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John and Robert Rutherford fonds

Table of contents

Summary information ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Administrative history / Biographical sketch .................................................................................................. 3

Scope and content ........................................................................................................................................... 4

Notes ................................................................................................................................................................ 4

Access points ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Collection holdings .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Mining Papers (1860-1932) .......................................................................................................................... 5

Correspondence of Robert and John Rutherford (1870-1932) ................................................................... 26

Personal records of John and Robert Rutherford (1896-1913) .................................................................. 32

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MS-2-235 John and Robert Rutherford fonds

Summary information

Repository: Dalhousie University Archives

Title: John and Robert Rutherford fonds

Reference code: MS-2-235

Date: 1860-1932 (date of creation)

Language: English

Physical description: 62 cm of textual records. - 62 cm of textual records

Note [generalNote]:Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Rutherford, John &Robert Rutherford fonds, MS-2-235, Box [box number], Folder[folder number], Dalhousie University Archives, Halifax, NovaScotia, Canada.

Administrative history / Biographical sketch

Note

John Rutherford was manager of the Albion Mines in Pictou County, and Inspector of Mines for theprovince on Nova Scotia in the 1860s. He was replaced by Henry Skeffington Poole, so he couldbecome General Manager and Mining Engineer for the General Mining Association in 1872. He dealtwith Albion Mines, Blight Area, Caledonia Coal Mines, and especially, the Style Mining Area. Hebecame a shareholder of this property as well as sole owner of an adjacent property referred to as “JohnRutherford”. These properties were also called “Cumberland Coal Areas”. From the late 1890s through toafter his death in the 1920s, Rutherford sold options to various buyers on the Styles Mining Company, buthis true desire was to sell all of the land to a worthy buyer.Robert Rutherford, John’s only surviving son (George Rutherford had died in 1903), was left in chargeof his estate after John's death in 1913. He also pursued the sale of the Cumberland Coal Areas long afterhis father’s passing. With the help of other family members and surviving shareholders, Robert followedleads for a sale of the property. Up until 1932, where the textual records leave off, there is still a rentalagreement for the properties.

Custodial history

The materials in this fonds was puchased in four accessions from George F. Flie in 1975, 1977, 1978, and1984.

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Scope and content

Fonds consists of documents relating to mining, primarily the Styles Mine in Cumberland County,NS. There is correspondence, maps, geological surveys and reports relating to mining. There is also acollection of prose and poetry by John Rutherford and personal correspondence between the family.

Notes

Title notes

Restrictions on access

There are no access restrictions on these materials. All materials are open for research.

Conditions governing use

Materials do not circulate and must be used in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room.Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction.

Accruals

No further accruals are expected

Other notes

• Publication status: Published

Access points

• Textual record (documentary form)• Coal--Nova Scotia (subject)• Correspondence (subject)• Mining (subject)• Personal archives (subject)• Poetry--Manuscripts (subject)• Cumberland (N.S. : County) (place)

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Collection holdings

Series: Mining Papers

Title: Mining Papers

Date: 1860-1932 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

These files consist of maps, reports, correspondence, geological surveys and other information relatingto mining. The primary focus is on the Styles Mining Company, of which John Rutherford was ashareholder.

Physical description: 40 cm of textual records of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 1 - Albion Mines

Title: Albion Mines

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 1

Date: 1872-1885 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

File contains financial and survey reports for the Albion Mines from The Halifax CompanyLimited.

Physical description: 42 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 1 - Blight Area

Title: Blight Area

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 1

Date: 1907-1909 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

Letters about the possible sale of land in the Blight Area

Physical description: 13 pages of textual materials

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File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 2 - Caledonia Coal Mines 1863-1866

Title: Caledonia Coal Mines 1863-1866

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 2

Date: 1863-1866 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

Shaft sample of coal seams in Glace Bay, Cape Breton

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 2 - Style Mining Area Geological Survey

Title: Style Mining Area Geological Survey

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 2

Date: 1869 (date of creation)

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 3 - Styles Mining 1871

Title: Styles Mining 1871

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 3

Date: 1871-1897 (date of creation)

Physical description: 3 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 4 - Agreement between the General MiningAssociation and John Rutherford

Title: Agreement between the General Mining Association and John Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 4

Date: 1871 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

Appointing Rutherford as General Manager and Minign Engineer as of January 1, 1872.

