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When Clarenville was the Colas Capital of Newfoundland

A brief history of colas plant in Clarenville, Newfoundland, and of Terence O'Meara who oversaw its construction.
Whatever Happened to the Effie M. Morrissey

The story of the schooner Effie M. Morrissey, which for nearly 20 years took Capt. Bob Bartlett and teams of scientists to the Arctic.
Journal Provides Glimpse of Dangers at Sea

The life of Lieut. Howard Douglas and his account of the wreck of the British ship Phillis off the southwest coast of Newfoundland in October 1795.
Drawn by the Lure of Labrador

The story of the tragic 1903 Hubbard Expedition into the Labrador interior, and an overview of the career of Dillon Wallace.
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.
Committed to Responsible Government

A portrait of the life of Albert Boyle Butt (1904-1989), organizer, politician and ardent supporter of responsible government.
Bond's Political Career Winds Down

The fourth and final part of a series on the life and times of Sir Robert Bond, one of the most influential politicians in Newfoundland history.
No Doubt About It - The "Bows" Have It!

An explanation of the 1832 cartoon of the Newfoundland House of Assembly by noted British caricaturist John Doyle.
Death on the Ice: The Story That Had to be Told

An introduction to the papers of writer Cassie Brown (1919-1986) dealing with her work Death on the Ice and the 1914 sealing disaster.
Why Isn't Dora Russell Better Known?

The life and papers of Dora (Oake) Russell (1912-1986), teacher, editor, columnist and writer
Transcription of John Guy's 1611 Newsletter

Original text of John Guy's newsletter from 1611 as well as a modernised English version.
Archives Contain Last Will and Testament of First Speaker

An overview of the career of John Bingley Garland (1791-1875), businessman and the first speaker of the Newfoundland House of Assembly.
Belleoram Woman Records Observation of First World War in Letters Written Home

A look at the life and letters of Frances Cluett, a member of the Voluntary Aid Detachment who served in France and Turkey during World War I.
A Newfoundlander to be Proud Of

The world of Grace (Patten) Sparkes (1908- ), teacher, actor and political activist.
Servant to the city: Mews left his mark on municipal politics

A look at the career of Henry George Reginald Mews (1897-1982), WW I veteran, and mayor of St. John's.
Jack Higgins: Newfoundlander Through and Through

The story of Jack Higgins (1891-1963), lawyer, war veteran, poet, anti-confederate, and Canadian Senator.
Transcription of John Guy's 1611 Newsletter

Original text of John Guy's newsletter from 1611 as well as a modernised English version.
Newfoundland's Oldest Document Describes Life in Cupids

The story of an English news sheet, dated 29 January 1611, containing a report by John Guy, governor of Cupids, and how the archives obtained it.
One of the Greats: Sir Robert Bond Presided over Golden Age

The first of a four part series on the life and times of Sir Robert Bond, one of the most influential politicians in Newfoundland history.
What a Newfoundland Soldier Wrote About the War.

The events in the military life of Owen William Steele (1887-1916), a member of the Newfoundland Regiment, and an introduction to his war diary.

Matching Articles"Archives And Special Collections" (Total 54)

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