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Algeria Interior

Photograph of the Algeria Pavilion section of the Arab Countries Pavilion (lot C-469). The Algerian Pavilion shared the country's history on twelve screens inside its cinema. Photographs and ancient relics showcased a diverse present and a culturally rich past. At the Algerian restaurant the wine and pastries were among the popular features. The Arab Countries Pavilion housed the nations of Algeria, the United Arab Republic, and Kuwait. Display spaces for each country were featured as well as a restaurant and cinema. Pavilion featured rectangular geometry inset with traditional drop arch, reinforced concrete basement with structural steel central tower, reinforced fiberglass cladding (S: 100' x 120' --- A: 12,000 sq. ft. --- H: 16'). The Arab Countries Pavilion, Ile Notre Dame, originally was sponsored by Algeria, Morocco and Kuwait. But at time of Egypt-Israel 6 days war, Kuwait closed its section. It never was re-opened. Kuwait was the only nation that withdrew during the six months of expo '67

Algeria Pavilion

Photograph of the Algeria Pavilion section of the Arab Countries Pavilion (lot C-469). The Algerian Pavilion shared the country's history on twelve screens inside its cinema. Photographs and ancient relics showcased a diverse present and a culturally rich past. At the Algerian restaurant the wine and pastries were among the popular features. The Arab Countries Pavilion housed the nations of Algeria, the United Arab Republic, and Kuwait. Display spaces for each country were featured as well as a restaurant and cinema. Pavilion featured rectangular geometry inset with traditional drop arch, reinforced concrete basement with structural steel central tower, reinforced fiberglass cladding (S: 100' x 120' --- A: 12,000 sq. ft. --- H: 16'). The Arab Countries Pavilion, Ile Notre Dame, originally was sponsored by Algeria, Morocco and Kuwait. But at time of Egypt-Israel 6 days war, Kuwait closed its section. It never was re-opened. Kuwait was the only nation that withdrew during the six months of expo '67

Algonquin and Nipissing Collection

  • CA RBD MSG 317
  • Collection
  • 1831-1880

This collection consists of twelve documents concerning the settlement of the Algonquin and Nipissing First Nations at Oka, Quebec, some in Anishinaabemowin, 1831-1853. There are also letters and documents mostly addressed to N. O. Greene, a solicitor and activist, concerning the Indigenous communities of Oka, 1878-1880.

Allen of Hurtwood

Five letters, most from Allen of Hurtwood to Lord Noel-Buxton, with one draft of a reply. Letters concern a proposed plebescite and a potential deputation to the Earl of Halifax.

Amery

Two letters from L.S. Amery to Lord Noel-Buxton. Letters discuss politics and foreign policy in the Balkans, particularly Bulgaria.

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