Item is a short film that documents Major Gordon MacNeil of Grand Narrows and other militia leaving for war on September 4, 1939, 26 hours after declaration of war by Great Britain. To read more about the film, in Malcolm MacNeil's words: FT-212 [http://beaton.cbu.ca/atom/files/FT-212.pdf].
MacNeil, Malcolm F.File consists of an audio recording of violin selections; includes jigs, reels & polkas performed by Simon Cremo, Eskasoni.
File consists of an audio recording of an oral history of early Scottish settlers in the Big Pond area; mentions Mi'kmaq in the East Bay area.
What were the Bras D'or Mission?
Early history of the MacIntytres of Big Pond (N.S.)
The Church of East Bay
Who was Malcolm MacLellan?
What do you know about the MacLeods who were among MacLellan's students?
Why was the East Bay school Started? East Bay school started in 1825...
What men were prepared for the Seminary?
What about the Industries of early Cape Breton?
The schools in Big Pond (N.S.) were attended by sixty pupils in 1862.
From Big Pond (N.S.) they came to Sydney (N.S.) Academy for grade ten.
Was East Bay the first parish
Briefly discuss Parish activities?
Tell us about the Protestant settlers...
How did the four Seminarians travel to Rome?
Was there much traffic on the Bras D'or Lakes in those days?
Would you care to speak about the Mi'kmaq?
Where did the early people get the animals - horses, cows, sheep, etc.
What about food - ammunition?
Ceilidh in those days was most enjoyable...
What do you believe of the Bocain
Do you remember any of the remedies early settlers used
Item is an audio recording of a conversation with Roddie F. Nicholson and John Nicholson.
Song concerning the building of the house
I can write a letter, I can read a letter, and I can send a letter anywhere!
What subjects were taught in school
Did they write well in the back woods?
Mental figuring
What about the cats whiskers?
Tell us all you know about local history
Diseases and cures of the times
Were people brought into build houses?
No one was lazy in those days. No very rich, no very poor.
Could they make a living off the land now as they did in your times?
Diseases such as appendicitus were certain death in those times?
Was there any heavy drinking in those times?
Story of the Jack O Lantern
Nicholson, JohnItem is an audio recording of Roddie F. Nicholson and Patrick Nicholson discussing the history of Rear Beaver Cove.
Nicholson, Patrick (Boston, Worcester)
The beginnings of the settlement at the Backlands of Beaver CoveThe pioneers brought only two trunks - one for bedclothes, the other for tools
All was lost in a fire...
Nicholson, Rod Beaver Cove:
Settlers took large tracts of land because it was freeBeaver Cove Forty families lived in the Backlands at that time
People were very musical, good dancers
Nicholson, Patrick Boston:
Tracing genealogy Marriages were arranged well in the early days
Food was plentiful
Mills, churns and grindstones...
The history of one particular family
Nicholson, Rod Beaver Cove:
Genealogy of some familyGenealogy of some families
Bagpipes, fiddle and loom in every house
Four children died in one night...
People had faith - walked six miles to church
Nicholson, Patrick Boston:
Parish lesson written on a shingleThe first settlers at Beaver Cove
Schools and teachers in yesteryear
Church services were all in Gaelic
Archie Gillis got the priest to cure his wife
Nicholson, Rod Beaver Cove:
Priests confiscated violinsStrange stories of second sight
Jack the Lantern - Jack the River
His grandmother's death at the age of ninety four
Nicholson, John
Item consists of an audio recording of Hugh F. Mackenzie discussing Gaelic words that are not known in Scotland, or are known with a different meaning. Words old, and perhaps not so old, used in Cape Breton County.
This tape was sent to Dr. Kenneth MacDonald, Glasgow, December 8, 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.."
Item is an audio recording of Annie, Mrs. Jack MacLean, her son Peter MacLean, and Joseph MacKenzie - both of Boston (Mass.) but formerly of Christmas Island, performing Gaelic songs.
Recording Summary:
- "Mi Seo 'nam Shìneadh air an t-Sliabh" composed by Dr. MacLachlan of Rahoy.
