Carriage Association of America
The Carriage Journal, Volume 55, No. 2 / Ken Wheeling. Lexington, KY : Carriage Association of America, 2017. 128 pages: colour illustrations ; 31 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.551 #20 - Vertical File
Magazine contains the article "J.S. Abbot's #306 - From Nova Scotia to Portland, Oregon" by Ken Wheeling (pages 74-78). This articles provides some background on the infamous Concord Coach #306, owned by Hiram Hyde who brought his coach with him to Nova Scotia (mail delivery Halifax-Pictou) and famously used for royal visits in the past. Other articles within the periodical are about various topics related to carriages, horses, and traveling by horse drawn carriages.
Carriage industry — Nova Scotia
Carriages and carts — Nova Scotia
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Women's Institutes of Nova Scotia. Louisbourg Branch
Louisbourg : 1758-1958 / published under the auspices of the Louisbourg Branch of the Women's Institute of Nova Scotia. Reprinted 1988. Louisbourg : Louisbourg Branch of the Women's Institute of Nova Scotia, 1988. 89 pages : illustrations : 21 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.551 #9 - Vertical File
This history was prepared under the auspices of the Louisbourg Branch of the Women's Institute of Nova Scotia to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the capture of Louisbourg by the British in 1758. Includes newspaper article for "Louisbourg voters say no to merger".
Women's Institute of Nova Scotia
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The Maitland Flat Hat Maitland, NS : 1944. 32 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.551 #8 - Vertical File
First and last publication for the No. 1 Aircrew Graduate Training School in Maitland, N. S. Forward by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander J. H. Norton, MC., D.F.C. Includes notes about service in the RCAF by Robert W. Parke
Airplanes, Military — Nova Scotia
Aeronautics, Military — Nova Scotia
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Beaubassin : and the Beginning of the Acadian Tragedy / by John G. McKay. Amherst, NS : John G. McKay, 2003. 51 pages : 21 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.551 #4 - Vertical File
Acadians
Acadians — Nova Scotia — History — Expulsion, 1755
Beaubassin (Acadia) — Genealogy
Beaubassin (Acadia) — History
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Pineo, Henry Gesner Jr., 1830-1874
Report of Immigration Agent / by H.G. Pineo. 1865-1866. 4 pages ; 32 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.551 #3 - Vertical File
Immigration report by the Hon. Henry Gesner Pineo Jr, who the Chief Emigrant Agent in Nova Scotia from 1863-1867; and sent to the Hon. Sir Charles Tupper, the Provincial Secretary [Premier] of Nova Scotia from 1864-1867. First-half of page 1 is torn off.
Pineo, Henry Gesner Jr., 1830-1874
Government report writing — Nova Scotia
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The Freiburg Passion Play (In English) / distributed by the Garrick Theatre. Halifax, NS : Garrick Theatre. 19 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.550 #22 - Vertical File
Playbook for the Freiburg Passion Play at the Garrick Theatre (August 17-22) - includes ads for local businesses, cast, and play acts. No date provided, assumed year to be 1928-1929 as that year range is handwritten on the inside of the playbook.
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Serving Nova Scotians & Us : an evening of celebration of community and congregational service Halifax, NS : Beth Israel Synagogue, 2010. 49 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.550 #21 - Vertical File
Book related to a formal dinner held by the Halifax Jewish Community on May 12, 2010.
Synagogues — Nova Scotia — Halifax
Jews — Nova Scotia — Halifax
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Historical Data, Women's Org. 1914-1985 (Resurrection Lutheran-Halifax) Anna M. Conrad, 1985. 27 pages ; 30 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.550 #20 - Vertical File
Information on the Women's Organization of the Halifax, Nova Scotia Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. Includes: Inventory - Minutes, Supplementary Materials, Officers of the Women's Group, Women at Work and Study, and Summary.
