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          88 Archival description results for Cultures and Ethnicities

          Wedding of Bill and Agnes
          CA BI MG 21.26-18-58-30703 · Item · [194-]
          Part of Paruch Family fonds

          Item is a photograph of a wedding party at the Ukrainian Church on West Street. Pictured left to right: Clarence Landry, unknown, Bill Ojolick, Agnes Orychock, Anne Ojolick, and Charlotte Orychock.

          City of Sydney collection
          CA BI MG 14.27 · Fonds · 1864-

          Fonds consists of textual records that were created by the City of Sydney, including city reports, meeting minutes, correspondence, town histories, police reports, and legal documents. Included within the fonds are materials that provide information about Black Nova Scotians living within the city, including voting records, education reports, and town histories.

          John Huk Collection
          CA BI MG 21.13 · Collection · 1898-2004

          This collection consists of textual records, photographs, sound recordings, publications and artifacts documenting the history and activities of the Ukrainian community in Cape Breton. Within the collection there is a focus on music and dance with over 1 meter of 78 and LP albums of Ukrainian music. Also included is a comprehensive collection of research related to Ukrainian immigration to Cape Breton with records pertaining specifically to the Ukrainian community in Whitney Pier. Personal papers from the Huk family are also included in the collection along with the manuscript and research related to Mr. John Huk's publication Strangers in the Land: The Ukrainian Presence in Cape Breton.

          Huk, John
          CA BI MG 12.198 · Fonds · 1900-2005

          Fonds consists of papers that reflect Elizabeth Beaton's work at the Beaton Institute and personal academic research. The materials included cover a wide variety of topics concerning Cape Breton history, especially ethnicity. Beaton's work contains extensive research on Whitney Pier's West Indian and Ukrainian population.

          Beaton, Elizabeth Dr.
          Polish Wedding
          CA BI 79-1096-4076 · Item · ca. 1910

          Item is a photograph of a large wedding party, including the bride and groom.

          CA BI 79-1098-4078 · Item · ca. 1910

          Item is a photograph showing a group of members of the St. Michaels Benefit Society. It appears to be taken during the first year of its founding. Members not identified.

          CA BI MG 13.131 · Fonds · 1912-1984

          Fonds includes one parish brochure (1982) containing a brief history of the founding of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church in Sydney with images of congregation members. Also included is one reel of microfilm (MB 66) listing the following vital statistics for the parish :

          Birth and Baptism Records 1912-1985
          First Communions
          Marriages 1932-1984
          Deaths 1935-1984

          82-953-7653 · Item · [ca. 1918]

          Item is a postcard of St. Mary’s Polish Church with a portrait of Rev. Camillus Grzybala, in the top-right corner. The text at the top of the photograph reads, “Kościół Narodzenia N. M. P. w Whitney, Pier, N.S.” The text at the bottom of the photograph reads, “Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Polish R. C. Church, Whitney Pier, N.S. Canada.”

          Polish Band
          79-1097-4077 · Item · [ca. 1920]

          Item is a photograph of male members of a Polish band.

          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.

          Rev. England
          CA BI 84-158-14258 · Item · 1925

          Item is a photograph of Reverend England of St. Cyprian's Anglican Church, Whitney Pier. Rev. England was
          West Indian and served a congregation of mainly West Indian Blacks.

          91-796-22757 · Item · 1930

          Item is a photograph of a Croatian Tamburitza Orchestra featuring seven costumed performers, taken 14 October 1930.

          82-955-7655 · Item · 1935

          Item is a photograph of Polish float in Sydney’s 150th anniversary parade, taken in 1935. The float features fifteen girls, with one as a Polish queen and the rest as her attendants. The queen is identified as Jennie Kieć. The bottom row is identified, from left to right, as Mary Wludyka, Minnie Paruch, Louise Kiec, and Sophie Borak. The second row is identified, from left to right, as Mary Gniewek, Julia Gniewek, Annie Ardelli, Francis Zagorski, Sophie Blazy, and Elsie Gniewek. The third row is identified, from left to right, as Helen Kokoska, Mary Durkacz, Mary Kokoska, and Mary Miecznik.

          Paul MacEwan fonds
          CA BI MG 9.30 · Fonds · 1936-1998

          Fonds consists of the personal materials of Paul MacEwan, founder and leader of the Cape Breton Labour Party from 1982-1987 and former member of the Nova Scotia Legislature for Cape Breton Nova from 1970-2003. Included is correspondence, subjects files concerning healthcare and agriculture, press releases, and papers related to the New Democratic Party and Cape Breton Labour Party.

