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Lt. N/S (Dietician) Mollard, M. Claire, RCAMC: Lt. Mollard was born and raised in rural Saskatchewan. After graduating from university and completing an internship in Dietetics, Lt. Mollard enlisted in March/44 with the RCAMC. She was posted to the Halifax Military Hospital, where she remained …
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… Medal 39-45 Born: September 8, 1925 Died: August 6, 2008 Enrolled in the army March 15, 1944 in Kingston, Ont., was a member of the Stormont, … gun. He suffered an abdomen wound which resulted in him losing 50% of his small intestine. He also had a compound comminuated fracture of his …
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… JOE E TOM DI FALCO My great uncle Carmelo Di Falco was one of five brothers, Salvatore, Giovanni, Emanuele and Giorgio (who was my grandfather … home. Alone my great uncle took the journey to the New World leaving his wife and two sons behind in 1949. He found a job and after a couple …
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… Fred Carter was born July 23, 1900 in Manchester, England and immigrated to Canada arriving in Quebec City May 27, 1912 on the Tunisian. He died in Vancouver, BC December 15, 1985. Fred often spoke to his family of his trip from Manchester to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan where …
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… historical imagery and contemporary portraits of visitors taken on site in a large-scale video projection. Katarina’s project was in …
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Refuge Canada explored the themes of life before, fear, displacement, refuge and life in Canada so we wanted the residency inspired by it to create something for refugees. Over the course of her residency studio potter Shauna MacLeod created 300 serving bowls formed with Nova Scotia red earthenware …
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… Alumni Type: Immigrant Country of Origin: Netherlands Ship Name: Groote Beer Port of Entry: Halifax Date of Arrival: … son, 3rd child of 6 children of Jan and Mien Schoo, he was named after his father. He grew up in Warmond, a small village on the Kagerplassen. …
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… I was born in a small city of Sora (Province) Frosinone, Italy in 1940. I have one brother … We were brought up as a very close lovable family. My father was an ice cream man by trade and our city all knew him as Il Gelataio and … and my fondest memories was myself, at a very young age working by her side and learning how to run our store, at the same time also attending …
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Exhibits showcasing Canada's immigration history, a large screen with theatre-style seating, and harbour views. Inclusions: Oval banquet tables and chairs Podium and microphone Wifi Use of Andrea and Charles Bronfman Theatre including drop down screen & projector Museum exhibition: The Pier 21 …
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… for overseas from Halifax, January 1943, as a Squadron Leader. Began the Canadian Pay Office in London. Worked in Harrods with the United Kingdom Base Accounts Office. In the spring of 1947, Ottawa awarded Dad the MBE* Military. He was …