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… Second World War, brought by the international Refugee Organization. She came through Pier 21 in February 1949. Ausma was 8 years old when she came with her mother Karline Levalds and her sister Rasma. Following her father, …
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… The migration of the New England Planters was the first significant migration to the Atlantic colonies in British North America. In … New Brunswick, between 1759 and 1768. They left a legacy that can be found in the social, religious, and political life of Atlantic Canada. Did You Know? 8,000 New Englanders came to present-day Nova …
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… By Elsie Mills I stood at the window today looking across a field of sweet corn. So many years … supposed to be at a dance, but I was! Ed was with a group that had come over to the dance. He had run out of money to get back, so I …
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… (Updated November 5, 2020) Introduction Welcome to my first blog here at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21! I’d like to … chicken and ham, boiled fresh eggs, strawberry jelly with cream, vanilla ice cream, peach cream cake, biscuits, bread and butter, jam, fresh milk, tea or cocoa, and oranges. [1] Ship menu, SS Duchess …
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… How a vivid dream and a nearly forgotten history led to a new exhibition Chinese Head Tax Certificate issued to Lee … College of Art and Design remotely. Her husband, a kindergarten teacher, was teaching online too; their child was learning remotely. … back. Every interaction changes it a bit as the present mixes with the past. Artistic inspiration or prophetic dreams Among the paper she …
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… waterfront facility only saw one of the most important areas of the site if something went wrong during their examinations. If there was a … dormitories ran along the west (inland) wall of the second storey of Shed 21. These were large, plain rooms with simple metal beds and … strong rooms, which were located in the centre of the second storey of Shed 21, was more strict. It was also much less common. [2] The cells …
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… Preserving your digital memories With the holidays fast-approaching, it’s the perfect time to reminisce about … 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 … information for the images. There are some technical steps to consider if you do decide to digitize your photographs: Use a flat-bed …
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… May 25, 1945 Country of Origin: England By Elsie Mills I stood at the window today looking across a field of sweet corn. So many years … to be at a dance, but I was! Ed (Jack Mills) was with a group that had come over to the dance. He had run out of money to get back, so I …
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… One World, No Borders by Saeid …
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… How a vivid dream and a nearly forgotten history led to a new exhibition Chinese Head Tax Certificate issued to Lee … College of Art and Design remotely. Her husband, a kindergarten teacher, was teaching online too; their child was learning remotely. … back. Every interaction changes it a bit as the present mixes with the past. Artistic inspiration or prophetic dreams Among the paper she …