Physical description: 7 pages of textual records

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File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 3 - Styles Mining 1872

Title: Styles Mining 1872

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 3

Date: 1872 (date of creation)

Physical description: 22 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 5 - Styles Area Mining 1873

Title: Styles Area Mining 1873

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 5

Date: 1873 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

File contains records of payments to John Rutherford

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 6 - Scott Barlow Report of Acadia Coal CompanyLimited

Title: Scott Barlow Report of Acadia Coal Company Limited

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 6

Date: 1874 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file includes reports on the Blight Area and Area No. 70, Old Styles Pit

Physical description: 1 page of textual materials

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 7 - Styles Area Mining 1876

Title: Styles Area Mining 1876

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 7

Date: 1876 (date of creation)

Physical description: 21 pages of textual records

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File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 4 - Agreement of payment for 5 areas & other papers

Title: Agreement of payment for 5 areas & other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 4

Date: 1877-1879 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

Description of Styles Mine ; Resolutions passed at the annual general meeting of IntercolonialMining Company ; Lease for Styles Mine

Physical description: 16 pages

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 8 - Styles, Albion , Acadia and other Miningcompanies

Title: Styles, Albion , Acadia and other Mining companies

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 8

Date: 1877-1879 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

Also International and Nova Scotia Mining Company

Physical description: 70 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 5 - Styles Mining Company 1878

Title: Styles Mining Company 1878

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 5

Date: 1878 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

File contains information about Springhill Mining

Physical description: 9 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 9 - Styles 1879

Title: Styles 1879

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 9

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Date: 1879 (date of creation)

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 6 - Licence to Search Cumberland County & Reporton Styles Mine, Chignecto Blight Area and Maccan

Title: Licence to Search Cumberland County & Report on Styles Mine, Chignecto Blight Area andMaccan

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 6

Date: 1880-1888 (date of creation)

Physical description: 20 pages textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 7 - Styles Mining 1891

Title: Styles Mining 1891

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 7

Date: 1891 (date of creation)

Physical description: 8 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 10 - Draft Coal Lease 1891

Title: Draft Coal Lease 1891

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 10

Date: 1891 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

Unsigned for the American Association Limited

Physical description: 12 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 11 - Minutes of Meeting of Styles Mining Company

Title: Minutes of Meeting of Styles Mining Company

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 11

Date: 1892 (date of creation)

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

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File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 12 - Styles Mining 1893

Title: Styles Mining 1893

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 12

Date: 1893 (date of creation)

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 8 - Section of Strata of Maccan, Cumberland County,NS

Title: Section of Strata of Maccan, Cumberland County, NS

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 8

Date: 1893 (date of creation)

Physical description: 19 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 9 - Memorandum of agreement between Franklyn,Rutherford and Drury

Title: Memorandum of agreement between Franklyn, Rutherford and Drury

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 9

Date: 1897 (date of creation)

Physical description: 3 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 13 - Rental for lease No. 86 1894

Title: Rental for lease No. 86 1894

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 13

Date: 1894 (date of creation)

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 10 - Rental for lease No. 86 1895 and other papers

Title: Rental for lease No. 86 1895 and other papers

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Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 10

Date: 1895 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains letters and conditions at Styles and Stanley mines

Physical description: 8 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 14 - Rental for lease No. 86 1896 and other papers

Title: Rental for lease No. 86 1896 and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 14

Date: 1896 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains letters about various mining jobs

Physical description: 9 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 11 - Letter from Hugh Fletcher

Title: Letter from Hugh Fletcher

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 11

Date: 1897 (date of creation)

Physical description: 1 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 15 - Rental on lease No. 86 1897-1899

Title: Rental on lease No. 86 1897-1899

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 15

Date: 1897 (date of creation)

Physical description: 7 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 16 - Rental on lease No. 86 1900 and other papers

Title: Rental on lease No. 86 1900 and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 16

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Date: 1900 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains correspondence about boring at Style Mine

Physical description: 8 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 17 - Rental on lease No. 86 1901 and other papers

Title: Rental on lease No. 86 1901 and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 17

Date: 1901 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains correspondence about the Style Mines

Physical description: 12 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 12 - Rental on lease No. 86 1902 and other papers

Title: Rental on lease No. 86 1902 and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 12

Date: 1902 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains Stakeholder agreement to sell Cumberland County coal areas ; letters about saleof areas ; report of boring at Joggins Mine ; boring at Glendale

