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Matching Articles"Society" (Total 18)

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19th Century Communications and Transportation

The 19th century introduced new and increasingly efficient forms of transportation and communication to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Agricultural Communities

This article is about the agricultural communities found in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The May Bush in Newfoundland

Historically, may bushes have had festive, protective, decorative, invocational, or religious functions.
Newfoundland and Daniel O'Connell

Background information about the famous Irish politician, Daniel O'Connell and his influence on Newfoundland.
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
Folklore and Traditional Culture

Information about the origins and genres of folklore, as well as the scholarly works written about the subject.
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.
19th-Century Internal Migration

During the 19th century, migrants often moved to new areas of the country to supprot themselves and their families.
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.
English Migration: Seasonal, Temporary and Permanent

Newfoundland experienced three types of migration from the English West Country: seasonal, temporary and permanent.
Recollections of Christmas

A Mount Pearl Junior High School article about traditions and festivities during christmastime in Newfoundland and Labrador
Customs and Kitchen Memories

About the kitchen customs in Newfoundland and Labrador written by the Mount Pearl Junior High school project.
Newfoundland and Labrador Customs

A sample of calendar and life cycle customary practices that are popular in Newfoundland and Labrador
Rural Retreat (Peach's Farm), Carbonear, NL

About Peach's Farm, a Registered Heritage Structure in Carbonear, NL that has been an institution in the area since the early 1830s.
Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church and Bell House, St. Andrew's, NL

About The Precious Blood Church and Bell House, a Registered Heritage Structure built in 1912 in St. Andrew's, NL.
The Salvation Army

A brief history on the Salvation Army and relations with Newfoundland and Labrador.
St. Peter's Anglican Church

About St. Peter's Anglican Church, a Registered Heritage Structure located in Twillingate and built between 1839 and 1842.
St. Peter's Anglican Church, Catalina, NL

About St. Peters Church, a Registered Heritage Structure located in Catalina, NL and constructed from 1863-1873.

Matching Articles"Society" (Total 18)

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