Helen Creighton Audio Reel 6030
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Title
Helen Creighton Audio Reel 6030
Description
This is a portion of an audio recording of a mass held at Seaview United Baptist Church in May of 1967. Hearing people sing the folk songs together shows how powerful and emotional these gatherings were, and it allows listeners to imagine what it felt like to be there. The music reflects the church’s role as a place of comfort, strength, and connection, where people could express their faith and support one another. It also highlights how important traditions, rhythm, and spirituality were to everyday life in Africville. Overall, the recording helps bring the community’s lived experiences to life in a really real and human way.
Creator
Helen Creighton
Source
Helen Creighton: Folklife
Publisher
Nova Scotia Archives
Date
21 May 1967
Rights
Nova Scotia Archives
Files
Citation
Helen Creighton, “Helen Creighton Audio Reel 6030,” Black Canadian History Exhibit, accessed December 5, 2025, http://omeka.uottawa.ca/mathieu-black-canadian-history-exhibit/items/show/707.