Physical description: 35 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 13 - Notes from Mines Reports 1866-1902 andExtracts from Seam Section Comparisons

Title: Notes from Mines Reports 1866-1902 and Extracts from Seam Section Comparisons

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 13

Date: 1866-1903 (date of creation)

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

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File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 18 - Rental on lease No. 86 1903 and other papers

Title: Rental on lease No. 86 1903 and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 18

Date: 1903 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains correspondence about drilling

Physical description: 4 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 19 - Rental on lease No. 86 1904 and other papers

Title: Rental on lease No. 86 1904 and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 19

Date: 1904 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains information about Canada Coals and Railway Comapny Limited ; JogginsMines ; and letters about the sale of Styles Mining land

Physical description: 13 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 14 - Rental on lease No. 86 1905 and other papers

Title: Rental on lease No. 86 1905 and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 14

Date: 1905 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains Prospectus for Maritime Coal and Railway Company, Ltd. ; Description of StylesMine and its value

Physical description: 8 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 15 - Rental on lease No. 86 1906 and other papers

Title: Rental on lease No. 86 1906 and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 15

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Date: 1906 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains Memorandum of agreement 1906 ; Agreement of sale to John T. Smith ; othercorrespondenceregarding the sale.

Physical description: 39 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 16 - Rental on lease No. 86 1907 and other papers

Title: Rental on lease No. 86 1907 and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 16

Date: 1907 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains Memorandum of agreement for sale of lease 86 and 125 to William S. Rogers ;Mines Report Ottawa, 1907

Physical description: 26 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 17 - Rental on lease No. 86 1908 and other papers

Title: Rental on lease No. 86 1908 and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 17

Date: 1908 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains letters from Edward Wilkinson, E.S. Matheson, J.T. Armand, T.S. Rogers,Ambrose and Belknap, and The Londonderry Iron & Mining Company, Ltd.

Physical description: 28 pages of textual records + 20 postal notes

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 20 - Rental on lease No. 86 1909 and other papers

Title: Rental on lease No. 86 1909 and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 20

Date: 1909 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains letters from J.H. Rogers ; J.T. Smith ; George E. Irving ; W.S. Rogers

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Physical description: 25 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 21 - Rental on lease No. 86 1910 and other papers

Title: Rental on lease No. 86 1910 and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 21

Date: 1910 (date of creation)

Physical description: 3 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 18 - Letters from T.S. Rogers and other papers

Title: Letters from T.S. Rogers and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 18

Date: 1911 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains letters from B.M. Hickman, R.C. Fuller, Rental Lease No. 86, Agreementbetween John Rutherford and Victor H. Solaint

Physical description: 19 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 22 - Rogers-Rutherford Agreement November 6, 1911for Leases 86 and 125

Title: Rogers-Rutherford Agreement November 6, 1911 for Leases 86 and 125

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 22

Date: 1911 (date of creation)

Physical description: 1 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 19 - Letters from E.S. Matheson and other papers

Title: Letters from E.S. Matheson and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 19

Date: 1912 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

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File contains letters form J.R. Lamy and an agreement between Styles Mining Company and FrankP. McNeil and John H. Leger of Joggins Mines. File also contains letters from R.C. Fuller.

Physical description: 12 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 23 - Letter from Travers Lewis to R.W. Rutherford(Robert)

Title: Letter from Travers Lewis to R.W. Rutherford (Robert)

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 23

Date: 1913 (date of creation)

Physical description: 1 page of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 24 - Rental on lease No. 86 1916 and other papers

Title: Rental on lease No. 86 1916 and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 24

Date: 1916 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains a note by R.W. Rutherford giving power of attorney for John Rutherford's estateto Hector McInnes and a bank statement of R. W. Rutherford.

Physical description: 3 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 20 - Correspondence with Hector McInnes and otherpapers

Title: Correspondence with Hector McInnes and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 20

Date: 1917 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains letters form Bessie M. Hickman and R.C. Fuller ; Meeting of the Shareholders ofthe Styles Mining Company ; Agreement between Styles Mining Company and Isaiah McCarthy.

