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Annapolis Valley Image Collection

Description
The Collection consists of images that are Annapolis Valley-related and brings together images from various and mostly unidentified sources. Given the overall encompassing title of "Annapolis Valley Image Collection", these images are related by their subject matter rather than by a photographer or by the donor or the photograph. The images may include photographs, photo negatives, copy prints, postcards, and images in other formats.
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Annapolis Valley Image Collection

Dates Covered: Unknown year in the century of the 1800s, Unknown year in the century of the 1900s, 1913 to 1924
Collection: Annapolis Valley Image Collection, Archival Catalogue
Type: archival description

"Flying Bluenose" train passing Grand Pre, N.S.

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Collection: Annapolis Valley Image Collection
Description: 1 postcard : col. ; 8.5 x 13.5 cm. Image of "Flying Bluenose" train passing through Grand Pre. Cape Blomidon is visible in the background. Fields visible in foreground and background. Annotation on the postcard: "Flying Bluenose" passing Grand Pre, N.S.
Accession Number: 1900.381/42
Type: postcard

Acadia Villa Hotel

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Date Created: 1924 (year approximate)
Collection: Annapolis Valley Image Collection
Description: 1 postcard. Front, external view of the Hotel. Caption reads, "Acadia Villa Hotel, Wolfville, N.S." Published for F.W. Barnes of Wolfville. Written on reverse in ink: "Dear Friend / hope you / folks are all fine. / my father is fine + / ninety yrs. Old. I / am pretty well / for me. Kind regards / to you all / Kate [Alark?]" and "Mr Rich. Howe / Lower Ave. / South Weymouth… more
Accession Number: 1900.381/49
Type: postcard

Acadian Memorial Church, Grand Pre, N.S.

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Date Created: Unknown year in the century of the 1900s
Collection: Annapolis Valley Image Collection
Description: 1 postcard : b&w ; 13 x 8cm. Image of Acadian Memorial Church at Grand Pre, taken by Edson Graham. Annotation on the photo: "Acadian Memorial Church, Grand Pre, N.S. Graham Photo."
Accession Number: 1900.381/6
Type: postcard

Aldershot, Kentville, N.S.

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Date Created: Unknown year in the century of the 1900s
Collection: Annapolis Valley Image Collection
Description: 1 postcard : col. ; 8.5 x 13.5 cm. Image shows men on horses and carriages in the foreground, with camp and buildings visible in the background. Annotation on front of postcard: "Aldershot, Kentville, N.S." Inscribed on reverse in ink: "Miss Helen Beals / Halls Harbour / Kings Co N.S. / c/o FH Beals / Kentville / Kings Co / Aug 20. / Dear Helen - / I suppose you are / glad that… more
Accession Number: 1900.381/32
Type: postcard

Along the road between Wolfville and Kentville, N.S.

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Collection: Annapolis Valley Image Collection
Description: 1 postcard : col. ; 8.5 x 13.5 cm. Image of the dirt road and landscape, likely along Route 1, between Wolfville and Kentville. Annotation on front of postcard: "Along the Road between Wolfville and Kentville, N.S." Inscribed on reverse in ink: "Miss Mildred Doggett / White Point. / Queens Co., / N.S. / Dear Friend:- / I suppose you / thought I was never / going to answer your /… more
Accession Number: 1900.381/43
Type: postcard

Apple Blossoms at Wolfville, N.S.

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Date Created: Unknown year in the century of the 1900s
Collection: Annapolis Valley Image Collection
Description: 1 postcard : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm. Image of apple trees in blossom in an orchard at Wolfville. Annotation on the front of postcard: "Apple Blossoms at Wolfville, N.S."
Accession Number: 1900.381/4
Type: postcard

Baptism at the Bay

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Date Created: Unknown year in the century of the 1900s
Collection: Annapolis Valley Image Collection
Description: 1 photograph. Image of a large group of people gathered on the shore, watching two men in the water at the time of a baptism. Two, unmanned boats are also in the water. – Caption reads: "BAPTISM AT THE BAY / PICTURE SUPPLIED BY OLIVE GRAVES". Image is included and described in "Stories of Port Lorne Heroes & Poets", edited by Dean Sabean and Ken Banks, page 42. more
Accession Number: 1900.381/54
Type: photograph

Basil's Blacksmith Shop, Grand Pre., N.S.

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Collection: Annapolis Valley Image Collection
Description: 1 postcard : col. ; 8.5 x 13.5 cm. Image of Basil's Blacksmith Shop beside a dirt road, Grand Pre. Man visible in doorway of shop. Unhitched carriage in front of shop on the road. Annotation on front of postcard: "Evangeline Series Basil's Blacksmith Shop, Grand Pre., N.S." Inscribed on reverse in ink: "Rev. F.H. Beals / Upper Canard / Kings Co Nova Scotia / C.D.A" more
Accession Number: 1900.381/38
Type: postcard

Business Section, Main Street, Wolfville

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Collection: Annapolis Valley Image Collection
Description: 1 postcard : col. ; 8.5 x 13.5 cm. Image shows buildings along both sides of the dirt road, Main Street, Wolfville, N.S. Horse and carriages and various people on sidewalks and street. Annotation on front of postcard: "Business Section, Main Street, Wolfville N.S." Inscribed on reverse in ink: " Wilbur F. [Beardeley?], / Hortonville, / Nova Scotia. / Port Lorne, N.S. / May 31st,… more
Accession Number: 1900.381/30
Type: postcard

Cape Blomidon

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Date Created: Unknown year in the century of the 1900s
Collection: Annapolis Valley Image Collection
Description: 1 postcard : b&w ; 8.5 x 13.5 cm. Image of Cape Blomidon and surrounding area. Barn in centre of image. Annotation on front of postcard "Cape Blomidon Graham."
Accession Number: 1900.381/22
Type: postcard

Cape Blomidon from Partridge Island N.S.

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Date Created: Unknown year in the century of the 1900s
Collection: Annapolis Valley Image Collection
Description: 1 photograph. Image shows Cape Blomidon as seen from the shore of Partridge Island. Annotation on front of print: "Cape Blomidon from Partridge Island N.S." more
Accession Number: 1900.381/61
Type: photograph

Cape Blomidon, N.S.

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Date Created: 1920 (year approximate)
Collection: Annapolis Valley Image Collection
Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 19 cm, framed 14.5 x 22cm. Image shows Cape Blomidon and several buildings in the background. Two boats visible in foreground. Inscribed on reverse in ink and pencil: "Cape Blomidon / opposite Wolfville NS / circa 1920." Taken by A.L. Hardy, Kentville, N.S.
Accession Number: 1900.381/18
Type: photograph

Cape Blomidon, N.S.

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Date Created: Unknown year in the century of the 1900s
Collection: Annapolis Valley Image Collection
Description: 1 postcard : b&w ; 8 x 13.5 cm. Image of Cape Blomidon and surrounding area. Road visible through the trees in the foreground, taken by Robert B. Macaulay. Annotation on front of postcard: "Cape Blomidon N.S. Macaulay."
Accession Number: 1900.381/34
Type: postcard

Cape Blomidon, N.S.

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Collection: Annapolis Valley Image Collection
Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 19 cm, framed 13.5 x 21.5 cm. Image shows beach in foreground. Bicycle is visible in middle of beach. Cape Blomidon is in background. Taken by A.L. Hardy, Kentville.
Accession Number: 1900.381/17
Type: photograph