The mahars were the first researchers given general access to the claim files of the halifax relief. 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. 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. Surviving the blast that shook a nation by joyce glasner. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A world war i story of treachery, tragedy and extraordinary heroism harperluxe, ann arbor author john u. Courtesy harpercollinsnova scotia archives this article is more than 2. It also inaugurated a tradition of red cross disaster relief cooperation across the canadau. 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. Courtesy harpercollinsnova scotia archives this article is more than 2 years old. Film holdings from the nova scotia archives, in halifax, nova scotia, canada. A subsequent act passed by the nova scotia legislature on 26 april 1918 incorporated the.
We also acknowledge the assistance and cooperation provided by our many partners in developing and delivering this product. A world war i story of treachery, tragedy, and extraordinary heroism bacon, john u. A french ship carrying explosives collides with a norweigan ship resulting in 2,000 killed and 9,000 injured. Journalists, record keepers and the 1917 halifax explosion.
It will be held in the maritime museum of the atlantics small craft gallery on dec. List of bodies and fatality reports from the rms titanic. 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. One of canadas oldest archival institutions, we maintain a strong tradition of client service. The book was presented to the museum in 2002 by the halifax foundation.
To search for archival holdings in other nova scotia archives, as well as halifax, use memoryns from the council of nova scotia. As many as 1,600 people died immediately in the blast, tsunami, and collapse of buildings. The true story of the greatest manmade explosion before hiroshima by. In his new book, the great halifax explosion, author 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. Halifax, nova scotia, canada is a modern port city teeming with culture and heritage and the perfect place for your next holiday vacation. Halifax is and was home to a variety of ethnic and cultural groups, all of which were affected by the halifax explosion.
Niniskamijinaqik ancestral images by ruth holmes whitehead. Her brother edwin and mother anne were killed in the blast, which leveled most of the north barrington street structure. Minute and no shortage of books, but canadas greatest disaster can be neither overstated nor too oft told. Halifax explosion library and archives canada blog. Some of the devastation in halifax, nova scotia after the december 6, 1917 explosion. Nova scotia archives halifax explosion 1917 online resources. The first place to look is lacs thematic guide, halifax explosion. 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. As many as 1,600 people died immediately in the blast, tsunami.
Inside the museums gift shop a collection of halifax explosion books are displayed. Nearly 2,000 people died and some 9,000 were injured in the disaster, which flattened more than 1 square mile 2. Halifax, canada, halifax explosion remembrance book. Protestant orphanage, 1274 barrington street, halifax, nova scotia 8 19171206 abraham, ivy b. 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. 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. Collison of 2 ships ignited 3,000 tons of explosives that left 2,000 dead and 25,000 citizens homeless. The halifax explosion 1917 nova scotia, canada youtube. The municipal sources provided here are an important complement to the records and artifacts held elsewhere. Halifax explosion project gutenberg selfpublishing.
The mahars were the first researchers given general access to the claim files of the halifax relief commission. December 6, 1917, started as a normal day in dartmouth and halifax. Halifax explosion book of remembrance maritime museum of the. All researchers are welcome to view those records either here online, or through requests and visits to the archives. 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. Unidentified doctor and nurses, in the nova scotia hospital dressing burns on children injured in the 1917 halifax explosion. Nova scotia archives halifax explosion book uncovers military ties to epic disaster. 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.
Many houses were made of wood, which caught fire after the explosion. Halifax explosion train dispatcher vincent coleman sacrifices his own life to save a train from the halifax explosion. Halifax explosion archives nimbus publishing and vagrant. New book details 1917 halifax, nova scotia, explosion. Halifax explosion book of remembrance maritime museum of. Medical examiner for halifax and dartmouth, 18951974. A double take at the halifax explosion, canadas greatest disaster. Nova scotia archives, halifax, nova scotia, canada.
Halifax explosion halifax herald front page canadian. The halifax explosion was a disaster that occurred in halifax, nova scotia, canada, on the. 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. Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss an event, new release, or important news.
Halifax explosion the halifax herald december 8, 1917 on thursday morning the french steamer mont. This book chronicles the consequences of the explosion on one family the jackson family who accounted for 48 fatalities as well as numerous injuries. An online version of the book with all the names, plus additional information, is available from the nova scotia archives. Burris, details meetings of the committee and efforts to coordinate relief activities with the medical relief committee of halifax. Victoria author michael dupuis fascination with the halifax explosion has led to a 194page book, bearing witness. The exact number killed by the disaster is unknown. The book is displayed at the entrance to the museums halifax explosion exhibit halifax wrecked. Ashpan annie january 25, 1916 july 18, 2010 was the name given to halifax explosion survivor anne m. As a result, genealogical research in nova scotia runs deep, includes many cultural. The halifax explosion remembrance book is the first really definitive listing for those killed in the disaster of 6 december 1917. New book details the halifax, nova scotia, explosion of 1917.
Every two weeks a page is turned, ensuring that each name is displayed once throughout the year. 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. Joel zemel will be giving a 100th anniversary lecture on the halifax explosion. It was the largest explosion in history until the first abomb test in the 1940s. Municipal archives halifax history search archives.
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. The committee met regularly in late 1917 and 1918 to discuss the care of dartmouth patients following the december 1917 halifax explosion. Want to stay updated on nimbus events in your area. Learn more about the multicultural history of the city and the province of nova scotia in these titles. Protestant orphanage, 1274 barrington street, halifax, nova scotia.
See more ideas about halifax explosion, nova scotia and canadian history. The halifax explosion remembrance book, an official database compiled in 2002 by the nova scotia archives and records management, identified 1,950 victims. 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. 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. The entire halifax region delights with its impressive array of entertainment, museums, galleries, historic sit. The nova scotia archives and the maritime museum of the atlantic are the local centres for research on the halifax explosion. The nova scotia archives is pleased to host the online version of a project recently completed by the halifax foundation. Nova scotia archives and records management halifax explosion 1917 online resources. Halifax, canada, halifax explosion remembrance book, 19171918 database online. 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. Other communities affected by the halifax explosion. A reference copy at the museum is available for the public to consult.