Physical description: 22 pages of textual records

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File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 25 - Correspndence from Hector McInnes and A.H.Lamy

Title: Correspndence from Hector McInnes and A.H. Lamy

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 25

Date: 1918 (date of creation)

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 21 - Excerpts from Geological Surveys 1885-1893 andother papers

Title: Excerpts from Geological Surveys 1885-1893 and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 21

Date: 1919 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains a response to an inquiry about Styles Mines Reports from Albert O'Hays ;subscription to Canadian Mining Journal ; letter from William McInnes about geological reports

Physical description: 26 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 22 - Notes re my interview with Mr H. D. Staires remy father's estate and other papers

Title: Notes re my interview with Mr H. D. Staires re my father's estate and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 22

Date: 1920-1929 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains an Agreement made between Annie E. Kinnear & R.W. Rutherford and CharlesH. Watt ; letter to W. F. Jennison from Styles Mining Company ; Agreement made between StylesMining Company and A.L. Schneider ; Agreement made between R.W. Rutherford & Annie E.Kinnear and A.L. Schneider ; Agreement made between Styles Mining Company and James W.Hogg

Physical description: 30 pages of textual records

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File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 23 - Letter to H.B. Staires from Robert Ruterford andother papers

Title: Letter to H.B. Staires from Robert Ruterford and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 23

Date: 1921-1932 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains Rental on lease No. 86 1931-1932 ; Agreement made between Annie E. Hickman& R. W. Rutherford and Charles H. Watt

Physical description: 21 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 26 - List of Styles Mining Company Shareholders

Title: List of Styles Mining Company Shareholders

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 26

Date: 190? (date of creation)

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 24 - Extracts from report on the Styles MiningCompany's Property in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

Title: Extracts from report on the Styles Mining Company's Property in Cumberland County, NovaScotia

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 24

Date: n/d (date of creation)

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 27 - Memo relating to the Styles coal property

Title: Memo relating to the Styles coal property

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 27

Date: n/d (date of creation)

Physical description: 1 page of textual records

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File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 25 - Particulars regarding a mining property in thecounty of Cumberland, Nova Scota and other papers

Title: Particulars regarding a mining property in the county of Cumberland, Nova Scota and otherpapers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 25

Date: n/d (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains various reports and descriptions of Styles Mines

Physical description: 14 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 26 - James S. Hickman & E.N. Sharp Memorandumin re "The Styles Mining Company"

Title: James S. Hickman & E.N. Sharp Memorandum in re "The Styles Mining Company"

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 26

Date: 1878 (date of creation)

Physical description: 1 page of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 28 - Statement of probable proceeds of a sale of Stylesand other papers

Title: Statement of probable proceeds of a sale of Styles and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 28

Date: n/d (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains Amendments to the statement from Bob ; Concession in 1872 ; Analysis ofNew Castle Coal ; Description of Bounds of lease of one square mile of coal area in CumberlandCounty, NS ; Lease No. 106 Cumberland County [Maccan]

Physical description: 6 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 27 - Notes regarding Geological Survey copies andother papers

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Title: Notes regarding Geological Survey copies and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 27

Date: n/d (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains the McCarthy Lease and a description of the area ; Expenses incurred andamount received with and for Iron Stone Areas on East River ; Statement of Assay

Physical description: 5 pages of textal records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 29 - Description of John Rutherford Area andMaccan, Leases 86 and 125

Title: Description of John Rutherford Area and Maccan, Leases 86 and 125

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 29

Date: 1892-1896 (date of creation)

Physical description: 3 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 28 - Pictou Mining Company Strata Sections

Title: Pictou Mining Company Strata Sections

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 28

Date: 1868 (date of creation)

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 29 - The Livermore Lease, Middlesborough area,Kentucky

Title: The Livermore Lease, Middlesborough area, Kentucky

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 29

Date: 1890 (date of creation)

Physical description: 12 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 30 - Address to the shareholders of Styles MiningCompany

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Title: Address to the shareholders of Styles Mining Company

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 30

Date: 1890 (date of creation)

Physical description: 8 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 31 - Extracts from Diaries

Title: Extracts from Diaries

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 31

Date: 1896-1907 (date of creation)

Physical description: 10 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 30 - Rental on lease No. 86 1912

Title: Rental on lease No. 86 1912

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 30

Date: 1912 (date of creation)

Physical description: 2 pages of textual materials

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 32 - Extracts from Mine Reports

Title: Extracts from Mine Reports

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 32

Date: 1868-1900 (date of creation)

