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Settler, The

Synopsis
The development of the Abitibi region of northern Quebec by settlers, who, in the 1930s fled the depression-stricken St Lawrence lowlands to carve homesteads out of the wilderness. Recounts their hardships and shows today’s neat farms.
Language
English
Country
Canada
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 16 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1953
Availability
Special loan only
Uses
Courses in Canadian history; the 1930s.*
Subjects
History
Keywords
Canada; Quebec

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Distributor

Name

Higher Education Film & Video Library

Email
services@bufvc.ac.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7393 1503
Fax
020 7393 1555
Address
c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ
Notes
Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.

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