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Papers relating to the Acadians deported to Massachusetts in 1755 collection [textual record (microform)]

Hierarchical level:

Collection

Date:

1755-1769.

Reference:

R2239-0-9-E, MG18-F15

Type of material:

Textual material

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Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

100960

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Papers relating to the Acadians deported to Massachusetts in 1755 collection
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Date(s):

1755-1769.

Place of creation:

Massachusetts

Extent:

2 microfilm reels : positive.

Language of material:

English

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Collection consists of papers relating to the Acadians deported to Massachusetts in 1755. Included are proceedings, lists of Acadians and petitions submitted by them, representations from towns, and accounts for sums spent on relief. This material is located on microfilm reels M-81 and M-82.

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Massachusetts Legislature. Records relating to Acadians

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Massachusetts Legislature. Records relating to Acadians : The Acadians are descendants of approximately 100 French families who settled along the shores of the Baie francaise (now the Bay of Fundy) in the 17th century. They fished and farmed, and claimed valuable farmlands, eventually establishing a distinct Acadian culture. They developed a sense of community and their independence grew as they worked together to survive. By 1750, the population of Acadia had grown to over 10,000. It wasn't long before they became involved in the French-British territorial disputes. In 1755, the British government, fearing the Acadians would support the French, demanded the Acadians sign an unconditional oath of allegiance to the Crown. Most refused, preferring to remain neutral. This resulted in the Acadian Expulsion. From 1755, over 8,000 Acadians were deported to New England, to the southern colonies and to Europe (France and England).

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Textual records (Electronic) The finding aid provides an index and contents to volumes 23 and 24. There is a mixture of typed text and handwritten information. MSS0385 (90: Open)
http://data2.archives.ca/pdf/pdf001/p000001453.pdf

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Location of originals note:

The originals are held by the Massachusetts Archives, Boston.
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Acadians - Massachusetts, 1755

Acadians
Source:

Private

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MG18-F15
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Textual records: microform

[Consultation90 Open]

Finding aid box [FA 385] 41

[Consultation 10 Closed]

Microfilm reel M-81--M-82

[Consultation 90 Open]

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Date modified:: 2024-07-24