Series
This series documents the gradual transformation of Canadian society in the mid-19th century. In particular, it chronicles advances in the arts and sciences, economic development, French Canadians in the West and the influence of men of letters like George Henry Murray. Among other things, this series is composed of military and civil certificates, telegrams, estate records, poems and correspondence.
Source of title proper: Based on the administrative source of the documents.
Physical condition: Some documents are crumbling. There are missing and torn pages.
Language: The documents are in English and French, but primarily in English.
Last update: August 30, 2017
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