- "Horo Is Toigh Leam Fhìn Thu" (Annie, Mrs. J. MacLean, Peter MacLean, Joseph MacKenzie)
- "Tha Mi Seo 'gad Chuimhneachadh" composed by Donald Alec MacDonald of Kensaleyre, Skye. (Joseph MacKenzie)
- "An Gàidheal a'Tilleadh Dhachaidh o'n Chogadh" Part IV of Donald MacKechnie's song "An Cogadh ann an Africa-mu-Dheas" concerning the Boer War. Printed in MacTalla Vol. X No. 1. (Annie, Mrs. J. MacLean)
- "A Chruinneag Ìleach" (Annie, Mrs. J. MacLean)
- "Fuadach nan Gàidheal" (Peter MacLean and Joseph MacKenzie)
- "Gleann na Maiseadh" composed by John V. MacNeil (Annie, Mrs. J. MacLean)
- "Gaidheal air Aineoil" composed by John V. MacNeil (Annie,Mrs. J. MacLean)
- "A' Bhanais Chridheil" composed by Malcolm H. Gillis (Annie, Mrs. J. MacLean)
- "Tha Mo Bhreacan Dubh fo'n Dìle" (Annie, Mrs. J. MacLean. In Cape Breton Highlander, reprinted from Dec. 15, 1894 issue of Mac-Talla, courtesy of Neil Morrison, Sydney Forks)
- "Aideachadh an Fhleasgaich Ghlic" Composed by Archie J. MacKenzie (Annie, Mrs. J. MacLean)
- "An Tulach Bhòideach" Archie J. MacKenzie (Annie, Mrs. J. MacLean)
Item is an interview with Annabelle MacKinnon concerning genealogical history of Gillis Lake and surrounding areas. Gives examples of place names and familial names in Gaelic. Includes verses of various Gaelic songs. Mrs MacKinnon was 93 years old at the time of recording.
MacKinnon, Florence Alexandra St., Sydney (N.S.), Nova Scotia
Gillis, Joseph A. - Autobiographical sketch (Very brief)
MacKinnon, Florence - Local supernatural tales
MacKinnon, Mr. (Florence MacKinnon's son) -Soldier on the black horse
MacKinnon, Florence - The Ball Family of Balls Creek, N.S.
Gaelic song fragment composed about the Balls
Gillis, Joseph A. - Story "Clach nam Brog"
MacKinnon, Florence - Settler clothing styles
MacKinnon, Florence; Gillis, Joseph A. - Conversation re early settlers to Cape Breton.
The "Gardiner" MacDonald settlers of South Uist
MacKinnon, Florence - Oran na Teine (Lauchlin Currie)
MacKinnon, Florence; Gillis, Joseph A. - Conversation (continued)
MacKinnon, Florence - Schools in Gillis Lake
MacKinnon, Florence - Sea Wolf MacLean
MacKinnon, Florence - Dutch Princess married a MacLean
MacKinnon, Florence - Family history
Settlers walked Arasaig to Halifax for confession
Gillis, Joseph - Fairy story (Piper Macintyres and the Fairy hill)
MacKinnon, Florence - Witch story
MacKinnon, Florence - Haunted house story
Gillis, Joseph A. - Campbell's iron violin bow
Day, HildaItem is an audio recording at Boisdale N.S. Joseph Lawrence Macdonald, Sarah Cameron, Miss Janet Cameron, Angus Beaton, Finlay Cameron tell discuss lore, history and sing songs.
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Frolics in the home, different types
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Shearing of sheep, processing of wool, milling frolics
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Duties of women
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Grist mill at MacAdam`s Lake, operated by Mr. MacLean
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Best carpenters of the times, MacEacherns, MacDonalds and others
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Three steamships operated out of East Bay, groceries had to be brought in from Halifax, hardwood shipped to England
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Scottish Catholic Society of Canada organized by Father M.A. MacAdam
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Cape Breton Island Co-op. Society was organized at East Bay, 1932
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Mineral spring at East Bay
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Excerpts from Mary L. Frasers book,
Folklore of Nova Scotia`.
MacDonald, Joseph L. - East Bay Pirates - Capt. Alex and Dan MacLean. MacLeans sailed the Pacific Ocean (1880-1914) on the sea wolf
.
