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Lord Dundonald
CA BI 77-975-1109 · Item · 1797

Item is a photograph of a painted portrait of Capt. Cochrane, later Lord Dundonald. The item is a self portrait, with the background being the seawall in Halifax.

Thomas J. Brown fonds
MG 21.48 · Fonds · 1820 - 1939

Fonds consists of Brown’s collection of mining documents, the manuscript for his book, Place Names of Nova Scotia as well as an undated mining manuscript. Also included is a copy of the poem The Mayflower, the book Gaelic Lessons for Beginners, a scroll addressed to E.G. McKay, a leather nameplate, newspaper clippings and correspondence.

Brown, Thomas James
Anne Ethel (Brown) Johnstone
CA BI 77-283-417 · Item · 1880-1900

Item is a photograph of Anne Ethel (Brown) Johnstone, daughter of R.H. Brown who married Dr. L.W. Johnstone.

Anne Ethel (Brown) Johnstone
CA BI 77-281-415 · Item · 1881-1900

Item is a photograph of Anne Ethel (Brown) Johnstone, daughter of R.H. Brown who married Dr. L.W. Johnstone.

CA BI MG 21.14 · Collection · 1890-2017

Collection consists of records related to Viola Desmond’s 1946 arrest at the Roseland Theatre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia and her posthumous 2010 free pardon granted by the Government of Nova Scotia. Also included are materials related to Viola Desmond and Wanda Robson’s civil rights work in Nova Scotia, including newspaper clippings and articles, diplomas, certificates, scholarship and bursary documents, a scrapbook and materials related to Robson’s education and published book, Sister to Courage. Included are photographs of the extended Davis family and published books about the Black Nova Scotian experience.

Robson, Wanda Eloise
CA BI 77-1295-1429 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the Admiralty House and its grounds in Halifax from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

CA BI 77-1306-1440 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of torpedo boats in the Halifax harbour from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Regatta Day, North West Arm
CA BI 77-1307-1441a · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of regatta day for the Men-of-Wars' Racing on the North West Arm in Halifax, from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

St. Paul's Church, Halifax
CA BI 77-1311-1445 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of St. Paul's Church in Halifax from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Town Clock and Citadel Hill
CA BI 77-1312-1446 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the town clock and Citadel Hill from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Volunteer Monument, Halifax
CA BI 77-1314-1448 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the volunteer monument in Halifax from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia." The monument was constructed in honour of the heroes who fell in South Africa.

CA BI 77-1315-1449 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph troops drilling on the common, from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

The Flagship Ariadne
CA BI 77-1316-1450 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the Flagship Ariadne from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Point Pleasant Park
CA BI 77-1317-1451 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of a scene in Point Pleasant Park from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

CA BI 77-1323-1457 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the armory of the Halifax militia from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Harbour Entrance, Halifax
CA BI 77-1291-1425 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the Halifax harbour entrance from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Halifax Public Gardens
CA BI 77-1298-1432 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the Halifax Public Gardens from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia." The photograph's caption states that it is "one of the most beautiful public gardens on the continent".

Barrington Street, Halifax
CA BI 77-1302-1436 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

CA BI 77-1304-1438 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of a squadron drawn up inside the Citadel from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

CA BI 77-1305-1439 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the field gun's crew in the dockyard from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Men-of-War at the Dockyard
CA BI 77-1313-1447 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of Men-of-War at the dockyard from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

His Majesty's Dockyard
CA BI 77-1319-1453 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of His Majesty's dockyard in Halifax from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

North West Arm, Halifax
CA BI 77-1321-1455 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph the North West Arm in Halifax from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Halifax Harbour Yachting
CA BI 77-1325-1459 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph collage of yachting on Halifax Harbour from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

CA BI 77-675-809 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the Halifax Citadel, showing an old clock.

Citadel Gateway, Halifax
CA BI 77-1290-1424 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the Citadel Gateway in Halifax from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Government House, Halifax
CA BI 77-1292-1426 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the government house in Halifax from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Provincial Building, Halifax
CA BI 77-1296-1430 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the provincial building in Halifax from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Halifax Public Gardens
CA BI 77-1301-1435 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the Halifax Public Gardens from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia." The photograph's caption states that it is "amid a luxuriance of fragrance and foliage".

Citadel Tournament, Halifax
CA BI 77-1303-1437 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of a tournament in the Citadel from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Hollis Street, Halifax
CA BI 77-1308-1442 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of Hollis Street from the post office in Halifax, from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Ships in the Halifax Harbour
CA BI 77-1318-1452 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of ships in the Halifax harbour from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia." The ship furthest way on the left side of the photograph is H.M.S. Diadem which is just behind H.M.S. Tribune. The ship closest in view on the left is H.M.S. Indefatigable. The ship furthest way in the center of the photograph is H.M.S. Psyche which is just behind H.M.S. Proserpine. The ship the on the right side of the photograph is H.M.S. Niobe.

CA BI 77-1320-1454 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of troops drilling on Halifax Common from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

CA BI 77-1322-1456 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph collage of historic buildings in Halifax, from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Citadel Hill, Halifax
CA BI 77-716-850 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of a royal salute being fired at Citadel Hill in Halifax.

Halifax Hotel
CA BI 77-1293-1427 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the Halifax hotel from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Regiment on Parade
CA BI 77-1309-1443 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the regiment on parade from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

CA BI 77-1310-1444a · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of Greenbank in Point Pleasant Park from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

North West Arm Rowing Club
CA BI 77-1324-1458 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of the North West Arm Rowing Club from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."

Troops Embarking at Halifax
CA BI 77-1538-1672 · Item · 1914-1918

Item is a photographic postcard of a number of troops embarking in Halifax during WWI. Soldiers in full uniform are visible on the upper and lower decks of the boat while onlookers, mostly in day wear, are visible on the dock.

The Armories, Halifax
77-1540-1674 · Item · 1914

Item is a photographic postcard showing the Halifax Armories during WWI.

CA BI 84-78-14178 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a postcard showing members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF in an exercise in Halifax during World War 1. The three officers pictured on the left side are identified as Lieut. Howard Johnson, Major Weston, and Capt. McRae.

CA BI 84-79-14179 · Item · 1915

Item is a postcard showing a number of soldiers marching down a street during World War 1. The soldiers, likely members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF, are in full uniform with rifles, canteens, and satchels. The photo was likely taken in Halifax.

Halifax exercise
84-76-14176 · Item · ca. 1916

Item is a postcard showing soldiers of the 25th Battalion of the CEF in an exercise during World War 1. The exercise took place in Halifax and the Armories and Park Street Church are visible in the background.

Halifax exercise
CA BI 84-77-14177 · Item · ca. 1916

Item is a postcard showing an exercise of the 25th Battalion of the CEF in Halifax during World War 1. A note on the reverse reads: "Getting ready to form an 'outpush' for the protection of a force encamped. Small parties are being detailes to various duties - scouts - patrols sentry groups + detached posts."

CA BI 77-1035-1169 · Item · 1918

Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion. This picture was taken at Fort Needham and shows the wreckage of homes at the top of the hill in the Richmond district.