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Nova Scotia Archives acquires, preserves, and makes available the province's documentary heritage.

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We will be closed to in-person researchers on December 14th and December 15th. The Archives will re-open on December 16th at 10 am.  This temporary closure is necessary to prepare for the installation of mobile shelving. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Browsing the digital holdings of the Nova Scotia Archives. I haven't just browsed for a while. OMG there's a lot there! The two clips I've posted here are just a small sample. Well done, @NS_Archives! archives.novascotia.ca/virtual/

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Due to the arrival of Hurricane Lee, Nova Scotia Archives will remain CLOSED tomorrow, Saturday September 16th, as a precautionary effort to keep staff and researchers safe.

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This Barbie is an Archivist. #Archives #Barbie

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Hi, the Government of Nova Scotia launched its first website in 1995, and here's what it looked like!

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Happening Today: No. 2 Construction Battalion Flag Raising Ceremony. July 5, 2023 : CFB Gagetown, Oromocto, New Brunswick – 1pm Atlantic. In remembrance of their creation on July 5, 1916. Watch Livestream: zurl.co/BhLx

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On this day in 1916: the Department of Defense and Militia authorized the formation of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, the largest Black military unit in Canadian history. You can learn more about the Battalion here: no2-cef.ca/history/

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On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. Explore our video series with Mi’kmaq Cultural Heritage Curator, Roger Lewis. #NIPD2023 youtu.be/4yv1kUjZJEo


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Ta’n me’j Tel-keknuo’ltiek (Da’n mej Del-geg-new-ol-tee-egg): How Unique We Still Are. Our exhibit continues at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Salina Kemp, Guest Curator. maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/ta… #MMAUnique #WeAreAllTreatyPeople


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Nova Scotia designer Vicki Lynn Bardon specifically created these designs of an appliquéd Town of Lunenburg skirt for Princess Diana and the tiny toddler’s Bluenose II jacket for one-year-old Prince William.

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June is National Indigenous History Month. Thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers, the Mi'kmaq called themselves L'nu'k, which simply means 'the people,' 'human beings.' Their present name, Mi'kmaq, derives from nikmaq, meaning 'my kin-friends.' #NIHM2023

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In 1896, Yarmouth Steamship Limited promoted its 'Land of Evangeline Route' as the "shortest, cheapest and most pleasant route between Boston and Nova Scotia and Cape Breton''.

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Published this week, "Poor Relief and 'Cheap Labour': Pauper Apprenticeship and Auctions in Early 19th C Nova Scotia," at @Sociale_History hssh.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/hssh… #CdnHist

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With so many quilters coming to Halifax for #quiltcanada2023, we couldn't resist sharing some of our favourite quilting photos! That double wedding ring quilt is a particular stunner (in my opinion).

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"Halifax Fire Department Fighting a Fire on Argyle St., Halifax, with a Canadian National Express Truck Assisting." Thinking this week of the history of firefighting across our province and the people impacted by the ongoing fires.

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A quick reminder that our research floor is closed today, Monday May 29th.

Our Research Floor will be closed on Mon May 29th to facilitate program delivery, and will reopen at 8:30 am, Tues May 30th. Our lobby & Chase Exhibit Room will remain open to the public. We apologize for any disruptions this may cause to your planned research activities.

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@ArchivesOntario is hosting “Margaret Perry: A Life in Film". It's a travelling version of the exhibit curated by Dr. Jennifer VanderBurgh of @smuhalifax and Dr. Carla Taunton of @NSCADUniversity, which premiered last fall at @NS_Archives @SMU_English #MargaretPerry #congressh

Announcing the "Margaret Perry: A Life in Film Exhibit" in the Alexander Fraser Reading Room at the @ArchivesOntario! May 27-Sept 29, 2023 **Open on Sunday, May 28 for #DoorsOpen and #Congress23 @NS_Archives @_filmstudies For more details: counterarchive.ca/margaret-perry…

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