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The Black Identity in Nova Scotia: Community and Institutions in Historical Perspective
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Item is a pamphlet that contains the transcript of a lecture, "The Black Identity in Nova Scotia," that was presented by Dr. James Walker at the Second Anniversary celebration of the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, 17 September, 1985. The lecture describes the origin and development of black community identity in Nova Scotia. PAM 2615
History of the Black Immigrants in Cape Breton, Social Life, etc.
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Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of Mrs. Betty Lynch interviewing Winston Ruck about Cape Breton's Black community. Track listing is as follows: Biographical sketch Did all Black immigrants who came to C.B. stay? Social life of Black community Genealogical background of Mr. Ruck Ancient Order of Forresters Position in Union Cosmo Club T-351
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
Town of New Waterford
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Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of C.J.C.B. Radio "Talk Back" announcer Norris Nathanson interviewing Dr. Danny Nathanson on the history of the town of New Waterford. T-2167
The History of the Sydney Steel Plant
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Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of Mr. A.T. Rhymes being interviewed by his son, Fulton Rhymes, about the history of the Sydney Steel Plant. T-2348
Members of the Pride of Sydney Lodge
Members of the Pride of Sydney Lodge
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Item is a photograph of the members of the Pride of Sydney Lodge that was published in the Cape Breton Post in March, 1955. Members are identified as follows: Front row, left to right: Vernal Tull, Evelyne Brathwaite, L.K.; LuciousJackson, P.E.R., Grand Organizer; Leonard Arthur, Exalted Ruler; George Ford, L.K.; Harold Kirton, L.K..Back Row, left to right: Wakefield Harris, Inner Guard; Canon George A. Francis, Chaplain; Harold Best,Treasurer; Ralph Hedley, Tyler; Henry Marsh, P.E.R. 84-14-16103
Rev. England
Rev. England
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Item is a photograph of Reverend England of St. Cyprian's Anglican Church, Whitney Pier. Rev. England wasWest Indian and served a congregation of mainly West Indian Blacks. 84-158-14258
West Indian Reunion Parade
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Item is a photograph of the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion. S85-372-1012
West Indian Reunion Parade
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Item is a photograph of the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion. S85-373-1013
West Indian Reunion Parade
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Item is a photograph of a vintage car in the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion. S85-374-1014