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At a Time

Mrs. Min Miller dances with a relative at a time in Rushoon. Mrs. Min loved to dance and enjoyed going to the times, well into her senior years. […]

Paddy’s Day 1971

Three young people perform a skit in a Paddy’s Day concert in 1971.

Wedding Photos

Prior to the 1960’s most wedding photos were taken outside even in winter due to the lack of flashbulbs or other artificial lighting appropriate for such an […]

Bridal Party

The bride and groom and the “bridesboy” and “bridesgirl” at Alice Drake’s wedding on December 27, 1952.

Preparations for the Bishop’s Visit

When the bishop came to the communities, arches were created throughout the community. Evergreen boughs were used to create these arches and young people and others gathered around […]

Mother’s Day Concert Skit

A group of women perform a skit in a Mother’s Day concert in Parker’s Cove.

Ambrose Hickey and Doreen McCarthy

In this photo, Doreen McCarthy and Ambrose Hickey participate in a skit in the 30th Mother’s Day concert in Parker’s Cove.

Albert Murphy and Doreen Hayse

Albert Murphy and Doreen Hayse await their turn on stage in a Mother’s Day concert. One of Albert’s favorite characters was Elvis and he brought his version to […]

Dancing at a Kitchen Party

Two women dance a step dance at a kitchen party. Kitchen parties were common throughout Newfoundland and are seeing a revival today. Weddings often were celebrated with a […]

Pancake Day in the Bight

Interviewer: What was it ye used to put in them [the pancakes]? Maureen: It was a penny for poverty, a dime for wealth, a needle, I think it […]

Mother’s Day Skits and Critics

Doreen: The Bingo Skit was about a woman who used go to Bingo very frequently, whatever nights there would be Bingo, could be down in the Bight or […]

An Axe for Christmas

Jane: What did ye usually get for Christmas down in Boat Hr? Joe: I can’t remember very much. If you got something for Christmas it was a scribbler, […]