William D. Naftel

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A Halifax Boyhood

Growing up on the city's outskirts in the 1940s and 50s

Anyone who grew up in the late 1940s and 50s will recognize themselves and their experiences in this story of a Halifax boyhood. Whether its the thrill of skating while holding someones hand for … ; 96 View
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Ice Cakes, 1941

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Looks at the Northwest Arm in Melville Cove, its landmarks and features in 1941 ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Down the Arm, 1941–59

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Landmarks down the Arm and into Halifax proper 1941-1959 ; 9 $0.90 Add
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Cunard School, 1943–46 17

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Looks at going to school at Cunard School in Jollimore up to grade four 1943-46 ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Learning to Swim, 1942–45 21

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Recounts learning to swim 1942-45 ; 3 $0.30 Add
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The Dingle, 1945–46 23

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Looks at The Dingle official sir Sanford Fleming Park and an incident that occurred their in his childhood 1945-46 ; 7 $0.70 Add
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Second World War, 1942–45 29

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What he remembers about being a boy in Halifax during WWII and how it shaped him 1942-45 ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Family, 1932–42 33

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Personal recollections of his family 1932-42 ; 9 $0.90 Add
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Kline Heights, 1946–50 41

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Examines when he lived in an area known as Kline Heights 1946-50 ; 4 $0.40 Add
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Movie Club, 1947–48 44

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Looks at the Saturday Morning Movie Club which meant freedom for children from the surly bonds of adult control and supervision 1947-48 ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Black and White, 1948–54 48

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Looks at racism in Halifax in 1948-54 ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Radio, 1942–49 52

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Looks at the principle form of entertainment/popular culture, Radio 1942-49 ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Hoopville, 1950–52 56

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Looks at Halifax hosting the university men’s basketball championship tournament from 1950-52 ; 3 $0.30 Add
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Hitchhiking, 1952–61 58

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Looks at the attitude towards hitchhiking in Halifax 1952-61 ; 3 $0.30 Add
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Boys’ Parliament, 1950–52 60

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Looks at his involvement with the Maritime Provinces Tuxis and Older Boys’ Parliament 1950-52 ; 4 $0.40 Add
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Queens and Kings for a Year — Grade 12, 1953–54 63

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Looks at Armdale High, the construction and being a part of a very small grade 12 class here 1953-54 ; 3 $0.30 Add