Van Berkel family with tea service from Holland, Salt Springs, c. 1955

Van Berkel family with tea service from Holland, Salt Springs, c. 1955. Courtesy of Toosje Van de Sande, family album. In conversation with Toosje Van de Sande, June 27, 2014: This is a staged photo, featuring the china that came from Holland, which would be sent to family back home.

A learning hive, 1955

A learning hive. L-R : John, Leo, Toosje, Adrian, Linda, Adrian Sr., Henry, Anthony, Ria, Johanna (pregnant with Mary), 1955. Courtesy of Toosje Van de Sande, Family Album. In conversation with Casey and Toosje Van de Sande: We still use that same honey separator that the Van Berkels were using in the 1950s. Yes, the […]

Joanne (Bekkers) & Casey Van de Sande by suitcases, Pier 21, Halifax, 1956

Joanne (Bekkers) & Casey Van de Sande by suitcases, Pier 21, Halifax, 1956. Courtesy of Casey & Toosje Van de Sande. Restoration: Anne Louise MacDonald     The sign for “Sick Mariners” caught our attention.  I found this report on medical screening for would-be immigrants.  When did Canadian Immigration lift the ban on accepting immigrants […]