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… brother they were all well established and they had no intention to come and start from scratch. But I told them my assessment is that it is going to get worst, if not for yourself, for your children. Maybe you need to move. And there is … my brother and sister they’re here, my parents are here, they came to visit me because, once my—they never wanted to come, and travel that …
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… An Immigrants Story and Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II Gentlemen, Sixty years … to Pier 21 for the first time since first landing in Canada. The visit to Pier 21 was a moving primary experience for me as I did not …
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… were World War Two years with The Netherlands under German occupation. She graduated from the Gemeentelijk Lyceum in 1955. Temporary jobs in … course at the Koninklijk Technicum PBNA in Arnhem. 1958 to 1961 she took MOEnglish (BA level) at the School voor Taal- en Letterkunde, …
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… Berthold Herman (Bert) Seiler, 1911-2004 We will remember Berthold Herman (Bert) … He helped us appreciate how adversity brings out the best in a person. Dad grew up in Rodalben, a picturesque village in the Rheinland … By the turn of the twentieth century, the village had become a shoe-manufacturing centre, and every able-bodied person in the village …
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… who worked twelve-hour days, seven days a week and frequently cared for German soldiers. Johanna Silvester was active with the Resistance … “Netherlands-Canada Settlement Scheme”. The experiences of Dutch newcomers ranged from being housed in a chicken coop by an abusive farmer … get to Canada. Van Helvert family photograph album, detail of a family visit to the Museum. Credit: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 …
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… accept into the collection. Please provide as much information as you can about the items. The Committee wants to know the experiences and … we will reach out to you to finish the donation process. If the Museum cannot accept your offer, we may suggest other museums for you to … Plan. The item expands upon themes related to immigration history in Canada. The item contributes to understanding the diversity of …
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… Children March 1951 Our family immigrated to Canada from the Netherlands in March of 1951. We were a family of eight children, … our ‘container’ being lifted onto the boat. The first night out at sea was heavy with fog resulting in a near collision with another ship, according to Dad. He always told us he could "almost reach over …
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… Country of Origin: Germany Ship Name: Arosa Kulm Port of Entry: Halifax Date of Arrival: March 23, … across the Atlantic was rough, and my mother told us stories of how she would end up on the floor from her top bunk on the ship. Her biggest memory crossing the Atlantic was, as they got closer … Herb …
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… dear grandparents, aunt, uncle and little cousin with whom we lived in southern Italy. With us we had all of our belongings in 2 trunks, 3 suitcases and a few handbags. Our luggage consisted of 2 dresses for myself and 2 for my sister, 2 pairs of shorts and shirts for each … we boarded the train to Naples. Once in Naples, we climbed aboard the ship Giulio Cesare which was to take us to Halifax in Canada. I did not …
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… recognize the extraordinary life of Madame Mirdza Dambergs, an accomplished Prima Ballerina and teacher, along with her husband Nick, who also … ballet in Halifax. The dancers who were established in Halifax wished to dance with the newly formed National Ballet in Toronto, and …