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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 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.”

84-157-14257 · Item · May 1959

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

Ukrainian Hall
83-6405-13705 · Item · 1983

Item is a photograph of the Ukrainian Hall on West Street in Whitney Pier, taken in 1983.

Whitney Pier
CA BI 83-6586-13886 · Item · 1983

Item is a photograph of an aerial view of Whitney Pier, N.S.

Whitney Pier, C.B.
CA BI 84-1048-15148 · Item · 1918

Item is a postcard that reads "When You are Not in Whitney Pier I am Thinking of You."

Whitney Pier
CA BI 84-1175-15275 · Item · 1919

Item is a postcard that reads: "Why Don't You Come to Whitney Pier Where Life is Worth Living."

Elmwood School, 1969-70
CA BI 86-105-16203 · Item · 1969

Item is a photograph of a class at Elmwood School in 1969.

Whitney Pier Housing
CA BI 87-271-16801 · Item · [ca.1960]

Item is a photograph of houses on Roberts St. in Whitney Pier, N.S. viewed from above.

Whitney Pier, Sydney, N.S.
CA BI 91-703-22664 · Item · [n.d.]

Item is a photograph of houses in Whitney Pier, N.S. The steel plant can be seen in the background.

Whitney Pier, Sydney, N.S.
CA BI 91-719-22680 · Item · [n.d.]

Item is a photograph of houses in Whitney Pier, N.S. The steel plant can be seen in the background.

Whitney Pier (Streets)
CA BI 91-743-22704 · Item · [n.d.]

Item is a photograph of the steel plant viewed from Whitney Pier, N.S.

St. Nicholas Italian Church
CA BI 81-237-5307 · Item · [n.d.]

Item is a postcard displaying St. Nicholas Italian Church in Whitney Pier, N.S. There is a portrait of Rev. D. Viola in the upper left corner, and an image of St. Nicholas in the upper right corner.

Victoria Road
CA BI 83-6385-13685 · Item · [192-]

Item is a postcard depicting the Victoria Road subway in Whitney Pier, N.S.

Victoria Road
CA BI 83-6386-13686 · Item · [192-]

Item is a street view of the northern end of Victoria Road in Whitney Pier, N.S.

Whitney Pier (Streets)
CA BI 91-745-22706 · Item · [n.d.]

Item is a photograph of the steel plant viewed from Whitney Pier, N.S.

Whitney Pier War Monument
CA BI 96-225-26913 · Item · 1995

Item is a photograph of the Whitney Pier War Monument.

Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church
CA BI 84-1442-15542 · Item · 1970

Item is a photograph of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church in Whitney Pier, N.S.

CA BI 84-1443-15543 · Item · [n.d.]

Item is a photograph of the cake cutting at the 60th anniversary celebrations for the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church in Whitney Pier, N.S.

CA BI 87-513-17043 · Item · ca. 1930

Item is a postcard sending greetings from Cape Breton's steel mecca, Whitney Pier.

The Blast Furnaces
CA BI 81-420-5500 · Item · ca. 1905

Item is a photograph of the blast furnaces of the Sydney Steel Plant.

The Blast Furnaces
CA BI 81-421-5501 · Item · ca. 1905

Item is a photograph of the blast furnaces of the Sydney Steel Plant, as seen from the rear.

The Blast Furnaces
CA BI 81-424-5504 · Item · ca. 1905

Item is a photograph showing the end view of the blast furnaces at the Sydney Steel Plant.

The International Pier
CA BI 81-423-5503 · Item · ca. 1905

Item is a photograph showing a boat as it sits docked at the international pier in Sydney.

Steel Plant Shipping Piers
CA BI 81-422-5502 · Item · ca. 1905

Item is a photograph depicting the shipping piers of the allied companies in Sydney harbour.

CA BI 87-907-17437 · Item · ca. 1908

Item is a postcard depicting the blast furnaces and open hearth at the Sydney Steel Plant.

Construction
CA BI 91-610-22571 · Item · ca. 1912

Item is a photograph of builders at work, constructing one of the buildings at the steel plant.

Construction Workers
CA BI 84-514-14614 · Item · ca. 1920

Item is a photograph of men stopping for a portrait while at work constructing the coal wash plant. Photograph taken by G.H. Woodhill.

CA BI 84-512-14612 · Item · ca. 1920

Item is a photograph of the coal wash plant as it was being constructed. Photograph taken by G.H. Woodhill.

DOSCO Forge Workers
CA BI 93-211-24185 · Item · ca. 1944

Item is a group photograph of men who worked in the forge.

Coke Pile
CA BI 87-92-16622 · Item · ca. 1960

Item is a photograph of trucks moving atop a coke pile near the steel plant.

DOSCO Employees
CA BI 90-460-19892a · Item · 1930

Item is a photograph of DOSCO steelworkers in 1930.

CA BI 91-298-22259 · Item · September 1951

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.

Holy Redeemer Church, Sydney
CA BI 77-929-1063 · Item · 1919

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 Convent
CA BI 77-1513-1647 · Item · ca. 1912

Item is a postcard of the Holy Redeemer Convent, including the church and the glebe house in Whitney Pier.

Muggah Home, Sydney
CA BI 78-186-1936 · Item · 1900

Item is a photograph of the Muggah home and property. The family and their horses are in the yard and two people are riding on a carriage pulled by a horse.

Rev. Brian MacDonald
CA BI 77-644-778 · Item · ca. 1967

Item is a photograph of Rev. Brian MacDonald of Holy Redeemer Parish, Whitney Pier.

Cape Breton Area Priests
CA BI 77-663-797 · Item · ca. 1915

Item is a photograph of Cape Breton Area Priests in front of Holy Redeember Convent, Whitney Pier.

CA BI 77-723-857 · Item · ca. 1910

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.

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.