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Primary concern of settlers was the making of a home. Coal mines and steel plant took men from farms to cities and towns.
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Early settlers of Christmas Island (N.S.)
MacDonald, Joseph L. - What were living conditions like
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Tell about the August Gale
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Story of Peter MacNeil
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Story of Malcolm MacPhee
Cameron, Sarah - Biographical sketch
Cameron, Miss Janet - Biographical sketch
Beaton, Angus - Song: O hi ri ill o robha
Cameron, Finlay - Song: Air faill irinn ill irinn oich irinn iu
Beaton, Alexander - Song: O sud an taobh a'gabhainn
Cameron, Sarah - Song: An Te Ruadh
Cameron, Finlay - Song: Tha mi'n diugh gu tinn
Beaton, Angus D. - Song, a lament
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceItem is an audio recording of Margaret MacLean performing a number of Gaelic songs. Includes:
"Hu O Ro Hu O"
"Dh' Fhalbh Mo Rùn, 's Dh' Fhàg e'n Cala"
"Òran a Leòdhasaich" (Composed by MacLean for Scottish visitor, Angus Smith)
"Òran an Teine" (Composed by Lachlan Currie)
"Turus an Ànraidh" (Composed by Lachlan Currie)
"Gaol a Thug Mi Og". Sailing song, not the popular love song. See Associated Materials for link to an online transcription.
"Mo Mhàli Bheag Og". Differs greatly from published versions.
"Deoch-Slàinte Ghàidheil Ghasda". War song
Item is an audio recording of stories and songs performed by Dan MacKenzie, Joe Allan MacLean and Mrs. Annie MacLean. Featuring:
MacKenzie, Dan - Song sung from the perspective of an old pit mare purchased to help with the November plowing. Horses were plentiful and cheap, so when they ceased to be of use people took them to the marsh and killed them.
MacKenzie, Dan - Òran do Nighean Òg Bréagha. Song Composed by Iagain Steaphainn Ruaidh. Uses the chorus to "Bu Chaomh Leam Bhith Mire".
MacKenzie, Dan - Naidheachd: "A'Chailleach a'Bheat an Deamhan".
MacKenzie, Dan - Fairy Story "Di-Luain, Di-Mairt, DiCiadain"
MacKenzie, Dan - Naidheachd: "Cònar a'Seòladh is an Grog Làidir"
MacLean, Joe Allan - Sgeulachd: Sgeulachd - Fletcher and the Ghost. A man sets out to seek his fortune in England. He ends up in the employ of a nobleman trying to determine who is haunting his house. It is his dead daughter who desires to have her wrongly-convicted love freed from prison. See T-195
MacLean, Joe Allan - Sgeulachd: A man leaves home to hunt on "Beinn Dhunnchaidh" to earn his fortune. On the way there he encounters several characters and obstacles. He eventually is dissuaded from going to the mountain an returns home. He discovers gold and goes to England with it, where he open's the country's largest shoe factory.
MacLean, Joe Allan - Sgeulachd: "An Dròbhair Cruinn"
MacLean, Joe Allan - "Òran Bàs Eachainn MhicDhùghaill" composed by Archie MacDougall of Benacadie. Hector (Eachann "Larry") left Baddeck in a boat in 1896 but never returned home. He was presumed drowned. Archie's aunt, Mary (MacDougall) MacLeod also composed songs.
MacLean, Mrs. Annie - Biographical sketch
MacLean, Mrs. Annie - "Bha Mi'n Raoir gu Sunndach Sunndach" composed by Catrìona Iain Ruaidh (Catherine MacNeil)
MacLean, Mrs. Annie - "Tha Mise fo Mhulad air Tulaich gun Uaill" composed by Catrìona Iain Ruaidh (Catherine MacNeil). Song concerns a difficult winter and trying to preserve hay.
MacDonald, Joseph L. - History of Iona Credit Union
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceItem is an audio recording of a number of old time Cape Breton fiddle tunes. Recording also contains a conversation Malcolm J. Maclean, Boisdale, on his 95th birthday.
