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Diary of an Irish immigrant woman [textual record]

Hierarchical level:

Fonds

Date:

1869

Reference:

R18153-0-3-E, MG55/29-No131

Type of material:

Textual material

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Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

106299

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Diary of an Irish immigrant woman
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Date(s):

1869

Place of creation:

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Language of material:

English

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Diary of an Irish immigrant woman which describes her experiences while travelling in 1869, from Dublin to Canada on the sailing ship Lady Seymour, in the company of her husband and children (Marie, Mabel, Alice, Julian, Charlie). Some sea chanties and limericks are included in her record. Originals, 22 pages.

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[Froster, Mrs.], fl. 1869

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Exhibitions note:

Exhibition Title: Treasured Memories: 125th Anniversary of the National Archives. Curator: Martin Tétreault, National Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; 1997.05.14-1998.01.
(MG 55/29 No 131 Vol 1. Diary written by Mrs. Foster 1869)
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Lady Seymour (Ship) - Travel, 1869

Immigrants - Travel, 1869

Ireland - Emigration and immigration, 1869

Mrs. Froster - Voyages, 1869

Dublin (Ireland) - Description, 1869

Canada - Description and travel, 1869

Irish immigrants, 1869

Canada - Emigration and immigration, 1869

Women - Travel, 1869

Women - Emigration and immigration
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MG55/29-No131
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