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Photograph of the Pictou County Dairy

The dairy building with six vehicles and their drivers in front of it. One of the vehicles is an ice cream cart and is drawn by a horse. A large advert is painted on the wall promoting Picoda products. Negative also available: PC-2-335-11. Print copy also available: PC-2-334-3

Photograph of the Stellarton Pro Hockey Team

File contains a composite image of 15 men; men. Banners inscribed: "Pro Hockey Team, Stellarton, Maritime Champions, 1923" Identified are "C. Flemming, Comm.; G. McLeod; D. Brooks; C. Fraser; J. Ledbetter, Tra; J. Boutlier, Com; P. Nolan; C. Gregory, Cap't.; J. Wilkie; H. Murray, Com; P. Flemming, Sec; A. McDonald; S. Higgins; C. Appleton; C. Jamieson, Pres"

Photograph of the Thorburn Hockey Team

File contains a composite image of 12 men; bust. Banners inscribed "Thorburn Hockey Team, Pictou County Champions, 1922". Identified are "L. Park; Dave West; D. Ryan; L. McCarron; N.H. Wilson, Pres.; Billie McLeod, Capt; R.S. Steele, Mgr; D. Dwyer; A. McDougall; M. Marshall, mascot; J. Ross; A. McLeod, Sec'y Treas."

Portrait of J.K. McDonald and family

File contains a photograph of one older and one younger woman seated, older man seated with baby on arm of chair, two men standing behind. The older man is Duncan McDonald (1841-1929) and the older woman is his wife, Elizabeth Davidson (1840-1923). Their two sons are Dr. Thomas Davidson McDonald (1880-1940) and James K. McDonald (1876-1952). James' wife, Mary McDonald (1879-1967) is holding their infant son, Duncan Davidson McDonald (1908-1985).

Photograph of Alexander Fraser

File contains a portrait photograph of Alexander Fraser in uniform including a hat with fringed decoration, sash, belt, medals, gloves and sword, 3/4 pose. Symbols of the cross are on his sleeves, one medal and on the buckle of his belt.

Photograph of World War I Memorial "A" - view # 1

World War I Memorial inscribed: "Amiens Hill 72 Ypres Vimy Ridge Paschendale Mons Somme Cambrai Lest We Forget 1914 World War 1918". The names of the fallen are shown listed on the two sides facing the camera. Wreaths and floral tributes are lying on the base. A temporary platform has been erected beside the monument. In the background is stacked wood and railway cars. Two Waldren Studio labels are attached to the lower edge

Photograph of the Hector Monument

Item is a photograph of the Hector Monument in Pictou depicting a Scottish Highland immigrant with rifle and axe standing on top of square plinths. In the background is a house and a Fire Station which shows the number: "..21" - either indicating the date of the building or the number of the fire station; also visible is the partial slogan: "…me all". On a pole in front of the house is a "One Way Street" sign.

Cricket Team

Six men standing behind six men seated with two men and a boy holding a cricket bat seated on the floor; full pose. Possibly an iteration of the Westville cricket team, late-1900s/early-1910s. A large vase filled with flowers is in the centre of the group. One man is wearing a cap; two are wearing hats. Three are wearing jackets; the others are in shirt-sleeves. Print of a room's interior is placed as a backdrop behind them. Print copy is included.

Stellarton Cricket Team

Six men standing behind six men seated with one man and a boy seated on the floor, all members of the 1905 Stellarton cricket team which won the Nova Scotia Cricket League championship that year; full pose. A large vase filled with flowers is in the centre in front of the group. Two men are wearing jackets; the others are in shirt-sleeves. One is wearing leg-pads. Print of a room's interior is placed as a backdrop behind them. Print copy is included.

Back row, l to r: Tom Falconer, scorer; Frederick MacKenzie; James Henderson; James Wright; Jack Cummings; John Grant, manager;
Second row: Rev. Morris Taylor; David Conway; Bill Hosking; Dr. Clarence Miller; John Sample; Bill Falconer;
Front row: Alex Jameson; Stanley Fraser, bat boy.
Missing: William Campbell

Stellarton Rovers Cricket Team

Photograph of the 1907 iteration of the Stellarton Rovers cricket team.

Two men wearing jackets standing on either side of two young men also standing, and behind seven young men seated, two of whom are on the arms of others' chairs, with two men wearing jackets posed in front on the floor; full pose. One of the men on the floor is holding a pencil and notebook. Those not wearing jackets are wearing tops on which the name: "Rovers" is sewn. Print of a room interior is placed behind as a backdrop. Print copy is included.

Jack Forrestall is third from left in the back row, while Rev. Morris Taylor is on the far left of the second row.

Photograph of the East River Bridge in New Glasgow

Item is a photograph of a view across the East River Bridge in New Glasgow decorated for the visit of the Marquis of Lorne. The first archway is decorated with greenery, a coat of arms, and the word: "Welcome". Several men wearing tall hats are gathered at it. The second archway, which reads: "Look out for the engine before crossing the tracks" is decorated with a garland; a man with a horse-drawn carriage is standing under it

Photograph of a street scene in New Glasgow

Item is a photograph of a street scene in New Glasgow when it was decorated for the visit of the Marquis of Lorne. A Union Jack and one other flag are hanging beside an archway of greenery extend across it. Several men wearing tall hats are standing on the sidewalk. Two horse-drawn carriages, two men, and two children are in the street. A sign indicates that the most prominent building is that of: "J. W. Jackson & Co. Druggist"

Photograph of a street scene in New Glasgow

Item is a photograph of a street scene in New Glasgow when it was decorated for the visit of the Marquis of Lorne. A Union Jack and one other flag are hanging beside an archway of greenery extends across it. Several men wearing tall hats are standing on the sidewalk. A horse-drawn carriage two men and two children are in the street and in the doorway of the most prominent building, on which the sign indicates it is that of: "J. W. Jackson & Co. Druggist"

Photograph of Provost Street in New Glasgow

Item is a photograph of Provost Street in New Glasgow showing a row of connected buildings which house several stores on the lower level and the balcony and accommodation of the Glasgow Hotel on the upper. Several dormer windows line the roof. The end store belongs to J. Fraser Downie. The lower entrance to the hotel is next door. Several people wearing hats are standing on the balcony, and several are standing on the street and sidewalk near the corner where merchandise is displayed. Print copy is available: PC-2-333-19

Photograph of Mrs. How Ling

Item is a print from Nitrate Negative: 24-82. Mrs. How Ling was born Tay Sing (Twee) Chong in China circa 1899. She arrived in Canada on December 6, 1910 at the age of 11, and died on September 30, 1962 in Halifax.

Photograph of Mr. How Ling and his family

Item is a photograph of Mr. How Ling with his wife and two children. Ling was born circa 1880 in China. He arrived in Canada December 11, 1901 at the age of 21, and died March 8, 1963 in Halifax. HIs wife was Tay Sing Chong, who was born circa 1899, and died September 30, 1962. They were married in Victoria, British Columbia, and had several children. The oldest two children were Thomas and Frank Ling, pictured here with their parents. Print from Nitrate Negative: 24-83

Photograph of Mr. How Ling

Item is a photograph of Mr. How Ling, who was born circa 1880 in China. He arrived in Canada December 11, 1901 at the age of 21, and died March 8, 1963 in Halifax. HIs wife was Tay Sing Chong, who was born circa 1899, and died September 30, 1962. They were married in Victoria, British Columbia, and had several children. Print from Nitrate Negative: 24-83
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