By: AllisonBy: Allison

ChildhoodChildhood

Portia was born in Truro, Nova Scotia June Portia was born in Truro, Nova Scotia June 2424thth 1911 1911

She moved to Halifax after World War 1She moved to Halifax after World War 1

She had 10 other siblings (11 in total)She had 10 other siblings (11 in total)

She sang in the church choir at the age of She sang in the church choir at the age of 66

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Early lifeEarly life

She started her life as a teacherShe started her life as a teacherShe taught at Lucasville & AfricvilleShe taught at Lucasville & AfricvilleShe competed in the Halifax music She competed in the Halifax music festival & won 4 years runningfestival & won 4 years runningShe did devotional radio broadcastsShe did devotional radio broadcasts

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Adult-hoodShe sang for Queen Elizabeth the 2nd

She was known as Canada’s Marian Anderson

Portia’s fame didn’t last long because she had a slight rasp in her voice

Her last performance was July 1967She died in 1968

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Map of Nova Scotia!!!!!Map of Nova Scotia!!!!!

Tours & concertsTours & concerts

She toured the U.S.AShe toured the U.S.A

She also toured Canada & Latin She also toured Canada & Latin AmericaAmerica

She sang at the Eaton Auditorium in She sang at the Eaton Auditorium in TorontoToronto

She had more then 100 concerts!!!!!!!!She had more then 100 concerts!!!!!!!!

Events in the Life of Portia White

she died February 13th at the age of 57

her last performance

she got a slight rasp in her voice

she sang in New York City

she sang at the Eaton Auditorium Toronto

she completed her teacher training at Dalhousie

she started singing in the church choir(6 years old)

Born in Truro, Nova Scotia

1911 1921 1931 1941 1951 1961

University/School/clubsUniversity/School/clubs

She went to Dalhousie University to She went to Dalhousie University to become a teacher in the 1930’sbecome a teacher in the 1930’s

Portia studied with Dr.Ernesto & later Portia studied with Dr.Ernesto & later with Edith Readwith Edith Read

She also was a part of the Halifax She also was a part of the Halifax Ladies Musical clubLadies Musical club

She went to the Halifax conservatoryShe went to the Halifax conservatory

Books about PortiaBooks about Portia

Singing towards the future by Lian GoodallSinging towards the future by Lian Goodall

Singing in her Dreams by Merna ForsterSinging in her Dreams by Merna Forster

Trivia questionTrivia question

How many siblings did she have??? How many siblings did she have??? (not including her)(not including her)

Options:Options:1.8 other sibling1.8 other sibling2.13 other siblings2.13 other siblings3.10 other siblings3.10 other siblings4.none4.none

Answer!!!!!!!Answer!!!!!!!

#3!!!!!!!!! 10 siblings#3!!!!!!!!! 10 siblings

ResourcesResources

http://mta.cahttp://mta.ca

Highway7.comHighway7.com

TheCanadianencyclopiTheCanadianencyclopidia.comdia.com

http://bookfinder.comhttp://bookfinder.com