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Society

The events of 1734 unfolded in a small town of 2,000 inhabitants. Located on the southwest boundary of the French territory in the St-Lawrence valley, Montréal was the regional seat of administration. It was essentially a trade and military city with major links to the interior of the continent. The city's profile was reflected in the social structure and economic activity of its citizens. Women were less prominent in traditional documents, yet it is possible to grasp a general picture of their sphere of activity. Montréal was also a city with a high number of slaves.

Women of Montréal

Books

Colonial Correspondence

Court Documents

Diaries, Journals or Reminiscences

Miscellaneous

Men of Montréal

Books

Colonial Correspondence

Diaries, Journals or Reminiscences

Government Documents

Miscellaneous

Slavery

Books

Colonial Correspondence

Diaries, Journals or Reminiscences

Government Documents

Miscellaneous