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Kenneth Shah fonds
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Jamboree ‘58

File consists of photo negatives of Shah attending the 9th Annual World Scout Jamboree held in England. It includes Shah and friends visiting tourist attractions.

Shah in Trinidad

File consists of photo negatives of Shah’s adolescence in Trinidad prior to his moving to Canada.

Ken Shah home recording

A sound recording created by Kenneth Shah. The recording has Kenneth Shah detailing his last lunch at home with his family in Trinidad, before his emigration to Canada. Shah also speaks about his mother, as at the time of the recording it was his mother's birthday. Also heard on the recording is Shah's father, his mother, and his eldest sister wishing him well on his travels.

The original box read: “A recording made on 5-9-1965 on the occasion of my mothers 52nd birthday and my departure to Canada at 117 Coffee St. San Fernando Trinidad. Faiz Shah.”

Expo 67

File consists of souvenirs from Expo 67. It includes postcards of the Trinidad and Tobago Pavillion, and souvenir mini albums showcasing all the Pavillions from the Expo.

Caribana ‘68

File consists of posters, correspondence, a preliminary list of bands, a notice announcing that the Caribbean Committee for Cultural Advancement has secured a permanent address, news articles, and a list of directors and their responsibilities for Caribana '68.

Caribana ‘67

File consists of documents pertaining to the planning of the first Caribana Festival in Toronto, including: an information bulletin announcing the festival in honour of Canada's centennial, pamphlets, listing of bands, copies of news articles, costume sketches, notes and memos.

Trinidad Carnival

File consists of photo negatives of Shah in Trinidad attending Carnival, including Carnival costume.

Caribana photographs

File consists of photographs documenting the Caribana mas parade in downtown Toronto, including costumes created by Ken Shah.

Caribana photographs

File consists of photographs documenting the Caribana mas parade in downtown Toronto, including costumes created by Ken Shah.

Caribana

File consists of photo negatives of Caribana 1970, and Shah with friends in Carnival costume.

Shah personal photos

File consists of personal photos of Shah with family and friends, including a visit to Hampstead in 1963, and Shah’s first marriage in 1970.

Caribana

File consists of photographs documenting the Caribana mas parade in downtown Toronto between 1967-1972. File also includes photographs of costumes made by Ken Shah and a photo negative of a costume by Albert Moore ca. 1967 entitled “Peacock.”

Caribana

File consists of photographs documenting the Caribana mas parade in downtown Toronto between 1967-1972.

Toronto events

File consists of flyers for Toronto-area Caribbean music events, Fantasia ‘72, Jamboree ‘72 and Jump Up.

Caribana

File consists of photographs documenting the Caribana mas parade in downtown Toronto in 1973.

Trinidad Carnival Magazine

File consists of issues of Trinidad Carnival Magazine, documenting Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival 1973-1973. The magazines include articles and photographs detailing the events.

Caribana

File consists of photographs documenting the Caribana mas parade in downtown Toronto between 1974-1975.

Caribana – 1975 Jewels of the West Indies

A video cassette approximately 60 minutes long. The recording includes a documentary-style recording produced by Goudas Foods documenting Caribana 1975 and Shah’s band called “Jewels of the Indies.” It includes footage of Shah creating costumes, and footage of the Caribana parade itself.

Contrast 1975

File consists of issues Contrast Newspaper, a newspaper for the Black and Caribbean diaspora in Canada established in 1969. Topics covered include topics such as Bob Marley’s performance as Massey Hall, and Montreal’s Carifesta 1975.

News Clippings – 1976 Toronto

File consists of news clippings covering Caribana '76 events and related announcements such as the winning of a Wintario grant, mas preparations, and internal strife within the Carnival Development Association.

Carnival Extravaganza ‘76

File consists of promotional material for “Carnival Extravaganza” an event held by the Carnival Development Association of Toronto celebrating the tenth year of Carnival in Toronto. The file also includes a program for a Carnival Art Exhibit held during the event at Harbourfront.

Mas Band Planning

File consists of participant registration and costume measurements for various mas bands including “Fancy Sailor,” “the People of Uzbek.”

Meeting Minutes-1977

File consists of Shah's handwritten meeting minutes for executive meetings of the Caribbean Cultural Committee in 1977, concerning issues of fundraising, financial statements, operation deadlines, registration of participants, and other organizational matters.

Yorkfest

File consists of an invitation for Shah inviting him to attend Yorkfest 1977 as a member of the Citizen's Multicultural Committee, backgrounders for the event, and a copy of the Yorkfest disco dance contest results during which Shah participated as a judge.

