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A Slovak Parade for Rouyn’s 25th Anniversary in 1951

Black-and-white photograph of 25 people who parade before a crowd looking at them from the sidewalks. They’re marching in a parade with a sign that reads Slovakia decorated with the national coat of arms and a Slovakian flag.

Date: 1951

Credits: BAnQ Rouyn-Noranda, Société d’histoire de Rouyn-Noranda funds, various sponsors. 08-Y, P117,S5,P375.

This photo was taken on Principale Street during the celebrations of Rouyn’s 25th anniversary which shows that a small Slovak community lived in the sister cities. Since they were combined with Czechs in Canadian censuses, we cannot pinpoint exactly how many there were in Rouyn and Noranda.

We were able to identify a few individuals in the photo. From front to back: John Lusko, Andre Muravsky, Madeleine Muravsky, Richard Dumaj, Russel Muravky, Annie Muravky, and George Dumaj.