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Consists of a typed inventory of the possessions, furniture, décor, and food supplies lost by the Hillis family in the Halifax Explosion (31 December 1917), a letter to Clara from her eldest son Gordon (23 February 1918), and three photographs taken circa 1940s of George, Clara, and their niece Eva McPhail. Oartially document the economic status of the Hillis family and their standard of living in early 20th century Halifax.