Rose Bobb
Title
Rose Bobb
Description
A biography of ULFTA/AUUC member Rose Bobb, who was a part of the Ukrainian community meetings at Clinton Hall before the Pender Hall was built.
Subject
Type
Text
Rights
Reproduction may be restricted. Contact AUUC.
Coverage
Vancouver, BC
Language
English
Birth Date
1921
Birthplace
Krydor, Saskatchewan
Biographical Text
Rose Bobb, nee Prokopchuk, was born in Krydor, Saskatchewan in 1921. She came to Vancouver at only a year old in 1922 with her family. Rose attended the meetings/events at Clinton Hall, then later became a member of the ULFTA/AUUC. She liked being around people and enjoyed participating in all the social and political activities at the Hall.
In her early years, Rose was active in the Ukrainian Organization, participating in the Youth Club, Ukrainian Language School, dancing, music, and drama programs the organization offered. After her marriage in 1942 her focus switched to political activities outside the Hall. She became involved in organizing and Auxiliary for the Waterfront Workers. She appreciated that the AUUC donated space at the Hall for some of the workers during their strike action.
In her early years, Rose was active in the Ukrainian Organization, participating in the Youth Club, Ukrainian Language School, dancing, music, and drama programs the organization offered. After her marriage in 1942 her focus switched to political activities outside the Hall. She became involved in organizing and Auxiliary for the Waterfront Workers. She appreciated that the AUUC donated space at the Hall for some of the workers during their strike action.
Collection
Citation
“Rose Bobb,” Association of United Ukrainian Canadians - Vancouver, accessed April 25, 2024, https://auucvancouver.digitalhistoryhub.com/items/show/179.