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Kenneth Shah fonds
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Mas Band Registration

File consists of contact sheets for mas band members, expense forms for the Callaloo mas camp, correspondence to potential sponsors, and agreements between Shah as mas producer/bandleader and CCC.

Caribana Miscellaneous Planning Documents

File consists of contact sheets for mas band members, band registration forms for each mas band in the 1997 Caribana, promotional flyers, budget for the 1997 “A Glimpse of Hawaii” parade float, and news clippings.

Caribana Cambridge

File consists of documents pertaining to Pan Waves Phase II Steeldrum Band, the first steel band entry from Cambridge to Toronto's Caribana in 1996.

Events 1996-1998

File consists of band registration forms with corresponding themes for each band, news clippings, mas costume order forms for the “Amarant-The Secret Garden” theme, and a brief for the 1997 Festival.

Kenn Shah

File consists of Shah's curriculum vitae, a letter of recommendation from Reverend Arch Bastien, one of the participants in organizing the first Caribana in Toronto, correspondence, and lists of Caribana winners.

Documents and Clippings 1996-1997

File consists of documents from the Caribbean East Indian Cultural Organization and news clipping regarding the local Indo-Caribbean community,

Caribana '95-J'ouvert

File consists of correspondence, hand-drawn maps, media coverage, schedules, and other documents planning Caribana's first Jouvert in 1995 and for subsequent years in 1996 and 1997.

Caribana '95

File consists of correspondence and documents for Caribana '95 events such as the Steel Band Festival show, the Junior Carnival Street Parade, Kind and Queen of the Band Competition, and Parade of Bands on Caribana Day.

Caribana 1991-1995

File consists of backgrounders on the history of Caribana, posters, correspondence and administrative documents created and compiled by Shah to acquire corporate sponsorship for Caribana from Air Canada and government sponsorship from the Government of Canada as well as letters of recommendation recommending Shah for the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship.

Memos

File consists of a memo from the Atlanta Caribbean Association regarding their 1994 costume needs, a memo from the Ottawa Caribbean Cultural Committee regarding the organization of their first Caribbean Carnival, and a letter from The Calypso Bandit requesting Shah be his agent.

Publishing Information

File consists of guides and publisher information booklets compiled by Shah to support his decision to start a Caribana magazine.

Caribana 2001

File consists of a list for the Parade of the Bands, food vendor applications, and an application for competitive band registration.

Caribana Award Honours

File consists of promotional material for Caribana, an invitation to the Prize Winners Presentation 1998, and a news release announcing Shah as a recipient of the 1994 Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship.

Fête Caribe

File consists of documents pertaining to the organization of Fête Caribe, Ottawa's annual Caribbean Festival.

Events of 1999

File consists of documents for Caribana '99 such as the 1999 Rules and Regulations for King and Queen of the Bands Competition, a count of mas players by band, and information packages for the Canada Council for the Arts.

Multi-Fest Canada, Inc.

File consists of documents such as meeting minutes, flyers, correspondence, and financial documents pertaining to Multi-Fest Canada, Inc. which sponsored Caribana and Imani '96, and also hosted Trinidad and Tobago Republic Day Celebrations in 1998.

Caribana '99

File consists of documents pertaining to the Caribana 1999 Callaloo Mas Camp run by Marlon Singh and Kenn Shah and documents pertaining to the planning of their masquerade theme “Fireworks.”

Caribana/Callaloo '97

File consists of documents pertaining to Caribana '97 and the organization of the 1997 Callaloo Mas Camp, including: schedule of events, correspondence, press releases, a summary of events by Shah, notes and memos from organizers, lists of participants, and designs for costumes.

Sick Kids Project

File consists of correspondence, a draft budget, and background documents for a proposed event to fund raise for Toronto Sick Children's Hospital Foundation entitled “Miracles in Motion '99”

Caribana 2000

File consists of news clippings, passes for various festivals throughout the years, and Shah's notes for planning Caribana 2000.

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.

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.

Caribana 1986

File consists of promotional material, planning notes, programs, and correspondence with bandleaders of Caribana '86 and the Minister of Culture and Recreation in Trinidad and Tobago.

