Antigonish -- History ; Antigonish (County) -- History
Pamphlet by the Rev. Canon Andrew describing the origin of the place name Antigonish. Includes a short history of the early days of Antigonish Town and County.
MacDonald, Angus, 1834 - 1933 (N.S) -- History ; Shipwrecks
A collection of items related to the life and times of Captain Angus MacDonald of Ballantynes Cove and the thrilling rescue of the 'Coronet' in 1881 based on articles and pictures.
Holy Rosary Church Cemetery ( N.S. ) -- History ; Ballantyne's Cove ( N.S. )
A collection of material related to the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Ballantyne's Cove. Including the program for the 100 year anniversary of the church, as well as a list of names of those buried in the cemetery.
A booklet that describes the Adams Family - Clan Gordon history from the Cape George area. This includes details for the reunion held in Cape George, N.S. Antigonish County August 11th to 13th, 2006.
A collection of stories written by H. M. MacDonald in which he reminisces about past times in Antigonish County. He takes a nostalgic look at Antigonish’s Main Street, landmarks and the countryside, touching on the culture, superstitions and...
Detailed section of map showing the Town of Antigonish including names of landholders from the Topographical Township Map of Antigonish County, Nova Scotia made under the direction of Ambrose F. Church in 1864.
Detailed section of map showing Harbour Au Bouche including names of landholders from the Topographical Township Map of Antigonish County, Nova Scotia made under the direction of Ambrose F. Church in 1864.
Detailed section of map showing the village of Heatherton including names of landholders from the Topographical Township Map of Antigonish County, Nova Scotia made under the direction of Ambrose F. Church in 1864.
Detailed section of map showing the village of Tracadie including names of landholders from the Topographical Township Map of Antigonish County, Nova Scotia made under the direction of Ambrose F. Church in 1864.
The 1834 Great Map of Nova Scotia by William MacKay, panels including Antigonish County. Title on map: Map of the Province of Nova Scotia including the Island of Cape Breton, compiled from actual recent surveys & under the authority of the...
1864 map of Antigonish County, Nova Scotia by A.F. Church. Includes inset maps Harbour au Bouche (Havre Boucher), Antigonish Town, Heatherton, and Port Mulgrave. Includes a business directory and an inset map of Nova Scotia and adjacent provinces.
A compilation which provides a review of Military Unites mobilized or organized in Nova Scotia for service in the Great War. The information was obtained from war records available at the time, as well as personal war diaries and interviews. The...
This Paris Leave Map published by the Canadian Forces Hospitality and Information Bureau provided Canadian troops with a guide to the sights and entertainments found in 1945 Paris.
Provides a brief overview of Nova Scotia's industrial contributions to the World War II. A large range of industries are covered including sections on aircraft, shipbuilding, fishing, iron and steel and furniture production.
The Atlantic feed Mill looked down on the Jitney Trail. Many a farmer dropped by for feed and a little gossip on a regular basis. In the 1916 book about Pictou, entitled Nova Scotia’s Northern Ocean report, part of the description reads: “One...
The Bank of Nova Scotia was first incorporated with offices in Halifax on March 30, 1832. On Feb. 14, 1839 Pictou Branch opened its doors. Celebrating the 150th anniversary staff members dressed in period costumes. Pictured, front row, from the...
