- MS-2-543, SF Box 44, Folders 16-19
- Fonds
- 1800-1824
Knowles, Florence Seeley, 1852-1940
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Knowles, Florence Seeley, 1852-1940
Nicholls, George
Outram, Joseph, fl. 1844
Item is a cartographic journal containing daily entries and twenty-five cartographic diagrams and topographical illustrations showing coastlines, elevations, distances (in leagues), water depths, capes, bays, rivers, inlets, islands and other geographical features.
From the accounts of the first few days, the jump off point must have been somewhere near Mahone Bay or Lunenburg, on the southern coast of Nova Scotia. Few observations are recorded during the first week; the aim seems to have been to reach an initial destination of Grand Manan Island. At this point, beginning on July 25, 1684, detailed observations are made of all islands, rocks, and other geographical objects, along with more specific information concerning water depths (given in braces), types of currents, prevailing winds, distances between landmarks (given in leagues), places of secure anchorage, danger zones, etc. Most of the observed areas are accompanied by topographical illustrations which depict not only the contours of the coastline, but also elevations from sea level.
The expedition proceeded from Grand Manan Island down into Passamaquoddy Bay (this is not named, but the St. Croix River is), then Northeast along the coast of New Brunswick to the entrance to the St. John River. At this point, the expedition encountered at least two British war vessels, equipped with cannons. An envoy from the expedition was sent to the British ships, apparently commanded by John Nelson, the nephew of the first proprietor of New Brunswick; assurances are exchanged, the envoy is returned, and the expedition again proceeds along its way. Much of this portion of the expedition was obscured by a dense and persistent thick fog which made the task of the cartographer at times impossible, as he frequently notes.
From St. John River, the expedition turned back again across the Bay of Fundy, along Long Island, down along the Western coast of Nova Scotia to Cape Sable. This destination is reached by July 31, 1684, and here some days are passed waiting out a violent storm. Another British ship is mentioned, though no contact was made. The coastline from Cape Sable all the way to Margaret's Bay is represented by numerous illustrations. The weather seems to have been more favourable, and much of the area was apparently uncharted.
This portion of the journey includes descriptions and illustrations of Cape Negro, Baye du Port Razor, Riv. des Jardins, Port Rosignol, Sable River, La Have Harbour, Mahone Bay (called here Mirligaich), Margaret's Bay, etc. The expedition continues from Margaret's Bay on to the Northeast, with observations of Cape Sambro, Riv. Chibouetou. Riv. Maganchis, Cape Thiodor, and it ends at St. Mary's River, on September 14, 1684.
Appended to the journal is a twelve page "Inventaire pour servir a l'armament et consommation du nav(igation)," in which a very detailed list of hundreds of items is presented. The two categories that receive the most attention are boat fixtures (e.g., sails, bowsprites, halyards, stays, topsails, masts, anchors, rope, riggings, etc.) and armaments (e.g., cannons, ammunitions, guns, other weapons, etc.). Surgical equipment is briefly mentioned. Extraneous observations are also included from time to time: an abundance of fish off Cape Forcheau; arborage and foliage on shore; disembarkments, during one of which one of the crew apparently attempted to desert.
Marianne (Ship)
Pictou Literary and Scientific Society fonds
Pictou Literary and Scientific Society.
Catherine Creighton and family fonds
Fonds consists of papers created and/or accumulated by Catherine Creighton and her family, including those of her husband Graham and children Edith, Anna, Lois, Frieda, and Howard. While the fonds includes correspondence from Wilfred Creighton to his siblings and parents, Wilfred's papers are not included as a sous-fonds within the fonds.
The bulk of the fonds consists of correspondence from family and friends, but also includes diaries, photographs, financial papers, personal papers, memorabilia, print materials, scrapbooks, articles, and artwork. Records in the fonds provide a well-rounded depiction of the family's daily activities and lives - from their relationships with each other, their extended family, and their community, to their financial status, values, education, and careers.
Creighton Family
Administrative records of the Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers' International Union, Local 9-825
Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union. Local 9-825.
David Reid Photograph Collection
Reid, David
Photographs of Zellers after V.E. Riot
Ward, Richard, (fl.1888-1977)
Nova Scotia Government Employees Union fonds
Nova Scotia Government Employees Union.
