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Mi'kmaq Holdings Resource Guide

Library Holdings

Intended to complement and provide context for the archival holdings at Nova Scotia Archives, the Library includes many unique and rare titles and in its scope and content, covers all aspects of Nova Scotia history. Nearly 300 titles relate directly to the Mi'kmaq, and have been entered into a special Library Database created for the Mi'kmaq Holdings Resource Guide.

1601 to 1650 of 2189 items selected from the Nova Scotia Archives Library

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George Creed — Tracing of a petroglyph of unknown meaning (1888) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 15 N42

George Creed — Tracing of a petroglyph of moose and Indians, one Indian on horseback (1888) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 15 N43

George Creed — Tracing of a petroglyph of a dragonfly and a tree (1888) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 15 N44

George Creed — Tracing of a petroglyph of unknown meaning (1888) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 15 N45

George Creed — Tracing of a petroglyph of unknown meaning (1888) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 15 Q1

George Creed — Tracing of a petroglyph of reproductive organs or fertility symbols (1888) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 11 Q2

George Creed — Tracing of a petroglyph of reproductive organs or fertility symbols (1888) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 11 Q3

George Creed — Tracing of a petroglyph of reproductive organs or fertility symbols (1888) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 11 Q4

Helen Creighton — See Helen Creighton: Folklife for Mi'kmaq related materials collected by Helen Creighton () — Nova Scotia Archives Library

Micmac Association of Cultural Studies — Micmac Association of Cultural Studies records: Second Letter Files; Correspondence File for Peter Christmas; National Committee; "Royal Commission Brief on Education, Public Service and Provincial-Municipal Relations" submitted by the Union of Nova Scotia Indians, 1971; copy of a 1921 Ottawa Circular about dissuading "the Indians from excessive indulgence in the practice of dancing." () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 20 volume 3087

Micmac Association of Cultural Studies — Micmac Association of Cultural Studies records: Membertou Signtasimgeoeim Migoitetemagneoei Medal; Second Letter Files, Correspondence File for Peter J. Christmas. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 20 volume 3088

Micmac Association of Cultural Studies — Micmac Association of Cultural Studies records: Second Letter Files; Correspondence File for Peter Christmas. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 20 volume 3089

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — The Indians of Labrador. A history in manuscript from by W. T. Lindsay. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 7

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Collection of Beamish Murdock's Mi'kmaq words, compiled 1871. (1871) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 7

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — "A Survey of ethnohistorical materials in Nova Scotia" by Dr. V. P. Millar. Prepared for the National Museum of Man, Ottawa, 1974. 57 pp. (1974) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 1

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Cover letter from H. J. Coady, District Ranger, which accompanied two drawings of old Mi'kmaq sites and two drawings of burial grounds in Halifax County. (1973) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 2

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Copy of the Treaty of 1725 for Ratification at Annapolis, also called Treaty no. 239. On verso is renewal of Treaty of 1725 by St. John River Indians. his is a copy lithographed by Clarks of Halifax and is in poor condition. (1725) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 8

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Newspaper clipping of The Sunday Leader 22 Mar. 1925. Headline: "When the Micmacs buried the hatchet - The Treaty of Peace signed at Halifax in 1762 between the Chiefs and Jonathon Belcher - A wonderful document of great historical value." (1925) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 7

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Transcript of Treaty of Peace between Jonathan Belcher and Joseph Shabecholouct, Merimichi tribe, at Halifax, 25 June 1761. (1761) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 9

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Laminated, incomplete copy of lithograph in MG 15 vol. 18 no. 8 cof the Treaty of 1725 for Ratification at Annapolis Royal. (Missing renewal of treaty in 1749, on verso.) (1725) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 10

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Poor copy of treaty in MG 15 vol. 18 no. 8. Treaty of 1725 for Ratification at Annapolis Royal. Also, poor quality copy of lithograph of 1727 Ratification of the Treaty of 1725. (1725) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 11

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Names of heads of Mi'kmaq families who resided at shubenacadie when the first attempt was made to form a settlement in 1816 and the estimate of improvements made my the Mi'kmaq at shubenacadie at their settlement. 5 Aug. 1818. (1818) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 12

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Newspaper clipping from The Hants Journal, 18 Jan. 1978. Headline: "Houses going up on Mic Mac reserve near Shubenacadie." (1978) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 13

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Piece of paper with tally marks counting "male Indians" and "female." " () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 14

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Copy of census of the Mi'kmaq in Queens County taken in 1841. (1841) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 15

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Biographical references to Nova Scotian Mi'kmaq compiled by Leslie Upton. (1977) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 16

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Collection of several items copied from PAC regarding a claim for land title: 1) A map of land in question located on Fairy Lake, Annapolis County, 31 Oct. 1864. 2) Certificates stating that the "Indian James Charles" has occupied and improved his land, Annapolis, 21 Oct. 1864. 3) Petition by James Charles to the Lieutenant Governor requesting confirmation of title of land, 2 Nov. 1864. 4) A written description of the land in question. 5) Recommendation that a lease be granted, 26 June 1867. 6) Letter from Robert Leslie to S.P. Fairbanks, Commissioner of Crown Lands, Halifax, asking that title be given to John Peter, for land which has been abandoned, Annapolis, 8 May 1866. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 17