Halifax. Nova Scotia. Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
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A Victorian Holiday in the Land of Evangeline / by Sharon Ingalls. Halifax, NS : Sharon Ingalls. 16 pages ; 28 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.550 #19 - Vertical File
Unbound booklet about the Victorian Holiday in Nova Scotia and the influence of the poem Evangeline by Longfellow on the perception of Nova Scotia/Evangeline. No date given to item, though abstract note mentions reading the abstract aloud to the Canadian Association of Folklore, University of Moncton in May 1990.
Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882
Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882 — Evangeline
Nova Scotia — History — Nineteenth Century
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Government of the City of Dartmouth
Government of the City of Dartmouth, 1967 Dartmouth, NS : Government of Dartmouth, 1967. 4 pages ; 21 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.550 #12 - Vertical File
Pamphlet with the City of Dartmouth government leaders and bodies including Mayor Joseph Zatzman and Deputy Mayor Alderman Eileen Stubbs, the Aldermen (ward 1-7), department heads, committees and commissions, and special committees.
History — Dartmouth (N.S.)
Government advertising — Nova Scotia
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Victoria School of Art & Design
Victoria School of Art & Design : Session 1922-23 Halifax, NS : Victoria School of Art & Design, 1923. 8 pages ; 20 cm.
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Pamphlet containing directors, staff, curriculum, classes, diploma programs, fees, scholarships, and class timetable at the Victoria School of Art & Design (now NSCAD).
Postsecondary education — Nova Scotia
Postsecondary education — History
Art schools — Nova Scotia
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North Carolina Wesleyan College. Four Sisters Gallery
African-American quilts : 60 historic textiles from the Farmer-James Collection : a traveling exhibition, 2003-2004 Rocky Mount, NC : Four Sisters Gallery of N.C. Wesleyan College, 2003. 29 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.550 #2 - Vertical File
Catalog to accompany the exhibition, the Farmer-James collection of African-American quilts, ca. 1860-1947.
Farmer, Nancy Jane — Art collections
James, A. Everette, — Jr. — (Alton Everette), — 1938-2017 — Art collections
African American quilts — North Carolina — Exhibitions
Quilts — North Carolina — Exhibitions
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J.W. Cumming Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Cumming Events : A pictorial review of Cumming Products / Published now & then by J.W. Cumming Manufacturing Co. Ltd. New Glasgow, N.S.. New Glasgow, N.S. : J.W. Cumming Manufacturing Co. Ltd., 1934. 7 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.549 #31 - Vertical File
No. 5, Jan. 1934. Concerning Monarch Plows.
Manufacturing Industries — New Glasgow (N.S.)
Snowplows — Catalog
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Beta Sigma Phi Chapters of Halifax
The Beta Sigma Phi Chapters of Halifax and Dartmouth present The National Ballet Company of Canada Halifax (N.S).: Beta Sigma Phi Halifax, 1958. 30 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.549 #18 - Vertical File
National Ballet Company of Canada program booklet for their Capitol Theatre performance on November 10th 1958. Book includes a break down of events happening on that day, and has a lot of advertising.
Ballet — Canada
Ballet — Nova Scotia
Greek letter societies — Canada
Greek letter societies — Nova Scotia
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Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Nova Scotia
A brief historical sketch of Scotia Lodge No. 28 of Canning, N.S. 1861-1961 / by WM. C. Mosher. Halifax : Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Nova Scotia, 1961. 1 volume (unnumbered) ; 23 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.549 #16 - Vertical File
By WM. C. Mosher P.M. Historian. With thanks to Rev. T. W. Hodgson's History and Bro. E. L. Eaton for his notes on important eventsIncludes list of Masters of Scotia Lodge.
Freemasonry — Lodges — History
Scotia Lodge — History
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Official Schedule and Rules of the Halifax Amateur Hockey League : Season 1922 / distributed by the Halifax Amateur Hockey League. Halifax, N.S.: The Ross Print Ltd., 1922. 36 pages : illustrations ; 15 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.549 #5 - Vertical File
Schedule and rule book for the 1922 season of the Halifax Amateur Hockey League. Includes stats and advertisements throughout and 1 page handwritten ledger in the back of games, who won, and what the scores were.