Physical description: 30 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 31 - Extracts from Sharpe's Letters and other papers

Title: Extracts from Sharpe's Letters and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 31

Date: 1874-1907 (date of creation)

Physical description: 7 pages of textual records

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File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 33 - Alouza Gratto and other papers

Title: Alouza Gratto and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 33

Date: 189? (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains a Memorandum of agreement between Henry A. Drury and an unnamed person

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 35 - Mabou Coal Mines to 1865, Expenditures

Title: Mabou Coal Mines to 1865, Expenditures

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 35

Date: 1865 (date of creation)

Physical description: 3 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 3 - Maps from Glace Bay and other areas

Title: Maps from Glace Bay and other areas

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 3

Date: 1860-1904 (date of creation)

Physical description: 9 maps. - Map 1 : Section From the Ferry at Glace Bay to Angus McAulay's atMire Bay ; scale 1 cm = 1000 ft ; col. ; 53 x 74 cm unfolded ; 18 x 38 cm folded. - Map 2: StandardCoal & Railway Co. Ltd. ; scale 1 in = 6 mil ; col. ; 28 x 43 cm unfolded ; 28 x 22 cm folded. - Map3: Sutherland Area ; no scale ; b&w ; 43 x 60 cm unfolded ; 21 x 30 folded. - Map 4: False andMira Bay ; scale 1 in = 100 ft ; b&w ; 26 x 46 cm unfolded ; 18 x 26 cm folded. - Map 5 : InvernessCounty ; scale 1 in= 2 1/2 miles ; col. ; 10 x 31 cm. - Map 6 : Cumberland County ; no scale ; b&w ;21 x 26 cm. - Map 7: Cumberland County showing Styles and John Rutherford areas ; b&w ; 22 x 31cm. - Map 8: Sydney Mines ; scale 1 in = 1000 ft ; b&w ; 34 x 34 cm unfolded ; 17 x 34 cm folded. -Map 9: Coal Seams Near Chimney Corner Cove ; scale 2 in = 1 mil ; 26 x 31 cm unfolded ; 16 x 26cm folded

File: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 9 - Department of Mines Geological Survey and otherpapers

Title: Department of Mines Geological Survey and other papers

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MS-2-235 John and Robert Rutherford fonds

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 9

Date: 1865-1901 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains a report on Section of Strata at New Winning, Sydney Mines C Pit ; Reportof Cape Breton Coal Beds 1865 ; Coal Areas Association Ltd. Copy Robbs Report 1873 ; CoalClaims and Lands, Cape Breton

Physical description: 51 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 10 - Various notes on Mining

Title: Various notes on Mining

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 10

Date: 1860-1920 (date of creation)

Physical description: 55 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 11 - Dominion Steel Company Prospectus & Reportsand other papers

Title: Dominion Steel Company Prospectus & Reports and other papers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 11

Date: 1890-1902 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains reports on East River Coal Mine and Lingan Coal

Physical description: 6 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 5, Folder 1 - Report on Sydney Coal 1871 and Report on GlaceBay Coal 1869

Title: Report on Sydney Coal 1871 and Report on Glace Bay Coal 1869

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 5, Folder 1

Date: 1869-1871 (date of creation)

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

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File: MS-2-235, Box 5, Folder 3 - Newspaper Clippings

Title: Newspaper Clippings

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 5, Folder 3

Date: 1883-1921 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains news stories on deals made to develop coal seams, sales of mines, mergers,discoveries

Physical description: 56 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 5, Folder 5 - Alpin Grant and J. Hickman Agreement 1870

Title: Alpin Grant and J. Hickman Agreement 1870

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 5, Folder 5

Date: 1870 (date of creation)

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 13 - Arrangement of Picking Belt with Lowering JibExtension

Title: Arrangement of Picking Belt with Lowering Jib Extension

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 13

Date: n/d (date of creation)

Physical description: 1 architectural drawings. - Scale 3/8 in = 1 ft ; 40 x 58 cm unfolded

File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 14 - Private Telegram Code

Title: Private Telegram Code

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 14

Date: n/d (date of creation)

Scope and content:

Uses place names to relay opinions of mines in secret

Physical description: 1 page of textual records

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File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 18 - Mines and Minerals Act, 1892

Title: Mines and Minerals Act, 1892

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 18

Date: 1892-1893 (date of creation)

