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Exploring 19th-Century Labrador

An account of the failed 1887 expedition of Randle Wilson Holme (1864-1957) to reach Churchill Falls in the interior of Labrador.
Architecture of St. John's, 1800-1892

Information about the architectural background of St. John's from 1800-1892.
Memorial University of Newfoundland: Archival Treasures

The Centre for Newfoundland Studies in the Queen Elizabeth II Library contains the largest and, possibly, the best collection of Newfoundland and Labrador material available in the world. It has at least one copy of almost every book ever published about Newfoundland and Labrador.
Photographer Captured Post-War Newfoundland

An introduction to the life of Charles Frederick Ruggles (1923-1996), photographer, inventor and businessman.
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.
Christmas Cards

A sample of the Christmas card collection of John G. Jack Higgins (1891-1963), Rhodes Scholar, lawyer, veteran, and politician.
Christmas Cards

A sample of the Christmas card collection of John G. Jack Higgins (1891-1963), Rhodes Scholar, lawyer, veteran, and politician.
Christmas Cards

A sample of the Christmas card collection of John G. Jack Higgins (1891-1963), Rhodes Scholar, lawyer, veteran, and politician.
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.
Carbery Pushed the Envelope for Newfoundland Women

A chronicle of the career of Ellen Carbery (1845-1915), businesswoman and poet.
What's all the Fuss About Ethel Dickenson?

The story of Ethel Gertrude Dickenson (1880-1918) who contacted and died from the Spanish flu while assisting others infected with the deadly virus.
Ethnic Diversity

Newfoundland and Labrador is often described as having the most homogeneous population of European origin in Canada.
Evangeline Booth: Orator and Preacher

A brief biography of Evangeline Booth (1865-1950), fourth elected general and world leader of the Salvation Army, and her connection to Newfoundland
Making a Mark on Education

The life of Evelyn (Millard) Matthews (1914-1983), mathematician and teacher.
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.
Glimpses of Rural Newfoundland Past

A glimpse into the life of John Lewis (1788-1866), an itinerant Methodist missionary to Newfoundland from 1814 to 1819.
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.
Photo Album Provides Valuable Historical Record

An introduction to the album of Joseph Laurence (1819-1886) showing photos of Newfoundland from the late 19th century.
Who Was Margaret Mayo?

An introduction into the life of Margaret Mayo (1871-1941), and a description of her diary.
Margot Rhys Davies and the Second World War

A profile of Margot Rhys Davies (192?-1972), actor, broadcaster and poet.

Matching Articles"Society" (Total 27)

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