Violin selections by:
MacMaster, Buddy
MacKenzie, Karl
Cameron, John Allan
MacLellan, Theresa
Cameron, John Allan
MacMaster, Buddy
Beaton, Donald Angus
MacKenzie, Karl
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Brief biographical sketch
MacLean, Malcolm J. - Interview with MacLean on 95th birthday
MacLean, Catherine - Recitation of prayers in Gaelic
MacDonald, Joseph L. - Gaelic address
MacLean, Malcolm J. - Story of mother's life in Boisdale
MacKenzie, Hugh - Reading of Gaelic address to MacLean
MacLean, Malcolm J. - School teachers at Boisdale
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceCameron, Finlay - Nighean Bhàn Ghrùlainn
Sadie Beaton Cameron - An Té Ruadh 's am Bodach
MacDonald, Rev. Stanley - Tha Mo Bhreacan 's a fo'n Dìle
MacNeil, Frank - Òran do Reisimaidh Bhraid-Albann
MacDonald, Rev. Stanley - O 's e mo run a maraiche
Rankin, Peter - Each am Màbu by Sam Nicolson
Cameron, Finlay - Tha mi 'n diugh gu tinn
Rankin, Agatha - Song composed by Janet MacPherson (Creignish)
MacDonald, Hector H. - Will you Marry Me my Bonnie Lass (Gaelic)
MacDonald, Hector H. -
MacDonald, Hector H.
Rankin, Rev. Donald - Gaelic prayer, Preface of Mass
MacEachern, Elizabeth - Oran do Cheap Breatuinn
MacEachern, Elizabeth - O tiugainn a leannain
MacEachern, Elizabeth - Legends and customs
MacEachern, ElizabethItem is an audio recording of Gaelic songs and stories collected in the Boisdale area. Recording includes a Gaelic mass and Gaelic hymns.
Steele, John - Biographical sketch
Steele, John - Story of a man buying a horse (Local)
Steel, John - Story about Loch Mor (Loon Lake)
Steele, John - Song: Eilean a' Fhraoich
Steele, John - Stories
Steele, John - A fishing story
MacIntyre, Joseph - Biographical sketch
MacIntyre, Joseph - A story about the supernatural
MacIntyre, Joseph - Tha m'Inntinn Trom 's Cha Tog Mi Fonn
MacIntyre, Joseph - Tha Mo Bhreacan-sa fo'n Dìle
MacIntyre, Joseph - Ailein Duinn Nach Till Thu'n Taobh-sa
MacIntyre, Joseph - Horo is Toigh Leam Fhìn Thu
MacIntyre, Joseph - Eilean Sgitheanach nam Buadh
MacDonald, Mrs. Marie - Biographical sketch
MacDonald, Mrs. Marie - Two funny stories
MacNeil, John Hector - Biographical sketch
MacNeil, John Hector - Recitation of Lord's Prayer in Gaelic
MacDonnell, Rev. Malcolm - Gaelic Mass televised - 1964
MacLellan, Theresa - Violin selections
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceNicholson, P. MacE. Boisdale (N.S.) The Heavy Load
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Song: Hi an hugadan
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Story about Father Joseph MacDonald
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Dress of people in olden days
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Fuadach irinn ill irinn, oidch, irinn iu
MacIsaac, Archie Boisdale (N.S.) A ri ill o hug oran o
O'Handley, Mrs. Catherine Beaver Cove History of Rear Beaver Cove, people still living there
O'Handley, Mrs. Catherine Beaver Cove Faill irinn ill irinn, uill irinn o
Lee, Mrs. Sydney (N.S.) Account of first railroad on this side of Grand Narrows
MacDonald, Joseph L. Boisdale (N.S.) Ged tha mi gun crodh gun aighean
Steele, Neil New Glasgow Biographical sketch
MacKenzie, Jessie East Bay (N.S.)
MacKenzie, Jessie East Bay (N.S.) Mo Dhachaidh
MacDonald, Joseph LawrenceFile consists of two audio reels that feature sound recordings of of Dr. Leo W. Bertley of the United Negro Improvement Association discussing the organization and its history in Cape Breton.