Canadian Caribana Carnival Magazine

File consists of documents pertaining to the 1977 issue of the Canadian Caribana Carnival Magazine, including memos, information on rates and circulation, a draft letter for soliciting photos and letters of endorsement, and a note on the operations of the magazine and its personnel.

News Clippings – 1977 Toronto

File consists of news clippings covering Caribana '77 events and related announcements such as mas costume sales, band registration, competition winners, and mas band themes.

Caribana and Carnival Development Association – Records to 1978

File consists of program proposals for Caribana, correspondence written by Shah as secretary of the Carnival Development Association of Toronto reaching out to the community and municipal government representatives, financial documents, lists of bandleaders, grant applications and press releases.

Caribana 1977-1978

File consists of posters, designs for posters, a review of Caribana '77 in Contrast News, a preliminary allocation report of general grants towards Caribana 1977, and news clippings.

Caribana ‘71 – ‘78

File consists of program schedules, posters, pictures of contestants for the Miss Caribana competition, copies of articles covering the events, a copy of the '78 issue of the Canadian Caribbean Carnival Magazine, song lyrics, and correspondence.

Carnival event promotion

File consists of news clippings covering Caribana ‘78, including posters and programs. It also includes promotion about other Carnival and mas parades around Canada.

Trinidad Carnival Magazine

File consists of issues of Trinidad Carnival Magazine, documenting Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival 1975-1978. The magazines include articles and photographs detailing the events.

Photo negatives

File consists of photo negatives of personal photos belonging to Shah, incluing photos of family and friends, and events such as the Calgary Parade and visits to Trinidad in 1972 and 1973.

Caribana photographs

File consists of photographs documenting the Caribana mas parade in downtown Toronto, including costumes created by Ken Shah.

Creative Costumes

File consists of photographs and negatives of people and mannequins modelling costumes sold at Shah’s business, Creative Costumes.

Share Newspaper – Carbiana ‘79

File consists of issues of Share Newspaper, a community newspaper established in 1978 for the Black and Caribbean communities in the Greater Toronto Area. This Topics covered includes Caribana 1979.

Contrast 1979

File consists of issues of Contrast Newspaper, a newspaper for the Black and Caribbean diaspora in Canada established in 1969. The newspaper serves as the weekly news and reports on topics of interest and news stories of importance to Black, Caribbean and other West-Indian communities.

Caribana photographs

File consists of photographs and photo negatives documenting the Caribana mas parade in downtown Toronto.

Caribana photographs

File consists of photographs documenting Caribana mas parades, including costumes created by Ken Shah.

Caribana photographs

File consists of photographs and photo negatives documenting the Caribana mas parade in downtown Toronto.

Duck and family

File consists of photographs and photo negatives of Shah with family and friends at a Carnival mas parade, possibly in Trinidad.

Trinidad Carnival Magazine

File consists of issues of Trinidad Carnival Magazine, documenting Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival 1979. The magazines include articles and photographs detailing events.

Caribana photographs

File consists of photographs and photo negatives documenting the Caribana mas parade in downtown Toronto.

New York

File consists of photographs documenting the New York City Carnival in 1980, which Shah was in attendance of.

Photography/Art Work

File consists of newspaper clippings documenting Shah’s costume and photography work for Caribana in 1980.

Trinidad Carnival Magazine

File consists of issues of Trinidad Carnival Magazine, documenting Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival 1980. The magazines include articles and photographs detailing events.

Caribana – 1980 – Leopoards

File consists of photographs and photo negatives documenting the Caribana mas parade in downtown Toronto, including costumes created by Ken Shah for his parade called “Cult of the Leopards.” File also includes photographs taken by Gervais Ahovnov, sent to Shah.

Trinidad Carnival Magazine

File consists of issues of Trinidad Carnival Magazine, documenting Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival 1981. The magazines include articles and photographs detailing events.

Caribana ‘81

File consists of photographs and photo negatives documenting the Caribana mas parade in downtown Toronto.

Caribana photographs

File consists of photographs documenting the Caribana mas parade in downtown Toronto, including costumes created by Ken Shah for his band called “Cult of the Leopards.”

Caribana photographs

File consists of a range of photographs documenting Caribana mas parades throughout the years, and personal photographs of Shah including a visit to Stonehenge dating 30/6/57.

Caribana promotional material

File consists of news clippings covering Caribana ‘81, posters, and Shah’s band registration form. It also includes promotion regarding other Carnival and mas parades and events in Canada.

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