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… this was the trip of a lifetime, my first bit of independence and the chance to study art in summer school in this huge cosmopolitan city. I felt the British could get on without me for another three … no idea that, before the war was over, I would watch my future husband set sail and then follow him myself a year later with our baby …
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… Born Melchior Franciscus van der Laan, the youngest of five children. The oldest being my brother Han, 17 years … truly, fondly known as Mels. Although very young at the time, I still can see the invading troops marching down the Dijk where I lived. I … business was growing bulbs for export, along with my brother as his apprentice helper. In 1950, my brother decided to immigrate to …
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… smaller, older (built in 1917), and creakier. But it was still a magnificent ship, and it did have character, I maintained, for it had served … Doenitz's U-boat wolf gangs. The next day we arrived in Stavanger, a city in southwestern Norway, after which the ship had obviously been named. It was a pleasant city, and we enjoyed playing the part of tourists. The following day, …
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… Download Curriculum Outcomes (pdf) If you have any questions, please contact: Angelique Cishahayo E mail: learn@pier21.ca Telephone: 902-425-7770 ext. 255 … Education Programs - Curriculum Outcomes …
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… worked as domestic servants and farm labourers. En l’honneur des cent mille enfants britanniques âgés de six à quatorze ans, orphelins ou …
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… Educational Bursary Fund recognizes Ruth’s passion for Pier 21 and Canada, and her heartfelt commitment to making education accessible for … country have the opportunity to experience firsthand a vital part of Canada’s heritage and share in Ruth’s dream for a better Canada. You … Director of Annual and Planned Giving 902-402-3839 The Museum will mail you an income tax receipt. …
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… As a young man of 19 years, I left my hometown of Schönkirchen, Germany … and we could not believe our eyes when we saw the Kiel Harbour - was this to be the end of our journey? No, we by-passed Kiel and … after the war, we fell in love with CANADA after having our first meal in the bush, at lumber Camp 88 at the Algoma Central Railroad Line …
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… Individuals who immigrated to Canada after 1935 can request their immigration information from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. A Personal Information Request Form needs to be submitted to …
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… handled at PayPal, a secure online financial service. Please note you can pay using your credit card without signing up for a personal PayPal … By mail Please make your cheque, in the amount of $450.00, payable to: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 1055 Marginal Rd., Halifax, … of your donation. Thank you for your generosity and support of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. …