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March of Concern
Item · 1967
Item is a photograph of students taking part in the March of Concern, Sydney. 83-18-8318
Item · ca. 1951
Item is an Abbass Studios photograph of members of the Seymour's Senators, a Sydney Little League team. Identified from left to right are Joe "Whirly" Worrell, Alvin Daniels, Hubert Crawford, Tom Miller, R. Callander, and C. Boucher. 84-01-14101
The Future of Sydney Steel
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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 T-2258
West Indian Blacks
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Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of Pam Newton interviewing Annabelle Kirton about the West Indian population of Sydney. T-2203
Informal Religion
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File consists of two audio reels that feature sound recordings of a speech presented by Reverend Vincent Waterman at St. Philip's African Orthodox Church to the Friends of Whitney Pier that outlines the history of the Church. Track listing is as follows:Side A: History of A.O.C. priests, problems, establishment, etc.; Pier not an "ethnic ghetto," Synod in Pier Trained by American Catholic Church, Endich Theological Seminary Commitment to A.O.C. Majority of Blacks belong to either United or Anglican or Catholic Churches More support from whites, negative defeatist attitude in Sydney Need for pride in community Informal religion and A.O.C. Father came in 1940 Sunday very important day, always dress up for church Side B: Christmas preparations, food and customs Sermons based on gospel Holy days Christmas celebrations Women in church Prayers Superstition, preach good behaviours, no African Methodist Episcopalian Churches in Nova Scotia Brought up very strict Awareness of African Heritage Food was very important, West Indian dishes Linguistics, dialects Further from Cuba, mother from Antigua Many left A.O.C.; Very discouraging at times T-559
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Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of Sister Margaret Beaton and Mrs. A.C. Day interviewing Mrs. Emily Chapman about her experience in Sydney. Mrs. Chapman speaks about the cause that the Jubilee Singers supported. Track listing is as follows: Introduction of Mrs. Emily (Kendall) Chapman Where did the Kendalls come from? Where did Dr. Kendall practice medicine? Where did Dr. Kendall study medicine? Did you have an allowance when you were young? Have you any interesting stories about your father's career? What part did you father play in the Bill for Workman's Compensation Act in 1898? Mrs. Chapman gives very interesting stories of her father. She told of many strange incidents. Sick calls made by Dr. Kendall. The hardships of travel to these homes and the poverty of the people when he arrived. Is it true that your father did an amputation on a kitchen table out in the country? Mrs. Day asks about the story of the $5. Your mother must have been a marvellous and charitable woman. She could never have tea because she would have nothing to serve. "A funny story about my father..." Who was your mother? I ave the loveliest memories of my whole life at Crawley's Creek. Tell us about your social life as a young girl. What do you remember of the theatre in Sydney? Who were the Jubilee Singers? They tried to make money to help the Negroes. What was the story of Sir Wilfred Laurier and you? What about local talent? Duke of Kent, interesting story about him. Mrs. Day asks, "Did Dr. Kendall get even a small pension from the city?" "You asked me about the old Orange Hall.." T-76
Aerial view of Sydney
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Item is a photograph of an aerial view of Sydney taken from the harbour looking north-east. 77-739-873
DOSCO Song sheet
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Item is a song book containing traditional working and marching songs, folk songs, and Christmas carols, among others. PAM 257b