In Newfoundland and Labrador, red ochre has been used traditionally for three main purposes: as a... more In Newfoundland and Labrador, red ochre has been used traditionally for three main purposes: as a pigment by indigenous groups; as a preservative for marine textiles (sails, ropes, nets); and as a pigment for the preparation of red ochre paint used extensively on outbuildings and vernacular fishing structures throughout the province. This article outlines the history of red ochre, compares the use of fish, seal, and linseed oil, and traces the development and the decline of red ochre paint.
Arriving at the turn of the 20th century, immigrant Chinese men in St. John's faced unique challe... more Arriving at the turn of the 20th century, immigrant Chinese men in St. John's faced unique challenges and barriers. At the General Protestant Cemetery in St. John's, a small grouping of headstones tells a portion of their story. Using burial markers and records, as well as primary and secondary sources, this article explores the history behind these burials.
"The Goats of New Perlican" is the first booklet in the Oral History Roadshow series produced by ... more "The Goats of New Perlican" is the first booklet in the Oral History Roadshow series produced by the Heritage Foundation. This booklet focuses on the memories of goats in New Perlican and includes stories about laughing goats, stinky bucks their stubborn nature, using goats to haul wood, the benefits of goat milk, and keeping goats as pets.
Booklet of memories of growing up in Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove based on field work including audi... more Booklet of memories of growing up in Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove based on field work including audio recordings and photography.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, red ochre has been used traditionally for three main purposes: as a... more In Newfoundland and Labrador, red ochre has been used traditionally for three main purposes: as a pigment by indigenous groups; as a preservative for marine textiles (sails, ropes, nets); and as a pigment for the preparation of red ochre paint used extensively on outbuildings and vernacular fishing structures throughout the province. This article outlines the history of red ochre, compares the use of fish, seal, and linseed oil, and traces the development and the decline of red ochre paint.
Arriving at the turn of the 20th century, immigrant Chinese men in St. John's faced unique challe... more Arriving at the turn of the 20th century, immigrant Chinese men in St. John's faced unique challenges and barriers. At the General Protestant Cemetery in St. John's, a small grouping of headstones tells a portion of their story. Using burial markers and records, as well as primary and secondary sources, this article explores the history behind these burials.
"The Goats of New Perlican" is the first booklet in the Oral History Roadshow series produced by ... more "The Goats of New Perlican" is the first booklet in the Oral History Roadshow series produced by the Heritage Foundation. This booklet focuses on the memories of goats in New Perlican and includes stories about laughing goats, stinky bucks their stubborn nature, using goats to haul wood, the benefits of goat milk, and keeping goats as pets.
Booklet of memories of growing up in Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove based on field work including audi... more Booklet of memories of growing up in Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove based on field work including audio recordings and photography.
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