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This page from the Toronto Star describes the arrival of Marcus Garvey in Toronto and how he was received by the members of the United Negro Improvement Association. It shows the great influence he had in Canada and the importance of Black Political…

Portrait of John Anderson

Picture of Myron Sutton and his Bands “The Canadian Ambassadors” posing for their picture wearing high end suits and looking extremely professional. Clothing was always a conscious choice in how others would view these musicians and them wearing the…

It shows the members of the choir. Union United was one of the most important churches in Canada, it served as a centre for community life, and cultural identity for many Black Canadians. Through the music they cultivated a sense of belonging and…

This catalogue provides the formal record of Bannister’s award-winning participation in the Centennial Exhibition. It is essential evidence of how his talent was recognized at a national level despite racial prejudice.

Document from the official U.S. Congressional Serial Set

A detailed black-and-white bird’s-eye lithograph of a large plantation property, including agricultural fields, orchards, livestock pastures, several buildings, carriages, and fences.

A picture of Nettie Ware when she received her honourary doctorate from the University of Lethbridge in 1982. Nettie dedicated her whole life to contributing to the community, and as a result, she received a doctorate that she deserved. She received…

Reproduction of a newspaper article about the UNIA band on Laurier Street in Whitney Pier. Members are marching the street with instruments and banners in support of a movement advocating "Africa for the Africans." The UNIA was prominent among Black…

Due cards for active members of the UNIA. The UNIA in Glace Bay was a formal organization taking records of who came and when they came into the UNIA.