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, JohnFonds 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 large wedding party, including the bride and groom.
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.
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.”
Item is a photograph of male members of a Polish band.
Item is a photograph of Stella Paruch in her parents' backyard on Webster Street.
Item is a photograph of the Paruch and Mroz family in a yard on Webster Street. Pictured left to right: Josef Mroz, Catherine Mroz, John J. Paruch., Teddy Mroz, and Stella Paruch.
Item is a photograph of Kenny Paruch by road on Bay Street.
Item is a photograph of Nellie Tinski and Stella Paruch at a wedding shower at Mary Wojcek's home on Bryan Street.
Item is a photograph of Ted Mroz and John J. Paruch in the backyard of the Paruch home on Bay Street.
Item is a photograph of Eddie Melski and John J. Paruch. in front of a home on Bay Street. (Stella Paruch pictured in window)
Item is a photograph of Richard Paruch in the backyard of the Paruch home on Bay Street.
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.
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.
Item is a photograph of Richard Paruch in the backyard of the Paruch home on Bay Street.
Item is a photograph of Alan Paruch in front of home on Webster Street.
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]
Fonds consists of a history of the establishment of St. Mary's Polish Parish, as dictated by Mrs. Kiec.
Item is a photograph of St. Mary’s Polish Church with the Steel Plant in the background.
Item is a photograph of St. Mary’s Polish Church, taken in 1983.
Item is a photograph of Maria Paruch Young and Stella Mroz Paruch outside Stella's home on Bay Street.
Item is a photograph of Stella Paruch outside her home on Bay Street.
Item is a photograph of Stella Paruch holding her granddaughter Maria Paruch in Stella's home on Bay Street.
Item 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 Stella Paruch in her kitchen on Bay Street.
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.
Donation consists of Paruch family documents including photographs and textual materials as well as recordings of Johnny Paruch's band.