          MacEwan, Paul
          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..

          91-797-22758 · Item · 1938

          Item is a photograph of the Sydney branch of the Hrvatska seljačka stranka (HSS), the Croatian Peasant Party. Two girls in the photograph hold up a banner which reads, “Ogranak 28, HSS Dr Barišasmoljan Osnovan, 1938, u Sydney, N.S. Canada.” The photograph was taken in 1938.

          Back row from left to right: Unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, Stanley Markotich, John Markotich, Jack Dzaich, Unknown First Name Dugandzic, unknown, Nikola Šimač
          Middle row from left to right: unknown, unknown, Blanche Unknown Last Name, Jaka Markotich, Julka Mayich (Majic), Kris Mayich (Majic)
          Front row: unknown, unknown

          May Day Celebration
          CA BI N Series-224.2 · Item · ca. 1940
          Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

          Item is a photograph of the interior of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church during the May Crowning celebration.

          Abbass Studios Ltd.
          May Day Celebration
          CA BI N Series-224.4 · Item · [ca. 1940]
          Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

          Item is a photographic portrait of young women, children and clergy gathered during the May Day celebration in the Ukrainian Church Hall.

          May Day Celebration
          CA BI N Series-224.6 · Item · [ca. 1940]
          Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds

          Item is a photographic portrait of young women, children and clergy gathered during the May Day celebration in the Ukrainian Church Hall.

          Backyard
          CA BI MG 21.26-18-82-30727 · Item · [ca. 1942]
          Part of Paruch Family fonds

          Item is a photograph of Stella Paruch in her parents' backyard on Webster Street.

          Sylvia Karrel collection
          MG 21.49 · Fonds · 1943 - 2001

          Fonds consists of correspondence written to Sylvia Karrel (née Sylvia Glickman) by Pilot Officer Curdis Karrel, Pilot Officer Karrel's war medals, photographs of Pilot Officer Karrel’s headstone in Kiel War Cemetery in Kiel, Germany, and newspaper clippings.

          Karrel, Sylvia
          Family Photo
          CA BI MG 21.26-18-105-30750 · Item · 1945
          Part of Paruch Family fonds

          Item is a photograph of the Paruch and Mroz family in a yard on Webster Street. Pictured left to right: Josef Mroz, Catherine Mroz, John J. Paruch., Teddy Mroz, and Stella Paruch.

          Family Photo
          CA BI MG 21.26-18-64-30709 · Item · [ca. 1948]
          Part of Paruch Family fonds

          Item is a photograph of Kenny Paruch by road on Bay Street.

          Wedding Shower
          CA BI MG 21.26-18-46-30691 · Item · [ca. 1948]
          Part of Paruch Family fonds

          Item is a photograph of Nellie Tinski and Stella Paruch at a wedding shower at Mary Wojcek's home on Bryan Street.

          Backyard Scene
          CA BI MG 21.26-18-55-30700 · Item · [ca. 1948]
          Part of Paruch Family fonds

          Item is a photograph of Ted Mroz and John J. Paruch in the backyard of the Paruch home on Bay Street.

          Family Photo
          CA BI MG 21.26-18-83-30728 · Item · [ca. 1948]
          Part of Paruch Family fonds

          Item is a photograph of Eddie Melski and John J. Paruch. in front of a home on Bay Street. (Stella Paruch pictured in window)

          Inside Backyard
          CA BI MG 21.26-18-61-30706 · Item · [ca. 1948]
          Part of Paruch Family fonds

          Item is a photograph of Richard Paruch in the backyard of the Paruch home on Bay Street.

          Traveling Fair
          CA BI MG 21.26-18-79-30724 · Item · [ca. 1950]
          Part of Paruch Family fonds

          Item is a photograph of children with man in front of camels and wagon. Pictured second from the right: John J. Paruch; others unidentified.

          CA BI 84-01-14101 · Item · ca. 1951

          Item is an Abbass Studios photograph of members of the Seymour's Senators, a Sydney Little League team. Identified from left to right are Joe "Whirly" Worrell, Alvin Daniels, Hubert Crawford, Tom Miller, R. Callander, and C. Boucher.

