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Agnes Marion Ayre (1890-1940)

Biography of Agnes Marion Ayre (1890-1940).
Costs Table of Geological Hazards

Table of the Costs of Newfoundland and Labrador's Geological Hazards
Costs of Geological Hazards

Estimating the cost of geological hazards is extremely difficult.
Precontact and Historic Mining

The first inhabitants of Newfoundland and Labrador - the Maritime Archaic Indians - quarried local stone as early as 7500 years ago.
Launching a Distinctly Newfoundland Book

A glimpse into the career of James P. Howley (1847-1918), one of Newfoundland's most important geologists of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Manuels Pyrophyllite Mine

The Avalon Peninsula has a long history of mining activity. This includes a small mine near Manuels, Conception Bay, known as The Talc Mine.
Mineral Resources in the 1990s

The mineral industry of Newfoundland and Labrador is critical to the economic health of the province.
Archives Holds Famed Naturalist's Drawings of Newfoundland Birds

An introduction to the collection of the original pencil drawings of Newfoundland birds done by Roger Tory Peterson during the 1940s.
Marine Resources Use

An introduction to the use of marine resources in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Seal Fishery: Equipment, Techniques and Products

Seal Fishery: Equipment, Techniques, Products--Natural Environment--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
Seal Fishery in the 20th Century

Although the sealing industry was in decline at the turn of the century, Newfoundland companies continued to fit out steamers for the hunt.
Seal Fishery: Hunting Methods

Seal Fishery: Hunting Methods--Natural Environment--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
Seal Fishery Background

Background on the seal fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador, including history, resources and natural environment.
Precontact Soapstone Mining

Soapstone has been and continues to be an important cultural element in many native societies.
20th Century Commercial Whaling in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Commercial whaling industry in Newfoundland and Labrador during the 20th century

Matching Articles"Environment" (Total 15)

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