Title and statement of responsibility area
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Wilfred Nichols fonds
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Fonds
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Dates of creation area
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1927-1988 (Creation)
- Creator
- Nichols, Wilfred, 1897-1990
Physical description area
Physical description
- 14 film reels (16 mm)
- 2769 photographs and negatives
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Name of creator
(1897-1990)
Biographical history
Wilfred W. Nichols was born at Truro, Nova Scotia on 5 July 1897, the son of James and Elida. He was a professional photographer at Truro, N.S. Nichols began taking photos as a young man. He worked much of his life at Blaikies Garage in Truro but once he retired, he took up photography full time. Nichols died in 1990.
Custodial history
Records were donated by Gordon Nichols of Truro in 1995.
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Notes area
Physical condition
Some negatives show signs of mould.
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Location of originals
95.6.1 (negs.), 95.68.64-69 reels.
Availability of other formats
Prints of some negatives are available (95.68.1-56).
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General note
A movie projecter and amplifer were donated with the records and are stored with the museum artifacts.