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Nova Scotia Archives @nsarchives.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Named in honour of William Davis, who was killed at the New Waterford Lake riot on 11 June 1925, Davis Day has come to symbolize the miners' battle for fair wages and the struggles of the industry. Read more on our "Men in the Mines" virtual exhibit here: archives.novascotia.ca/meninmines/l...

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Nova Scotia Archives @nsarchives.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Today is International Archives Day! The Nova Scotia Archives has existed in some capacity since April 30, 1857. You can learn more about our history here: archives.novascotia.ca/pdf/library/... written by former Provincial Archivist Bruce Fergusson in 1963.

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Nova Scotia Archives @nsarchives.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Contemporary Art Society's 51st Annual Juried Show and Sale Opening Reception May 2nd, 12:30 pm-2:30 pm. There will be 35 local artists displaying over 100 of their finest original paintings to enjoy. All are welcome! Cash, Cheque, or E-transfer for sales. CAS Website- www.contemporaryart.ns.ca

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Internet Archive @archive.org · 20/03/2026

It’s the #VernalEquinox which means: SPRINGTIME (1929)! 🌦️🐸🕷️🪾 🌱 The first in the seasonal Silly Symphonies cycle, it entered the #PublicDomain last year. Coming soon: SUMMER, AUTUMN & WINTER (1930). ☀️🍂❄️ 👀 Watch the full short ➡️ archive.org/details/spri... #equinox #Spring #InternetArchive #Disney

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Nova Scotia Archives @nsarchives.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Today is International Francophonie Day! Find our virtual exhibit: This is Our Home: Acadians of Nova Scotia and more at archives.novascotia.ca/acadians/

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

It’s #MysteryMonday with #HfxArchives! Can you help us identify the location of this photo from the Bedford Parks and Recreation Department photo series? We estimate the photo was taken in the 1990s.

Two people watch on as four others depart from a beach in green canoes. A number of homes can be seen across the water. Snow is on the ground.

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Nova Scotia Archives @nsarchives.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

On this date in 1725 Paul Mascarene, as the delegate of the Governor of Nova Scotia, was in Boston to sign what has become known as the Treaty of 1725. You can view a transcript (as well as the original) on our website here: archives.novascotia.ca/heartland/ar...

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Did you know today, Nov. 6, is World Digital Preservation Day? This year's theme is 'Why preserve?'. In this video, Renée from the Halifax Municipal Archives team shares her thoughts on the importance of preserving digital information for the long term. Learn more at: halifax.ca/archives #WDPD2025

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Nova Scotia Archives @nsarchives.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

This Halloween check out our Helen Creighton: Folklife virtual exhibit and listen to ghost stories collected by Helen Creighton from around Nova Scotia. Check out the "How to Use" section for the option to select recordings based on genre, language, or instrument! archives.novascotia.ca/creighton/

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Matt Stickland @landofsticks.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Love this place.

An elevator button panel where the 3rd floor is labeled "research"

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Nova Scotia Archives @nsarchives.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

The latest batch of Historical Vital Statistics is available! That means 25,700 records for your family research! This year’s accruals include 13,580 births (1924), 5,113 marriages (1949) and 7,007 deaths (1974). All these records are ready for you here: archives.novascotia.ca/vital-statis...

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Nova Scotia Archives @nsarchives.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Our web resource "Looking Back, Moving Forward: Documenting the Heritage of African Nova Scotians", contains digitized collections on the history of African Nova Scotians. This document gives an account for supplies for residents of Hammonds Plains. archives.novascotia.ca/african-heri...

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Nova Scotia Archives @nsarchives.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Check out our virtual exhibit on film maker Margaret Perry (1905-1998)! This resource is a launching point to explore Perry’s films, to learn more about her life and career, and to visit a Nova Scotia that feels both familiar and long past. archives.novascotia.ca/perry/

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Nova Scotia Archives @nsarchives.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Bicycle Club in Nova Scotia, organized in connection with Wanderers' A. A. C. 🚴‍♂️ Link: archives.novascotia.ca/photocollect...

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Nova Scotia Archives @nsarchives.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Check out our Lesbian History Project fonds which consists of records documenting the Lesbian History Project, including planning documents, minutes, recorded memories of participants and much more! 📂 ns-archives.accesstomemory.net/lesbian-hist...

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Nova Scotia Archives @nsarchives.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Check out our "Women of Digby County" virtual database! The virtual exhibit presented here was first developed as a traditional exhibit entitled 'Women: Their Lives in Rural Nova Scotia, 1950.' Which was launched in Digby in October 2011. archives.novascotia.ca/digbywomen/

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Heather Allen @heatherhfx.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Are you teaching & learning about NS history? Archives can help! Find new ways to interact with historical documents & challenge yourself to consider new perspectives. This first resource relates to records of Mi'kmaq communities, with more to come. 📜https://archives.novascotia.ca/teaching-learning/

Archival document of Mi'kmaq words recorded by Beamish Murdoch. Reference MG 15 vol. 7

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Nova Scotia Archives @nsarchives.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

William E. deGarthe (1907–1983): From Finland to Nova Scotia, deGarthe captured the soul of the Maritimes through his art. You can access our database of his artwork here: archives.novascotia.ca/degarthe/

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Internet Archive @archive.org · 22/05/2025

📄 The scanners are humming, the film is flowing. The microfiche livestream is up—digitizing government docs in real time for Democracy’s Library. Perfect second-screen vibes: Preservation in progress. 🕢 Live M-F, 7:30am–3:30pm PT (except U.S. holidays) ➡️ www.youtube.com/live/aPg2V5R...

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Nova Scotia Archives @nsarchives.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Do you enjoy our transcribe tool with vital statistics? Then check out our new tool Name Drop! We created this opportunity to crowd source information for images without much context! Check it out here: archives.novascotia.ca/name-drop/

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