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Subseries consists of five files relating to Rocky Jones's life and career. The files contain news clippings and magazine articles relating to Jones and are organized chronologically (1960s/70s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s), there is one file containing clippings from unknown dates. Some clippings relate to the history of the Black Panthers in Nova Scotia, Jones's run for the provincial NDP in 1980, his law career, and his death in 2013. 2016.002.1, Series 5, Subseries 1
Subseries consists of research material collected by Lynn Jones. The subseries consists of 16 files, which are split into two major groups, the first are newspaper clippings documenting major events affecting the Black/African-Canadian community in Nova Scotia (and sometimes Canada more broadly). These files have been sorted by date, ranging from the early 1970s to 2016 (the dates of some are unknown). The second half of the subseries consists of material relating to events, programs, politics, groups of interest to the African Canadian community in Nova Scotia. The materials in that part of the subseries contain articles, magazine clippings, sporting programs, church service programs, and other documents. Some material concerns the Canadian Employment Centre (CEC), the Halifax City Regional Library, education, elections in Nova Scotia, histories, among others. 2016.002.1, Series 3, Subseries 1
Subseries consists of 9 files relating to actions and events (cultural, political, sporting and other) relating to minority communities in Halifax and Nova Scotia. The subseries consists of newsletters, press releases, flyers, tickets, brochures, and other material. Some of the material was created by the Afro-Canadian Caucus, the Black Cultural Centre, and other groups. The files in the subseries are named: "Events: Lectures, workshops, and other educational events"; "Events: Performances, banquets, galas, other events"; "Events: Festivals, advocacy weeks/months, other extended events"; "Events: Award ceremonies and convocations"; "Events: Conferences"; "Events: Sports tournaments"; "Events: Program guides, newsletters, other information"; "Actions: Press releases and calls to action"; "Actions: News and media". 2016.002.1, Series 3, Subseries 48
Subseries consists of 12 files, 9 of which contain obituaries (from news papers), memorial service programs, and eulogies (including a handwritten one for Charles Tynes from granddaughter Donna Reddick. Some of the clippings are of family members (e.g., Rocky Jones, Elmer Jones, and Robert Jones). The obituary files are organized by date, with one file containing obituaries of unknown dates. 2 other files contain wedding invitations and programs, and one file contains various programs, invitations, thank you cards, and other ephemera. 2016.002.1, Series 3, Subseries 49
Subseries consists of material about or of personal interest to Lynn Jones. The subseries consists of four files and one box (containing business cards and memorabilia). The files document Lynn's writings and appearances in the media/newspapers, her correspondence, a collection of news clippings on various topics, and a file of various memorabilia, mementos, and miscellaneous documents. 2016.002.1, Series 7, Subseries 3
Subseries consists of six files containing news clippings relate to amateur/community sports in Nova Scotia, most of which focus on minority athletes. The files are arranged by decade (1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s), with one file for clippings from unknown years. The files include some ephemera (e.g. programs). 2016.002.1, Series 3, Subseries 28
Subseries consists of 26 files, arranged chronologically, detailing issues relating to racism and protest. Most of the files relate to Nova Scotia (e.g., education, employment, issues affecting Preston and the North End of Halifax), although some contain international issues as covered by Nova Scotian press (e.g., reviews of "Malcolm X" in the "Chronicle Herald"). The subseries contains a significant number of op-ed pieces, many of which are by Joan Jones. 2016.002.1, Series 3, Subseries 5
Subseries consists of 32 files containing news-clippings relating to Hollywood, films, music, television, writing, and other entertainment/artistic pursuits. The clippings generally focus on Black individuals in these fields (such as Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, etc), and are organized by year, with one file for clippings of unknown years. 2016.002.1, Series 3, Subseries 7