- 87-513-17043
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- ca. 1930
Item is a postcard sending greetings from Cape Breton's steel mecca, Whitney Pier.
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Item is a postcard sending greetings from Cape Breton's steel mecca, Whitney Pier.
Item is a photograph of the members of the Royal 22 Regiment patrolling the plant grounds during the Steel Strike of 1923.
Item is a photograph of army troops patrolling the steel plant during the Steel Strike of 1923.
A view in the block surveyed on Roberts, Ferris, and Bryan Streets
Part of Elizabeth Beaton-Planetta fonds
Item is a photograph of houses on Roberts St., Ferris St., and Bryan St.
Item is a series of articles written for The Montreal Daily Star about the iron and steel industry in Sydney, N.S.
Griffin, Watson
Autobiography of a Croatian By Kris Mayich
Sister Margaret Beaton and Ms. Hilda Day of the Beaton Institute interview Mr. Mayich about immigrating from the former Yugoslavia (now Republic of Croatia) to Cape Breton. He discusses family, work and politics.
Recording available for streaming: T-204a [http://beaton.cbu.ca/AtoM/audio/T-204a.mp3] and T-204b [http://beaton.cbu.ca/AtoM/audio/T-204b.mp3]
Part of Paruch Family fonds
Item is a photograph of Stella Paruch in her parents' backyard on Webster Street.
Part of Paruch Family fonds
Item is a photograph of Ted Mroz and Johniu Paruch in the backyard of the Paruch home on Bay Street.
Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds
Item is a photograph of people seated at banquet tables in Whitney Pier.
Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds
Item is a photograph of people seated at banquet tables in Whitney Pier.
Part of Abbass Studios Ltd. fonds
Item is a photograph of people seated at banquet tables in Whitney Pier.
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.
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:
Side B:
Item is a photograph of the crew stopping for a picture as they are manning one of the blast furnaces in the Sydney steel plant.
Item is a photograph of Cape Breton Area Priests in front of Holy Redeember Convent, Whitney Pier.
Item is a photograph of trucks moving atop a coke pile near the steel plant.
Item is a photograph of builders at work, constructing one of the buildings at the steel plant.
Item is a photograph of men stopping for a portrait while at work constructing the coal wash plant. Photograph taken by G.H. Woodhill.
Construction of the Coal Wash Plant
Item is a photograph of the coal wash plant as it was being constructed. Photograph taken by G.H. Woodhill.
Item is a group photograph of men who worked in the forge.
Dominion Iron and Steel Company Song Book
Dominion Iron and Steel Company Ltd. (DISCO)
Elizabeth Beaton-Planetta fonds
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.
Item is a photograph of a class at Elmwood School in 1969.
Evening View of the Sydney Steel Plant
Item is a photograph of a view of the plant, taken from across the harbour. The bright lights on the right-hand side of the picture are caused by molten slag being poured into the harbour and reflecting on the water. In the image, the coal piers, the number one DOSCO pier, the number two DOSCO pier, the blasting furnaces, open hearth, and the blooming mill are all visible. Credit is given to Guy Blouin (photographer)/National Film Board of Canada/Library and Archives Canada/PA-175736.
Part of Paruch Family fonds
Item is a photograph of Paruch family in yard of home on Bay Street. Pictured left to right: Richie Paruch, Judy Paruch, Stella Paruch (nee Breski), Carol Paruch, and Charlotte Paruch.
Part of Paruch Family fonds
Item is a photograph of Johnui Paruch by road on Bay Street.
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.
Part of Paruch Family fonds
Item is a photograph of Teddy Mroz in front of home on Webster Street.
Part of Paruch Family fonds
Item is a photograph of Stella Paruch outside her home on Bay Street.
Part of Paruch Family fonds
Item is a photograph of Stella Paruch holding her granddaughter Maria Paruch in Stella's home on Bay Street.
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, Johnny Paruch Jr., Teddy Mroz, and Stella Paruch.
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.
Part of Paruch Family fonds
Item is a photograph of Eddie Melski and Johnny Paruch Jr. in front of a home on Bay Street. (Stella Paruch pictured in window)
Part of Elizabeth Beaton-Planetta fonds
Item is a photograph of a house on Hankard St. in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Hebrew Synagogue, Whitney Pier
Item is a photograph of the Hebrew synagogue in Whitney Pier, N.S.
History of St. Mary's Polish Parish by Anna Kieć
Fonds consists of a history of the establishment of St. Mary's Polish Parish, as dictated by Mrs. Kiec.
Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church
Part of Elizabeth Beaton-Planetta fonds
Item is a photograph of the façade of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church, taken in 1934.
Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church
Part of Elizabeth Beaton-Planetta fonds
Item is a photograph of the rear of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, taken in 1934.
Item is a photograph of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Part of Elizabeth Beaton-Planetta fonds
Item is a photograph of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church in Whitney Pier.
Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church 60th Anniversary
Item is a photograph of the cake cutting at the 60th anniversary celebrations for the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church, Interior
Part of Elizabeth Beaton-Planetta fonds
Item is a photograph of the interior of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church, taken in 1934. Iconostasis visible on altar.
Holy Ghost Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
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
Item is a photograph of Holy Redeemer Church in Sydney with the clergy and Knights of Columbus on the convent steps following the blessing of the church. Persons within the photograph are identified on its reverse.
Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier
Item is a composite photograph featuring images of the interior and exterior of Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier, its glebe and convent, and an inset of Reverends MacInnis and McDonald.
Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier
Item is a photograph of Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier.
Item is a postcard of the Holy Redeemer Convent, including the church and the glebe house in Whitney Pier.
Houses occupied by Russians and Poles on Bryan St.
Part of Elizabeth Beaton-Planetta fonds
Item is a photograph of a creek behind houses on Bryan St. in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Immigrant block of 19 houses bounded by Roberts, Ferris, Bryan Streets and railroad
Part of Elizabeth Beaton-Planetta fonds
Item is a photograph of houses in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Immigrant block on Roberts St.
Part of Elizabeth Beaton-Planetta fonds
Item is a photograph of houses on Roberts St. viewed from the back.