Physical description: 1 page of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 5, Folder 7 - The Standard Coal and Railway Co., Limited

Title: The Standard Coal and Railway Co., Limited

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 5, Folder 7

Date: 1899 (date of creation)

Physical description: 1 page of textual records

File: Copies of Reports on Acadia, Vale and Drummond Colleries 1878

Title: Copies of Reports on Acadia, Vale and Drummond Colleries 1878

Date: 1878 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

Includes index

Physical description: 100 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 20 - J. Geo. Rutherford, Usworth Colliery 1876

Title: J. Geo. Rutherford, Usworth Colliery 1876

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 20

Date: 1876-1879 (date of creation)

Physical description: 100 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 21 - Map of Garderner Lease on Bridgeport Basin

Title: Map of Garderner Lease on Bridgeport Basin

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 21

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MS-2-235 John and Robert Rutherford fonds

Date: n/d (date of creation)

Physical description: 1 maps. - Scale 40 chains = 1 in

File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 22 - Agreement between The General MiningAssociation Limited and John Rutherford

Title: Agreement between The General Mining Association Limited and John Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 22

Date: 1871 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

Appointing John Rutherford the General Manager and Mining Engineer

Physical description: 1 page of textual records

Series: Correspondence of Robert and John Rutherford

Title: Correspondence of Robert and John Rutherford

Date: 1870-1932 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

These files consist of letters to and from Robert and John Rutherford from business and personalcontacts.

Physical description: 14.5 cm of textual records of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 32 - Spanish Mines

Title: Spanish Mines

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 1, Folder 32

Date: 1878-? (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains a topographic map from 1878 of Plano de las Minas San Antonio, La Fortuna,Gustaro, Genarito, Don Ignacio, San Pedroy Y Bienvenida

Physical description: 45 pages of textual records

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File: Robert Rutherford and Playa de Oro Estates

Title: Robert Rutherford and Playa de Oro Estates

Date: 1921 (date of creation)

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 36 - Bessie Hickman and John Rutherford

Title: Bessie Hickman and John Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 36

Date: 1905-1913 (date of creation)

Physical description: 129 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 37 - Cliff Rutherford (grandson)and John Rutherford

Title: Cliff Rutherford (grandson)and John Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 37

Date: 1912 (date of creation)

Physical description: 1 page of textual materials

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 38 - C. Forrester and John Rutherford

Title: C. Forrester and John Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 38

Date: 1902 (date of creation)

Physical description: 5 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 39 - George E. Francklyn Jr. & Sr. and JohnRutherford

Title: George E. Francklyn Jr. & Sr. and John Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 39

Date: 1892-1900 (date of creation)

Physical description: 26 pages of textual records

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File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 40 - George Rutherford (son) and John Rutherford

Title: George Rutherford (son) and John Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 40

Date: 1898-1912 (date of creation)

Physical description: 4 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 41 - James Hickman and John Rutherford

Title: James Hickman and John Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 41

Date: 1870-1895 (date of creation)

Physical description: 44 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 42 - J.R. Lamy and John Rutherford

Title: J.R. Lamy and John Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 42

Date: 1907 (date of creation)

Physical description: 6 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 43 - H.J. Logan and John Rutherford

Title: H.J. Logan and John Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 2, Folder 43

Date: 1903 (date of creation)

Physical description: 6 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 1 - Robert Rutherford and John Rutherford

Title: Robert Rutherford and John Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 1

Date: 1906-1912 (date of creation)

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MS-2-235 John and Robert Rutherford fonds

Physical description: 154 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 1 - Belle and Robert Rutherford

Title: Belle and Robert Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 1

Date: 1912 (date of creation)

Physical description: 41 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 2 - Emily and Robert Rutherford

Title: Emily and Robert Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 2

Date: 1912-1917 (date of creation)

Physical description: 12 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 4 - Charles Fergie and Robert Rutherford

Title: Charles Fergie and Robert Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 4

Date: 1919-1920 (date of creation)

Physical description: 13 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 3 - George Rutherford and Robert Rutherford

Title: George Rutherford and Robert Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 3

Date: 1898-1902 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

George becomes ill and dies in 1903.