          Abbass Studios Ltd.
          Family Photo
          CA BI MG 21.26-18-111-30756 · Item · [ca. 1952]
          Part of Paruch Family fonds

          Item is a photograph of members of the Mroz and Paruch family in front of a home on Webster Street. Pictured from left to right: Joseph Mroz, Caroline Mroz, Catherine Mroz (nee Juscur), and Richard Paruch.

          Family Photo
          CA BI MG 21.26-18-112-30757 · Item · [ca. 1954]
          Part of Paruch Family fonds

          Item is a photograph of three children in front of a garage on Bay Street. Pictured left to right: Kenny Paruch, Colette Starzomski, and Rosalie Starzomski.

          CA BI 77-892-1026 · Item · 1955

          Item is a photograph of the Holy Synod taken at St. Philip's African Orthodox Church in Whitney Pier. Featured from left to right are Alderman Chicks Chisholm, City Solicitor Michael Whally, Unknown, Archbishop W.M.E. Robinson, Mayor Tony Gallagher, Rev. Calder and Rev. F. Francis.

          Abbass Studios Ltd.
          Winter Scene
          CA BI MG 21.26-18-62-30707 · Item · 1956
          Part of Paruch Family fonds

          Item is a photograph of Richard Paruch in the backyard of the Paruch home on Bay Street.

          Polish Dancers
          82-233-6933 · Item · 1957

          Item is a photograph of Polish dancers in costume. The dancers are Holy Redeemer High School students, taken in 1957 at CJCB studios, Sydney.

          First row: Marilyn Baryluk Gillis, Frances Kokoska, (Unknown First Name) Tynski or Mary Petruskavitch
          Second row: Julianne Wojick, Frances Tynski, Annie Yelovich or Josephine Rebutski, Audrey Wludyka
          Third row: Margie Reppa Johnson, JoAnne MacDonald Kingsbury, Frania Rose Ryba McKay, Dorothy Granich, Patricia Malinowski

          84-157-14257 · Item · May 1959

          Item is a photograph of a procession of Ukrainian clergy, taken in May 1959.

          Family Photo
          CA BI MG 21.26-18-68-30713 · Item · [ca. 1960]
          Part of Paruch Family fonds

          Item is a photograph of Alan Paruch in front of home on Webster Street.

          Pysanky
          84-163-14263 · Item · 1965

          Item is a photograph of children being instructed in painting Ukrainian Easter eggs (pysanky) at the Ukrainian Hall in Whitney Pier, taken in 1965. Identified in the photograph are: Michael O'Jolick, Catherine Sawka, Ann Hawrylak, Natalie Pronko, William Melnyk, Denise Mahalik.

          Abbass Studios Ltd.
          Centennial Float
          CA BI 77-765-899 · Item · 1967

          Item is a photograph of the Centennial Float featuring children in Ukrainian dress as part of Sydney's Centennial celebrations.

          CA BI T-76 · Item · 1969

          Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of Sister Margaret Beaton and Mrs. A.C. Day interviewing Mrs. Emily Chapman about her experience in Sydney. Mrs. Chapman speaks about the cause that the Jubilee Singers supported.

          Track listing is as follows:

          • Introduction of Mrs. Emily (Kendall) Chapman
          • Where did the Kendalls come from?
          • Where did Dr. Kendall practice medicine?
          • Where did Dr. Kendall study medicine?
          • Did you have an allowance when you were young?
          • Have you any interesting stories about your father's career?
          • What part did you father play in the Bill for Workman's Compensation Act in 1898?
          • Mrs. Chapman gives very interesting stories of her father. She told of many strange incidents.
          • Sick calls made by Dr. Kendall. The hardships of travel to these homes and the poverty of the people when he arrived.
          • Is it true that your father did an amputation on a kitchen table out in the country?
          • Mrs. Day asks about the story of the $5.
          • Your mother must have been a marvellous and charitable woman.
          • She could never have tea because she would have nothing to serve.
          • "A funny story about my father..."
          • Who was your mother?
          • I ave the loveliest memories of my whole life at Crawley's Creek.
          • Tell us about your social life as a young girl.
          • What do you remember of the theatre in Sydney?
          • Who were the Jubilee Singers? They tried to make money to help the Negroes.
          • What was the story of Sir Wilfred Laurier and you?
          • What about local talent?
          • Duke of Kent, interesting story about him.
          • Mrs. Day asks, "Did Dr. Kendall get even a small pension from the city?"
          • "You asked me about the old Orange Hall.."