Fonds consists of a history of the establishment of St. Mary's Polish Parish, as dictated by Mrs. Kiec.
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 an aerial view of Whitney Pier, N.S.
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 the Whitney Pier Senior Citizens and Pensioners Club.
Item is a photograph of a large two-family home on Roberts St. in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Item is a photograph of houses on Roberts St., Ferris St., and Bryan St.
Item is a photograph of houses in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Item is a photograph of houses on Roberts St. viewed from the back.
Item is a photograph of the mechanical department, machine shop, foundry and carpenter shop at the Dominion Iron and Steel Co.
Lawrence Gillis interviews Miss Helen Blazey who discusses the history of the Polish community in Whitney Pier, St. Mary's Polish Church, Polish culture and traditions and folklore.
Recording is available for streaming: T-414 [http://beaton.cbu.ca/AtoM/audio/T-414.mp3]
Bill Doyle (CBC) interviewing John Huk about Ukrainian culture, the Cape Breton Ukrainian community, Ukrainian dance, Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, and multiculturalism in Whitney Pier.
T-881a [http://beaton.cbu.ca/AtoM/audio/T-881a.mp3] and T-881b [http://beaton.cbu.ca/AtoM/audio/T-881b.mp3]
Item is an audio interview with D. Fedarowych, in 1972. Mrs. Betty Lynch interviews Mrs. Fedarowych about her experience in Ukraine, reasons for coming to Canada from Germany in 1949, and life in Sydney, N.S.
Item is available for streaming: T-529a [http://beaton.cbu.ca/AtoM/audio/T-529a.mp3] and T-529b [http://beaton.cbu.ca/AtoM/audio/T-529b.mp3]
Pearl Gallivan interviews Mr. Kris Mayich about his trip to Yugoslavia (Republic of Croatia) and his thoughts on returning to his homeland.
Recording available for streaming: T-474a [http://beaton.cbu.ca/AtoM/audio/T-474a.mp3] and T-474b [http://beaton.cbu.ca/AtoM/audio/T-474b.mp3]
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.
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.
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 is a memorandum for Holy Redeemer Church in Whitney Pier, N.S.
Kiely, Rev. J.M.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
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
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.
Item is a photograph of the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion.
Item is a photograph of band members in parade procession during the West Indian Reunion, Whitney Pier.
Item is a photograph of the interior of the Young Mens Hebrew Association Hall in Whitney Pier.
Item is a photograph of the Ukrainian Hall on West Street in Whitney Pier, taken in 1983.
Item is a photograph of a procession of Ukrainian clergy, taken in May 1959.
Item is a photograph of children being instructed in painting Ukrainian Easter eggs (pysanky) at the Ukrainian Hall in Whitney Pier, taken in 1965. Identified in the photograph are: Michael O'Jolick, Catherine Sawka, Ann Hawrylak, Natalie Pronko, William Melnyk, Denise Mahalik.
Abbass Studios Ltd.Item is a photograph of the interior of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church during the May Crowning celebration.
Abbass Studios Ltd.Item is a photographic portrait of young women, children and clergy gathered during the May Day celebration in the Ukrainian Church Hall.
Item is a photographic portrait of young women, children and clergy gathered during the May Day celebration in the Ukrainian Church Hall.
Item is a photograph of children playing at the playground in Whitney Pier.
Item is a photograph of children playing at the playground in Whitney Pier.
Item is a postcard that reads: "Having the time of my life at Whitney Pier, C.B. Don't expect me for sometime."
Item is a postcard that reads: "Why Don't You Come to Whitney Pier Where Life is Worth Living."
Item is a photograph of a class at Elmwood School in 1969.
Item is a photograph of the Pier School Children's Band dressed for a production of "Cinderella."
Abbass Studios Ltd.Item is a photograph of houses in Whitney Pier, N.S. The steel plant can be seen in the background.
Item is a photograph of participants at a political rally 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 the blast furnaces of the Sydney Steel Plant.
Item is a photograph depicting the shipping piers of the allied companies in Sydney harbour.
Item is a postcard depicting the blast furnaces and open hearth at the Sydney Steel Plant.
Item is a photograph of army troops patrolling the steel plant during the Steel Strike of 1923.
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.
Item is a photograph of Kenny Paruch by road on Bay Street.
Item is a photograph of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church in Whitney Pier (Sydney), Cape Breton.
Prendergast, PaulReport titled "Whitney Pier and Kolonia* about the history of Whitney Pier and the houses of Kolonia in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Item is a photograph of the DOSCO plant in Whitney Pier, N.S.