Halifax, Nova Scotia
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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From  Visiting American Journalists and the AftermathFrom: Bearing Witness |
- | Michael Dupuis | 34 | 2017 | $4.76 Add |
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From  Demolition |
This chapter describes the decision that led up to the demolition of Africville, the efforts made to preserve it and the impact it had on redidents. It illustrates this with drawings, … | Gloria Ann Wesley | 16 | 2019 | $1.60 Add |
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From  National Policy ToryFrom: Merchant Princes |
1848-1887 . Examines the life of John Fitzwilliam Stairs and his entry into politics as a Tory and how he was involved in the creation of national policy. Looks at sugar refining and steel making … | James D. Frost | 34 | 2003 | $3.40 Add |
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From  The Canadian Hydrofoil ProjectFrom: Fastest in the World |
1948-1957. The naval applications and development of hydrofoil design are explored. | John Boileau | 8 | 2004 | $0.80 Add |
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From  The Long Anticlimax(1922-1945) From: Rebuilding Halifax |
Chapter 5 discusses the work of the Halifax Relief Commission in the decades after reconstruction of the city was concluded, as its role became managing the pension funds for explosion victims … | Barry Cahill | 16 | 2020 | $1.60 Add |
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From After Africville |
This chapter describes the aftermath of the demolition of Africville, and efforts made by residents to preserve its sense of community. It illustrates this with drawings, photographs, documents … | Gloria Ann Wesley | 10 | 2019 | $1.00 Add |
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From Promoter and PoliticianFrom: Merchant Princes |
1887-1897 . John F Stairs story continues into his his work as a promoter of the company, his foray back to politics, and some financial innovation | James D. Frost | 41 | 2003 | $4.10 Add |
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From Remembering Bell and BaldwinFrom: Fastest in the World |
1957. Looks at the construction and launch of the Bras d’Or (Also known as R-103 and renamed Baddeck in 1962), an experimental prototype. | John Boileau | 10 | 2004 | $1.00 Add |
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From Twilight of the Gods(1945-1972) From: Rebuilding Halifax |
Chapter 6 discusses the gradual winding down of the Relief Commissions work after the Second World war as disputes over its roles and responsibilities with the municipal, provincial, and federal … | Barry Cahill | 20 | 2020 | $2.00 Add |
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From Acknowledging the Past |
This chapter describes the efforts that have been made to acknowledge and take account for the treatment of the Residents of Africville. It illustrates this with drawings, photographs, documents … | Gloria Ann Wesley | 16 | 2019 | $1.60 Add |
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From Denouement(1972-1976) From: Rebuilding Halifax |
Chapter 7 discusses how the Halifax Relief Commission finally and formally came to an end nearly 6 decades after the Halifax Explosion. | Barry Cahill | 13 | 2020 | $1.30 Add |
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From The FinancierFrom: Merchant Princes |
1897-1901. Examines some of John F Stair’s work as a financier with focus paid to manufacturing, industrial endeavors, and shipbuilding | James D. Frost | 26 | 2003 | $2.60 Add |
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From The New Bras d’OrFrom: Fastest in the World |
1966-1968. Outlines the challenges that were faced during the construction of the new Bras d’Or (Also known as FHE-400). | John Boileau | 12 | 2004 | $1.20 Add |
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From Bras d’Or Flies…and FallsFrom: Fastest in the World |
1971. Outlines multiple voyages of the Bras d’Or, during which it bacame the fastest warship in the world. | John Boileau | 10 | 2004 | $1.00 Add |
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From EpilogueHalifax Disaster Commemoration From: Rebuilding Halifax |
The epilogue assess the legacy of the Halifax Relief Commission and the role it played in shaping the city throughout the 20th century. | Barry Cahill | 6 | 2020 | $0.60 Add |
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From Stairs and BeaverbrookFrom: Merchant Princes |
1902-1910 . Looks at the partnership between John F. Stairs and William Maxwell Aitken (the future Lord Beaverbrook). The establishment of the Royal Securities Corporation, John F’s … | James D. Frost | 49 | 2003 | $4.90 Add |
