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  • The function of coats of arms, great seals, and emblems is to identify a place, person, or institution. Various symbols have represented Newfoundland.
  • In 1970, Atlantic Design Homes Ltd. reopened after closing down the previous year to reduce its inventory.
  • 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.
  • In early 19th century Newfoundland, one of the most active and influential fraternal organizations was the Benevolent Irish Society (BIS).
  • Creed and culture of the Irish immigrant population in Newfoundland from 1784-1830.
  • About the Education system during the Confederation era, and how it was improved in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Public education in Newfoundland and Labrador, since its beginnings in the early 19th century, has largely been shaped by religion and the economy.
  • The Harmon Corporation was opened after the Americans left the Harmon Airfield Base in Stephenville, Newfoundland, in 1966.
  • A lay order of religious men, the Irish Christian Brothers were recognized as a 'congregation' whose mission was to serve and educate the poor.
  • Positive and negative influences of British, French, and American military bases on Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Scottish ties to the Newfoundland cod fishery, seal fishery and commercial whaling.
  • Scottish immigrants to Newfoundland and Labrador worked predominantly in the fields of commerce and agriculture during the 19th century.
  • Mercantile and agricultural activities influenced the settlement patterns of Scottish immigrants to Newfoundland and Labrador during the 19th century.
  • The major Scottish migrations to Newfoundland and Labrador occurred in the 19th century and involved two unrelated phases.
  • A look at the economic influences of Stephenville, Newfoundland.
  • Since 1979, the Stephenville Theatre Festival has produced professional plays of the highest quality here in Newfoundland and Labrador.