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Kenneth Shah fonds File
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So Yu Going to Carnival

File consists of photographs and slides documenting Caribana '96 and Ottawa Carnival to be used by Shah for the magazine “So Yu Going to Carnival.”

Carnival photos

File consists of photographs and photo negatives of a Carnvival mas parade, possibly in Trinidad.

Toronto postcards

File consists of postcards of the Toronto skyline, Casa Loma, and Toronto City Hall.

Shah in Trinidad

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

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.

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.

Trinidad Carnival

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

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

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

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

Trinidad Guardian

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

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

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 costumes

File consists of photographs documenting Ken Shah’s costumes for Caribana mas parades. File additonally shows photographs of a carnival mas costume showcase.

Carnival costume showcase

File consists of photographs showing a Carnival costume showcase held in Trinidad and Tobago. Photographs were taken by the photo studio, Shahadath Mohammed & Sons.

Creative Costumes

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

Caribana photographs

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

Carnival costume

File consists of a photograph of a woman in an elaborate white Carnival costume.

Costume Design

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

Newspaper Clippings

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

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.

Caribana

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

Duck and family

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

Carnival mas costumes

File consists of photographs of a Carnival costume showcase, possibly in Trinidad and Tobago.

Caribana photographs

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

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.

Noel Audin

File consists of a photograph and photo negatives of Carnival costumes designed by Noel Audain.

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.

Mas Band Planning

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

Caribana '84

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

Toronto events

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Directories

File consists of phone and business directories for the Toronto-area centering around Black, Guyanese and Trinidadian communities. They include, the Black Dial Directory, The Black Pages, and Where Is It.

Misc. Carnival and personal

File consists of miscellaneous photographs and negatives, including photos of Shah with family and friends, Caribana, and Carnival photographs.

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.

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.

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.

Miscellaneous Canadian magazines

File consists of various issues of Canadian magazines catering towards Black and Caribbean diaspora in Canada. Includes magazines documenting Caribana throughout the years, such as Performing Arts in Canada, Where Toronto, and Footsteps magazine.

People Monthly

File consists of issues of People Monthly magazine, documenting Carnival celebrations.

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