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Copy of letter from Donald McLean to S.P. Fairbanks, Commissioner of Crown lands regarding reply to Fairbanks' letter in which a complaint was laid against McLean for trespassing on Mi'kmaq land. McLean states that he leases meadow land from a Mi'kmaq for cutting hay. (1864) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 18

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Copy of a letter from William Faulkner to James B. Uniack, Commissioner of Crown Lands, regarding the report of an examination of the Mi'kmaq reserve at Middle Stewiacke into land titles and estimates of land value. Included is a list of occupants and value of land and a map detailing the various lots. Faulkner was unable to complete a land survey because the present owners of the land, who had bought the land from Mi'kmaq, were afraid a survey might determine that some of the land still belonged to the Mi'kmaq. (1857) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 19

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Copy of PAC letter from Charles Morris to D. Grandle regarding seven Mi'kmaq families in Mahone Bay who want some land in Gold River and that the Lt. Governor has given his consent to grant them 30 acres per family. (1818) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 20

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Bibliography of Killam Library material related to Aboriginal people. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 21

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Copy of letter from Joseph Howe to Peter Crenan requesting information, on behalf of Peter Wilmot, on the status of a land grant. (1843) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 22

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Copy of letter from John D. Pinkham to P. Morris requesting permission to buy land owned by Mi'kmaq "Joseph Elvin" located on "Long Island, Ohio." Pinkham and his family would like to move there from Barrington. The letter suggests that Long Island is In the vicinity of Shelburne. (1835) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 23

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Copy of a letter from W. J. Morris to J. S. Morris, Commissioner of Crown Lands, reporting on his investigation into a dispute over land at Indian Point claimed by several people. (1836) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 24

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Copy of petition from 18 Mi'kmaq families of Pomquet to Lieutenant General Sir James Kempt requesting the return of land on which they have resided for a number of years. In return, the Petitioners will give up all claims on a reserve. (Note on book states 1822.) (1822) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 25

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Copy of petition from 11 Mi'kmaq families to Sir J. Wentworth requesting the allocation of 200 acres per family plus tools and provisions, etc., in order that they may improve their condition of life since Eurpoean immigration. A note states that 100 acres was approved for each family by Wentworth, 1807. (1807) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 26

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — This is a typewritten compliation of correspondence, 1838-1841, regarding the purchase of Lennox Island, Prince Edward Island, for the sole use of the Mi'kmaq. It inslude a petition to the Queen from the Chief of the Mi'kmaq requesting a grant og land which would enable them to settle in one spot and, therefore, be in a position to regain their previous health and social fabric which has been disrupted by the French and English inhabitants. Several letters follow, as well as excerpts from the Journal of Assembly, which attempt to determine whether Lennox Island is for sale by its owner and what a fair price for the Island would be. Ultimately, the House of Assembly declines to purchase the Island for the Mi'kmaq. (1838) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 27

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Circular from John C. Haliburton, Legislative Council Chambers, requesting a report on the number of Mi'kmaq living in Nova Scotia, identifying number of children, their health, etc. (1841) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 28

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Circular from the Provincial Secretary's Office to the Clerk of the Peace, queens County, requesting every effort to obtain information which will result in an amelioration of the condition of the Mi'kmaq pursuant with a resolution of the Legislative Council. (1841) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 29

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Report of a Committee on Bronley Petition, 4 Apr. 1819, which finds that two settlements of Mi'maq have been made, one at Shubenacadie and one at Gold River (near Chester) and that considerable improvements have been made at the latter, that a sum of money still remains from the vote of 1817, and that a small grant is recommended for aiding the petitioners who wish to improve the "lot" of the Mi'kmaq. (1819) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 30

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Certificate by David W. Crandell, Magistrate, stating his findings after examining the improvements made at the Mi'kmaq settlement at Gold River. (1818) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 31

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Various Reports on Indian Affairs and supporting documents. Item appears to have been removed from the appendices of one or more bound editions of the Journal of the House of Assembly. (1843) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 32

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — "To make a pot." A small leaflet from the Nova Scotia Museum telling how to make a Mi'kmaq clay pot. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 33

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Newspaper clipping from The 4th Estate. Headline: "Indians exploiting other Indians, says Maurice Lewis. - Government, Band Councils fail to tackle housing crisis" (1971) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 34

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Copy of a poem entitled "Inden Hymn" [sic by Terrance Punch, with a "rough meaning"of the Hymn given. (1776) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 35

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — One page account of the history of the Mi'kmaq and the struggle to preserve the culture in the future. entitled "The Micmac Indians: Their past, present and future." from the Nova Scotia Museum. Taken from a Joint Position Paper presented by the Union of Nova Scotia Indians. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 36

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — "Micmac Reserve Business Directory" (1975) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 37

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — "Reserve Business Directory" of the following reserves: Eskasoni, Whycocomagh, Millbrook, Membertou, Afton, Pictou, Chapel Island, Wagmatcook, Bear River. By Lawrence Paul, Economic Development Resource Person, U.N.S.I. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 38

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Photocopied 12 page memorandum or constitution of Micmac Association of Cultural Studies (MACS). Includes society objectives, list of first directors, by-laws, directors, audit of accounts, etc. (1975) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 39

Mi'kmaq Research Collection — Micmac Association of Cultural Studies narrative report for the last quarter of 1974-75. (1974) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 40

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