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"
Item is a portrait photograph of Brian Bailey. Brian was one of many guest children who came to Canada from England during WW2. Brian and his sister Jean stayed with Mr. E.G. Irish and his family in Pictou, Nova Scotia. The children Brian (age 13) and Jean (age 15) returned to England in July of 1945 after spending five years with the Irish family.
Item is a photograph of Mr. Donald A. MacKenzie reciting the poem "The Pioneer". The poem was written by Mr. Donald A. MacKenzie as a friendly gesture towards his friends, the Robertson and their allied families.
Item is a photograph of buildings and equipment at the Dalhousie Pit in Stellarton. Acadia Coal Company opened the Dalhousie Pit on the Foord Seam in 1850. The mine was destroyed by fire in 1870. A negative is available: PC-2-318-66.
Item is a photograph of a street scene showing two stores, the closest is a hardware store with the name: "Thomas Fraser" on the end. Three men wearing hats are standing on the sidewalk outside it where barrels, shovels and other goods are on display. Two children, two women and two men are standing outside the more distant store
Item is a paper on the history of hospitals in Pictou, Nova Scotia written by Annie Barnwell to commemorate the official opening of the Sutherland-Harris Memorial Hospital.
