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Lisa Maguire's avatar

This was really interesting to learn. I know nothing about the history of Newfoundland, and you have motivated me to find out more.

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Ann G. Forcier's avatar

I was in the same boat. And Google wasn't getting me anywhere. It was that wonderful librarian -- Donna Doucette, Library Assistant VIII, Centre for Newfoundland Studies, QEII Library, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador -- who pointed me to info available in digital archives.

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sally buffington's avatar

This is one of your most interesting so far, Ann. Fine work! "Tangled webs" seems a major understatement.

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Juliana L'Heureux's avatar

"Because they weren’t migrants in the sense of willing emigrants or immigrants, seeking fortune, escape, or adventure. They were forced out of where they’d known into places where they eventually adapted, and, I hope, came to love or at least find peace." "Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose". Very interesting. Have you thought to put thie link to this substack on the Franco-American Connection FB page?

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Ann G. Forcier's avatar

Good idea. Will try. Thank you.

Oui, ca ne change pas, heh?

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