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Only top-level descriptions Black Nova Scotian Holdings, Audiovisual
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West Indian Reunion, Whitney Pier
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File consists of two videos of a gathering at the AOC Churchyard during Whitney Pier's West Indian Reunion. FT 18
The Black Community in Cape Breton
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Item consists of an audio reel that features a sound recording of C.B.I. Radio's Bill Doyle interviewing Ed Parris about Cape Breton's Black community. Track listing is as follows: Black culture in Cape Breton; His parents came from Barbados Most blacks in Cape Breton came from West Indies but origin was Africa Discrimination today The African Orthodox Church Close contact kept with relatives in West Indies Ethnic food and music Black culture will get stronger, young people are organizing Intermarriage; His wife is white, no problems The role of the media Parents are influential in the Black community Black United Front George Maxwell, a Black man who spoke Gaelic The television show "Roots" and its affect on Black culture Hidden prejudice, it cannot be proven Discrimination in employment, law T-799
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
Steel Plant Interview with Blair Caum
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Item is an audio reel that features a sound recording of Blair Caum being interviewed by Fulton Rhymes about the Sydney Steel Plant. T-2347
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