A history of the tram cars which served the East Pictou Towns from 1904 until 1931. The book covers such topics as; the inception of tram car transportation in the towns, the companies involved, general operations and a list of conductors and other...
A broad history of the town of New Glasgow with the intent to give insight into some phases of town affairs, and to depict some of its people, from which the reader may be reasonably aware of what has happened in the past.
A brief history of Little Harbour and the surrounding communities. Beginning with a description of the First Nations and French settlements and continuing on to describe the various settlers who, over the years, came to make this area their home....
CGS Cartier - The hydrographic ship, Canadian Government Ship Cartier, wintered in Pictou. This wooden boat provided work for Pictonians as crew members and also to replace planking. Coming from the Great Lakes fresh water to the salt water had...
Military biography ; Nova Scotia--History, Military ; Pictou (N.S. : County)--History, Military ; Pictou (N.S. : County)--Biography
A summery of the military history of the County of Pictou, beginning with the earliest settlers and continuing to the time of publication. A large number of Pictou County's military personnel are named within the chapters. A number of lengthy...
Contains several short articles providing the history of the Freemasons in Pictou County, as well as providing brief historical sketches of the communities where Freemason lodges are located. The various industries and historic "Firsts" of Pictou...
Aberdeen Hospital (N. S.)--History ; Hospitals--Nova Scotia
A broad history for the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow covering the years 1895-1988. Topics include; founding, buildings, school of nursing and ladies auxiliary among others. Several lists of staff and other organizations associated with the...
Pictou Academy -- History ; Education, Secondary -- Nova Scotia -- Pictou -- History
Student magazine published by the students of Pictou Academy May 1895. Includes short editorials, as well as news of school societies, sports, and jokes.
Coal miners -- Nova Scotia -- Pictou (County) -- History ; Coal mines and mining -- Nova Scotia -- Pictou (County) -- History.
A general history of the development and operation of the coal mining industry in Pictou County, including a description of a minter's life and work. Some topics covered include; the various companies operating in Pictou County over the years, mine...
Farms -- Nova Scotia -- Pictou (County) ; Farmers -- Nova Scotia -- Pictou (County) -- Biography
A compilation of articles written by R.H. Ward of Eureka, and published in The Free Lance, The Eastern Chronicle, The New Glasgow Evening News, and The Pictou Advocate from 1919 to 1922.
A history of the Lansdowne, Pictou County area including Battery Hill, Wilkins Grant, and Upper New Lairg. Includes information pertaining to Gairloch Church as Lansdowne is part of this parish.
Durham Presbyterian Church ( N.S.) -- History ; Durham (N.S.) -- Church History
A collection of biographies of ministers who served the Durham Presbyterian Church congregation in Durham, Pictou County, Nova Scotia between the years of 1801 and 1998. Includes photographs and illustrations.
