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 EloiseItem is a photograph of a photograph of Wallace MacAskill sitting on a boat in the water.
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.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion.
Item is a photograph of Victoria Day at the Citadel in Halifax, from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."
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.
Item is a photograph of troops drilling on Halifax Common from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."
Item is a photograph troops drilling on the common, from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."
Item is a photograph of the town clock and Citadel Hill from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."
Item is a photograph of torpedo boats in the Halifax harbour from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."
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 JamesThis item is a report from the Halifax Young Men's Christian Association.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion. This picture shows the Royal Print & Litho Limited after the explosion.
Item contains the history of Government House, Halifax, N.S.
Item contains the Province of NS Mines Act of 1911.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion of 1917. This picture shows the Halifax Herald and the Evening Mail after the explosion.
Item is a photograph of the Flagship Ariadne from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."
Item is a pamphlet that contains the results of a study completed by the Dalhousie University Institute of Public Affairs that examined the population distribution, socio-economic condition, and educability of African Nova Scotians living in the Halifax area in 1959.
File consists of two issues of "The Black Man: A Monthly Magazine of Negro Thought and Opinion." The magazine was edited by Marcus Garvey, founder and president-general of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (U.N.I.A.), of London, England, and these issues feature transcripts of speeches that were given by Mr. Garvey at Bethel Church, Halifax, and Menelik Hall, Sydney. These speeches outline the work that has been completed by the U.N.I.A..
Item is a photographic postcard showing the Halifax Armories during WWI.
Item is a directory and mass schedule for St. Paul's Church, Halifax, N.S.
Item is a photograph of St. Paul's Church in Halifax from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."
Item is a photograph of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral in Halifax from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion. This picture shows a view of the wrecked St. Joseph's School, with the ruins of St. Joseph's Church showing in the rear.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion of 1917. This picture shows a view of the wrecked St. Joseph's School, with the ruins of St. Joseph's Church showing in the rear.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion. This picture shows a view of the St. Joseph's Girls' School, resembling a shell-torn building in Flanders.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion. This picture shows all that was left of St. Joseph's Church.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion of 1917. This picture shows all that was left of St. Joseph's Church.
Item is a photograph of a squadron drawn up inside the Citadel from the souvenir album "Nova Scotia."
Item contains folk tales from the Halifax area.
Item is a programme for a memorial service held at St. Paul's Church, Halifax, N.S.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion of 1917. This picture shows a view of the cloud of smoke from the explosion.
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.
Item is a report from the Halifax Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion of 1917. This picture shows a search for survivors amid the debris in the devastated Richmond section.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion. This picture shows people searching for bodies in the basement of a school.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion of 1917. This picture shows people searching for bodies in the basement of a school.
The collection consists of audio and video interviews, games, hymns, traditional chants, and community events pertaining to Eskasoni and other Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia between the 1940's to the 2000's, both in the Mi'kmaw and English languages. This collection consists of 8 boxes of sound recordings, moving images, and artefacts belonging to Sarah Denny, her children and other community members and organizations. These recordings document culturally and historically significant peoples, events, and traditions of the L'nu/Mi'kmaq.
Denny, SarahItem is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion. This picture shows all that remains of several large buildings in the devastated area, where the full force of the explosion was felt.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion of 1917. This picture shows all that remains of several large buildings in the devastated area, where the full force of the explosion was felt.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion. This picture shows the ruins at Richmond.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion of 1917. This picture shows the ruins at Richmond.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion. This picture shows Roome Street School in the heart of the devastated area.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion of 1917. This picture shows Roome Street School in the heart of the devastated area.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion of 1917. This picture shows the Roman Catholic Service at Chebucto Mortuary, from which nearly 100 unidentified dead were buried.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion. This picture shows the effect of the explosion on rolling stock and track.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion of 1917. This picture shows the effect of the explosion on rolling stock and track.
Item is a photograph of the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion. This picture shows the wrecked Richmond Street School, the ruins of the Grove Church with its spire lying towards the school building and at the extreme right, the ruins of the Grove Church manse. This picture was taken in the heart of the devastated area where the full shock of the terrible explosion was felt.
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.