Collection comprises newspaper articles, programmes, tickets and schedules from sporting events in Truro, Bridgewater, Wolfville and Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, during the 1940s and 1950s.
File consists of a brief manuscript essay on Halifax Curling Club's history, the 1923 end-of-season report, and an excerpt from a published pamphlet called "Curliana Memorabilia."
Item is a group portrait of the No. 10 Halifax Siege Battery football team, 1917 Champions of Eastern Canada, featuring: Gr. Walker, W.; Sergt. Shand, E.B.; Gr. McDonald, A.; Cpl. Logan, H.A.; Cpl. Colquhoun, D.A.Y.; Bdr. Logan, J.F.; B.S.M. Fultz, S.L.; Bdr. Sharpe, F.; Gr. Shurman; Gr. Mahon, W.H.; Capt. Palmer, F.H.; Lieut. McNair, J.B.; Cpl. Richardson, R.B.; Gr. McInnis, W.; Bdr. Kuhn, W.E.; R.Q.M.S. Holmes, G.R.; Gr. McClafferty, R.K.; Gr. Smith, W.B.; Bdr. Taylor, G.; and Gr. Fisher, C.
Collection includes team photographs. Wanderers Grounds was a sporting complex in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which was originally part of the Halifax Commons. The land was used in the 1880s by the Halifax Wanderers Amateur Athletic Club (WAAC) and was their home grounds for the sports of rugby and lawn bowling. Leased to the club in the 1800s, the club failed to pay its lease fees during the Second World War and the land's use reverted to the City of Halifax (Halifax Regional Municipality) who have maintained it since then.
Item is a group portrait of the Halifax Wanderers' football team in 1913: Dr. J.S. Carruthers; A. Ryan; H.W. Mahon; W. L. Fluck; D. Johnson; J. E. Monaghan; Dr. D. Douglas; H. J. Gray; E. R. Goreham; E. J. Hallett; W. Rogers; A. Gladwin; R. F. Studd; R. O. Schaefer; C. Wood; C. D. Shreve; J. B Hunter; L. N. Seaman
Item is a group portrait of the Halifax Wanderers' football team in 1924: G.S. Gilbert; Roy Stetch; Rhody Armitage; Bob Swartz; Gwenne Timothy; Harry Young; Roy Calwell; Jim Scriven; Chuck McLeod; Art Lilly; Tim Hunter; Roy Studd; Ritch McCoy; Fred Ellis; and H. Edwards. The back of the cardboard frame contains handwritten notes about games and players.
Item is a group portrait of the Halifax Wanderers' football team in 1913: Dr. J.S. Carruthers; A. Ryan; H.W. Mahon; W. L. Fluck; D. Johnson; J. E. Monaghan; Dr. D. Douglas; H. J. Gray; E. R. Goreham; E. J. Hallett; W. Rogers; A. Gladwin; R. F. Studd; R. O. Schaefer; C. Wood; C. D. Shreve; J. B Hunter; L. N. Seaman
Item is a photograph of a Dalhousie University girls basketball team. In the photograph a team member is holding a ball labeled with the date 1922 or 1923. There is also a trophy on display in the photo. The photograph shows nine team members standing in a row. Mary Caroline Hawkins is standing third from left.
Item is a photographic slide of a stadium on the opening day of the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. The screen over the stadium reads "Games of the XXI Olympiad Montreal 1976"
Item is a photographic slide of the start of a marathon taken from the stands. A group of runners is poised at the starting line. The screen says "marathon," with listings that are illegible.
Item is a photographic slide of crowds of people outside the stadium for the Olympics on opening day in Montreal. There is a row of flags in the background.
Item is a photographic slide of two people, David and Bill, sitting in the stadium for the Olympics in Montreal. The seats around them seem to be mostly filled. The photograph is blurry.
Item is a photographic slide of the 1500 metres won by New Zealand's John Walker. The stadium is full. The flags represented are: New Zealand with gold, Belgium with silver, and West Germany with bronze.
Item is a photographic slide of a street sign featuring a rainbow and an active person (possibly running or swimming). The sign is on a tree-laden street, and is attached to a lamppost along with a no parking sign.
Item is a photographic slide of the men's 500 metres with the Canadian competitor in the lead. The photograph is taken from higher up in the stands, and some of the spectators are visible from behind.
Item is a photographic slide of the medal presentation for the men's 400 metres. The photograph is taken from a raised angle in the stands, with a torch burning in the foreground. The sign reads "Ceremonie protocolaire / Victory ceremony / 400 metres / Hommes - Men / 1 - Alberto Juantorena CUB 44.26"
Item is a photographic slide of the flags in the plaza outside the stadium, including Olympic flags and those for various countries. There are unidentified people walking around.
Item is a photographic slide of people in the Pie-IX metro station. Most appear to be headed towards a large crowd waiting. The photograph is taken from the top of a short flight of stairs.
Item is a photographic slide of the stadium and velodrome, taken from a distance and a slight angle on a hill. There are people walking or sitting, getting more dense towards the stadium.
Item is a photographic slide of a boat race with six teams. The photograph is taken from the spectator's area, and there are people sitting on grass visible across the water. A bridge is seen in the distance.
Item is a photographic slide of the women's basketball forum featuring the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and Japan. The photograph is blurry, and taken from the stands.
Item is a photographic slide of women's volleyball featuring Canada versus Cuba, played at the Paul Sauvé Arena. The photograph is slightly blurry, and taken from the stands.
Item is a photographic slide of a bicycle road race. A few competitors are pictured rounding a corner, with spectators on all sides. A photographer is kneeling on the sidewalk, with a police person nearby.
Item is a photographic slide of a bicycle road race. A few competitors are pictured rounding a corner, with spectators on all sides. A photographer is kneeling on the sidewalk, with a police person nearby.
Item is a photographic slide of the women's basketball medal presentation. The team on the highest podium are wearing red tracksuits, and both of the other teams are wearing blue. The photograph is blurry, and taken from the stands with very large crowds visible.
Item is a photographic slide of the Montreal Biosphere in the pavillion. It is pictured after the fire that occurred on May 20th of the same year, causing the outer covering to burn. The photograph is taken from a small distance away, with people walking in front.
Item is a photographic slide of the Olympic village from a long, narrow windows inside the stadium. Flags, architectural structures and many people are visible.
Item is a photographic slide of the women's basketball forum featuring the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and Japan. The photograph is blurry, and taken from the stands.
Item is a photographic slide of the rowing basin with small boats in the water. Most of the boats have two people in them, standing up and paddling. The photograph is taken from the spectator's area, and there are people sitting on grass visible across the water. A bridge is seen in the distance.
Item is a photographic slide of a boat race with eight teams visible, made up of two people per boat. The photograph is taken from the spectator's area, with a vehicle driving on a road directly in front of the water. Grass, buildings and spectators are visible on the other side of the water.
Item is a photographic slide of the men's 800m semi-final. The photograph is taken from higher up in the stands, which are mostly filled. The Olympic flag and torch are visible.
Item is a photographic slide of a soccer match featuring Iran versus Cuba. It is played at the Lansdowne Park stadium in Ottawa. The photograph is taken from the stands, and both teams (wearing green and red, respectively) are present.
Item is a photographic slide of the 800m medal presentation, with all three flags raising. The photograph is taken from high up in the stands, with a large amount of spectators present.
Item is a photographic slide of a handball game featuring Denmark versus Czechoslovakia. The photograph is slightly blurry, and appears to be taken from either the floor or lower stands.