Hockey — Halifax (N.S.)
Sports — Nova Scotia
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Wapna'kikewi'skwaq Women of First Light
M'sit No'kmaq (We are all related) : Commemorating women of the peaked cap / by Wapna'kikewi'skwaq Women of First Light. Wapna'kikewi'skwaq Women of First Light, 2021. 18 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.549 #1 - Vertical File
A colouring book of peaked hats. Archives library has 2 copies.
Colouring book — Nova Scotia
Mi'kmaq — Clothing
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Three lists: Micmac deaths attributed to the Halifax Explosion / researched by: Gary Shutlak, Don (Byrd) Awalt, Murial Cottam Yorke. Unbound volume, 58 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.547 #24 - Vertical File
Lists include Jerry Lone Cloud list to Harry Piers (as in "The Old Man Told Us), Department of Indian Affairs list (same as in "Ground Zero List") and John Peter Cope to his sister Rachel Cop list ... to Muriel Cottam Yorke. Includes bibliography.
Awalt, Don (Byrd)
Yorke, Murial Cottam
Mi'Kmaq — Nova Scotia — Death
Micmac Indians — Nova Scotia — Death
Halifax Explosion, Halifax, N.S., 1917
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The History of Bridgeville / Written by the students of Bridgeville School . 1 volume, unnumbered ; 30 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.547 #23 - Vertical File
Photocopy of a collection of student essays. Listed illustration not included.
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A Brief History of Militia Units Established at Various Periods at Yarmouth, Nova Scotia 1812-1947 / compiled by Lieutenant Colonel W.D. King. Yarmouth, NS : 14th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, 1947. 32 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.547 #17 - Vertical File
Brief history on the Militia Units in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia from 1812-1947.
History — Yarmouth (N.S.)
Military history
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Canadian Authors Association Nova Scotia Branch
The Beachcomber / editor George Borden. Halifax, NS : Canadian Authors Association Nova Scotia, 1997-1998. 8-12 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.547 #14 - Vertical File
11 issues of The Beachcomber newsletter for the CAA Nova Scotia Branch. Dates on the issues are consecutive from August 1997-June 1998.
Newsletters — Nova Scotia
Authors, Canadian — Nova Scotia
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Why the Plymouth Story is the Right Story on Rope Economy / distributed by Plymouth Cordage Company. Plymouth Cordage Company, 1951. 16 pages : illustrations ; 13 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.547 #12 - Vertical File
Booklet distributed by the Plymouth Cordage Company, Welland, Ontario, about "Why the Plymouth Story is the right story on rope economy".
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Useful Knots and How to Tie Them / distributed by the Plymouth Cordage Company. Plymouth Cordage Company, 1949. 20 pages : illustrations ; 16 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.547 #10 - Vertical File
How to booklet distributed by the Plymouth Cordage Company, Welland Ontario for tying knots.
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A History of Oldfield Consolidated School 1962-2017 : School Section #98 Enfield, Nova Scotia / by John N. Grant. Milford Station, NS : Quarter Castle Publishing, 2018. 36 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.547 #8 - Vertical File
Schools — History
Schools — Nova Scotia
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Nova Scotia Small Rural High Schools Task Force
Small Rural High School Task Force Halifax : Nova Scotia Department of Education, 1993. 51 pages : tables ; 28 cm.
Nova Scotia Archives Library - use request slip - V/F V.415 #44a - Vertical File
Bound version of V/F V.415 #44. Chair: Peter Lawson.
Rural schools — Nova Scotia
Education, Rural — Nova Scotia
Education, Secondary — Nova Scotia
Educational surveys — Nova Scotia
High schools — Nova Scotia
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