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1890s
Touching Hearts Around the Globe
Margaret Marshall Saunders, 1861 - 1947
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1880s
Anna & the Arts, Education and Rights
Anna Leonowens, 1831 - 1915
One does not have to be born in Nova Scotia to make a difference here. Anna Leonowens is one of many to demonstrate that.
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1870s
Thinking Big
William Dawson Lawrence, 1817 – 1886
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We are committed to telling Nova Scotia’s stories to the world. Last year our team worked with a provincial advisory committee and a local researcher to develop a list of Nova Scotians to be part of a special exhibit. These are the people whose stories opened our minds, and we hope they will open your mind too.
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By Marian Munro
Valentine flowers
Red roses have been the quintessential symbol of love and therefore Valentine’s Day. Associated with romance, beauty and perfection they are also expensive. More recently, blooms such as the Gerbera Daisy are given in February. Their bright colours denote a cheerful beauty, innocence and purity.
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By Marian Munro
Dozens of folks over the years have asked about the black spots on the maple trees around the city of Halifax-Dartmouth. These sooty black marks are rarely seen on only one tree. Usually all maples nearby will enjoy these additional adornment. Their presence indicates an infection by a fungus in the genus Rhytisma. Healthy trees can withstand these attacks, although heavy infestations can cause the tree to lose leaves early.
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