Baptism, Children and Festivals in Nain - Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador

A collection of 61 historical colour photographs about a Baptism, Children and Festivals in Nain - Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1965-66 Taken by John Penny an 18 year old Voluntary Service Overseas teacher from the UK who lived and worked in the local community school from 1965-66. The photographs make an important contribution to the cultural, educational and natural history of the period and beautifully depict the rich tapestry of life in and around Nain at the time. Each photo album focuses on different aspects of the community's way of life. (Cover photograph: Jo and Sam Dicker; photographs courtesy John Penny (English/Japanese captions)