The research centre Les Archives Père Clarence d’Entremont holds his complete collection.
Father Clarence

Father Clarence Joseph d’Entremont (1909-19980
Father Clarence Joseph d’Entremont was born on 15 March 1909. He was the son of James and Elizabeth d’Entremont. As well as being a Roman Catholic priest, he was a life member of numerous historical societies in both Canada and the United States.
He was a founding member of the Acadian Historical Society of New England; the Historical Society of Madawaska, Maine; the Acadian Historical Society of West Pubnico; the Historical Society of Lunenburg County; the Massachussets Society of Genealogists; the Federation of Genealogical Societies of Salt Lake City; and the Acadian Historical and Genealogical Association of New England.
He received many awards and honorary doctorates, including the Order of Canada. He was an authority in Acadian history and genealogy and published many books, one of which was Histoire du Cap-Sable (5 volumes); he also published many articles.
He was a member of the New Horizons of West Pubnico; a member of the Acadian Federation of Nova Scotia; a 4th degree Knight of Columbus; and a member of the following historical societies: Pubnico, Argyle, Yarmouth, Barrington, and Saint Mary’s Bay.
Rev. Clarence J. d’Entremont passed away on Friday, 13 November 1998. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been predeceased by brothers, Richard, Randolph, Hector; and sisters, Jeanette, Blanche, Marjorie, Dorilda, and Marie.
The research centre Les Archives Père Clarence d’Entremont holds his complete collection.
Following is a list of items Father Clarence bequeathed to the Historical Society:
ALTAR: Site or installation, in religious matters, intended for the offering or the sacrifice. ![]() autel-altar THE WAY OF THE CROSS: A series of 14 stations indicating the different stages of the passion of Christ. ![]() The Way of the Cross ◉ First Station. Jesus is condemned to death.. ![]() First Station. Jesus is condemned to death. ◉ Second Station. Jesus bears His Cross.. ![]() Second Station. Jesus bears His Cross. ◉ Third Station. Jesus Falls the First time Beneath the Cross.. ![]() Third Station. Jesus Falls the First time Beneath the Cross. ◉ Fourth Station. Jesus Meets His Holy Mother.. ![]() Fourth Station. Jesus Meets His Holy Mother. ◉ Fifth Station. Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to Carry the Cross. ![]() Fifth Station. Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to Carry the Cross. ◉ Sixth Station. Jesus and Veronica.. ![]() Sixth Station. Jesus and Veronica. ◉ Seventh Station. Jesus Falls a Second Time.. ![]() Seventh Station. Jesus Falls a Second Time. ◉ Eighth Station. Jesus comforts the women of Jerusalem.. ![]() Eighth Station. Jesus comforts the women of Jerusalem. ◉ Ninth Station. Jesus falls a third time.. ◉ Tenth Station. Jesus is stripped of His garments and given gall to drink.. ![]() Tenth Station. Jesus is stripped of His garments and given gall to drink. ◉ Eleventh Station. Jesus is nailed to the Cross.. ![]() Eleventh Station. Jesus is nailed to the Cross. ◉ Twelfth Station. Jesus dies.. ![]() Twelfth Station. Jesus dies. ◉ Thirteenth Station. Jesus is taken from the cross and laid in Mary's arms.. ![]() Thirteenth Station. Jesus is taken from the cross and laid in Mary’s arms. ◉ Fourteenth Station. Jesus is laid in the tomb.. ![]() Fourteenth Station. Jesus is laid in the tomb. CORPORAL: The linen cloth on which the body of Christ is consecrated. ![]() Corporal CRUCIFIX: A cross on which the Christ torture victim is represented, used as an object of devotion or symbol of the Christian faith. The crucifix is the principal ornament of the altar. It is placed on the altar to recall the celebrant and to remind the faithful that the Victim offered on the altar is the same as was offered on the Cross. ![]() Crucifix |
CASE: Purse containing the pyx and the corporal. ![]() closed case ![]() open case MISSAL: The book that contains the complete service for mass throughout the year. ![]() Missal MISSAL STAND: A stand for the missal. ![]() Missal Stand KNEELER: A bench, pad, etc. used for kneeling. ![]() Kneeler PYX: A vase or a case in which the blessed sacrament is reserved. ![]() Pyx |

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AMICE: A covering for the head and neck worn like a hood. Indoors it was lowered and thrown over the shoulders. ![]() Amict ALB: A wide linen robe reaching the feet and covering the whole body. The alb, or tunic, was worn in ancient times by all who enjoyed any dignity. Its white colour denotes the necessity of purity, both of soul and body, in him that offers the Lam of God to the Father. ![]() alb CHASUBLE: The chasuble is a cape-like outer vestment, long on the backside and short in front with an opening for the head. This vestment has been greatly altered over the centuries. It symbolizes strength, patience, and good will. ![]() Chasuble CINCTURE: This is the proper name for a girdle worn around the waist to bind the alb closely to the body. It is usually made of braided linen, or sometimes of wool. ![]() Cincture |
STOLE: A long band of silk of the same width as the maniple, but three times its length. It is worn symmetrically around the neck, down each side of the body. The stole was originally a robe or cloak of sorts but its form was gradually modified until it became a narrow strip. ![]() STOLE MANIPLE: A strip of silken cloth worn on the left arm of the priest. During the long services, and in the intense heat of the southern countries, it was used frequently to wipe the perspiration from the face and brow. ![]() Maniple SMALL STOLE: Used mainly when the priest brings communion to the sick. ![]() small stole SURPLICE: A large-sleeved tunic of half-length made of fine linen or cotton and worn over the choir cassock. ![]() Surplice CHALICE VEIL: This is the cloth that covers the chalice until the Offertory, and again after the Communion. It is also made of the same material and colour as the vestments. ![]() Chalice Veil |