If what you see here interests you, find more information about each on memoryns. As many as 1,600 people died immediately in the blast, tsunami, and collapse of buildings. The geography and a series of events and errors that occurred in halifax, nova scotia, on december 6 th, 1917, contributed to the most catastrophic and dramatic manmade violence to a surrounding area and its inhabitants before the atomic age. Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss an event, new release, or important news. Nova scotia archives and records management canadian navy heritage project.
It will be held in the maritime museum of the atlantics small craft gallery on dec. Want to stay updated on nimbus events in your area. Halifax explosion of 1917 a thick cloud of smoke billowing over halifax and nearby towns, such as africville, in nova scotia, canada, after a munitions ship exploded in the halifax harbour on december 6, 1917. A catalogue of published genealogies of nova scotia families. Mar 16, 2019 the halifax explosion 1917 nova scotia, canada youtube stay safe and healthy. On the 100th anniversary of the halifax explosion, an event that. A digital copy of the books along with a searchable database, by name, rank, regiment or cause of death for ww1. Her articles on gardening, travel, and the arts have appeared in a variety of publications.
The true story of the greatest manmade explosion before hiroshima by michael j. Nova scotia archives page 3 of 15 nimbus publishing and. A double take at the halifax explosion, canadas greatest disaster. Jan 17, 2019 guides to records about the halifax explosion. The region is noted for the strength of its music scene and nightlife, especially in the central urban core. Contact the municipal archives if you do not find what you were looking for, or to enquire if there are unprocessed records relevant to your research also check for new acquisitions. Please read an important message about this service by selecting this link. Surviving the blast that shook a nation by joyce glasner. The halifax explosion occurred on december 6, 1917, when the city of halifax, nova scotia, canada, was devastated by the detonation of the ss montblanc, a french cargo ship that was fully loaded with wartime explosives. Halifax explosion archives nimbus publishing and vagrant. The nova scotia archives and the maritime museum of the atlantic. The municipal sources provided here are an important complement to the records and artifacts held elsewhere. This is ca 1917 the time of the big explosion in halifax, nova scotia, canada but apparently preexplosion halifax, nova scotia, april trotsky forcibly removed from ship april us declares war on germany world socialist web site.
The halifax explosion in fiction the birth house by ami mckay. The resulting explosion, the halifax explosion, devastated the richmond district of halifax, killing approximately 2,000 people and injuring nearly 9,000 others. Halifax explosion library and archives canada blog. Nova scotia archives a vision of regeneration archives halifax explosion.
Personal narratives, firsthand survivor accounts, observations made by visitors in the days following and photographs are included in the updated exhibit. Every day we share significant dates from nova scotian. Nova scotia archives cemetery transcription collection. To search for archival holdings in other nova scotia archives, as well as halifax, use memoryns from the council of nova scotia. Images of campbell road and barrington street after halifax explosion. The nova scotia archives is pleased to host the online version of a project recently completed by the halifax foundation. Given the concern of covid19 and the recent public health officials guidance, the nova scotia archives will officially close to the public on monday, march 16th, until further notice. New book details 1917 halifax, nova scotia, explosion.
The halifax harbor is considered one of the finest and safest harbors in the world. City of halifax burial permitsdeath registers, 18901908. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Nova scotia archives halifax explosion book uncovers military ties to epic disaster. Victoria author michael dupuis fascination with the halifax explosion has led to a 194page book, bearing witness. Fonds consists of allan james chapmans family history, including an account of the halifax explosion written by his mother annie marguerite daisy chapman, and his grandfather herbert eugene greenoughs poems and essays about working on the nova scotia railways.
Nova scotia visions of the future lesley choyce life and times of joe casey joe casey richard zurawskis book of maritime weather richard zurawski. Halifax explosion archives nimbus publishing and vagrant press. Protestant orphanage, 1274 barrington street, halifax, nova scotia 8 19171206 abraham, ivy b. Nova scotia archives, halifax, nova scotia, canada. Niniskamijinaqik ancestral images by ruth holmes whitehead. Uncovering new halifax explosion stories trident newspaper.
