Donation consists of photographs and textual records related to Dr. Glassey's research and exhibition work funded through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The fonds includes records documenting the art installation at Cape Breton University Art Gallery titled; Avatars of Human Creativity: Exploring the ARTSCI Connect which ran during the fall of 2017. As well, records from the ArtSci Steam Conference that was held at Cape Breton University on November 17,18th are included.
Glassey, Barb Dr.Fonds consists of records that document the theatrical productions of the Boardmore Theatre, from the early days of Xavier Junior College until present-day Cape Breton University. Records include textual records, graphic material, and sound and moving image material pertaining to the production and promotion of the theatrical performances. Types of records include printed photographs, photographic negatives, programs, reviews, production notes, newspaper clippings, licenses, applications, contact sheets, DVDs, CDs, and other materials.
Boardmore, ElizabethHoly Angels Convent was founded in 1885 at the request of Father James Quinan for the purpose of providing education to the young women of Cape Breton County. Holy Angels operated as the only all girls' educational institution east of Montreal since its founding. Holy Angels High School was known for its fine arts programming with instruction in music, drawing, sculpting, speech and drama.
The fonds consists of seven series: photographs, audiovisual recordings, textual records, Sister Rita Clare, the Marguerite Bourgeoys Centre, Centennial Celebrations, and Objects. The Collection is predominantly a photographic one, with over 3200 negatives, positives and prints spread over the seven series.
The audiovisual recordings include 136 items that relate to the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre-Dame, Holy Angels Convent, Holy Angels High School, the Cape Breton Chorale, the Holy Angels Chorale, the Cape Breton Youth Choir, and Sister Rita Clare. Sister Rita Clare's material includes images, concert programmes, scrapbooks, video tapes, audio reels, and audio cassettes documenting the activities of both the Holy Angels Chorale from 1962-1983, the Holy Angels Alumnae Choir (1985 - 2010), the Cape Breton Youth Choir (1988-1998).
In addition to the music program materials, there are other recordings relating to religious education and the activities of the Convent and School. The textual records consists of material connected to student and community activities in the Sydney area during the twentieth century; samples of student evaluations and compositions, graduation documents, the school newsletter, the Library's operational registers, and correspondence are included. The Collection also includes a number of objects that were donated to the Beaton Institute by Sisters of the CND and photographic and textual records related to the Marguerite Bourgeoys Centre and the Holy Angels Centennial Celebrations, which were held in 1985.
In 2009 the Congregation of Notre-Dame announced their intention to close the convent and sell the property in the historic Northend of Sydney. This closure brought an end to a 126 year history of pioneering in women's education in eastern Canada. The building has since been purchased and is now the New Dawn Centre for Social Innovation.
Item is a photograph of Stella Paruch in her kitchen on Bay Street.
Series consists of audio-visual recordings, textual records, photographs and sheet music related to Sister Rita Clare, her work in the music department at Holy Angels High School and her work with the Cape Breton Youth Choir.
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, JohnItem is a photograph of Paruch family in Stella's kitchen on Bay Street. Pictured left to right: Eddie Paruch, Mary Paruch Enderly, Stella Paruch (nee Breski), and Stella Paruch
Item is a photograph of members of the Paruch family. Pictured left to right: Mary Paruch Enderle, Eddie Paruch, and Stella Mroz Paruch.
Item is a photograph showing the post office and Bank of Montreal on the corner of Dorchester and Charlotte Street.
Item is a photograph of a winter scene from Falmouth Street, north on Charlotte Street, showing the Sons of Temperance Parade in Sydney.
Item is a photograph of the 17th Battery Artillery, taken at Victoria Park, Sydney.
Item is a photograph of the Sydney Foundry and Machine Works with the ship Mabel Frye at dock.
Item is a photograph of the wharf opposite Sydney Hotel.
Item is a photograph of a monument in Wentworth Park commemorating those from Sydney who died in the First and Second World Wars. Only the side dedicated to World War 1 is visible.
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, PaulPhotograph of Charlotte street looking south at night
Raytel PhotographyItem is a photograph of the Whitney Pier War Monument.
Item is a photograph of St. Philips African Orthodox Church in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Item is a photograph of Stella Paruch holding her granddaughter Maria Paruch in Stella's home on Bay Street.
Item is a photograph of members of the Mollins family and the Paruch family at Maria Paruch's Christening. Pictured left to right: Les Mollins, Mae Mollins, Roseanne Paruch, Maria Paruch, Kenny Paruch, and Stella Paruch.
Item is a photograph of Stella Paruch holding Maria Paruch in St. Rita's Hospital after she was born. (Roseanne Paruch pictured in foreground)
Item is a photograph of a young man in a canoe in Wentworth Creek, Sydney.
Item is a photograph of Stella Paruch outside her home on Bay Street.
Item is a photograph of members of the St. Mary's Polish Church Men's Club taken in the basement of the Polish Village Hall.
Raytel PhotographyItem is a photograph of Maria Paruch Young and Stella Mroz Paruch outside Stella's home on Bay Street.
Item is a photograph of women curling at the Sydney curling club
Item is a photograph of the following musicians and dancers: Betty Matheson (Stepdancer), Archie Neil Chisholm (M.C.), Arthur Muise (Fiddle), Ronald (MacIntyre) MacDonald (Piano).
Item is a photograph of the following musicians and dancers: Betty Matheson (Stepdancer), Archie Neil Chisholm (M.C.), Arthur Muise (Fiddle).
Item is a photograph of the Pipes and Drums of the Gaelic Society Band.
Item is a photograph of the following musicians and dancers: Betty Matheson (Stepdancer), Archie Neil Chisholm (M.C.), Arthur Muise (Fiddle).
Item is a photograph of spectators at the Sydney Fiddle Festival.
Item is an image of the building that housed the Ukrainian Labour Temple in Whitney Pier.
Item is a photograph of the United Mission Day Care Centre in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Item is a photograph of houses in Whitney Pier, N.S. Complete Car Care garage can be seen in the background.
Item is a photograph of houses and shops along Victoria Road in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Item is a photograph of a building on Victoria Road in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Item is a photograph of the United Missions Day Care Centre in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Item is a photograph of St. Philips African Orthodox Church in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Item is a photograph of a building on Victoria Road in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Item is a photograph of houses in Whitney Pier, N.S. The DOSCO steel plant is visible in the background.
Item is a photograph of a store on Victoria Road in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Item is a photograph of houses in Whitney Pier, N.S.
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 a building on Victoria Road in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Item is a photograph of a building on Victoria Road in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Item is a photograph of houses in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Item is a photograph of Pizza Palace in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Item is a photograph of houses in Whitney Pier, N.S. viewed from the back.
Item is a photograph of an aerial view of Whitney Pier, N.S.
Item is a photograph of the Whitney Pier Senior Citizens and Pensioners Club.
Item is a photograph of the Ukrainian Hall on West Street in Whitney Pier, taken in 1983.