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LOUISBOURG INSTITUTE WEBMASTER NEWSLETTER

2003, Issue 5

Latest News

SCANNING PROJECT AND NEW REPORTS

The 2003 project of scanning Fortress of Louisbourg  typed reports into html text format has now ended. The Institute will  resume this scanning project in 2004 and is now accepting candidates. Please keep in mind that the reports must be well-typed to minimize the proofing that is always required. Also note that, generally, the illustrations and graphs - and sometimes the endnotes as well - are not included, and, for these, for the time being, the library report at the Fortress of Louisbourg should be consulted. The reasons for the missing material are varied:

One of the last three reports scanned this year may be of interest to some:

Preliminary Historical Report - Royal Battery No. 2, By J. Humphreys , Unpublished Report H F 5 (Fortress of Louisbourg, October 15, 1964):

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NEW RESEARCH

Over the fall/winter/spring the Institute will research the "French and Spanish Archives, 1763-1841." also known as the  "St Louis Archives". The 23 microfilm reels will be received two at a time and returned to the lender. They are reminiscent of : "France, Archives Nationales, Section Outre-Mer, Série G2: Registres des Greffes du Conseil Supérieur de Louisbourg (Greffes Judiciares)" and "Série G3: Notariat de Ile Royale 1727-1758". These two series were invaluable in interpreting many aspects of Fortress life.

A report will be produced that focuses not only on immediate Fortress of Louisbourg Structural Design Team requirements (drains and gutters), but also on specific gaps in the Louisbourg research programme. The inventory, which has already been received, shows much promise. 

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UNAVAILABLE

The webmaster will be away from Cape Breton for much of August and September. However, he can be contacted at krausehouse@krausehouse.ca and, generally - except for a short period - can update the site and answer e-mail inquiries.