At the time of the explosion, there were at least 17 families living in the community. Halifax ve day riots may 78, 1945 glooscap country 1958 the myths surrounding the mikmaq god, glooscap, are retold in this 1958 film using the cape blomidon and cape split areas for the setting. To search nova scotia archives and records management images of births, 18641877. Ss imo aground on the dartmouth side of the harbour after the explosion. Search memoryns to find detailed information about the records and their creators as well as contact information for the contributing archives. City atlas of halifax, nova scotia 1876, a set of early fire insurance plans detailing streets, buildings, property owners and fabrication details. New book details the halifax, nova scotia, explosion of 1917. Halifax explosion book of remembrance maritime museum of. On wednesday, december 6, 2017 we will commemorate 100 years since the halifax explosion. Website developed and maintained by nova scotia communities, culture and heritage contact us social media. Nova scotia delayed birth registrations, 18371838, 18461905. Many books have been written on the subject of the halifax explosion.
The halifax explosion remembrance book is the first really definitive listing for those killed in the disaster of 6 december 1917. Library and archives canada lac holds various records that tell part of the story of the halifax explosion, its aftermath, and the relief work and investigations following the disaster. See more ideas about halifax explosion, nova scotia and halifax harbour. The delayed birth registration information may include certificates, applications and supporting documents. Historical municipal sources on the halifax explosion. Nova scotia archives halifax explosion 1917 online resources. Fiction about the halifax explosion disaster that occurred in 1917 and killed 2,000 people. In the annals of disasters of the 20 th century, including the great war, the explosion that.
Halifax is also the home to many of the regions major cultural attractions, such as halifax pop explosion, symphony nova scotia, the art gallery of nova scotia, the khyber, the maritime museum of the atlantic and the neptune theatre. Jan 09, 2018 joel zemel will be giving a 100th anniversary lecture on the halifax explosion. In 1926 he and his wife moved to florida for health reasons where he continued to work parttime in still photography until his death on 9 may 1935. Joel zemel will be giving a 100th anniversary lecture on the halifax explosion. The great halifax explosion and millions of other books are available for instant access. Kitz 4 times halifax explosion by graham metson 3 times too many to mourn by james mahar 3 times burden of desire harvest book by robert macneil 3 times miracles and mysteries. December 6, 1917 is a day indelibly etched in the hearts and minds of the citizens of halifax and dartmouth, nova scotia. Available at nova scotia archives as mg 5 volumes 3, 5 and 6 on microfilms 15074 and 15075. Nova scotia archives is commemorating the 98th anniversary of the halifax explosion with new digital content added to the existing online exhibit.
A world war i story of treachery, tragedy, and extraordinary heroism. The halifax explosion occurred on thursday, december 6, 1917, when the city of halifax, nova scotia, canada, was devastated by the detonation of the ss montblanc, a french cargo ship that was fully loaded with wartime explosives. I visited nova scotia on a cruise and was told about it during a visit to halifax. See more ideas about halifax explosion, halifax harbour and nova scotia. Historical maps of nova scotia, a variety of historical maps, charts and plans digitized from collections held at the nova scotia archives. The literature of the halifax explosion atlantic books today. The city suffered from a collective case of posttraumatic stress disorder, says halifax historian zemel. Halifax explosion halifax herald front page canadian. A world war i story of treachery, tragedy, and extraordinary heroism bacon, john u.
An online version of the book with all the names, plus additional information, is available from the nova scotia archives. The halifax explosion 1917 nova scotia, canada youtube. The first place to look is lacs thematic guide, halifax explosion. The roots of bostons christmas tree go back 100 years to. The halifax explosion remembrance book was originally developed in 2002 as a commemorative project sponsored by the halifax foundation and its chair, the late edmund morris, a former city mayor, to mark the 85th anniversary of the halifax explosion. Halifax, nova scotia object type books, guides and manuals credit halifax herald. A fresh generation of childrens books is finding the grace in halifaxs worst moment a massive explosion that levelled much of the city 100 years ago but inspired acts of kindness that still. Film holdings from the nova scotia archives, in halifax, nova scotia, canada. Genealogical association of the royal nova scotia historical society, 1984. How the halifax explosion helped birth canadas largest. Halifax explosion story map on wednesday, december 6, 2017 we will commemorate 100 years since the halifax explosion. Childrens books tell of bravery, kindness after halifax explosion nova scotia cbc news. Most of the halifax county inscriptions were made by terry punch and donated to nova scotia archives.
