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Fonds contains William McKenzie's notebook and several loose sheets detailing timber purchases; three memos to William McKenzie, including one from Jessie Hoyt, who managed the company; the second [1896] and third [1898] published annual repo...
McKenzie, William
Item is an address on Thomas McCulloch's work as an educator given by Harvey Veniot on the opening of Pictou Academy's new auditorium and gymnasium on September 15, 1961.
Veniot, Harvey Alfred, Hon., 1915-2009
Annie Logan Barnwell's scrapbook of Pictou Academy's history
The item is a hard-backed, ribbon-bound scrapbook compiled by the donor comprising newspapers clipping, photographs, correspondence and notes about the history of Pictou Academy.
Annie Logan Barnwell
Annotated copy of Memoir of the Rev. James MacGregor, D.D.
Item is a memoir of the Rev. James MacGregor published in 1859 by George Patterson. Item includes corrections, annotations and loose notes made by Patterson.
Patterson, George, The Reverend, 1824-1897
Fonds consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, and a Canadian Medical Corps Christmas card (ca. 1916).
Blackett, Arthur Edwin , Dr., 1892-1957
Correspondence, invoice, and advertisement for the Wonder incandescent table lamp
File consists of correspondence, an invoice, and an advertisement for the United Factories Company's Wonder Lamp, purchased through mail order by C. Chipman in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Chipman, C., fl. 1911
File contains records of grocers D. Logan and Co., including invoices (1881-1883); cancelled cheques (1918); price lists; day books (1872-1900); correspondence (1872-1876); postcards (1877); ledgers (1872-1900); bills; newspaper clippings; and oth...
D. Logan and Co.
Deed of confirmation from Sophia Catherine Brehm to Mary Jane Aitkin
Item is a deed of confirmation of land transfer from Sophia C. Brehm to Mary J. Aitkin of Pictou, Nova Scotia dated August 27, 1857.
Aitkin, Mary Jane
Deeds for sale of lands in Pictou County to John Ives Meagher
File contains two indentures evidencing the sale of lands in Pictou County. The first indenture (dated 1875) records a land sale from Robert Moran to John Ives Meagher. The second indenture (dated 1876) records a sale from Alexander and Sarah A. M...
Meagher, John Ives, fl. 1875-1876
Fonds consists of a draft typescript of Baird's "Doctor Archibald MacMechan: An Estimate and an Appreciation," commissioned by The Halifax Chronicle for their 1923 New Year's edition and withdrawn at Archibald MacMechan's ...
Baird, Frank, Rev. Dr., 1870-1951
Fonds comprises notes on the students of William Lyall at the Free Church College, Halifax (1852-53), and a copy of Lyall's pamphlet, The Philosophy of Thought (1853). There are also two personal letters.
Patterson, George Geddie, 1864-1951
Fonds consists of correspondence in association with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia and correspondence regarding his involvement with the Provincial Medical Board. Other papers include financial records, miscellaneous public...
Scammell, Harold L., Dr., 1905-1991
Ledger 1893-1994 of John S. Jenkins later used as a journal 1936-1942 by Henry S. Jenkins. Cheque books - January 24, 1929 - August 4, 1930; October 4, 1941 - June 9, 1942; Agreement of sale - Henry S. Jenkins and Johnson and MacDonald, New Glasgo...
Jenkins, Harry S.
Invoices and and mortgage for James Mainland
James Mainland.
Fonds contains the records of druggist J. D. B. Fraser, including receipts and invoices (1894); a ledger that was used by Fraser and MacKenna (1909); correspondence (1846-1855); the bank book of Jas A. Fraser (1899-1907); day books; prescription b...
J.D.B. Fraser & Sons.
Fonds consists of notes of lectures on logic delivered by James Ross at the Theological Seminary in Truro, Nova Scotia (1860-1861) and on Moral Philosophy at Dalhousie College (1863-1864), as well as certificates of attendance from the 1860s and a...
Baxter, James, 1844
James Patterson, invoices, correspondence and other papers
Invoices, Corres., Agreements & Misc. papers. 1792, 1795, 1800, 1803, 1806, 1808-1812, 1814, 1816, 1821, 1836, 1838, 1842-44.
James Patterson.
The fonds consists of an original manuscript entitled "Dalhousie College and University."
Bell, John A.
John D. McLeod's registry of ships' protests
Item is Pictou County Notary Public John McLeod's registery book of protests documenting declarations by ships' masters of circumstances beyond their control which may have given rise to loss or damages.
McLeod, John D., 1838-1920
Fonds consists of notebooks, correspondence, books, articles, a photograph, and artifacts.
Stewart, John, Lt. Col. Dr.
Fonds consists of promissary notes, an order from David M. Lead to Charles Irving, and cheques. These materials date between 1858-1879. The fonds also contains agreements from 1863-1876 as well as business correspondence.
Arnison, Joseph Simpson, 1820-1892
Fonds comprises writs of execution, auction registers, papers regarding the barque Redento (1895), and correspondence (primarily postcards) reflecting Harris's work as High Sheriff for Pictou County.
