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Men aboard Gertrude L. Thebaud schooner underway off Gloucester, Massachusetts hoist sail and prepare for a forthcoming race.
Captain Ben Pine and crew aboard Gertrude L. Thebaud schooner underway at sea off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts. They are preparing for upcoming sailing boat races against Canadian schooner Bluenose from Nova Scotia, Canada. Crew hoisting sail aboard the Gertrude L. Thebaud. crew members aloft on the masts and in the rigging. Captain Ben Pine in white shirt with bow tie, wearing a cap, looks aloft toward crew member high above. One crew member slides rapidly down a rope line.
Dr. J.J. Tompkins of St. Francis Xavier University proposes plan of Co-Operation to improve lives of Nova Scotia fishermen
Wooden fishing sailboats returning to shore in Canso, Nova Scotia, in the 1920s. Nets seen on some decks. A fisherman shovels fish from his hold onto the dock. Fishing boats clustered against a dock. Fishermen filleting fish on the dock. A buyer making offer to fisherman for fish in basket on a scale. He receives only 75 cents for a full day's catch. His wife is busy scrubbing clothes in an outdoor tub, when he gives her the 75 cents. She is disappointed. The Reverend Doctor, J.J.Tompkins, Rector of St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, proposes that the University and wider community collaborate to improve lives of the people.He is seen meeting with a group of fishermen on the shore.View of British-Canadian Co-Operative Society Limited, offices in Nova Scotia. Father Tompkins holding a pamphlet entitled: "Co-Operation, A plan for Tomorrow which works today." He studies the pamphlet. Fishermen peruse the pamphlet. Dr. Tompkins conversing with fishermen.
The "Antigonish Movement" adult education programs at the St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia.
The "Co-Operation" ideas of Rev. Dr.J.J.Tompkins, of St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, give rise to programs such as the Adult Education Program of the Extension Department of the University. Adults are seen participating in education program, as they take evening instruction in reading, writing, and basic economics, in a local school classrooms. Another pioneer in the "Antigonish Movement," the Rev. Dr. Hugh MacPherson of St.Francis Xavier University, is seen on a farm, advising local farmers about soil and farming techniques. In a laboratory at the University, he discusses soil chemistry, with several farmers, and shows them the contrast between plants with and without proper soil conditions. He counsels farmers out in the field. Views of the campus of St. Francis Xavier University. Map of Nova Scotia showing the Eastern area served by the University. Other leaders in the "Antigonish Movement," Dr. M.M. Coady and his assistant, A.B. MacDonald, are seen together, and consulting with other educators at the university. Sister Marie Michael, who leads women's programs, is highlighted.
Roof of Gold Mine collapses, trapping three men 150 feet down and men reached by drilling a bore hole in Nova Scotia.
Disaster of Moose River Gold Mines in Nova Scotia. Collapsed Moose River Gold Mines and pile of debris. Rescue miners inspect the site. The men reach by drilling a bore hole on the sixth day to bring food, water and a telephone. Survivors of the disaster. On April 12, 1936 the roof of the mine collapses, trapping three men 150 feet down for 11 days. Rotted timbers split. The rubble traps the cable. Plane in flight. People and relatives of victims at the surface, express grief, sadness, and mourning. Rescuers on surface. Survivors are carried out on litters. Large crowd gather.
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt with sons on fishing trip on Schooner Sewanna, in Nova Scotia
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt on a fishing trip in Nova Scotia.President Roosevelt and his sons on the chartered schooner, Sewanna, underway. President Roosevelt waves from the helm. His sons and other crew members can be seen moving about the boat. Sea birds line up wing-to-wing, on peak of a roof.
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt aboard the presidential yacht USS Potomac AG-25 in Nova Scotia
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt in Nova Scotia. Presidential motorcade arrives at pier, where it is met by several Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers, who walk alongside as U.S. Secret Service agents step from the Presidential and accompanying car. President Franklin Roosevelt seated aboard the presidential yacht USS Potomac AG-25. He motions to a Naval Officer to sit with him. They converse as other guests settle themselves on the yacht. View, from the water, of the USS Potomac at the pier. Spectators gather on shore as the USS Potomac slowly makes its way out from the pier.
