File consists of two audio reels that feature sound recordings of of Dr. Leo Bartley of the United Negro Improvement Association discussing the organization and its history in Cape Breton.
Track listing is as follows:Side A:
Came to Cape Breton in 1974 to do research, C.B. U.N.I.A. people involved
Thesis to be controlled into book
U.N.I.A. not a West Indian organization, people of African descent tied together
Marcus Garvey, here on way to England
A.O.C. in Pier, Bishop MacGuire, U.N.I.A., tried to make A.O.C. established church of organization
Dr. Alvinus Calder, first president of organizations; W.E. Robertson was a later Bishop
Phillis Family
Sydney had three associations; West Indian and Black characteristics
Side B:
Various backgrounds, several different organizations; West Indians importance of education; Dr. Bentley's other interests
A.O.C. has only one church in Canada and it's in Whitney Pier, do not want to be called Africans
Marcus Garvey stressed the importance of maintaining archives
Bentley met Garvey's son
T-730
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 communityi-30- The African Orthodox Church and young people
Connection to United Mission
Mendelek Hall, Dr. Calder
Traditional Barbaian music
Cricket teams at Whitney Pier pre 1941
Traditional foodways
William Fitzgerald; owned much property at the Pier
T-2083