The Quaint Canadians of New England Towns; Among the Young Girls Fine Dress Is a Mania. All Their Lives the Women Work Hard, but the Native Tongue and Religion Are Not Allowed to be Forgotten.
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Title
The Quaint Canadians of New England Towns; Among the Young Girls Fine Dress Is a Mania. All Their Lives the Women Work Hard, but the Native Tongue and Religion Are Not Allowed to be Forgotten.
Creator
Wiggin, P.G.
Description
Descriptive, ethnographic New York Times feature article on "French-Canadian women" from youth to old age in New England. The author considers the Franco-American working woman a peculiarly American character, and the French-Canadian American mother an inevitable barrier to assimilation.
Date
1901 December 15
Language
English
Type
Newspaper Article
Identifier
Coverage
1850-1901, New England
Place
New York, New York
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Publication Title
New York Times