Item consists of a portrait photograph of four women grouped, one standing centre rear, two seated centre row, one seated centre front, 3/4 pose, taken in December 1893 by Waldren Studios.
Item consists of a portrait photograph of Mrs. Irving's young daughter standing on a furry mat, full pose, taken in 1893 at Waldren Studios. The child is holding a doll and beside her is an open photo album on the table.
Item consists of a portrait photograph of Bella Hamilton, seated "in Salvation Army uniform, including badge and bonnet", taken in September 1893 at Waldren Studios.
Item consists of a portrait photograph of Mr. Chisholm, seated on an end-table, leaning against a chair, full pose, taken in August 1893 at Waldren Studios.
Item consists of a portrait photograph of Mr. George Brooks standing, leaning against an end-table, 3/4 pose, taken in December 1893 at Waldren Studios.
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.