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Troops Embarking at Halifax

  • NSSXA 77-1538-1672
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Item is a photographic postcard of a number of troops embarking at Halifax during the First World War. Soldiers in full uniform are visible on the upper and lower decks of the boat while onlookers, mostly in daywear, are visible on the dock. A handwritten note in the middle of the photo reads: "Troops Embarking At Halifax N.S.."

The Armories, Halifax

  • NSSXA 77-1540-1674
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Item is a photographic postcard showing the Halifax Armories during the First World War. It was sent by a soldier to Gerald Liscombe from Halifax on November 21, 1914.

Percy Willmot, 25th Battalion, CEF: Marching in street

  • NSSXA 84-79-14179
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Item is a postcard showing a number of soldiers marching down a street during World War 1. The soldiers, likely members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF, are in full uniform with rifles, canteens, and satchels. The photo was likely taken in Halifax.

The Condition of the Negroes of Halifax City, Nova Scotia

  • NSSXA PAM 1266
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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.

The Black Man: A Monthly Magazine of Negro Thought and Opinion

  • NSSXA PAM 2549
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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..

Halifax exercise

  • NSSXA 84-76-14176
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Item is a postcard showing soldiers of the 25th Battalion of the CEF in an exercise during World War 1. The exercise took place in Halifax and the Armories and Park Street Church are visible in the background.

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