Have you been following the Archives and Special Collections on Facebook? If not, you are missing out!
We’ve been posting selections of photographs from our holdings – many of which are “new discoveries” that are just seeing the light of day. 19th century Coke ovens from Sydney, Nova Scotia? Check! Old pharmacies in Dartmouth? Check! Early 20th century street scenes of Halifax? Check!
Coke ovens in Sydney, Nova Scotia, ca. 1890s. From the Frank Dawson Adams fonds (MS-2-1)
We use our Facebook page to share information with members of the Dalhousie community and other researchers near and far:
- Photographs from our vast holdings of archival materials
- Links to free music downloads
- Listening and reading recommendations
- Links to archival and special collections held at the Killam Library
- Information about local events put on by our many donors
- Information about ongoing projects and activities in the Archives and Special Collections and across the Dalhousie Libraries
Log on and follow us! Our page is at www.facebook.com/DUASC. We’re connected to dozens of archives and museums around the world. And we’d love to hear from you too!
Morse Tea Building, ca. 1920s. From the J.E. Morse fonds (MS-4-7).