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… ages of 18 to 25. The bus went on the Autobahn through the Russian Zone (later East Germany or DDR). The Russian checkpoint was … were more than 100 immigrants or dependents which went to New York, USA which included women and children. We were segregated from this … employment office which gave you the opportunity to work wherever you wished. I chose to pay in advance because in the first 3 months, I …
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… to Edmonton Alberta. When he arrived he tried to find a job. At one point he became quite discouraged as someone asked him how he … new home. A year and a half later, Quinto went back to Tuenno for a visit. This is when he met Rita Leonardi. Rita was also from Tuenno, she grew up in a house not far from Quinto's. She had a very large family of 8 brothers …
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… information” to “they arrived through Quebec City so you wouldn’t have anything for me here." However, while it helps to have a full name and … arsenal. Before giving you some helpful hints to prepare you for your visit, here is a quick rundown of some of the records we are currently able to access. We have access to records for all Canadian and most United States ports of arrival, as well as some …
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… Kagerplassen. From an early age he had to contribute to the family income. He worked as a luggage boy, (photo 2) this meant that he had to … on to Lethbridge to try his luck there. The group fell apart and everyone went their separate ways. My father could not really find his way … were so many immigrants looking for work that finding work was not easy. Still, he managed to join a group of friends, including Joan and …
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… Trace Your Roots Just as Pier 21 was a new start for nearly one million immigrants, a journey into your family history could also … Before 1865 : The chances of finding an immigration document for someone arriving in Canada before 1865 are low, as there are no … facts, oral histories and lists of crossings, can be prepared for anyone arriving in Canada after 1865 (including after 1935) for all ports …
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… RAF Jan-July 1944 Foggia Main and 31 Squadron SAAF Aug-Oct 1944 Celone Foggia My RAAF father was born in Sept. 1916 in Narromine NSW … 1944 [my memory is not clear enough to be exact on dates], Bob came to visit me in hospital in Naples. The Allied landing at Anzio was … Bob apparently noticed my name on the list of casualties & hence the visit. Bob was a very dear friend & I admired him greatly & was deeply …
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… beginning of a great adventure: this being their first time away from Canada. As they gathered on the decks assigned to them, a sense of … perhaps, forever. Suddenly the air was filled with the beautiful clear voice of Gracie Fields echoing throughout the harbour. It had to be the favourite of almost everyone, and the timing was most appropriate. "Wish me luck as you wave me …
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… . He had immigrated to Canada in 1951 and returned to his hometown to visit his mother who was seriously ill. When it came time for Mario to … Department of National Health and Welfare in Rome and was granted a visa to come to Canada. With the airline ticket that Mario had bought her in …
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… is a big priority for the Museum, but there are some simple steps you can take to make sure your personal memories are kept safe for future … are usually stored on your computer, digital camera, or phone memory. Many of us have experienced the frustration of a file not opening, or … device, with 1 copy stored in a different location. This could be as easy as saving your images on a home computer and a labelled hard …
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… virtual program, students will be able to engage in real time with one of our Heritage Interpreters in an interactive role-playing experience that strives to detail immigration to Canada at the start of the 20th Century. Learners will build a … students together in a classroom. If you would like to book a virtual visit, please contact Saïd Allibou by email or by telephone …