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Matching Articles"St. John's" (Total 24)

Christmas Cards Had a Personal Touch

A profile of Harold Berwick Goodridge (1901-1989), teacher and painter.
The Battery - A Case Study

The Battery lies under the slopes of Signal Hill in St. John's. Evidence indicates that rockfall is frequent in this area...
Landslides

Landslides are the downslope movement of unconsolidated material under the influence of gravity.
The Role of the Garrison, 1815-1870

The role of the Garrison in Newfoundland between the years 1815 and 1870.
William Keen Witnessed the Capture of St. John's

An outline of the efforts of William Keen to establish a judicial system in Newfoundland in the early 18th century.
Migratory Fishery and Settlement Patterns

Information about the migratory fishery and the patterns permanent settlement around Newfoundland and Labrador.
Settlement and Society

An overview of the growth of the resident population and patterns of settlement in Newfoundland during the early 19th century.
St. John's in the 18th Century

An account of the community of St. John's during the 18th century.
The Early Settlement of St. John's

Establishment of the colony of St. John's in the 16th century.
18th Century Towns: Trepassey, Trinity, and St. John's

The establishment of three 18th century Newfoundland towns, Trepassey, Trinity, and St. John's.
Establishment of Colonial Status

Although the British Government had attempted in 1775 to limit residence, within 50 years it conferred colonial status upon Newfoundland.
Social Changes, 1730-1815

Newfoundland and Labrador experienced numerous social changes involving health, education, population, etc. during the period of naval government.
Social Changes, 1815-1832

Newfoundland and Labrador society became increasingly complex during the reform era.
Social Changes under the Commission of Government

One of the Commission of Government's major goals while in office was to improve social services in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Architecture of St. John's, 1800-1892

Information about the architectural background of St. John's from 1800-1892.
Architecture of St. John's, 1892–1940

About the architectural style influences in St. John's from 1892-1940.
Looking Back at Child Protection

A history of the Child Welfare Association that provided services to mothers and children in the St. John's area from 1921 to 1976.
Churchill Park Garden Suburb

To improve the severe housing problem in St. John's, the CEHTP worked on the creation of the Churchill Park garden suburb.
Cities

Information about the definition of a city as well as information about St. John's, Mount Pearl, and Corner Brook.
Health on the Home Front - Health Care and World War II

About health conditions in Newfoundland during WWII such as problems with housing and veneral disease and the need for wartime hospitals.

Matching Articles"St. John's" (Total 24)

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