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Child Labour in Bell Island Mines

Excerpts from the 1998 Heritage Fair project dealing with child labour in the Bell Island Mines. Includes a brief overview and an interview with Mr. Charles Bown.
19th Century Communications and Transportation

The 19th century introduced new and increasingly efficient forms of transportation and communication to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Architecture of St. John's, 1800-1892

Information about the architectural background of St. John's from 1800-1892.
Architecture of St. John's, 1892–1940

About the architectural style influences in St. John's from 1892-1940.
Company Towns: A look at Buchans and Grand Falls-Windsor

The examination of two company towns, Buchans and Grand Falls-Windsor. Company towns are towns which were based exlusively upon one industry.
Émile Benoit (1913-1992)

About the life and talent of entertainer Émile Benoit, one of the most renowned individuals to emerge from Black Duck Brook in Newfoundland.
The French Fairy Tale in Newfoundland

Before mass media, popular culture was dominated by the spoken word. The wonder-tale (or fairy tale) provided people with the joys of narrative art.
Marconi

About the Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi, his life, his work, and his dealings with Newfoundland.
Mass Media

Mass media in Newfoundland and Labrador. Examples discussed include newspapers, radio, television, and the telegraph.
Music

A brief history of types of music in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Post-1949 Communications and Transportation

About the advances in communication and transportation technology after 1949 and how it affected Newfoundland and Labrador life.
Rebuilding St. John's: Reconstruction after the 1892 Fire

Information about the St. John's 1892 fire with emphasis on the reconstruction of the city after the disaster.
Traditional Dance

A look at traditional dance in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Traditional Instrumental Music

About traditional instrumental music in Newfoundland and Labrador, with particular empahsis on the accordian and the fiddle.
Traditional Song

A look at traditional songs from Newfoundland and Labrador.

Matching Articles"Society" (Total 15)

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