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Jigs, Reels, And “Realness”: An Investigation Of Ideas Of Authenticity And Tradition In New England French Canadian Music, Lowell Ruck Jan 2021

Jigs, Reels, And “Realness”: An Investigation Of Ideas Of Authenticity And Tradition In New England French Canadian Music, Lowell Ruck

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Franco-American culture is increasingly recognized as an integral part of the heritage of Maine and New England, and has attracted growing academic attention in recent years. But while many scholars and cultural promoters focus on the French language in their work on this subject, few studies have considered the position of traditional music in Franco-American communities in the 21st century. This thesis examines French Canadian traditional music as it is played in New England and the ways in which musicians think about authenticity and tradition in their art. Using material from ethnographic interviews, it illuminates how musicians draw from …


Canada-Manitoba, Ancient Order Of Hibernians Jan 1903

Canada-Manitoba, Ancient Order Of Hibernians

Ancient Order of Hibernians (World)

Correspondence from 1903 to James P. Bree, the National Secretary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, New Haven, Connecticut. The correspondence, concerning Manitoba AOH business, includes letters primarily from Charles O'Toole, on Smith & O'Toole stationery along with one other letter from Winnipeg.


Canada-Quebec, Ancient Order Of Hibernians Jan 1902

Canada-Quebec, Ancient Order Of Hibernians

Ancient Order of Hibernians (World)

Correspondence from 1902-1904 to James P. Bree, the National Secretary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, New Haven, Connecticut. The correspondence, concerning Quebec AOH business, includes letters primarily from Jerry Gallagher, Province Secretary.


Canada-Ontario, Ancient Order Of Hibernians Jan 1902

Canada-Ontario, Ancient Order Of Hibernians

Ancient Order of Hibernians (World)

Correspondence from 1902-1904 to James P. Bree, the National Secretary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, New Haven, Connecticut. The correspondence, concerning Ontario AOH business, includes letters from several members especially Thomas O'Dowd from Hamilton and Ralph Slattery, Province Treasurer.


Canada-New Brunswick, Ancient Order Of Hibernians Jan 1902

Canada-New Brunswick, Ancient Order Of Hibernians

Ancient Order of Hibernians (World)

Correspondence from 1902-1904 to James P. Bree, the National Secretary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, New Haven, Connecticut. The correspondence, concerning New Brunswick AOH business, includes letters from cities across the province including Moncton, Newcastle, Fredericton, and St. John's.


Canada-Nova Scotia, Ancient Order Of Hibernians Jan 1902

Canada-Nova Scotia, Ancient Order Of Hibernians

Ancient Order of Hibernians (World)

Correspondence from 1902-1904 to James P. Bree, the National Secretary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, New Haven, Connecticut. The correspondence, concerning Nova Scotia AOH business, includes letters primarily from P.J. McManus from Halifax and also from other individuals from Halifax.


Canada-Prince Edward Island, Ancient Order Of Hibernians Jan 1902

Canada-Prince Edward Island, Ancient Order Of Hibernians

Ancient Order of Hibernians (World)

Correspondence from 1902-1904 to James P. Bree, the National Secretary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, New Haven, Connecticut. The correspondence, concerning PEI AOH business, includes letters primarily from J. Albert Brennan of Tignish.