Small History Nova Scotia
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Real historical daily news from Nova Scotia newspapers, c1880-1910.
Curated content, not a bot.
Archives 2014-2023 imported from the other place.
Stay tuned for new content.
Curated content, not a bot.
Archives 2014-2023 imported from the other place.
Stay tuned for new content.
Happy New Year to all!
After 9 years of daily posts, I'm taking a little break to think about what's next for this account (and to see what happens with this bird app). I'll still post occasionally, but not everyday. Many thanks for your support, friendship, and encouragement!
After 9 years of daily posts, I'm taking a little break to think about what's next for this account (and to see what happens with this bird app). I'll still post occasionally, but not everyday. Many thanks for your support, friendship, and encouragement!
November 19, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Happy New Year to all!
After 9 years of daily posts, I'm taking a little break to think about what's next for this account (and to see what happens with this bird app). I'll still post occasionally, but not everyday. Many thanks for your support, friendship, and encouragement!
After 9 years of daily posts, I'm taking a little break to think about what's next for this account (and to see what happens with this bird app). I'll still post occasionally, but not everyday. Many thanks for your support, friendship, and encouragement!
Small History vol 3 is here! Another year of real daily dispatches from rural Nova Scotian newspapers. Follow the rhythms of labour and leisure, land and sea as the season change. Thank you ❤️ https://thearchive.ca/smallhistory/
November 19, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Small History vol 3 is here! Another year of real daily dispatches from rural Nova Scotian newspapers. Follow the rhythms of labour and leisure, land and sea as the season change. Thank you ❤️ https://thearchive.ca/smallhistory/
Chart the seasons of labour and leisure, land and sea in Nova Scotia's rural past with the Small History chapbooks
By popular request, volume 3 is coming this fall! 😘
Purchase vols 1&2 now online or at local retailers, details at the link. Thank you!...
By popular request, volume 3 is coming this fall! 😘
Purchase vols 1&2 now online or at local retailers, details at the link. Thank you!...
November 19, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Chart the seasons of labour and leisure, land and sea in Nova Scotia's rural past with the Small History chapbooks
By popular request, volume 3 is coming this fall! 😘
Purchase vols 1&2 now online or at local retailers, details at the link. Thank you!...
By popular request, volume 3 is coming this fall! 😘
Purchase vols 1&2 now online or at local retailers, details at the link. Thank you!...
Small History chapbooks, Vols 1 & 2, are restocked at lovely Inkwell Boutique in Halifax, in-store and online @inkwellboutique https://inkwellboutique.ca/products/small-history-nova-scotia
November 19, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Small History chapbooks, Vols 1 & 2, are restocked at lovely Inkwell Boutique in Halifax, in-store and online @inkwellboutique https://inkwellboutique.ca/products/small-history-nova-scotia
Chart the historical seasons of labour, leisure, land, and sea across rural Nova Scotia with two print editions of Small History. Purchase options at the link. Thank you for helping support the research that makes this project possible ♥️ https://thearchive.ca/smallhistory/
December 1, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Chart the historical seasons of labour, leisure, land, and sea across rural Nova Scotia with two print editions of Small History. Purchase options at the link. Thank you for helping support the research that makes this project possible ♥️ https://thearchive.ca/smallhistory/
A variety of Edison Phonographs and a full stock of records at NH Phinney & Co. Bridgewater Dec 1908
November 21, 2024 at 6:28 PM
A variety of Edison Phonographs and a full stock of records at NH Phinney & Co. Bridgewater Dec 1908
Only 2 more days to purchase your Christmas Gifts! Full line in all departments at Strong & Whitman. Bridgetown Dec 1897
November 21, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Only 2 more days to purchase your Christmas Gifts! Full line in all departments at Strong & Whitman. Bridgetown Dec 1897
I'm packing orders to go in the mail tomorrow, if you want to get one in. I'm told they make great stocking stuffers! Two years of historical daily news from small-town Nova Scotia. Land and sea. Labour, leisure, and everyday life 💗 https://thearchive.ca/smallhistory/
November 21, 2024 at 7:21 PM
I'm packing orders to go in the mail tomorrow, if you want to get one in. I'm told they make great stocking stuffers! Two years of historical daily news from small-town Nova Scotia. Land and sea. Labour, leisure, and everyday life 💗 https://thearchive.ca/smallhistory/
Find copies of Small History vols 1&2 at Atlantic News in Halifax @magsstore. Follow the link for a full list of retailers and online purchase options https://thearchive.ca/smallhistory/
November 21, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Find copies of Small History vols 1&2 at Atlantic News in Halifax @magsstore. Follow the link for a full list of retailers and online purchase options https://thearchive.ca/smallhistory/
Restocked vols 1 & 2 of Small History at lovely @inkwellboutique in Halifax, purveyors of wonderful, whimsical handmade items and letterpress goods. Thanks Inkwell!
November 21, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Restocked vols 1 & 2 of Small History at lovely @inkwellboutique in Halifax, purveyors of wonderful, whimsical handmade items and letterpress goods. Thanks Inkwell!