Track listing is as follows:
Side A:
- Came to Cape Breton in 1974 to do research, C.B. U.N.I.A. people involved
- Thesis to be controlled into book
- U.N.I.A. not a West Indian organization, people of African descent tied together
- Marcus Garvey, here on way to England
- A.O.C. in Pier, Bishop MacGuire, U.N.I.A., tried to make A.O.C. established church of organization
- Dr. Alvinus Calder, first president of organizations; W.E. Robertson was a later Bishop
- Phillis Family
- Sydney had three associations; West Indian and Black characteristics
Side B:
- Various backgrounds, several different organizations; West Indians importance of education; Dr. Bertley's other interests
- A.O.C. has only one church in Canada and it's in Whitney Pier, do not want to be called Africans
- Marcus Garvey stressed the importance of maintaining archives
- Bertley met Garvey's son
Item is an audio recording of an interview with Annabelle Mackinnon (nee Gillis) of Gillis' Lake.
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle (Prime Brook) A Story of Life in Pioneer Days Agriculture (Part 1)
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Lumbering to bsupply spars for sailing ships
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Grist Mills
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Dye Mills
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Farming - livestock & crops
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Planting potatoes in burnt woods
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Wool industries - sheep shearing
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle French women grew flax
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle How leather was tanned & its uses
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle A story of Father's MacLeod's boots
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Col. Granger & the Copper mine
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Gaelic speakers & religious education
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Clothing in the pioneer days
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Improvement of crops with coming of commercial fertilizer.
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Story of an agricultural meeting ...
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Dairy products - wooden tubs & butter prints
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle The beginning of Co-operatives
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Farming conditions improved with the start of the Steel Plant
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Barn-raising frolics
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Mary Bevin, a nurse from Man-o-War, delivered babies in Boulardrie area
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Fishing schooners- Fox Island
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Travelling to dances by Ferry
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Fishing lobster through the ice
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Root cellars - how produce was stored
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle The making of soft soap
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Life in the Pioneer Days (cont.) / Priests in Boularderie
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle A farm purchased (200 acres) for $750
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Genealogy of Iain Mor, Boisdale
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Clearing the land - stump fences
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Grist Mill at Malloney's Creek
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Harvesting wheat - threshing and winnowing
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Barley and grinding barley meal
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle How to make cheese
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Preserving butter
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Women's role in the early days
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Shearing sheep...
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Processing wool - carding mills
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Pioneer handicrafts with wool
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Ceilidhs
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Transportation - travelled Big Pond to Boularderie by ice in winter, boats in summer
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Potato crops - the coming of blight & potato bugs
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle How leather was tanned
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Mi'kmaw crafts
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Sea weed and its uses
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle The Government & Sir John A. MacDonald- economic conditions
MacKinnon, Mrs. Annabelle Pensions in today's society
MacKinnon, BlaineItem is an audio recording of Archie Alex Mackenzie singing Gaelic songs.
Song composed for the Gaelic Society of Cape Breton
Song "Tilleadh an Eilthirich" (Composed for a ceilidh in Barra)
"Òran Taigh Chaluim is Màiri" (Composed for a ceilidh in Glasgow before returning to Cape Breton)
MacDonald, Mary Catherine "Kay"Item is a audio recording of the CBC Radio show "Souvenirs" from 1977. In the recording, Oliver Squires discusses his experiences operating telegraphy in North Sydney, including during World War 1.
Item is an audio recording of an interview with Herman Kelly concerning his family history and the 1918 Flu Epidemic in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Item is a videocassette recording of Carl MacKenzie and Dougie MacPhee performing at the Logue Building in Sydney in 1977. The tape contains a note that the video was dubbed from black and white reel to reels.
Item is a film with footage of the 1979 No. 26 explosion and memorial service.
Item is a video recording of a service held at St. Philip's African Orthodox Church, Whitney Pier.
Item is an audio recording of pharmacist Edward Manson outlining the history of the pharmaceutical industry in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The recording includes a description of the flu epidemic that took place in the city during World War 1.
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.
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
File consists of two audio reels that feature sound recordings of Neville Gibson, Ralph Trotman, Vernal Till and Mae Crawford being interviewed by Elizabeth Beaton about the Black population of Whitney Pier.
