About This Collection
These letters are presented as both family keepsakes and historical records. Each page includes the original scan where available, along with a readable transcription so the details of names, places, daily routines, and passing remarks can be more easily explored.
Collection
Ruth Harris Letters
Region
Nova Scotia
Archive
Family Correspondence
Letters
7 letters online- Letter to Father Montreal, Quebec — travel plans, family advice, shopping for Mother, and Ruth’s thoughts on whether to continue to Lockport or return home. June 3, 1912
- Letter to Mother Bridgetown, Nova Scotia — a brief, cheerful note from Ruth describing her visit, the cold weather, and a long letter being posted to Edward. Nov. 21, 1914
- Letter to Edward Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia — a lively, hurried letter full of family news, village excitement, weather, errands, and affectionate concern. Feb. 1, 1916
- Letter to Edward Mahone, Nova Scotia — a summer letter describing a busy Masonic gathering, boats on the harbour, errands, heat, and family affection. July 9, 1920
- Letter to Edward The Rectory, Mahone, Nova Scotia — birthday wishes, family news, a repaired automobile, the Campfire Girls’ garden party, and St. James Church and Rectory as seen today. July 23, 1920
- Letter to Edward A playful and affectionate note in which Ruth teases Edward about not writing, describes cleaning the attic, and considers a possible trip to Halifax. May 31, 1921
- Letter to Mother Auburn, Nova Scotia — community news, family errands, Halloween, church life, and postwar neighbours. Nov. 2, 1945
Reading the Letters
The transcriptions aim to preserve the tone and wording of the original letters while making them easier to read online. Original spelling, punctuation, abbreviations, and line breaks may be retained where they help reflect the character of the document.