Physical description: 79 pages of textual records

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File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 4 - Robert Rutherford and John Rutherford [File 1 of3]

Title: Robert Rutherford and John Rutherford [File 1 of 3]

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 4

Date: 1898-1904 (date of creation)

Physical description: 78 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 5 - Robert Rutherford and John Rutherford [File 2 of3]

Title: Robert Rutherford and John Rutherford [File 2 of 3]

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 5

Date: 1905-1912 (date of creation)

Physical description: 116 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 6 - Robert Rutherford and John Rutherford [File 3 of3]

Title: Robert Rutherford and John Rutherford [File 3 of 3]

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 6

Date: 1908-1913 (date of creation)

Physical description: 96 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 7 - Muriel (niece)and Robert Rutherford [File 1 of 2]

Title: Muriel (niece)and Robert Rutherford [File 1 of 2]

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 7

Date: 1919-1921 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

Muriel worked at the Public Archives of Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Physical description: 80 pages of textual records

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File: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 8 - Muriel (niece) and Robert Rutherford [File 2 of 2]

Title: Muriel (niece) and Robert Rutherford [File 2 of 2]

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 3, Folder 8

Date: 1921-1932 (date of creation)

Physical description: 99 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 5 - Nora Rutherford (niece) and Robert Rutherford

Title: Nora Rutherford (niece) and Robert Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 5

Date: n/d (date of creation)

Physical description: 1 page of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 6 - George Rutherford and John Rutherford

Title: George Rutherford and John Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 6

Date: 1900-1902 (date of creation)

Physical description: 4 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 7 - Annie Hickman and Robert Rutherford

Title: Annie Hickman and Robert Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 7

Date: 1913-1916 (date of creation)

Physical description: 14 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 8 - Maud and Aug (?)

Title: Maud and Aug (?)

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 8

Date: 1911 (date of creation)

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

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File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 9 - Extracts from George's Letters

Title: Extracts from George's Letters

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 9

Date: 1896-1901 (date of creation)

Physical description: 1 page of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 10 - John Rutherford's notes on Annie Hickman'sletters

Title: John Rutherford's notes on Annie Hickman's letters

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 10

Date: 1905-1907 (date of creation)

Physical description: 1 page of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 11 - Robert Rutherford's notes on John Rutherford'sletters

Title: Robert Rutherford's notes on John Rutherford's letters

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 11

Date: 1904-1908 (date of creation)

Physical description: 1 page of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 5, Folder 6 - Drafts of Letters

Title: Drafts of Letters

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 5, Folder 6

Date: 1902-1912 (date of creation)

Physical description: 16 pages of textual records

Series: Personal records of John and Robert Rutherford

Title: Personal records of John and Robert Rutherford

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MS-2-235 John and Robert Rutherford fonds

Date: 1896-1913 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

These files consist of everyday life for the Rutherford family. They deal with insurance, householdeffects, family history, John‘s prose and poetry and estate settlement.

Physical description: 3.5 cm of textual records of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 5, Folder 3 - Household Effects of Robert Rutherford

Title: Household Effects of Robert Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 5, Folder 3

Date: 1908-1911 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains packing lists and values of furniture

Physical description: 18 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 12 - Rutherford Family History

Title: Rutherford Family History

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 12

Date: 1919 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This file contains geneology notes and correspondence with churches for marriage, death and birthrecords

Physical description: 29 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 5, Folder 4 - Estate Settlement for Bruce Carruthers

Title: Estate Settlement for Bruce Carruthers

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 5, Folder 4

Date: 1911 (date of creation)

Physical description: 37 pages of textual records

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File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 16 - Insurance Premium payments by George andRobert Rutherford

Title: Insurance Premium payments by George and Robert Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 16

Date: 1898-1901 (date of creation)

Physical description: 4 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 15 - Notes on George Rutherford's Will and paymentsfrom George to John Rutherford

Title: Notes on George Rutherford's Will and payments from George to John Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 15

Date: 1896-1913 (date of creation)

Physical description: 2 pages of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 17 - Statement of Debts to Annie Hickman and RobertRutherford by George Rutherford

Title: Statement of Debts to Annie Hickman and Robert Rutherford by George Rutherford

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 4, Folder 17

Date: 1887-1904 (date of creation)

Physical description: 1 page of textual records

File: MS-2-235, Box 5, Folder 8 - Writings of John Rutherford: Poetry and Prose

Title: Writings of John Rutherford: Poetry and Prose

Reference code: MS-2-235, Box 5, Folder 8

Date: n/d (date of creation)

Physical description: 56 pages of textual records

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