Summer 2004, Volume 97 Number 2

On The Cover ...

Traditional inshore fishing boats on a slip in Battle Harbour, Labrador. What was once a way of life has been recreated as historical artifact and tourist attraction.

Photo by:
Kevin Redmond

In this issue:

Feature Articles ...

Battle Harbour Restoration by Kim Clark
with photography by Kevin Redmond
The restoration of Battle Harbour is an ongoing project that has so far led to the preservation of over 20 historic buildings, wharves and walkways and more than 500 artifacts. The site has been designated a National Historic Site and National Historic District and recently was named an Atlantic Signature Attraction. [ read online ]

Editing the Landscape - The Art of Tara Bryan by Gloria Hickey
Texas-born artist Tara Bryan sees the famous Newfoundland coastline as a place of elemental opposites where rocks can be fluid, water crisp and air tangible. In her daring studies of light, rock, water and sky become something “delicious and mysterious”

Rediscovering Rainer Rees by Ian Sutherland
What happens when a person of distinguished ability does not encounter the necessary social support?

Ozzy and Marie by Cathy Finn
From Ozzie Nelson to Ozzy Osbourne... a period in which Marie went from middle to old age. A lot happens in 40 years.

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