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Item is a book edited by Ted Boutilier that outlines the history of New Waterford, as of its 70th anniversary in 1983. It features information about community institutions, culture, organizations, and recreation, and includes a section titled "The First Black Men to Settle in New Waterford." FC 2349 N48 B6
West Indian Foodways
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Item is a video of Elizabeth Beaton and Stephanie Inglis interviewing Uri Johnston and Cecilia Coward about West Indian Foodways. FT 1 (24)
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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
The Life of Alvinus Calder
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Item is a reel to reel audio tape that features a sound recording of Elizabeth Beaton interviewing Carol Calder about Dr. Alvinus Calder. Track listing is as follows: Dr. Alvinus Calder, his life and diaries; Dr. Calder's papers are anecdote style, written in the third person, thoughts over a long period of time Trip to Moscow, speech delivered on return, Post-Record clippings Family still living in Grenada, his attitudes toward the governments administration of the country His contemporaries - Dr. Young, Dr. Devereaux, Dr. Sandy MacDonald Catholic; Attended St. Mary's Polish Church, good friend of Father O'Connell Known for his public speaking, reference to Mrs. Calder, 3 books are rewrites Dr. Calder, brown 1892, died 1975, lived in Grenada; For one year after graduating from medical school, involved with U.N.I.A.; Reference to St. Alban's, St. Philip's T-292
West Indian Music
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Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of "I'm Coming up the Rough Side of the Mountain," the theme music for the West Indian Reunion. T-914
Black Population of Sydney
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Item is an audio reel featuring a sound recording of Pam Newton interviewing Isabelle Waterman about the Black population of Sydney. T-2207
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
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Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of John Mackley being interviewed by Fulton Rhymes about the Sydney Steel Plant. T-2346
West Indian Reunion Parade
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Item is a photograph of band members playing in the parade procession during the West Indian Reunion. S85-379-1019
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Item is a report that was created by Wilma MacLean with the support of the Sterling Assistance Depot that outlines a history of the Black population of that area and presents information about housing, education, employment, and community organizations (such as the United Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League).