The halifax explosion was a disaster that occurred in halifax, nova scotia, canada, on the morning of 6 december 1917. The halifax explosion of 1917 canada history and mysteries. Mar 16, 2019 the halifax explosion 1917 nova scotia, canada youtube. The halifax explosion devastated the north end of the city, killing nearly 2,000 and injuring 9,000. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Learn more about the multicultural history of the city and the province of nova scotia in these titles. Video shows aftermath of halifax explosion of 1917 the. Nova scotia archives a vision of regeneration archives halifax. Welcome to one million new possibilities in searching for your nova scotia roots. Collection consists of photographs, including panoramas, of nova scotia soldiers in world war i and scenes of the city of halifax immediately after the halifax explosion on december 6, 1917. Nova scotianold history libguides at dalhousie university. Childrens books tell of bravery, kindness after halifax.
The school at tufts cove lies in ruins after the halifax explosion. Halifax explosion halifax herald front page date period december 6, 1917 place halifax, nova scotia object type books, guides and manuals credit. The halifax explosion remembrance book, an official database compiled in 2002 by the nova scotia archives and records management, identified 1,950 victims. Collison of 2 ships ignited 3,000 tons of explosives that left 2,000 dead and 25,000 citizens homeless. Below is a listing of the latest archival records available for research. About halifax, canada, halifax explosion remembrance book, 19171918 the halifax explosion remembrance book is the first really definitive listing for those killed in the disaster of 6 december 1917. Halifax is and was home to a variety of ethnic and cultural groups, all of which were affected by the halifax explosion.
Selected film from nova scotia archives halifax explosion dec 6, 1917 scenes of halifax. Nova scotia archives page 3 of 15 nimbus publishing. City of halifax advisory board to the halifax relief commission special committee minute books. The halifax explosion of 1917 happened when a french cargo ship collided with another ship on dec. Several of these projects have been featured as part of our lecture series and others as research papers that are now available to the public. Protestant orphanage, 1274 barrington street, halifax, nova scotia 19171206 mcphee, georgina 17 kaye street, halifax, nova scotia 27. Ss montblanc, a french cargo ship laden with high explosives, collided with the norwegian vessel ss imo in the narrows, a strait connecting the upper halifax harbour to bedford basin. Canada, world war one, nova scotia collection radioprograms language english.
The halifax explosion and the road to recovery by janet f. Halifax explosion halifax herald front page canadian red. Surviving the blast that shook a nation was published by altitude in 2003. Nova scotia provincial library halifax public libraries. Dec 05, 2017 other communities affected by the halifax explosion.
Acadians african nova scotians beamish bluenose book public meeting rooms built heritage cemeteries census churches communities cooking and foodways directories first world war gaelic genealogy government administrative histories online halifax halifax explosion land maps of nova scotia mikmaq mining newspapers nova scotia. Along with time, humankind invariably changes the landscape. The roots of bostons christmas tree go back 100 years to a. Protestant orphanage, 1274 barrington street, halifax, nova scotia. The maritime museum of the atlantic has a reference library with books and periodicals relating to marine history as well as vertical files and a knowledgable staff. Halifax explosion remembrance book a list of those who died the nova scotia archives is pleased to host the online version of a project recently completed by the halifax foundation. Journalists, record keepers and the 1917 halifax explosion. Halifax harbor, where the titanic victims were taken. The nova scotia archives and the maritime museum of the atlantic are the local centres for research on the halifax explosion. Minute and no shortage of books, but canadas greatest disaster can be neither overstated nor too oft told.
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