Collection contains over 55,000 glass plate negatives, film negatives, and prints from the Waldren Studios of New Glasgow and Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The majority of these negatives are portraits, nearly all of which are identified and dated. A number of the portraits represent some of the earliest photos of Black Nova Scotians from Pictou, Antigonish and Guysborough counties. Many of the remaining photos are local scenes, a few of which were taken in New Glasgow before the fire in 1874 which devastated the town. The collection contains photographs that depict show coal mining, shipbuilding and other local industries in action. Portraits of family groups, sports teams, social clubs and school groups are also well represented.
Item is a portrait photograph of Dan C. McDonald wearing an overcoat with a cape attached and carrying gloves, standing with one hand on his hip and one on the back of a wicker chair, 3/4 pose.
Item is a copy of a portrait photograph of John McIsaac wearing highland dress and holding his hat in one hand and a cane in the other, standing, full pose. Mat on original photo inscribed: "Alexander Bros."
Item is two portrait photographs of Mrs. Gordon Fraser and an unknown individual wearing hats, seated, 3/4 pose. One individual is holding a shepherd's crook.
Item is a portrait photograph of Mrs. Russel Fraser's son wearing a winged collar and overcoat, standing, 3/4 pose. Glass plate negative labelled as "Pose #1".
Item is a portrait photograph of Mrs. Russel Fraser's son wearing a winged collar and overcoat, standing, 3/4 pose. Glass plate negative labelled as "Pose #2".
Item is a portrait photograph of Tom Fraser, wearing a winger collar and overcoat, and his sister, wearing a hat. Both individuals are standing, 3/4. Glass plate negative labelled as "Pose #1".
Item is two portrait photographs of Fred Gates and an unknown individual, full pose. One individual is standing holding a rifle and the other individual is seated on a chair covered by a fur throw. Print copy is available: PC-2-333-51.
Item is a portrait photograph of D. J. McDonald's baby seated on table, full pose. Individual who is likely the baby's mother is partially visible at the edge of the plate. The image of a doll is faintly visible in the background.
Item is a portrait photograph of Mrs. McMillan's daughter standing with hand on the seat of an upholstered chair, full pose. Glass plate negative labelled as "Pose #2".
