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              CA BI PAM 2549 · Item · 1938

              File consists of two issues of "The Black Man: A Monthly Magazine of Negro Thought and Opinion." The magazine was edited by Marcus Garvey, founder and president-general of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (U.N.I.A.), of London, England, and these issues feature transcripts of speeches that were given by Mr. Garvey at Bethel Church, Halifax, and Menelik Hall, Sydney. These speeches outline the work that has been completed by the U.N.I.A..

              The Blacks of Whitney Pier
              CA BI T-2083 · File · 1983

              File consists of two audio reels that feature sound recordings of Vernon Tull being interviewed by Elizabeth Beaton about the Black population in Whitney Pier.

              Track listing is as follows:
              Side A:

              • Genealogical sketch
              • Early African Orthodox Church in Cape Breton
              • Religions practised by West Indians before the African Orthodox Church
              • Building Church
              • Archdeacon Phillips
              • Succession of priests and wardens
              • Keeping the records of the church
              • Discussion of architectural changes
              • Discussion of the different features of the Church
              • Financial Support Systems for the Church
              • Musical bands in the community

              Side B:

              • War experiences
              • Early people who contributed to community
                i-30- The African Orthodox Church and young people
              • Connection to United Mission
              • Menelik Hall, Dr. Calder
              • Traditional Barbaian music
              • Cricket teams at Whitney Pier pre 1941
              • Traditional foodways
              • William Fitzgerald; owned much property at the Pier
              CA BI PAM 1266 · Item · 1962

              Item is a pamphlet that contains the results of a study completed by the Dalhousie University Institute of Public Affairs that examined the population distribution, socio-economic condition, and educability of African Nova Scotians living in the Halifax area in 1959.

              The Future of Sydney Steel
              CA BI T-2258 · Item · ca. 1985

              Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of a CBC Radio program entitled "The Future of Sydney Steel."

              Track listing is as follows:

              • The History of the Sydney Steel Plant, DOSCO threatening to close it on Black Friday 1967
              • History from 1901 to present
              • The working of the plant; Various furnaces
              • The importance of the Plant during World War II investments poured into the plant
              • Hard times before the Union came
              • Establishment of Local 1064
              • 1967 march in Sydney to keep the Steel Plant alive
              • Problems during the 1980s with SYSCO; Many of the mills closed and moved to Upper Canada
              CA BI BX 9999 A3 TF7 · Item · 1956

              Item is a book about the history of the African Orthodox Church written by Rev. A.C. Terry-Thompson, D.D.. The book includes a history of St. Philip's Church, Sydney.

              CA BI T-2348 · Item · 1989

              Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of Mr. A.T. Rhymes being interviewed by his son, Fulton Rhymes, about the history of the Sydney Steel Plant.

              The Life of Alvinus Calder
              CA BI T-292 · Item · 1985

              Item is a reel to reel audio tape that features a sound recording of Elizabeth Beaton interviewing Carol Calder about Dr. Alvinus Calder.

              Track listing is as follows:

              • Dr. Alvinus Calder, his life and diaries; Dr. Calder's papers are anecdote style, written in the third person, thoughts over a long period of time
              • Trip to Moscow, speech delivered on return, Post-Record clippings
              • Family still living in Grenada, his attitudes toward the governments administration of the country
              • His contemporaries - Dr. Young, Dr. Devereaux, Dr. Sandy MacDonald
              • Catholic; Attended St. Mary's Polish Church, good friend of Father O'Connell
              • Known for his public speaking, reference to Mrs. Calder, 3 books are rewrites
              • Dr. Calder, brown 1892, died 1975, lived in Grenada; For one year after graduating from medical school, involved with U.N.I.A.; Reference to St. Alban's, St. Philip's
              The Nova Scotia Gleaner
              CA BI PAM 1605 · Item · 5 October, 1929

              Item is a October 5, 1929 issue of the Nova Scotia Gleaner, a monthly newspaper that was published in Sydney, Nova Scotia. This issue of the Gleaner was subtitled "In the Interest of the Coloured People of Nova Scotia," and features an editorial and several pieces that focus on Black persons across Nova Scotia.

              The West Indians in Canada
              CA BI PAM 2482 · Item · 1984

              Item is a pamphlet that contains a history of the West Indians in Canada. The pamphlet features information about their background in the Caribbean, the early migrants that came to Canada, immigration that took place after immigration reforms in 1962, their adaptation to Canada, and provides a comparative perspective between West Indians and other ethnic groups. It was written by James W. St. G. Walker.

              Town of New Waterford
              CA BI T-2167 · Item · 1981

              Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of C.J.C.B. Radio "Talk Back" announcer Norris Nathanson interviewing Dr. Danny Nathanson on the history of the town of New Waterford.

