Matching Articles"St. John's" (Total 27)

  • Domestic Service Workers
    about the men and women, such as Naomi Gregory, who came from Newfoundland outports to St. John's to work in domestic service in upper class homes.
  • Paternalism Among St. John's Merchants
    How paternalism was advantageous for St. John's merchants during World War I and the Depression.
  • Trade and Commerce
    A history of the merchant community in Newfoundland and its effect on trade and commerce
  • Global Relations and the Spanish Influenza
    The Spanish flu did not originate in Newfoundland and Labrador, but the ports, shipping schedules, and global trade relations made it vulnerable.
  • The 1918 Spanish Flu
    The Spanish flu of 1918-19 killed between 20 and 40 million people worldwide. It is one of the largest outbreaks of disease in recorded history.
  • Disasters 1892-1929
    Some of Newfoundland and Labrador's best-known and most destructive disasters occurred during the era of Responsible Government.
  • The Election Riots of 1861
    The election riots of 1861 were confusing and violent riots that were caused by people trying to prevent one another from voting.
  • The "New Industries"
    German firms established thirteen of the sixteen manufacturing plants created in Newfoundland during the 1950s due to Alfred Valdmanis' business contacts.
  • The Second World War, 1939-1945
    About World War II and how it impacted Newfoundland and Labrador life.
  • 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.
  • The 1846 Great Fire
    About the Great Fire that started on 9 June 1846 in St. John's when a fire broke out in a cabinetmaker's workshop on George Street.
  • Public Response to the 1929 Tsunami
    The tsunami left the people of the affected communities on the Burin Peninsula in desperate need of help, a role the public gladly filled.
  • 19th Century Health Care
    Few health-care services existed in Newfoundland and Labrador at the start of the 19th century.
  • 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.
  • The Congregational Church in Newfoundland
    This article is about the Congregational Church in Newfoundland, its origins and ultimate merger with the Presbyterian Church

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