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Military collection. – 1863-1973. – 52 cm of textual records, graphic material and realia. – 1 flag, 3 pennants, 1 swagger stick.

There have been two accruals. The first accrual consists mainly of World War I and II materials, although there are materials from the American Civil War and Vietnam. It includes Christmas cards, postcards, letters, pamphlets, photographs, and periodicals. Although mainly Canadian and British, other nationalities are represented. The second accrual consists of a few World War I and II items, 3 pennants, a swagger stick, a print and other items, including NORAD materials and photographs.

See also World War I and World War II as well as:
British military in Halifax
Canadian military rifle team
Clingan family
E.T. Scammell (the Last Post)
Vietnam War POWs and MIAs.

Title based on content of collection.
The first accrual (50-2008) was acquired in 2008; the second accrual (77-2009) was acquired in 2009, both from Morris Nornan.
Finding Aid available electronically.
There are no access restrictions.
Further accruals are expected.


 

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