Ashpan annie january 25, 1916 july 18, 2010 was the name given to halifax explosion survivor anne m. Halifax, canada, halifax explosion remembrance book. A subsequent act passed by the nova scotia legislature on 26 april 1918 incorporated the. A world war i story of treachery, tragedy, and extraordinary heroism bacon, john u. 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. Journalists, record keepers and the 1917 halifax explosion. It also inaugurated a tradition of red cross disaster relief cooperation across the canadau. Protestant orphanage, 1274 barrington street, halifax, nova scotia 8 19171206 abraham, ivy b.
Mar 16, 2019 the halifax explosion 1917 nova scotia, canada youtube. Halifax explosion book of remembrance maritime museum of the. The halifax explosion was a disaster that occurred in halifax, nova scotia, canada, on the. Kitz ons msm january 12, 1930 may 10, 2019 was an educator, author and historian in halifax, nova scotia who played a key role in the recognition of the 1917 halifax explosion, the largest manmade explosion prior to the atomic bomb and the worst manmade disaster in canadian history. Halifax explosion book of remembrance maritime museum of. Surviving the blast that shook a nation by joyce glasner. 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. All researchers are welcome to view those records either here online, or through requests and visits to the archives. 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 thematic guide to the halifax explosion this guide consists of specific archival references and a selected bibliography relating to the halifax explosion of 1917. Victoria author michael dupuis fascination with the halifax explosion has led to a 194page book, bearing witness. List of bodies and fatality reports from the rms titanic.
Nova scotia archives, halifax, nova scotia, canada. An online version of the book with all the names, plus additional information, is available from the nova scotia archives. Halifax explosion train dispatcher vincent coleman sacrifices his own life to save a train from the halifax explosion. The book was presented to the museum in 2002 by the halifax foundation. This book chronicles the consequences of the explosion on one family the jackson family who accounted for 48 fatalities as well as numerous injuries.
Collison of 2 ships ignited 3,000 tons of explosives that left 2,000 dead and 25,000 citizens homeless. Joel zemel will be giving a 100th anniversary lecture on the halifax explosion. 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. Uncovering new halifax explosion stories trident newspaper. 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. One of canadas oldest archival institutions, we maintain a strong tradition of client service. A reference copy at the museum is available for the public to consult. New book details 1917 halifax, nova scotia, explosion. Nova scotia archives halifax explosion 1917 online resources. Medical examiner for halifax and dartmouth, 18951974. Municipal archives halifax history search archives.
Nova scotia archives halifax the database now contains 1,782 names an enduring record of the men, women and children known to have died either in the halifax explosion, in the days immediately after, or in the following months as a direct result of the events of 6 december. Want to stay updated on nimbus events in your area. Nearly 2,000 people died and some 9,000 were injured in the disaster, which flattened more than 1 square mile 2. The municipal sources provided here are an important complement to the records and artifacts held elsewhere. Halifax, nova scotia, canada is a modern port city teeming with culture and heritage and the perfect place for your next holiday vacation. Halifax explosion library and archives canada blog. Halifax explosion archives nimbus publishing and vagrant. Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss an event, new release, or important news. The exact number killed by the disaster is unknown. Halifax, canada, halifax explosion remembrance book, 19171918. Halifax explosion, also called halifax explosion of 1917 or the great halifax explosion, devastating explosion on december 6, 1917, that occurred when a munitions ship blew up in the harbour of halifax, nova scotia, canada. Courtesy harpercollinsnova scotia archives this article is more than 2 years old.
Nova scotia archives and records management halifax explosion 1917 online resources. A double take at the halifax explosion, canadas greatest disaster. Some of the devastation in halifax, nova scotia after the december 6, 1917 explosion. A world war i story of treachery, tragedy and extraordinary heroism harperluxe, ann arbor author john u. See more ideas about halifax explosion, nova scotia and canadian history. Burris, details meetings of the committee and efforts to coordinate relief activities with the medical relief committee of halifax.
Minute and no shortage of books, but canadas greatest disaster can be neither overstated nor too oft told. Courtesy harpercollinsnova scotia archives this article is more than 2. December 6, 1917, started as a normal day in dartmouth and halifax. Unidentified doctor and nurses, in the nova scotia hospital dressing burns on children injured in the 1917 halifax explosion. Halifax explosion project gutenberg selfpublishing. In his new book, the great halifax explosion, author john u. A french ship carrying explosives collides with a norweigan ship resulting in 2,000 killed and 9,000 injured. It was the largest explosion in history until the first abomb test in the 1940s. 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. Halifax explosion the halifax herald december 8, 1917 on thursday morning the french steamer mont. The committee met regularly in late 1917 and 1918 to discuss the care of dartmouth patients following the december 1917 halifax explosion.
The nova scotia archives acquires, preserves and makes available the provinces documentary heritage recorded information of provincial significance created or accumulated by government and the private sector over the last 300 years. Halifax is and was home to a variety of ethnic and cultural groups, all of which were affected by the halifax explosion. As many as 1,600 people died immediately in the blast, tsunami, and collapse of buildings. New book details the halifax, nova scotia, explosion of 1917. To search for archival holdings in other nova scotia archives, as well as halifax, use memoryns from the council of nova scotia. Other communities affected by the halifax explosion. The true story of the greatest manmade explosion before hiroshima by. In 1989 jean davis considered the idea of organizing a reunion of halifax explosion survivors and was interviewed on this topic in a march 1989 newspaper article published in the local nanaimo newspaper. It will be held in the maritime museum of the atlantics small craft gallery on dec. The mahars were the first researchers given general access to the claim files of the halifax relief. The halifax explosion remembrance book, an official database compiled in 2002 by the nova scotia archives and records management, identified 1,950 victims. Protestant orphanage, 1274 barrington street, halifax, nova scotia. A world war i story of treachery, tragedy, and extraordinary heroism. As a result, genealogical research in nova scotia runs deep, includes many cultural.
Ymca where ernest codman and a team from boston set up an emergency hospital as part of the relief effort for the 1917 halifax explosion. Nova scotia archives halifax explosion book uncovers military ties to epic disaster. Her brother edwin and mother anne were killed in the blast, which leveled most of the north barrington street structure. Film holdings from the nova scotia archives, in halifax, nova scotia, canada. We also acknowledge the assistance and cooperation provided by our many partners in developing and delivering this product. Halifax, canada, halifax explosion remembrance book, 19171918 database online. Halifax municipal archives is the official repository for historical municipal government records from halifax, dartmouth, bedford and the former county of halifax, and also holds community records from the region. Every two weeks a page is turned, ensuring that each name is displayed once throughout the year. 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. Niniskamijinaqik ancestral images by ruth holmes whitehead. The halifax explosion marked the first canadian red cross involvement in disaster relief an activity that would become a core element of the societys work after its mandate was broadened in 1919 to include peacetime involvement. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
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. Canada, world war one, nova scotia collection radioprograms language english. The nova scotia archives and the maritime museum of the atlantic are the local centres for research on the halifax explosion. Inside the museums gift shop a collection of halifax explosion books are displayed. As many as 1,600 people died immediately in the blast, tsunami. Learn more about the multicultural history of the city and the province of nova scotia in these titles. The first place to look is lacs thematic guide, halifax explosion. Halifax explosion halifax herald front page canadian. The halifax explosion 1917 nova scotia, canada youtube. The entire halifax region delights with its impressive array of entertainment, museums, galleries, historic sit.