Council of Nova Scotia Archives
Beaton Institute, Cape Breton University
Callisthenics on the lawn at Holy Angels Convent School, Sydney
The Congregation of Notre Dame (CND) began the tradition of women's education on Cape Breton Island at the beginning of the 18th century at Fortress Louisbourg. The CND operated Holy Angels school for 126 years. Holy Angels is now the New Dawn Centre for Social Innovation located on George Street. This photograph shows students enjoying some fresh air on May 27, 1912.
Date: 1912
Reference: Beaton Institute, Cape Breton University bi-2010-0590-9
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