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By Hamel, Nathalie
Coverdale Collection
With multiple thousands of objects, the Coverdale Collection is one of the most important in the history of heritage conservation. Assembled from 1928 to 1949 by William H. Coverdale, president of Canada Steamship Lines, the colossal collection includes ethnographical and archaeological items, as well as some very old images. The collection is primarily known for its portrayal of Canadian history and the traditional French-Canadian way of life.
The English version of the Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America is online since December 15th, 2009. It features an ever growing number of articles, documents and resources on the heritage of French-speaking North America.
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