Hi friends! I wasn't able to make a new print edition of Small History this year (maybe next year!) but I'm reprinting Vols 1&2 and hope they'll find a spot on your gift lists. For anyone who loves Nova Scotia, rural history or a bit of whimsy. Thanks! 💗...
November 21, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Hi friends! I wasn't able to make a new print edition of Small History this year (maybe next year!) but I'm reprinting Vols 1&2 and hope they'll find a spot on your gift lists. For anyone who loves Nova Scotia, rural history or a bit of whimsy. Thanks! 💗...
👻 Ship Harbour, Oct 1899
November 21, 2024 at 8:39 PM
👻 Ship Harbour, Oct 1899
Fall in Nova Scotia is asters in slanting light. Follow the historical seasons of the province -- its labour, leisure, and large vegetables -- with two print editions of Small History. Thank you for your support 💗 https://thearchive.ca/smallhistory/
November 21, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Fall in Nova Scotia is asters in slanting light. Follow the historical seasons of the province -- its labour, leisure, and large vegetables -- with two print editions of Small History. Thank you for your support 💗 https://thearchive.ca/smallhistory/
Happy New Year! It was quite a year for Nova Scotia; I hope I helped to provide a bit of levity and learning about this special place. I'm so grateful for your continued interest in this project. Thank you to new and longtime followers for coming along! Sara
November 22, 2024 at 7:25 AM
Happy New Year! It was quite a year for Nova Scotia; I hope I helped to provide a bit of levity and learning about this special place. I'm so grateful for your continued interest in this project. Thank you to new and longtime followers for coming along! Sara
I'm packing orders for a post office run tomorrow if you'd like to get one in. So grateful to all who have purchased, esp those giving Small History as gifts! Perfect for anyone who likes local history or a bit of whimsy (we could all use a bit right...
November 22, 2024 at 8:21 AM
I'm packing orders for a post office run tomorrow if you'd like to get one in. So grateful to all who have purchased, esp those giving Small History as gifts! Perfect for anyone who likes local history or a bit of whimsy (we could all use a bit right...
I've started working on volume 2 of the Small History chapbook. I hope you'll love it 💕 Vol 1 has been chilling out Nova Scotian dads for nearly a year now and is still available at the link and from select retailers. Thanks for your ongoing support!...
November 22, 2024 at 11:21 AM
I've started working on volume 2 of the Small History chapbook. I hope you'll love it 💕 Vol 1 has been chilling out Nova Scotian dads for nearly a year now and is still available at the link and from select retailers. Thanks for your ongoing support!...
Dear NS museums, archives, bookstores, craft shops, &c, first: I love you! I know it's a strange time, but if your shop is doing okay, I'd love for you to carry the Small History chapbook. Details and contact info at the link. Email for wholesale...
November 22, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Dear NS museums, archives, bookstores, craft shops, &c, first: I love you! I know it's a strange time, but if your shop is doing okay, I'd love for you to carry the Small History chapbook. Details and contact info at the link. Email for wholesale...
I've seen lots of great Black Lives Matter reading lists but none for histories of Nova Scotia. Here is a *non-comprehensive* list of reading suggestions for recent scholarly work, mostly by Black authors, on Black history and anti-Black racism in this province BLACK LIVES MATTER
November 22, 2024 at 6:29 PM
I've seen lots of great Black Lives Matter reading lists but none for histories of Nova Scotia. Here is a *non-comprehensive* list of reading suggestions for recent scholarly work, mostly by Black authors, on Black history and anti-Black racism in this province BLACK LIVES MATTER
You know what a Black Cat is like. Truro May 11 1903
November 22, 2024 at 7:41 PM
You know what a Black Cat is like. Truro May 11 1903
Suggestions for your Christmas remnants, 1903
November 23, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Suggestions for your Christmas remnants, 1903
Xmas Goods at Jas Simmonds & Co, Dartmouth 1904
November 23, 2024 at 2:49 AM
Xmas Goods at Jas Simmonds & Co, Dartmouth 1904
Santa is King at AN Whitman & Son, Canso 1908
November 23, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Santa is King at AN Whitman & Son, Canso 1908
Editors wrote columns of town news and every little village sent in columns (basically local gossip) that were published in full. A lot of people could see themselves in their local paper. Mi'kmaq and African Nova Scotians were very underrepresented but not absent.
November 23, 2024 at 11:28 PM
Editors wrote columns of town news and every little village sent in columns (basically local gossip) that were published in full. A lot of people could see themselves in their local paper. Mi'kmaq and African Nova Scotians were very underrepresented but not absent.
50+ papers in Nova Scotia = a lot of *very* local news. We find rural perspectives on big news events of the day, but also what was preoccupying people locally: the progress of farming, fishing, and other industries; social events; the weather; the first mayflowers each spring.
November 23, 2024 at 11:21 PM
50+ papers in Nova Scotia = a lot of *very* local news. We find rural perspectives on big news events of the day, but also what was preoccupying people locally: the progress of farming, fishing, and other industries; social events; the weather; the first mayflowers each spring.