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Oral History Projects 2003-2004
A Historical Examination of Aboriginal Peoples in the City of North Bay and Surrounding Area
The Wonder Years: Memories of Schooling in North Bay
Over the Lake and Through the Woods: A Comprehensive History of Nipissing University
From the Homefront to the Warfront: Reflections from North Bay 's WWII Veterans
DeMarco's: More than Just a Store
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A Historical Examination of Aboriginal Peoples in the City of North Bay and Surrounding Area
By: Craig Etmanski, Nadia Fairbarn, Kerri Godin, Kyle McNiven, Krista Shea
Description:
This project is an examination of the relationship between the Native communities and North Bay as well as Native relations on a national level. This project attempts to dispel stereotypes and bring to light the authentic experiences of both Aboriginals and North Bay inhabitants. Specifically, this project looks at the educational experiences of Aboriginals in the city of North Bay , the role of Natives in traditional city institutions, and the role of Native institutions in the city of North Bay .
Interviews:
Interview with Gerald Lalonde
Interview with Darlene McIsaac
Interview with Nicole Petrant-Rennie
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"The Wonder Years:" Memories of Schooling in North Bay
By: Amanda Cheslik, Amanda Metherel, Greg Baril-Kenney
Description:
North Bay offers a variety of schooling options: Catholic, public, and private elementary and secondary schools service the city as do post secondary institutions such as Canadore College and Nipissing University . Because education is so prevalent in this community, it is important to record and preserve the educational experiences of teachers and students. This project examines the experiences of both teachers and students, as well as the dynamics of the classroom and various social trends. An additional emphasis is placed on cross-generational themes as well as gender related issues.
Interviews:
Interview with Eunice Saari
Interview with Kim Warner
Interview with Denise Warner
Interview with Marion Campbell
Interview with Leona
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Demarco's: More than Just a Store
By: Anne-Marie Breckon, Terry Dubroy, Kristen O'Hare
Description:
This project is an examination of the impact that the oldest store in North Bay has on the community. This project looks at the social, economic, and cultural changes within both the store and the larger community. A detailed history of the DeMarco's is created as well as the impressions it has left upon the town as a whole. Interviews were conducted with both the proprietors of DeMarco's and the townspeople who regularly frequent the store.
Interviews:
Interview with Connie
Interview with Rocky Zimbalatte
Interview with Lisa Demarco
Interview with Judith Demarco
Interview with John Jessen
Interview with Tony Demarco
Interview with Pat Lemieux
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From the Homefront to the Warfront: Reflections from North Bay 's WWII Veterans
By: Shannon McNeely, Peter Naylor, Michelle Pye
Description:
This project sought to obtain information that is both accurate and thought provoking, in an attempt to dispel many frequently held myths within the common understanding of warfare. Interviews were conducted with WWII veterans who reside in the North Bay area. An emphasis is placed on examining the homefront, the recruitment and training processes, stories from the frontlines, and the eventual homecoming of the soldiers.
Interviews:
Interview with Mr. Neil Simpson
Interview with Stan Nichols
Interview with Mrs. Nichols
Interview with Mrs. Richardson
Interview with Don True
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Over the Lake and Through the Woods: A Comprehensive History of Nipissing
By: Greg Ault, Amy Brandon, Corey Kalsi
Description:
The purpose of this project was to compile an oral history of Nipissing University . An emphasis was placed on acquiring first hand accounts of people who had attended Nipissing. The goal of this project is to analyze the historical progress of the institution by interviewing a variety of people, including students, professors, founders, and community members.
