Newfoundland Heritage Web Site

Matching Articles"Society" (Total 61)

Table of Contents

Click on TABLE OF CONTENTS above to access a list of all Society and Culture articles.
19th Century Health Care

Few health-care services existed in Newfoundland and Labrador at the start of the 19th century.
The Arms, Seals, and Emblems of Newfoundland and Labrador

The function of coats of arms, great seals, and emblems is to identify a place, person, or institution. Various symbols have represented Newfoundland.
Atlantic Brewery

When the Air Force withdrew from Stephenville, the Atlantic Brewery was the first major industry to become established in the town.
Bishop Feild College, St. John's, NL

About Bishop Field College, a Registered Heritage Structure located on Bond Street in St. John's, NL and built in the 19th century.
Built Environments

Information about the structures and environments that were built by the people of Newfoundland.
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.
Church Ladies

An overview of the work of Church Ladies in Newfoundland.
The Collapse of Denominational Education

Whether or not the province should adopt a non-denominational education system became a controversial issue during the 1980s and 1990s.
Health Care under the Commission of Government

One of the Commission of Government's chief ambitions upon taking office was to improve health care in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Cottage Hospitals and Health Care in Newfoundland

Cottage hospitals and health care during the commission of Government in Newfoundland which lasted from 1934-1949.
Edith Mary Manuel (1902-1984)

Brief Biography of Edith Mary Manuel (1902-1984).
Education 1949-1968

About the Education system during the Confederation era, and how it was improved in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Education after the 1968 Commission

The findings of the Royal Commission on Education and Youth did much to shape educational change in Newfoundland and in Labrador during the 1970s and 1980s.
Higher Education in Newfoundland Pre-1925

The history of higher education in Newfoundland and Labrador prior to Memorial University College is that of the Council of Higher Education (CHE).
Education

Public education in Newfoundland and Labrador, since its beginnings in the early 19th century, has largely been shaped by religion and the economy.
Pinetree Radar Base: Environmental Concerns

As a direct result of the Earnest Harmon Air Force Base, there are environmental concerns associated with Stephenville and surrounding areas.
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.
Ethel Gertrude Dickinson (1880-1918)

Biography of Ethel Gertrude Dickinson (1880-1918).
Making a Mark on Education

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

Matching Articles"Society" (Total 61)

Current Filters

Subject

Restrict Results

Filter by Subject

Filter by Period

Filter by Location

Filter by Type