electrical Distributors Ltd. - England, Mrs.

MS-4-86, Box 64, Folder 22
File
1970

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

File contains job estimates for individuals, businesses, and organizations including: Electrical Distributors Ltd.; Mrs. England. File also contains correspondence.

Dryer exhaust duct, laundry room - Harbour View Haven

MS-4-86, Box 173, Folder 21
File
1976

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Dr. Cunningham, New Germany, N. S. - Hot water heating

MS-4-86, Box 153, Folder 13
File
1946

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Display of Testimonial Dinner

MS-4-86, Box 194, Folder 7
File
1969

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

File contains items from a poster display depicting a Testimonial Dinner hosted by Powers Brothers in honour of two employees who served the company for 50 years. These items include a correspondence, photos, newspaper clippings, invitations and programs.

Directors' report for the business year of 1952

MS-4-86, Box 154, Folder 5
File
1952

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Directors' minute books

MS-4-86, Box 195, Folder 3
File
1955-1963

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Directors' minute books

MS-4-86, Box 195, Folder 5
File
1964-1969

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Directors' minute books

MS-4-86, Box 195, Folder 6
File
1970-1973

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Directors' minute books

MS-4-86, Box 195, Folder 4
File
March-December 1951

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Directors' minute books

MS-4-86, Box 195, Folder 2
File
1952-1954

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Directors' meetings

MS-4-86, Box 16, Folder 5
File
1985-1986

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

File contains minutes, agendas, and "comments" from Powers Brothers directors' meetings. Most documents are handwritten.

Directors' meetings

MS-4-86, Box 171, Folder 20
File
1962-1963

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Directors and managers

MS-4-86, Box 192, Folder 5
File
1970-1978

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Correspondence with the company's managers, and members of its board of directors. These letters are generally synopses of annual meetings, and the file includes meeting minutes. Correspondents include Harry Buckmaster; Don Crooks; H. D. Tanner.

Details of copper flashing on roof of Royal Bank of Canada

MS-4-86, Box 173, Folder 22
File
1958

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Department of Defence Production - Trolley

MS-4-86, Box 63, Folder 30
File
1953

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Includes calculation sheets and correspondence.

Department of Defence Production - Robie St. Armoury, Halifax, N. S. - Heating

MS-4-86, Box 63, Folder 14
File
1954

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Includes calculation sheets, correspondence, and product brochures.

Department of Defence Production

MS-4-86, Box 63, Folder 5
File
1955

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

Originally filed by tender no. W. 18-1AZ-37/411. Includes correspondence, brochures/catalogues of products, notes, and calculation sheets.

Deeds, agreements - Frank Powers

MS-4-86, Box 17, Folder 16
File
1882-1926

Part of Powers Brothers fonds

From the estate of Frank Powers. Some items not intact, and some items are delicate and should be handled with care. Gaps in the material between 1882 and 1901, 1901 and 1912, 1912 and 1926.

Deeds and Mortgages between Town of Lunenburg and Frank Powers