              CA BI 78-112-1862 · Item · 1921

              Item is a reproduction of a newspaper article about the Universal Negro Improvement Association band on Laurier Street in Whitney Pier. Members are marching in the street with instruments and banners in support of a movement advocating "Africa for the Africans."

              Article attached to photograph reads:
              The year was 1921. The scene, Laurier street at Whitney Pier, as members of the city's Negro community paraded in support of a movement advocating, (as banners indicate) "Africa for the Africans." The sizable brass band was one of a number organized within the city and residents who were around at that time recall that nobody ever had to march without the accompaniment of plenty of stirring martial music. Also noteworthy is the complete lack of sidewalks and paving. The photograph is from the album of Pier merchant Louis Mendelson. He's the white-shirted young man with the bicycle standing mid-right in the photo."

              On reverse: "Year 1921 Mr. Askell Artzell Hunt 14 Brooks St. Sydney C. B." "Sent a copy to Mr. Hunt" "Colin MacDonald was bandmaster of the Universal Negro Improvement Assoc. approximately 20 members in the band. Band operated from 1928 to 1932. There was also a West Indian Band at the Pier Bandmaster Jack McKnight approx. 15 members Deputy Bandmaster Norman Crawford, lasted 2 years.

              CA BI MG 21.14 · Collection · 1890-2017

              Collection consists of records related to Viola Desmond’s 1946 arrest at the Roseland Theatre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia and her posthumous 2010 free pardon granted by the Government of Nova Scotia. Also included are materials related to Viola Desmond and Wanda Robson’s civil rights work in Nova Scotia, including newspaper clippings and articles, diplomas, certificates, scholarship and bursary documents, a scrapbook and materials related to Robson’s education and published book, Sister to Courage. Included are photographs of the extended Davis family and published books about the Black Nova Scotian experience.

              Robson, Wanda Eloise
              West Indian Blacks
              CA BI T-2203 · Item

              Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of Pam Newton interviewing Annabelle Kirton about the West Indian population of Sydney.

              West Indian Foodways
              CA BI FT 1 (24) · Item · 1983

              Item is a video of Elizabeth Beaton and Stephanie Inglis interviewing Uri Johnston and Cecilia Coward about West Indian Foodways.

              West Indian Music
              CA BI T-914 · Item

              Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of "I'm Coming up the Rough Side of the Mountain," the theme music for the West Indian Reunion.

              West Indian Reunion Parade
              CA BI S85-372-1012 · Item · August, 1985

              Item is a photograph of the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.

              West Indian Reunion Parade
              CA BI S85-375-1015 · Item · August, 1985

              Item is a photograph of band members in parade procession during the West Indian Reunion, Whitney Pier.

              West Indian Reunion Parade
              CA BI S85-377-1017 · Item · August, 1985

              Item is a photograph of flag carriers marching in the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.

              West Indian Reunion Parade
              CA BI S85-381-1021 · Item · August, 1985

              Item is a photograph of the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.

              West Indian Reunion Parade
              CA BI S85-380-1020 · Item · August, 1985

              Item is a photograph of the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.

              West Indian Reunion Parade
              CA BI S85-382-1022 · Item · August, 1985

              Item is a photograph of a band's drumline in the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.

              West Indian Reunion Parade
              CA BI S85-373-1013 · Item · August, 1985

              Item is a photograph of the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.

              West Indian Reunion Parade
              CA BI S85-376-1016 · Item · August, 1985

              Item is a photograph of an unidentified child watching the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.

              West Indian Reunion Parade
              CA BI S85-379-1019 · Item · August, 1985

              Item is a photograph of band members playing in the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.

              West Indian Reunion Parade
              CA BI S85-383-1023 · Item · August, 1985

              Item is a photograph of band members in the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.

              West Indian Reunion Parade
              CA BI S85-374-1014 · Item · August, 1985

              Item is a photograph of a vintage car in the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.

              West Indian Reunion Parade
              CA BI S85-378-1018 · Item · August, 1985

              Item is a photograph of a horse and carriage that rode in the parade procession during the West Indian
              Reunion.

              CA BI FT 18 · Item · 1985

              File consists of two videos of a gathering at the AOC Churchyard during Whitney Pier's West Indian Reunion.

              CA BI FT 19 · File · 1985

              File consists of three videos of the West Indian Reunion Achievement Dinner at St. Alban's Hall, Whitney Pier.

              CA BI 83-133-8433 · Item · ca. 1952

              Item is an Abbass Studios photograph of a group of unidentified Black World War 2 servicemen at a banquet. The photo shows the men seated around a table.