Interviews:
Interview with Dr. Desmond Anthony
Interview with Carolyn Brethauer
Interview with Kristine Shewchuk
Interview with Dr. Roman Brozowski
Interview with Mr. Chad Cardinal
Interview with Mr. Al Carfagni
Interview with Ted Chase
Interview with Prof. Jack Jones
Interview with Prof. Stan Lawlor
Interview with Dr. Diana Walton
Interview with Dr. George Zyturak
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Oral History Projects 2005-2006
The Emergence of St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School
Romancing the Pine: A Look at the Lumber and Sawmill Industry in North Bay and Area
The Life and Times of Angele Egwuna: Nisnawbe Qwe
North Bay in the Shadow of NORAD
Contributions of the Nipissing District Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society
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The Emergence of St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School
By Paul Servos, Dustin Wall, Jennifer Evans
Description:
This project takes a look at the conditions of St. Josephs and Schollard Hall before their merger in 1984-85. Both students and faculty are interviewed to determine what both schools looked like before the merger, how the staff and students reacted during the merger, and their opinions as to whether or not the merger was beneficial in the long run.
Interviews:
Interview with Donald Houle
Interview with Mary Kolz
Interview with Al Orlando
Interview with Stan Lawlor
Interview with Pam Hartnett
Interview with Garry Meahan
Interview with Katie Laporte
Interview with Annie Madigan
Interview with Jim Mallory
Interview with Marcello Pettella
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Romancing the Pine: A Look at the Lumber and Sawmill Industry in North Bay and Area
By: Adam Nott, Lisa Bell, Jim Murray
Description:
This project looks at the sawmill industry in North Bay and surrounding area, and examines how these industries effected the economy of those towns, as well as how the removal of such industries impacted these towns. It particularly takes notice of how political interests of various groups come into conflict and how the government is forced to choose between two sides to determine the future of single-industry towns.
Interviews:
Interview with Alice Waite
Interview with Fred McNutt
Interview with Ken Hamilton
Interview with Yvette Boyce
Interview with Cliff Campbell
Interview with Howard Bondet
Interview with Doug Mackey
Interview with Dave Larondeau
Interview with Linda Hines and Evelyn Masson
Interview with Claire Roy and Julie Martin
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The Life and Times of Angele Egwuna: Nisnawbe Qwe
By: Bryan Nanni , Lorraine Sutherland, Naomi Balla-Boudreau
Description:
This project examines the life of Angele Egwuna, the wife of the famous Canadian icon Grey Owl. This project looks at a variety of themes including inter-racial marriage in the early twentieth century as well as the cultural conflicts that emerge as a result. An additional emphasis is placed on Aboriginal culture in this time period and how such ideas can be seen in the writing of Grey Owl.
Interviews:
Interview with Albert Lalonde
Interview with Carol Cochrane
Interview with Jean Constante
Interview with Florence Becker
Interview with Dinti Elliot
Interview with Verla Pacey
Interview with Tom Saville
Interview with June MacInnes
Interview with Bill Plumstead
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North Bay in the Shadow of NORAD
By: Colin Archbell, Kayla Bilton, Robyn Cassidy
Description:
This project examines the impact of the arrival of CFB North Bay and NORAD on the town of North Bay . This study examines how the base shaped the economic and cultural atmosphere of the town, as well as how the townspeople felt about the base as a potential nuclear target during the Cold War. The project emphasizes on how the environment of fear was contained during these years, and how the base positively became an integral part of North Bay 's culture.
Interviews:
Interview with Phil Lamothe
Interview with Ann Lewis
Interview with Chris Charland
Interview with Captain Newman
Interview with General Ron Button
Interview with Micheal Ketter
Interview with Annett and Mike Allard
Interview with Fred Radcliffe
Interview with Allan Lamothe
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Contributions of the Nipissing District Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society
By: Rob Shields, Laura Glass, Randine Westgate
Description:
This project looks at how the Nipissing Branch of Genealogy has contributed to the history of North Bay . It takes a look at what genealogy is and why it is important for the preservation of history. It also looks at the various projects that are being performed in the meantime by the Genealogy Society.