Harris, Joseph Simpson
Land deed transfer from Isaac A. Grant to Duncan Murray
Item is a land deed between Isaac A. Grant and Duncan Murray in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Murray, Duncan, fl. 1875
Letter from A.C. Macdonald to Liberal candidate Robert Murray regarding 1847 election meetings
Item is a letter from A.C. MacDonald to Robert Murray. MacDonald was Secretary to the Liberal Party Committee in Pictou County and Township. The letter refers to the benefits of candidates attending constituency meetings prior to the 1847 election.
MacDonald, A.C.
Letter from Lord Dalhousie to W. Smith
Item is a letter (1823) from Lord Dalhousie to W. Smith, requesting that two barrels of Pictou oatmeal be shipped to Quebec on the next available vessel as a sample of Smith's produce.
Smith, W., fl. 1823
Letter from W.E. Faulkner to his Aunt Jessie in Pictou, Nova Scotia
Item is a letter from W.E. Faulkner to his Aunt Jessie in Pictou, Nova Scotia. The letter makes reference to the mining strikes of the previous year, as well as correspondences with other family members in Moncton, New Brunswick, Boston, and Manila.
Faulkner, W.E., fl. 1904
Letter to William Henry Harris from John Crevar, Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Item is a letter from John Crevar to William Henry Harris, dated March 15, 1864, regarding escorting "Miss Maggie" (probably Harris' young daughter, Margaret) on her journey home.
Harris, William Henry, 1805-1883
Notebook of George Renny Young
Fonds consists of a notebook belonging to George Young containing a report on emigration from Germany and personal journal entries.
Young, George Renny, 1802-1853
Orders for connections with telephone exchange operated by Nova Scotia Telephone Company
File contains orders for connections with a telephone exchange operated by the Nova Scotia Telephone Company. Orders were received between 1890 and 1894.
Nova Scotia Telephone Co. Ltd.
Papers relating to the estate of James MacIntosh
File consists of an account statement and letter from the Pictou Probate Office dated 1842 relating to fees owed on the estate of James MacIntosh, who died in the 1820s.
MacIntosh, James, fl. 1800
Personal archives of Alexander and John D. Cameron
File contains papers relating to the appointment as Postmaster of Alexander Cameron and John D. Cameron and two letters to Misses Sara and Jessie Cameron.
Cameron, Alexander, fl. 1851-1896
Personal archives of William Roy MacKenzie
Collection contains a manuscript of Ballads and Sea Songs from Nova Scotia and related material, including page proofs, research notes, off-print, and correspondence. Material primarily documents Mackenzie's interest in ballads from Nova Scotia.
Mackenzie, William Roy
Pictou Academy debating society meeting minutes
Minute book dating from the founding of the debating club on 18 September 1908 through 12 November 1909.
Pictou Academy Debating Society.
Pictou Literary and Scientific Society fonds
Fonds consists of materials related to the Pictou Literary and Scientific Society and includes four volumes of documents containing the society’s rules, minutes, and journal.
Pictou Literary and Scientific Society.
Pictou Quarries Company reports of drillings
Report of drillings by Isaac McNaughton, Eureka, Nova Scotia, April 12, 1910
Pictou Quarries Ltd. Co.
Postcards of Peter Brown and Son
Postcards - 1887-
Peter Brown and Son.
Prospectus and reports of the Montreal and Pictou Coal Company
File contains a prospectus and two reports of the Montreal and Pictou Coal Company.
Montreal and Pictou Coal Company.
Robert Henry Graham Photograph Collection
Collection includes 56 photographs from the late 19th-early 20th century, including portraits of unidentified friends of R.H. Graham, Dalhousie University, and other subjects. Collection also includes an 1892 memorial card for Christina Kerr.
Fonds consists of poetry written by Dr. Muir, articles, correspondence, manuscripts, and a book of poetry.
Muir, Robert Keith
The Reverend D.B. Blair's notes on the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Nova Scotia, 1817-1888
Item is a set of research notes by Duncan Black Blair. The notes provide an account of the Presbyterian Church of Nova Scotia from 1817-1888.
Blair, Duncan Black, The Reverend, 182?-1893
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.
Annie Logan Barnwell
Collection contains both original records and reproductions of materials related to Reverend Thomas McCulloch. Items include a glass plate etching of McCulloch, microfilm copies of his books, a sample of his shorthand, a ticket to a lecture given ...
McCulloch, Thomas, 1776-1843
Traditional songs from New Glasgow
File contains five traditional songs sung to Edward Charles Feltmate during his childhood in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.
Feltmate, Charles, fl. 1975
Fonds contains business, administrative and production records, including minutes, reports, agreements, photographs, employee seniority lists, accident reports, correspondence and other papers from the Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Company, Trenton W...
Trenton Works
United Steelworkers of America, Local 1231 fonds
United Steelworkers of America, Local 1231.
Waldren Studios Photograph Collection
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 n...
Waldren Photographic Studios
Fonds consists of correspondence with the Canadian Medical Association and its professional journal. Other contents include manuscripts of papers and addresses, including publications by Dr. Hattie. Fonds also contains obituaries, a letter from Se...
Hattie, William Harop
Fonds comprises correspondence (primarily postcards) relating to Harris's positions as High Sheriff and chief returning officer.
Harris, William Henry, 1882-1965