Local & Family History

Local & Family History

Local & Family History

Jane Austen at 250: The Halifax Connection

Uncover Jane Austen’s surprising Halifax connections and explore how to celebrate her legacy in true Regency style.

The Life and Hard Times of Halifax's Upper Streets

Explore the lives and struggles of the people from the "Victorian Era" Halifax. A socially divided class system and a quest for better lives

Dr. William D. Finn: Halifax’s Medical Hero

Explore Dr. William D. Finn’s remarkable life, from Titanic recovery to Halifax Explosion aid, showcasing resilience and dedication.

Nova Scotia Food Tour

Taste the local flavour with reads that celebrate Nova Scotia’s vibrant food scene and regional favourites.

Preston Area Black Communities

Explore the rich history and legacy of Preston’s Black communities with these insightful titles.

Nova Scotia in Bloom

Celebrate our native plants with reads about local gardens, flowers, and wild landscapes.

Online Resources

Nova Scotia Archives: What's Cooking?

This online treasury features approximately 1,000 old handwritten or early printed recipes from Nova Scotia's past.

Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics

This online collection of provincial records includes more the 25,000 records of births, marriages, and deaths in Nova Scotia.

Halifax Municipal Archives

The official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax.

Books of Remembrance

These 3 commemorative books contain the names of local people whose lives were lost at war. View and remember in person or online.

Recent Arrivals

Recent Arrivals in the HRM Collection

Have a look at these recent publications about the people, places and culture of Halifax Regional Municipality.

Recent Arrivals in the Nova Scotia Collection

Explore these recent releases on the people, places, and cultures of Nova Scotia.

Recent Arrivals in the Atlantic Canada Collection

Explore these recent releases about the people, places and culture of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland.

Recent Arrivals in the Gaelic Collection

Explore Nova Scotia's Gaelic language, music, history and storytelling in these recent releases.
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