Interviews:
Interview with Ann Staines
Interview with Gilles Pleau and Gilles Gaudet
Interview with Barb Moore
Interview with Arnold Tindall
Interview with Lorry Gallant
Interview with Helen Vaillancourt
Interview with Joyce Lafontaine
Interview with Elizabeth O'Neill
Interview with ANONYMOUS
Interview with Anna May Shpuniarsky
Interview with Dianne Wear
Interview with Diana Scott
Interview with Coreen Villemere
Interview with Deana Wilson
Interview with Douglas Bolger
Interview with John Kooistra
Interview with Dennis Geden
Interview with Anonymous 1
Interview with Ann Craig
Interview with Vana Pride
Interview with Mary Philippe
Interview with Anonymous 2
Interview with Druscilla Voldock
Interview with James Hass
Interview with Doreen Quevillon
Interview with Chris Sarlo
Interview with Vanda Kennedy
Interview with Freda Stresman
Interview with Gert Brennan
Interview with Cathy Tremblay
Interview with Dianne Field
Interview with Paul Murphy
Interview with Marie Henry
Interview with Sue Humber
Interview with Robert Fix
Interview with Marilyn Robinson
Interview with Bernice Fawcett
Interview with Gordon White
Interview with Dianne Levesque
Interview with Shirley Kelford
Interview with Brian Moulder
Interview with Katy Smith
Interview with Patti Hipwell-Quansah
Interview with Cecile Marie Hill
Interview with Peter Van Wingerden
Interview with William Ingwersen
Interview with John and Heidi Lebel
Interview with Carmen Lalonde
Interview with Denis Lalonde
Interview with Anonymous 3
Interview with Shirley McCron
Interview with Doug McCron
Interview with Brenda Dickie
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Community History 2004-05
Early Mattawa Project
General Documents of the Land Registry Office in North Bay
Report on French Families in North Bay in the 1901 Census
North Bay Land Registry Project
Gateway to North Bay 's Monuments
Empire Building Project
The Italian Community of North Bay
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Early Mattawa Project
By Heather Barkey
Description:
Heather Barkey has composed an extensive database of documents essential for the early history of Mattawa, a small town located 70km east of North Bay on highway 17. This database looks primarily at deeds directly dealing with Mattawa or Panieau townships.
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General Documents of the Land Registry
By Rob Shields and Scott McInnis
Description:
The goal of this project was to build a database utilizing the General Documents of the Land Registry Office. This project focuses on Probated Wills and Letters of Administration. This database includes an Index page which lists the first 750 documents in the Land Registry Office's General Documents.
Report on French Families in North Bay in 1901
By Carol Russell
Description:
This database attempts to connect the schedule one and schedule two sections of the 1901 census for North Bay , Widdifield, and Ferris. This is done in order to allow a comparison of the different kinds of families present within North Bay at the time of the census.
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North Bay Land Registry Project
By Lisa Bell
Description:
This project is a combination of an Excel spreadsheet database and electronic database on Land Registry documents. This project looks specifically at Deeds of Land, as well as the mortgages, statutory leases, and rental agreements within.
Gateway to North Bay 's Monuments
By Anna DaSilva
Description:
This is an examination of North Bay's monuments, including the War Memorial and Wall of Honour, Bomarc Missile, and Champlain Brule Monoument. This project looks into the history of North Bay 's monuments, how they came to be, and what significance they play in the present.
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Empire Building Project
By Paul Servos
Description:
This project examines the Empire Building and its historical significance to North Bay . A detailed description of the many uses of the Empire is detailed, as well as how the Empire played an integral role as a center for commerce in North Bay 's past. It further looks at other hotels in North Bay , and how they have contributed to both tourism and growth in the town as a whole.
The Italian Community of North Bay
By Christine Orlando
Description:
This project involves the Italian community of North Bay throughout the twentieth century. This project examines how the Italians in North Bay adopted a Canadian way of life, while maintaining their cultural traditions. Also, it looks at how the Italian community has shaped North Bay and the surrounding region.
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Research Essays 2007-08
The History of the North Bay YMCA
By: Edwin Clark
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