Halifax mail star archives

The Halifax Mail Star was a daily newspaper published in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, from 1928 to 1995. The newspaper's archives are now housed at the Nova Scotia Archives, which is a provincial government agency responsible for preserving and providing access to the province's historical records.

The Nova Scotia Archives has a vast collection of Halifax Mail Star archives, including:

1. Newspaper clippings: The archives contain a vast collection of newspaper clippings from the Halifax Mail Star, dating back to its founding in 1928. These clippings cover a wide range of topics, including local news, sports, entertainment, and politics.
2. Photographs: The archives have a large collection of photographs taken by the Halifax Mail Star's photographers, including images of people, places, and events in Halifax and Nova Scotia.
3. Microfilm: The archives have microfilm copies of the Halifax Mail Star, which can be accessed by researchers.
4. Digital archives: The Nova Scotia Archives has digitized many of the Halifax Mail Star's archives, including newspaper clippings, photographs, and other materials. These digital archives can be accessed online through the Nova Scotia Archives' website.

Some of the topics and events covered in the Halifax Mail Star archives include:

• World War II: The Halifax Mail Star covered the war effort in Halifax and Nova Scotia, including the construction of warships, the arrival of troops, and the impact of the war on local communities.
• Halifax Explosion: The newspaper covered the Halifax Explosion of 1917, which was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. The explosion occurred when a French cargo ship, the SS Mont-Blanc, collided with another ship in Halifax Harbour and exploded, killing over 2,000 people.
• Maritime history: The Halifax Mail Star covered the maritime history of Halifax and Nova Scotia, including the construction of ships, the fishing industry, and the role of the port in international trade.
• Sports: The newspaper covered local sports teams, including the Halifax Mooseheads, the Halifax Hurricanes, and the Halifax Harbour Hawks.
• Entertainment: The Halifax Mail Star covered local entertainment events, including concerts, plays, and festivals.

Researchers can access the Halifax Mail Star archives at the Nova Scotia Archives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The archives are open to the public and can be accessed by appointment.