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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.

CA BI PAM 1265 · Item

Item is a pamphlet that contains an article outlining research that focused on adult education among Black Nova Scotians, including a pilot program that was initiated in New Road, Nova Scotia. It was written by Gwendolyn V. Shand.

CA BI PAM 630 · Item · 1972

Item is an October 7, 1972 issue of the Cape Breton Post Weekend Magazine (Vol. 22, No. 41). The issue featured "The Holy Town Will Have To Take Its Halo Down," a story that outlined racial issues in the Nova Scotia town of Antigonish.

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 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.
Dr. Alvinus Calder
CA BI 63-6310-13610 · Item · ca. 1935

Item is a photograph of physician Dr. Alvinus Calder standing next to an unidentified building, dressed in a suit and tie.

Dr. Alvinus Calder
CA BI 83-6311-13611 · Item · ca. 1935

Item is a photograph of Black Nova Scotian doctor Dr. Alvinus Calder sitting on the stairs to a home, dressed
in a suit and tie.

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 S85-374-1014 · 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 S85-373-1013 · Item · August, 1985

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

West Indian Reunion Parade
CA BI S85-375-1015 · 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 S85-376-1016 · 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 S85-377-1017 · Item · August, 1985

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

Old Home Week Parade
CA BI 77-162-296 · Item · 1935

Item is a photograph of nurses walking down a street during the Old Home Week Parade in Sydney. Frances (Dodd) Ridgway has been identified in the second row on the right.

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.

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 S85-381-1021 · Item · August, 1985

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

West Indian Reunion Parade
CA BI S85-382-1022 · 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 S85-383-1023 · 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 S85-380-1020 · Item · August, 1985

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

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.

Boxers
CA BI 86-15-16104D · Item · ca. 1950

Item is a photograph that shows an unidentified black boxer fighting another unidentified boxer at a public
boxing match.

Boxers
CA BI 86-15-16104C · Item · ca. 1950

Item is a photograph that shows an unidentified black boxer fighting another unidentified boxer at a public
boxing match.

Boxers
CA BI 86-15-16104B · Item · ca. 1950

Item is a photograph that shows an unidentified black boxer fighting another unidentified boxer at a public
boxing match.

Boxer
CA BI 86-15-16104A · Item · ca. 1950

Item is a photographic portrait of an unidentified Black boxer.

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.

CA BI 84-14-16103 · Item · 1 March, 1955

Item is a photograph of the members of the Pride of Sydney Lodge that was published in the Cape Breton Post in March, 1955.

Members are identified as follows: Front row, left to right: Vernal Tull, Evelyne Brathwaite, L.K.; Lucious
Jackson, P.E.R., Grand Organizer; Leonard Arthur, Exalted Ruler; George Ford, L.K.; Harold Kirton, L.K..
Back Row, left to right: Wakefield Harris, Inner Guard; Canon George A. Francis, Chaplain; Harold Best,
Treasurer; Ralph Hedley, Tyler; Henry Marsh, P.E.R.

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.
Dr. Alvinus Calder
CA BI 83-6312-13612 · Item · ca. 1935

Item is a photograph of Black Nova Scotian doctor Dr. Alvinus Calder standing outdoors at an unknown
location, dressed in suit and tie.

Item · 1980

Item is a report that features information about the Black, Jewish, Newfoundland and Eastern European communities in Whitney Pier. The report pays special attention to issues faced by the Black Quarter, including racism and out-migration, and features population statistics for the years 1961-1980. Part of the report also focuses on the establishment of St. Philip's African Orthodox Church (1921).

Item · 1976

Item is a report that was created by Wilma MacLean with the support of the Sterling Assistance Depot that outlines a history of the Black population of that area and presents information about housing, education, employment, and community organizations (such as the United Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League).

Item · 1985

Item is a report titled "2nd Battalion: The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton) 1871-1985," written by Col. I.D. MacIntyre. The report provides information about the history of the Nova Scotia Highlanders, and outlines their contribution during World War 1, including the raising of battalions and the battles in which said battalions participated.

