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The Society of New France
Series title:The Ordeal of New FranceHierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Item number (ISN):552316Type of material:Sound recordingsFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:RADIO-CANADA INTERNATIONALAccession:1982-0125Media:SoundProduction company:Radio-Canada InternationalProduction credit:script, W.J. Eccles; narrator, Mavor MooreCast credit:Jean Gascon, Henry RamerDescription:Period covered: 1680's to 1760. This program describes the daily life of the people of early Canada, as it was seen by those who lived there and those who visited the French colony: A Swedish scientist describes the lot of the common man in Canada of 1749 - Canada (New France) compared to a modern welfare state - concern of the French King for his colony - administration of justice - personal freedom - pattern of society - comparison with England and France at same period - education, dress - the clergy and their work - hospitals and medical practices - superstitions - food and drink - homes and churches - carving, painting, handicrafts - Montreal as seen by an Irish officer in 1760. <27mn 5s>Language:EnglishOriginal number:E-507Notes:Detailed holdings information: -
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