Esther Clark Wright Archives

Links

Links

Below are links to some heritage organizations and historical research sites that may assist you in your research. Please note that the Esther Clark Wright Archives does not control these links and takes no responsibility for their availability.

Databases and Indexes

  • Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics – a database hosted by Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management where you can search many birth, death and marriage records from Nova Scotia
  • ArchWay  - Nova Scotia’s Archival Database where you can search for archival records across the province
  • Archives Canada – search Canada’s national archival database and view digital projects
  • ArchiviaNet (Library and Archives Canada)
  • Pier 21- a database created by Pier 21 that allows you to search a schedule of passenger ships calling at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Repositories of Primary Resources – an index of repositories of archival material across the world
  • Canadian Virtual War Memorial - a registry of information about the graves and memorials of more than 116,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who served valiantly and gave their lives for their country

Heritage Organizations and Resources

  • Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches – useful for locating a Baptist Church in the Atlantic Provinces, and learning more about the Convention
  • Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia – useful for finding accumulated information on many families on Nova Scotia
  • Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management – Nova Scotia’s largest repository of archival records. This website includes suggestions and databases that will help you with your research
  • Nova Scotia Genealogy Network Association – a useful place to find links to other historical databases that may help you in your genealogical research. Also provides a list of Genealogical Societies and Institutions in Nova Scotia
  • Planter 2010 (Kings Hants Heritage Connection) – this site celebrates the anniversary of the arrival of the New England Planters and contains information about Planters who settled in Kings and Hants Counties.