Track listing is as follows:
Side A:
- Biographical information (Neville Gibson)
- Rev. Phillips founder; White people creating problems for them (Neville Gibson)
- Problem - St. Cyprians on Henry Street (Neville Gibson)
- Re-iteration of involvement; Split in Black community (Neville Gibson)
- The "Brethern" Bible study meetings (Neville Gibson)
- Land bought by church; Bishop Trotman; History of African Orthodox Church (Neville Gibson)
- Marcus Garvey; Black Star Line; U.N.I.A. (Neville Gibson)
- Father lost house; Went to night school (informant); Picnics at Mira; Tennis courts; Menelik Hall (Neville Gibson)
- Dr. Calder (Neville Gibson)
- Connection between U.N.I.A. and A.O.C. (Neville Gibson)
- Cricket Club (Neville Gibson)
- Marcus Garvey; United Mission; Home and School (Neville Gibson)
- Discrimination; Black scholarship program; Influence on Stanfield (Neville Gibson)
- Black Methodist Church (Neville Gibson)
- Reid Family (Neville Gibson)
Side B:
- Biographical information; Born 1912; Arthur Stanley Trotman was father (Ralph Trotman, Vernal Till and Mae Crawford)
- Robertson from States; One named Jones (Ralph Trotman, Vernal Till and Mae Crawford)
- A.O.C. history; Robertson worked out of church on Henry Street (Ralph Trotman, Vernal Till and Mae Crawford)
- Robertson gone by 1924; Trotman had church on Victoria Road; Never a Methodist Church (Ralph Trotman, Vernal Till and Mae Crawford)
- Chronology of Priest (Ralph Trotman, Vernal Till and Mae Crawford)
- St. Alban's problems (Ralph Trotman, Vernal Till and Mae Crawford)
- Trotman, third bishop of A.O.C. (Ralph Trotman, Vernal Till and Mae Crawford)
- Marcus Garvey (Ralph Trotman, Vernal Till and Mae Crawford)
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
File consists of two audio reels that feature sound recordings of a speech presented by Reverend Vincent Waterman at St. Philip's African Orthodox Church to the Friends of Whitney Pier that outlines the history of the Church.
Track listing is as follows:
Side A:
- History of A.O.C. priests, problems, establishment, etc.; Pier not an "ethnic ghetto," Synod in Pier
- Trained by American Catholic Church, Endich Theological Seminary
- Commitment to A.O.C.
- Majority of Blacks belong to either United or Anglican or Catholic Churches
- More support from whites, negative defeatist attitude in Sydney
- Need for pride in community
- Informal religion and A.O.C.
- Father came in 1940
- Sunday very important day, always dress up for church
Side B:
- Christmas preparations, food and customs
- Sermons based on gospel
- Holy days
- Christmas celebrations
- Women in church
- Prayers
- Superstition, preach good behaviours, no African Methodist Episcopalian Churches in Nova Scotia
- Brought up very strict
- Awareness of African Heritage
- Food was very important, West Indian dishes
- Linguistics, dialects
- Further from Cuba, mother from Antigua
- Many left A.O.C.; Very discouraging at times
File consists of three videos of the West Indian Reunion Achievement Dinner at St. Alban's Hall, Whitney Pier.
This record depicts the Daddies Christmas event of 1998 that takes place in Eskasoni to raise donations for people who need money during the holidays. There is a mix of traditional and non-traditional music including karaoke performances. Lee Cremo, Tom Sylliboy, Stephen Christmas, John Poulette, Bernie Francis, Kenny Lafford, Arlene Stevens, Katalin Denny, Elias Sylliboy, and others perform.
This depicts the Daddies Christmas event of 1998 that takes place in Eskasoni to raise donations for people who need money during the holidays. There is a mix of traditional and non-traditional music including karaoke performances. The Relatives, John Poulette, Moony Francis, George Paul, Lee Cremo, Tom Sylliboy, Stephen Christmas, Kenny Lafford, and others perform.
Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of Kay (Morrison) Borden being interviewed by Pam Newton about the Blacks and West Indians of Whitney Pier.
Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of Pam Newton interviewing Annabelle Kirton about the West Indian population of Sydney.