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Anderson, Jennifer; Anderson, Kirk. Video of Jennifer and Kirk discussing the Registered Heritage Structure, Canada House, located in St. John’s.
No full textJennifer and Kirk discuss the Registered Heritage Structure, Canada House, located in St. John’s. This interview was part of Celebrate 75 in recognition of the 75th anniversary of confederation in Newfoundland and Labrador. They are part of the "If these walls could talk!" project which supports social inclusion and community vitality as well as sense of place, and oral history in NL and was funded by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program. For more information on Canada House please see the Heritage NL website: https://heritagenl.ca/heritage-property/canada-house-registered-heritage-structure/Introduction; background of Canada House; opening the house for events; importance of Canada House; personal connection to colonialism; sustainability of older homes; future of Canada House; artifacts found in the wall; restoration and rebuilding Canada House
Mercer, David
No full textDavid Mercer from MUN Archives & Special Collections discussing their collection from Frances Cluett
No. 096. Heritage Update (October 2024)
No full textIn this edition of the Heritage Update - coopering, spruce root basketry, and the making of Labrador black bottomed sealskin boots are all listed as being under threat in the 2024 Heritage NL Craft at Risk list; we look back at the legacy of Samuel Garrett, a skilled master stonemason (he who built the famous Four Sisters on Temperance Street); a note on our fall events, including a symposium this November in Heart's Content about how communities can take action to conserve historic cemeteries; a report on our Paradise People, Places, and Culture Workshop; the youth poster contest entry information; a peek at the new online exhibition - The Early Lebanese Community in Newfoundland; the experiences of the Lamaline Heritage Society at building a younger board of directors; and some thoughts on the Newfoundland placename, Goblin.News and updates on Newfoundland and Labrador's Cultural Heritage Program.Name change: Intangible Cultural Heritage Update, no. 1-62 (December 2008-April 2016); Heritage Update, no. 63 (May-June 2016) onwards
Photograph of the key to the sacristy of the Our Lady of the Snows RC Church in Marysvale.
No full textPhotograph of the key to the sacristy of the Our Lady of the Snows RC Church in Marysvale. Built in 1934 and demolished circa 1963-65
Lee, Joseph, and George Lee. Part one of an interview about St. George's, NL and St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church.
No full textAudio interview with Joseph and George Lee about the Lee family, the history of the St. George's region, and St. Joseph's Roman Catholic church, including the bell and clock tower. Interview conducted by Dale Jarvis
Biggin, Derek & Biggin (Payne), Jocelyn. Audio Interview.
No full textDerek and Jocelyn Biggin describe moving to Pasadena, Newfoundland and Labrador from Daniel's Harbour after a devastating landslide destroyed their home. Their memories include when Newfoundland joined Canada during Confederation in 1949
Stowe (Bussey), Mabel. Audio interview.
No full textMabel Stowe talks about moving to Pasadena with her husband and young family in the 1970s. She describes the changes she has witnessed, her involvement with community groups, and the support of neighbours. She recalls Confederation and the pressures to join Canada
Scan of the three original keys for the second St. Patrick's church in Brigus, NL.
No full textScan of the three original keys for the second St. Patrick's church in Brigus, NL
Convocation, 2024, Spring, 28 May, afternoon session
No full textVideo recordings of Memorial University of Newfoundland convocations. The matching booklets are linked to below.Frequency: semiannual, 1987?-present. Audio and video quality vary. Date from booklet, where needed
Convocation, 2024, Spring, 30 May, morning session
No full textVideo recordings of Memorial University of Newfoundland convocations. The matching booklets are linked to below.Frequency: semiannual, 1987?-present. Audio and video quality vary. Date from booklet, where needed