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Council of Nova Scotia Archives

2 weeks ago

Community Albums Tuesday!

During 2017, in addition to marking Canada's 150th anniversary in Nova Scotia, the Beaton Institute at Cape Breton University will be celebrating 60 years as the regional archive for Cape Breton Island/Unama'ki. Since 1867, Cape Breton has witnessed waves of immigration, displacement, growth, decline and re-invention. With more than 200 distinct communities on Cape Breton Island/Unama'ki, the album provides only a brief but poignant glimpse of its people, geography, history and culture. While we are linguistically and culturally diverse, an island identity binds together our unique communities and forms a strong sense of place. This album offers an introduction to some of our stories from the past 150 years and we hope you enjoy the selections.

This image of a labour day parade shows local unions marching past the Bank of Montreal on Charlotte Street. The former BMO building is now the Old Sydney Museum.

To view the full album, please visit: novascotia.ca/archives/communityalbums/CapeBreton/default.asp ... See MoreSee Less

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Council of Nova Scotia Archives

3 weeks ago

The CNSA office will be closed this Monday, September 4th, for Labour Day. Wishing all of our members a wonderful long weekend! ... See MoreSee Less

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Council of Nova Scotia Archives

4 weeks ago

After a week off, we're back with Community Albums Tuesday!

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Clare, often referred to as Baie Sainte-Marie in French, was established by the Acadians during the second half of the 18th century. This area, in the southwestern part of the province, is the largest and most populous Acadian region in Nova Scotia. The photographs, documents and artifacts which make up this Virtual Exhibit are drawn from the holdings of the Centre Acadien. They offer glimpses into Acadian life in Clare, particularly during the first half of the 20th century. You will see that family, language, religion, self-subsistence, as well as music and song, played important roles.

In this photo:
"Mail delivery was a sacred responsibility; no matter what the circumstances, the mail had to be delivered. It was brought to the stations by train, and then delivered in large bags to the various local post offices by means of horse and carriage, and by sleigh in the winter. The train did not stop for the mail; the filled mailbag was thrown from the moving train, while the outgoing mail was brought aboard using a hook from where it was placed on a crane at the edge of the train track. This photo shows Minnie (LeBlanc) Geddry hanging a mailbag to be picked up by the passing train. Originally from St. Bernard, NS, Mrs. Geddry was in charge of the Maxwellton post office from 1944 to 1961."

For more from the Centre Acadien's Community Album, please visit: novascotia.ca/archives/communityalbums/Sainte-Anne/results.asp?Language=English ... See MoreSee Less

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Council of Nova Scotia Archives

4 weeks ago

Back in the office after a series of site visits last week. Here's a glimpse of my travels around Shelburne, Parrsboro, Port Greville, and Minudie. Thanks to all of our members for the visits - it was wonderful to catch up with you! ... See MoreSee Less

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Council of Nova Scotia Archives

1 month ago

Site visits are in full swing! Today I'm in Shelburne, NS, enjoying a gorgeous morning on the waterfront before visiting the Shelburne County Museum. ... See MoreSee Less

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