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Acadian Village

About the origins of the town of Stephenville and it's surrounding area, once known as the Acadian Village.
US Army Air Force Base Construction

The construction of the US Army Air Force Base was started in 1941 when the US came to Stephenville Newfoundland.
Air Force Base Buildings

This article is about the buildings that were created during World War II because of the Stephenville air force base.
Benevolent Irish Society Building, St. John's, NL

About the Benevolent Irish Society Building, a Registered Heritage Structure located on 48 Queen's Road in St. John's and initially constructed between 1877 to 1880.
The Benevolent Irish Society, 1806-2000

In early 19th century Newfoundland, one of the most active and influential fraternal organizations was the Benevolent Irish Society (BIS).
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.
In Command of the Church Lads' Brigade

An introduction into the life of James Crawford (1893-1963), WW I veteran, businessman, and commanding officer of the Church Lads' Brigade.
Creed and Culture, 1784-1830

Creed and culture of the Irish immigrant population in Newfoundland from 1784-1830.
The May Bush in Newfoundland

Historically, may bushes have had festive, protective, decorative, invocational, or religious functions.
Eastport Peninsula Conclusion: Cultural Preservation

Preserving the culture of the Eastport Peninsula, a peninsula located in Newfoundland.
Family and Community Origins on the Eastport Peninsula

The family and community origins on the Eastport Peninsula, One of Newfoundland's smaller but more interesting peninsulas.
Carbery Pushed the Envelope for Newfoundland Women

A chronicle of the career of Ellen Carbery (1845-1915), businesswoman and poet.
Folklore and Traditional Culture

Information about the origins and genres of folklore, as well as the scholarly works written about the subject.
The Girls' Department of the King George the Fifth Institute

Overview of the Girls' Department of the King George the Fifth Institute in St. John's, NL
Harmon Field Day

The importance of Harmon Field Day, along with the origins and activities of the event that took place in the town of Stephenville, Newfoundland.
Health-Care Organizations

Leading up to the Commission of Government, health-care organizations did much to promote public health and welfare in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Mechanics' Society: an Irish Fraternity

About The Mechanics' Society, an irish fraternity in 19th century St. John's.
the Total Abstinence Society: an Irish Fraternity

About the Total Abstinence Society, a St. John's Irish fraternity that was founded in the 19th century.
Janet Miller Helped Pave the Way

The story of Janet Miller (1891-1946), the first woman entered on the rolls of the Newfoundland Law Society.
Collection Offers Glimpses of St. John's Society

A sketch of the family of John Shannon Munn, one of Newfoundland's more prominent families at the turn of the 20th century.

Matching Articles"Society" (Total 38)

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