Family balks at N.S. pardon for woman

A fourth sister who lives in Halifax, Wanda Robson, supports the pardon and has worked diligently in recent years to educate schoolchildren about Desmond's unwitting role as a civil rights pioneer. Born in Halifax in 1914, Desmond worked as a schoolteacher before opening her own beauty salon, c...

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Published inMoose Jaw times herald
Main Author CanWest News Service
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Moose Jaw, Sask 15.04.2010
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Nova Scotia Canada
Montreal Quebec Canada
HALIFAX
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Summary:A fourth sister who lives in Halifax, Wanda Robson, supports the pardon and has worked diligently in recent years to educate schoolchildren about Desmond's unwitting role as a civil rights pioneer. Born in Halifax in 1914, Desmond worked as a schoolteacher before opening her own beauty salon, catering to the city's black population.
ISSN:0841-6729