A collection of edited letters home to Britain by a colonial administrator and his wife. The letters recall in vivid detail Depression-era Newfoundland.
Whether a First Nation, founding people, or subsequent arrival, all Canada's peoples are described in 119 individual entries. Several thematic essays illuminate the complex issues related to immigration, assimilation, and Canadian culture and identity.
Using five case studies, Linda M. Morra explores the ways in which women's archives have been uniquely approached and shaped by socio-political forces.