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Paul MacEwan fonds
Fonds · 1936-1998
Fonds consists of the personal materials of Paul MacEwan, founder and leader of the Cape Breton Labour Party from 1982-1987 and former member of the Nova Scotia Legislature for Cape Breton Nova from 1970-2003. Included is correspondence, subjects files concerning healthcare and agriculture, press releases, and papers related to the New Democratic Party and Cape Breton Labour Party. MG 9.30
Fonds
Fonds consists of papers that reflect Elizabeth Beaton's work at the Beaton Institute and personal academic research. The materials included cover a wide variety of topics concerning Cape Breton history, especially ethnicity. Beaton's work contains extensive research on Whitney Pier's West Indian population. MG 12.198
Polish Couples
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Item is a photograph depicting two Polish couples seated at a table. 79-1099-4079
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Item is a report that features information about the Black, Jewish, Newfoundland and Eastern European communities in Whitney Pier. The report pays special attention to issues faced by the Black Quarter, including racism and out-migration, and features population statistics for the years 1961-1980. Part of the report also focuses on the establishment of St. Philip's African Orthodox Church (1921).
The Blacks of Whitney Pier
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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
Blacks and West Indians
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Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of Kay (Morrison) Borden being interviewed by Pam Newton about the Blacks and West Indians of Whitney Pier. T-2199
West Indian Reunion Parade
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Item is a photograph of band members in parade procession during the West Indian Reunion, Whitney Pier. S85-375-1015
Holy Redeemer Convent
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Item is a photograph of the Holy Redeemer Convent, the church and the glebe house. Many homes were destroyed by fire in 1913. 77-1513-1647
Polish Wedding
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Item is a photograph of a large wedding party, including the bride and groom. 79-1096-4076