Item is a portrait photograph of a woman seated in a chair with Jack McDonald seated on the arm of the chair in a soldier's uniform. McDonald was born in St. Paul's, Pictou County in 1894 and died in Westville in 1981. He was married first to Jessie Laura Chisholm (1892-1924) and later to Rose Williams (1901-1972).
Item is a photograph of Sadie E. McAskill, who was born November 25, 1898 in Stellarton, and died January 15, 1969 in Taunton, Mass. USA. She had at least three brothers, Donald, Alex, and Kenneth McAskill, and was married to Clifford Emanuel Peterson, with whom she had seven children.
Item is a portrait photograph of Brian and Jean Bailey. Brian and Jean were one of many guest children who came to Canada from England during WW2. Jean and her Brother Brian 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 5 years with the Irish family.
Item is a photograph of the Douglas Monument on a gravesite. Inscribed: "In loving memory of John C. Douglas Born June 14 1874 Died Dec. 10, 1826 Mourned by many DOUGLAS". Four other monuments can be seen in the background
Item is a portrait photograph of Miss Himmelman wearing a nurse's uniform with a cap, seated, looking to the side, bust. Envelope annotated: "Aberdeen Hospital Nurse."
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.
