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1930-1999 (Creation)
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500 m of textual records and other material
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Custodial history
When the Canadian Federal Government began its initiative to rebuild the fortress at Louisbourg, persons were hired to research the history of the French occupation of the area, especially in relation to the construction of and life at the Fortress of Louisbourg. Archives in Canada, the United States and Europe were visited and many records vital to the project and the history of Louisbourg were microfilmed or photocopied and sent first to Ottawa for researchers to use and then were deposited in the Louisbourg Archives for the use of staff and public researchers. Administrative records generated by Fortress of Louisbourg staff are deposited in the archives on a regular basis.
Scope and content
administrative, research records and microfilmed copies of original materials collected from a variety of archives. Administrative records consist of correspondence, reports, minutes, and planning material related to the present operations of the Fortress and the reconstruction process. Also included are documentary records related to the reconstruction and to interpretation. Research materials consist of primary (copies) and secondary material used to support the present interpretation and reconstruction planning of the Fortress. Primary materials are microfilmed copies of original materials which are housed in various archives including the Archives Nationales (France), National Archives of Canada, Archives Departementales (France), and the Public Record Office (London). The scope of these records is varied but all are related to the history of the French presence in Nova Scotia, especially in regards to the Fortress. Also included in the fonds is an index to and copies of Louisbourg Parish registers.
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Physical condition
Records consist of over 400 meters of textual records, 1000 slides, 54,000 negatives, 6100 photographs, 500 reels of microfilm, 500 maps, and 200 drawings.
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Records are in both French and English.
Location of originals
See the Louisbourg Institute on-line database for the locations of original materials.
Availability of other formats
Microfilmed 1970
Restrictions on access
Access is by appointment and special permission is needed to access some records.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Reproduction is by permission only.
Finding aids
On-line databases and on-site databases provide further access to the records. Also, within the fonds are card indexes which are available on site. Consult the Fortress Louisberg website for access to the on-line finding aids.
Associated materials
Some British and French colonial records are also available on microfilm at the National Archives of Canada.
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See databases for retrieval codes.