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 '96

File consists of Shah's notes, an agenda for the CCC's Nomination and Membership Committee General Meeting, event posters, and schedules.

Caribana '90

File consists of letters of support for Caribana from government officials, news releases regarding updates for the festival, a list of the board of directors for Caribana '90, correspondence, and event schedules.

Music and Song Lyrics

File consists of sheet music and song lyrics used by mas bands throughout various Caribana festivals.

Caribana 1981-1985

File consists of a press kit for a soca band called King Cosmos, handmade posters and mock-ups, press releases and correspondence.

Callaloo Mas Camp

File consists of administrative documents for the establishment of the Callaloo mas camp, such as lease documents, applications to perform in Caribana, financial documents, correspondence, memos, backgrounders on Caribana and the Caribana mas camp to be given to participants, posters, media coverage, contracts, costume themes, and competition results.

Caribana '84

File consists of posters, designs for costumes, competition ribbons, and an article from the Guardian covering Caribana '72.

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.

Promotions

File consists of news clippings announcing the promotions and new hires of members of the Caribbean Cultural Committee as well as winners of Caribana Festival events

Juan Miguel

File consists of articles and posters promoting the work of Juan Miguel, a Dominican composer and bandleader.

Current Roles-1999

File consists of correspondence and an agreement between CCC and the Callaloo Mas Camp outlining their contract to produce a Class B mas band for the 1999 Caribana Festival.

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.

Carifesta '82

File consists of posters, event programmes, bandleader registration form, and correspondence pertaining to the organization of Montreal's Carifesta '82.

Advertising

File consists of correspondence, posters, and designs for advertisements to promote Caribana events.

Pending

File consists of participant registration forms for Shah's Caribana '83 mas band “Mas in Hell,” a notice to band members of Shah's Caribana '82 mas band “Myths of Shalimar,” and lyrics to the song “Myths of Shalimar.”

Caribana '83

File consists of the 1981 issue of the Canadian Caribbean Cultural Magazine, rules and regulations for the Parade Competition and Children's Carnival, as well as correspondence, forms, and schedules for Caribana '83.

Mas Band Planning

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

Magazine

File consists of drawings for costume designs based on the 1977 mas band theme “People of Uzbek,” posters, letters of endorsement, news clippings, an honour roll list of participants from 1967 to 1976, parade float sketch for “Christmas in the Caribbean,” and a score sheet for the '82 Calypso Semi Finals.

Caribana '94

File consists of event passes, notices to mas participants, letters of endorsement, news releases, and rules and regulations for the Parade of Bands Competition.

Costume Design

File consists of hand-drawn designs for costumes, fabric swatches, mock-ups for posters, and pictures for thematic inspiration.

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.

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.

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 '91

File consists of press releases regarding new sponsors or event announcements, list of board of directors, letters of endorsement, glossary of Caribbean terms, schedule at a glance, and agenda for a pre-festival media conference.

Caribana '92

File consists of press releases regarding new sponsors or event announcements, posters and promotional material, letters of endorsement, glossary of Caribbean terms, and a ticket for the Caribbean Cricket Festival '92.

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.

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.

Rubina Ignacio (Rollick)

File consists of photographs and a biography/letter of reference for Rubina Ignacio, who was involved with Caribana as a director and chairperson from 1967-1980

Calypso Association – Trinidad

File consists of news clippings from Trinidad, a compilation of old calypso song titles, a press kit for calypso artist Yafeu Osei (aka Rootsman), and a program for the 10th Annual Calypso Monarch Semi-Finals and Finals Awards Program.

Trinidad Guardian

File consists of copies of the Trinidad Guardian, Trinidad and Tobago’s daily newspaper publication between 1967-1992.

Newspaper Clippings

File consists of miscellaneous news clippings covering Caribana and Carnival events in Trinidad and Tobago.

People Monthly

File consists of copies of People Monthly magazine documenting Carnival 1983.

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.

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.

Party flyers and events

File consists of event flyers and brochures for Carnival and other events across Canada and the United States.

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