Reports: Culture · Item · 1986

Item is a report titled "Inverness County Dance Project" written by Barbara LeBlanc and Laura Sadowsky and presented to the Centre for Canadian Folk Culture Studies, Canadian Museum of Civilization on September 15, 1986. Attached are two copies of content lists of video cassettes sent to Elizabeth Beaton-Planetta by the Canadian Museum of Civilization in reference to Inverness County dance traditions.

Item · 1989

Item is a report titled "A Cape Breton Primer: Canada's Old World Music" written by Kate Dunlay and published in Sing Out! The Folk Magazine Vol. 34 #4 Fall 1989.

A View of Three Concerts
Reports: Ethnic: Scottish · Item · 1998

Item is a report titled "A View of Three Concerts" written by Dan MacDonald.

Staying Alive
Reports: Culture · Item · n.d.

Item is a report on Cape Breton concerts and festivals titled "Staying Alive" written by Tristan MacLean. Report includes photographs of various festivals and concerts, including: Highland Village Day, Big Pond Festival, Broad Cove Concert, Gaelic College and the Sydney Boardwalk.

Ceilidh
CA BI Reports: Ethnic: Scottish · Item · 1976

Item is a report titled "Ceilidh" written by Beulah McEwen.

CA BI 77-650-784 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a photograph of the cast of a Gaelic Play that was held in Glace Bay.

CA BI MG 6.74 · Fonds · 1987

Fonds consists of a collection of documents relating to the Conference, held in Sydney on October 15,16, and 17, 1987.

  1. Program brochures, Map/guide '87, discussion group list of participants, Gaelic College and Nova Scotia Highland Village brochures.
  2. Newspaper clippings re: conference.
  3. Na Croileagain, by Rosemary McCormack, programme co-ordinator, typescript, 2 pages.
  4. Sealladh gu taobh -oral tradition and reminiscence by Cape Breton gaels, edited by James Wilson & Ellison Robertson, printed material 32 pages.
  5. Agenda - includes welcome on behalf of chairperson, Dr. Robert J. Morgan, typescript 13 pages.
  6. Special events - Gaelic church service october 18, 1987 at Trinity United Church, Rev. Ivan Gregan, typescript 1 page.
  7. First croileagan or Gaelic nursery school/playgroup proposal. Typescript, 1 page.
Gaelic College
94-615-25130 · Item · n.d.

Item is a photograph of the Gaelic College in St. Ann's.

CA BI 76-103 · Item · 1936

Item is a photograph of a dozen members of Sydney Academy's 1936 Gaelic class; individuals are identified on the reverse of the photograph. The man in the front centre of the photograph is holding a sign that says, "Sgoil Ghaidhlig, 1936, Ghlace Bay" (Glace Bay Gaelic School).

Back row, left to right: Angus MacKinnon and Archie MacDonald.
Centre row, left to right: Mitchell MacKinnon, Alex MacInnis, Stephen B. MacNeil, Chief; Joseph MacSween and John Morrison.
Front row, left to right: Mrs. Thos. MacNeil, Rev. F. Vincent MacDonald, John A. MacDougall, Asst. Teacher; Capt. John L. MacKinnon, Teacher and Principal and Mrs. Alex MacInnis.

Shedden Studio
Gaelic Lessons for Beginners
G187 · Item · 1939

Item is intended to serve as the first in a series of textbooks for teachers and learners of Gaelic.

Rev. Duncan Joseph Rankin
CA BI MG 6.32 · Fonds · 1911

Fonds consists of:
The 1920 petition by M.R. MacLeod to allow Gaelic to be taught in public schools.
A letter to the editor of the Casket urging readers to speak Gaelic to their children in the home.
Various writings in Gaelic, including a story attributed to Joe "Eòs a'Ghobha" MacNeil of Christmas Island, a story about a humorous trip for Boisdale to Christmas Island and a congratulatory speech for the 50th anniversary of Johnny A. and Peggy MacKinnon of Rear Iona.

CA BI MG 6.69 · Fonds · 1981-1982

This fonds consists of correspondence, brief and other papers pertaining to the historical and educational position of the Gaelic language in the schools of Nova Scotia.