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Lynn Jones African-Canadian and Diaspora Heritage Collection
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Election poster for Lynn Jones
Election poster for Lynn Jones
Item · 1993
Part of Lynn Jones African-Canadian and Diaspora Heritage Collection
Item is an election poster for Lynn Jones's 1993 campaign as the New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for Halifax in the Canadian Federal Election. The slogan "Let's Make History--Put a Sister in the House" refers to the fact that no African-Canadian woman had (at that time) ever been elected to the House of Commons in Canada. 2016.002.1, Series 7, File 1, Item 2
Employment initiatives : [reports and other material]
File · 1990-1997
Part of Lynn Jones African-Canadian and Diaspora Heritage Collection
File consists of material of interest to the Black Working Group and/or the Canadian Employment Centre. Includes reports and publications, along with job ads and other documents. Some of the documents in the file are: "Community Organization and the Canadian State", "Nova Scotia Economic and Labour Market Outlook", material relating to the Black and Aboriginal Development Initiative, "Black Employment Network Transition Project", and material from various Canadian governmental websites and sources. 2016.002.1, Series 2, Subseries 1, File 1
Entertainment, Nova Scotia : [news clippings]
Subseries · 1977-2009
Part of Lynn Jones African-Canadian and Diaspora Heritage Collection
Subseries consists of 23 files documenting entertainment and cultural events in Nova Scotia, most of which feature African-Canadian or other minority artists/performers/musicians. The clippings document events at the Neptune, Art Gallery, universities, Kwacha, and other locations. The files are organized chronologically, with one file for articles of unknown dates. 2016.002.1, Series 3, Subseries 45
Events relating to Rocky Jones
Subseries · 1980-2013
Part of Lynn Jones African-Canadian and Diaspora Heritage Collection
Subseries consists of four files containing material (cards, press releases, election pamphlets, programmes, and other ephemera) relating to events of importance to Rocky Jones. Files include "Activism and Education" (includes information relating to "The People's Summit", the Transitional Year Program, the G-7 Summit (1997), a film screening, course information, and material relating to a screening of "Against the Tide". "Elections", which contains a poster and pamphlet relating to Jones's candidacy as a NDP provincial candidate in 1980. "Weddings and Memorials", which includes invitations to his wedding to Sharon, and a card for his memorial service. "Convocations, award ceremonies, and other conferrals" which contain programmes, correspondence, and other documents relating to Jones's educational achievements (includes correspondence with the University of Guelph regarding an Honorary Degree). 2016.002.1, Series 5, Subseries 3
Football, outside of Nova Scotia : [news clippings]
Subseries · 1977-1995
Part of Lynn Jones African-Canadian and Diaspora Heritage Collection
Subseries consists of news articles about football, primarily outside of Nova Scotia. Some of the articles discuss the Canadian Football League (CFL), or the National Football League (NFL). Many of the articles focus on Black football players. The articles are organized by decade (1970s, 1980s, and 1990s), with one file for articles from unknown years. 2016.002.1, Series 3, Subseries 13
General and world news : [news clippings]
Subseries · 1977-2009
Part of Lynn Jones African-Canadian and Diaspora Heritage Collection
Subseries consists of news clippings relating to political and social issues affecting Africa and the Africa diasporic communities. Many relate to American politics (e.g., the decision to invade Grenada), a few relate to South Africa, and Canadian politics as well. The files are sorted by year, with one file for articles of unknown years. 2016.002.1, Series 3, Subseries 8