Photograph of trees next to the F. H. Sexton Memorial Gymnasium
- PC1, Box 36, Folder 6, Item 21
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Photograph of trees next to the F. H. Sexton Memorial Gymnasium
Photocopied map of McNab's Island
Part of Barbara Hinds fonds
Part of Paul Cram fonds
Photograph of the F. H. Sexton Memorial Gymnasium
Photograph of the Sir James Dunn Building
Part of Paul Cram fonds
Proof sheet of photographs taken at the Technical University of Nova Scotia
See the sun : [audio recording by Jonathan M.]
Mansion builder : [sound recording by Al Logan]
Walk on by : [sound recording by Jonathan M.]
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)
Property deed for a parcel of land to Nathan Tupper of Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Part of Francis Freeman Tupper fonds
Die Landtschafft Canada oder dass neue Franckreich [Canada or New France]
Karte von dem Ostlichen-Stucke von Neu Frankreich oder Canada
Part of The Pullen Map Collection
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1703-1772
Plan of the city and Harbour of Louisbourg
Part of The Pullen Map Collection
Part of George Burden map collection
Bowen, Emmanuel, 1694-1767
Michie, John, fl. 1763
Port de Louisebourg dans l'Isle Royale
Part of George Burden map collection
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1703-1772
Part of The Pullen Map Collection
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1703-1772
Map of Nova Scotia or Acadia with the islands of Cape Breton and Saint John
Part of The Pullen Map Collection
Chart of the harbour of Halifax in Nova Scotia
Part of The Pullen Map Collection
On the happiness of dying in the Lord
On our Saviour's entry into Jersusalem
Plan du port de Chibouctou à la côte de l'Acadie avec les côtes voisines
Part of The Pullen Map Collection
Part of George Burden map collection
Randle, Charles, 1755-1813
On the reasonableness of religion
Letter from Simeon Perkins to William Cahoon
Cahoon, William
Copy of the H.M.S. the King's grant to Alexander Cantley
Part of Thomas Cantley fonds
Sample of short hand notes by President Thomas McCulloch
Part of Thomas McCulloch collection
Booth, Fredrick, 1806
Popery condemned by the scripture and the fathers
Part of Thomas McCulloch collection
Popery again condemned by scripture and the fathers
Part of Thomas McCulloch collection
William Himsworth's purchase of the schooner Nine Sisters
Himsworth, William
James Thom and Company insurance policy on the schooner Favourite
Thom, James and Company.
Letter from Sam Cunard to Thomas McCulloch
Part of Thomas McCulloch collection
A journal of the proceedings on board the sloop 'Dart,' privateer of St. John, New Brunswick
Harris, John
Part of Thomas Cantley fonds
James Miller's notes about surgical lectures given by Dr. Munro
Miller, James
Deed of land transfer from Leonard Baker to Jacob and Frederick Publicoffer
Publicoffer, Jacob and Frederick
Receipt book of Matthew Richardson
Richardson, Matthew
Letter from Thomas McCulloch to Lord Dalhousie
Part of Thomas McCulloch collection
Letter from Lord Dalhousie to W. Smith
Smith, W., fl. 1823
Part of Bigelow family fonds
Daybook for the Pharmacy J.D.B. Fraser
Part of J.D.B. Fraser fonds
Notebook of George Renny Young
Young, George Renny, 1802-1853