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A Halifax Boyhood

A Halifax Boyhood

Growing up on the city's outskirts in the 1940s and 50s

Anyone who grew up in the late 1940s and 50s will recognize themselves and their experiences in this story of a Halifax boyhood. Whether its the thrill of skating while holding someones hand for … ; 96 View
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After the Disaster

After the Disaster

From: Titanic Remembered

Looks at the ships involved in the aftermath of the disaster and the effort to find survivors: Mackay-Bennett, Minia, Montmagny and Algerine 12 $1.20 Add
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Armdale Rotary, 1955 65

Armdale Rotary, 1955 65

From: A Halifax Boyhood

The progress of construction on the Armdale Rotary 1955 ; 4 $0.40 Add
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At Sea

At Sea

From: Titanic Remembered

Looks at the Journey of the Titanic on the Sea, looks at specific experiences by passengers, the dangerous of icebergs, analyzes the disaster of the sinking, the responses from the white star … 11 $1.10 Add
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Black and White, 1948–54 48

Black and White, 1948–54 48

From: A Halifax Boyhood

Looks at racism in Halifax in 1948-54 ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Books, 1943–52 68

Books, 1943–52 68

From: A Halifax Boyhood

Looks at the books he read as a boy 1943-52 ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Boys' Parliament, 1950–52 60

Boys’ Parliament, 1950–52 60

From: A Halifax Boyhood

Looks at his involvement with the Maritime Provinces Tuxis and Older Boys’ Parliament 1950-52 ; 4 $0.40 Add
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City in Mourning

City in Mourning

From: Titanic Remembered

Looks at the Halifax response to the tragedy and how the city handled their responsibility as the closest port to the sunken ship. Memorial Services, Bringing in the bodies, Burials, and the … 12 $1.20 Add
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Cunard School, 1943–46 17

Cunard School, 1943–46 17

From: A Halifax Boyhood

Looks at going to school at Cunard School in Jollimore up to grade four 1943-46 ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Dalhousie, 1955–58 83

Dalhousie, 1955–58 83

From: A Halifax Boyhood

Looks at his time at Dalhousie University 1955-58 ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Down the Arm, 1941–59

Down the Arm, 1941–59

From: A Halifax Boyhood

Landmarks down the Arm and into Halifax proper 1941-1959 ; 9 $0.90 Add
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Epilogue

Epilogue

From: Titanic Remembered

The impact of the Titanic Sinking is overviewed 2 $0.20 Add
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Family, 1932–42 33

Family, 1932–42 33

From: A Halifax Boyhood

Personal recollections of his family 1932-42 ; 9 $0.90 Add
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Hitchhiking, 1952–61 58

Hitchhiking, 1952–61 58

From: A Halifax Boyhood

Looks at the attitude towards hitchhiking in Halifax 1952-61 ; 3 $0.30 Add
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Hoopville, 1950–52 56

Hoopville, 1950–52 56

From: A Halifax Boyhood

Looks at Halifax hosting the university men’s basketball championship tournament from 1950-52 ; 3 $0.30 Add
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Ice Cakes, 1941

Ice Cakes, 1941

From: A Halifax Boyhood

Looks at the Northwest Arm in Melville Cove, its landmarks and features in 1941 ; 5 $0.50 Add