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… wasn't the money or thought of celebrating birthdays in those days. He had a tough life when he was young and only went to the 3rd grade of … thirteen, he basically worked on the various farms in the area. He was well liked and was almost adopted by one of the families in San Martino … to his stories and just imagine these mystical places he would recant his adventures throughout these early years. There was never any …
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… February 27, 1963 Age on Arrival: 32 years 33,320 days – this is how long our wonderful Babbo, Dad, and Nonno blessed the earth with his energy, his enthusiasm, and his joy, until he was called to Heaven to join the love his life, our …
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… Museum offers personalized and professional research assistance that can help you learn about your family, sometimes dating back many … when there are fewer visitors, is the perfect time to avoid the crowds while researching your genealogy and your family's immigration history … Canada (IRCC) and are not open to the public. In-person research vs online research requests “The staff are so helpful and I learned more …
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… I have been working at the museum for over five years now, and I have had the incredible luck to be able to see our Museum evolve from a … interactives - they invite real thought.” Comment Card 246 “I enjoy how interactive the experience has been.” Comment Card 159 In … be a “look and read” type of museum. In the Pier 21 exhibition and Canadian Immigration Hall, there are places for people to touch, sit, …
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… Researcher and Manager of the Scotiabank Family History Centre. However, the Museum's researchers don't have access to all records. … How to discover your family's immigration history …
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… fortunate to have been located to Chatham, Ontario where we would meet again. For both my future husband and I, the landing in Canada through … picture - like a dream. We always wanted to visit Halifax again, together as husband and wife but, sadly, my husband died in 1991. Thanks to the efforts of your good work and society, I was at least able to have a plaque at Pier 21 …
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… they came over from Canada for a visit. They talked all about Canada, how good it was there and that there were lots of people in Canada from Holland and they were all doing so well. Even the C.P.R. sent people over to the old countries and they …
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… in Lithoyen, Netherlands. Ben was 9 years old when World War II broke out and was 14 when it finished. He remembered the day the Germans … world came through his town and stayed at his family's farm, but he had the fondest memories of the Canadian, American and Polish soldiers. … him up in a uniform and let him fire a rifle and anti-aircraft gun. He got to ride in the tanks and used to follow them on his bike and …
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… the sacrifice of those who served our country. But it also gives us a chance to reflect on war and its effects. Different impacts Lloyd and … outfits outside their family’s restaurant in Halifax to show their support for the war effort, in 1941. The military service of … How War and Peace Have Shaped Migration to Canada …