United Textile Workers of America Local 152 fonds
Fonds includes correspondence, contract documents, district council documents, annual conference proceedings/documents, information about the conference on trade union rights in 1951-1952, press releases issued by the United Textile Workers of America, and miscellaneous reference material including, a sheet outlining the, "commonplace precaution against war" with a diagram about the potential damages of an atom bomb blast. The reference material contains blank due deduction slips for the United Textile Workers of America Local 152, newsletters issued by the Canadian Textile Council, a pamphlet issued by the Trade Union Research Bureau titled, "Wages and the Cost of Living", and amendments submitted by the "Local 100 United Textile Workers of America for negotiations with the Montreal Cottons Limited."
Files are listed alphabetically by title.
United Textile Workers of America. Local 152.
Dalhousie Student Union and other student organizations
Dalhousie Student Union
The Dalhousie Review
Seaman, J.H.
The Travelling Players of Halifax
The Travelling Players of Halifax.
Dartmouth Players.
Jest in Time Theatre.
Mulgrave Road Theatre (MRT)
Linehan, Don, 1924-2003
George Douglas Elphinstone Anderson fonds
Anderson, George Douglas Elphinstone, 1902-
Letter to A.M. Uniacke from John Inglis, third bishop of Nova Scotia
Uniacke, A.M., 1808-1895
Campbell, Sue
Annie Belle Hollett and Graham Roome correspondence
Roome (née Hollett), Annie Belle
Creelman Family
Baxter, James, 1844
Grassroots Theatre Company
Seaside Inn.
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company, Camperdown Station fonds
Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company of Canada
Davison, Charles, Captain, 1854-1938
Crane, Silas H.
William Robinson's general store business ledger
Robinson, William R.
Shipping registers and research cards of Trevor Bebb
Bebb, James Trevor
Killam Brothers.
Barrington and Cape Island Steam Ferry Company fonds
Barrington & Cape Island Steam Ferry Company Limited
Farnworth and Jardine's Wood Circular
Farnworth and Jardine.
G.D. Campbell and Sons. G.D. Campbell and Company.
James Thom and Company insurance policy on the schooner Favourite
Thom, James and Company.
Wentworth Valley Rural Telephone Company shareholders ledger
Wentworth Valley Rural Telephone Company.
Crawford, J. Dickson
Acadian Supplies Company fonds
Acadian Supplies Company.
Halifax Graving Dock Company fonds
Halifax Graving Dock Company Limited.
Prospectus and reports of the Montreal and Pictou Coal Company
Montreal and Pictou Coal Company.
The Archives of Oland and Son Limited consists of records created by Oland and Son Limited and its affiliated companies. Some of the companies changed names after Oland and Son sold its brewing assets to John Labatt Limited. Records for these companies are included as well. Records range from 1867 to 1989, but were predominiately created between 1950 and 1971.
The Archives of Oland and Son and Affiliated Companies include a wide variety of materials, including administrative records, financial records, correspondence, photographs, advertising and marketing materials, beer production files, sales records, and legal documents. Administrative records typically include meeting minutes, annual reports, memorandums, surveys, and studies or reports on various aspects of the brewing industry and the breweries operated by Oland and Son. Beer production files typically include brewing books, yeast log books, fermentation schedules, production reports, and other records that document the beer production process. The Archives contains a large amount of correspondence between Oland and Son and its affiliated companies and various businesses, government agencies, associations, and individuals from across the Maritimes and around the world. Financial records typically include financial statements, cost reports, comparative statements, general ledgers, valuations, audit reports, and other records documenting the financial position of the various companies. Extensive advertising and marketing files exist, including advertising contracts and schedules, proofs and sketchs, reports and proposals, and budgets. The Archives also has extensive sales records documenting the sale of beer across the Maritimes, Quebec, and parts of the United States and the Caribbean. The Archives also contains hundreds of photographs and blueprints of the factories, factory equipment, and the Bluenose II.
Materials are in English, French, German, and Czech. See individual Series descriptions for detailed scope and content notes.
Oland and Son Limited
Women in Media Foundation fonds
Women in Media Foundation.
TrentonWorks
Business and legal correspondence of Corning and Chipman, Barristers and Solicitors
Corning and Chipman, Barristers and Solicitors