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Africville : an African Nova Scotian community is demolished--and fights back Cover Image Book Book

Africville : an African Nova Scotian community is demolished--and fights back / Gloria Ann Wesley.

Wesley, Gloria. (Author).

Summary:

A look at the community of Africville in Halifax, which was founded in the 1800s by African Nova Scotians and grew to become a tight-knit community of about 400 people, until the City of Halifax decided to demolish the community in the 1960s. Also discussed is the city's eventual apology and offer of some compensation after years of pressure, as well as how the spirit of the community lives on. Includes links to video clips.

Record details

  • ISBN: 145941358X
  • ISBN: 9781459413580
  • Physical Description: 94 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps (chiefly colour).
  • Publisher: Toronto : James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers, 2019.

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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references, filmography, Internet addresses and index.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 34.95

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Cookstown Branch J 971.622500496 Wes 31681020106266 JNONFIC Available -

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