Fonds - Telegraph Station (Little Harbour, La Poile Bay) Diaries fonds

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Telegraph Station (Little Harbour, La Poile Bay) Diaries fonds

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  • 1885-1948 ; Microfilmed by Newfoundland. Printing and Micrographics, 1996. (Creation)

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2 microfilm reels

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Custodial history

The diaries came into the possession of Penney's of Ramea. The house, Four Winds, now a B & B, was bought by Reg and Susie MacDonald, who keep a collection of records on display there.

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Fonds contains 6 individual diaries containing daily entries made by the telegraph operator at Little Harbour, La Poile Bay. The entries relate to the movement of vessels in the area, weather, fishing and sealing, community events and recreational pursuits. From 1885-1921 the diaries were kept by Robert J. Henderson and from 1938-1948, by George Henderson.

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David Gilbert

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  • English

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    Mic. 6-1-3-9/10 MHA

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    There are no restrictions on access to or use of the materials in this collection.

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    Draft

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    Partial

    Dates of creation, revision and deletion

    Created - April 22, 2013

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    • English

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