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  • The Wars and Newfoundland Society: The Home Front
    The most visible sign of the transformation from fishery to colony was the increase in Newfoundland's permanent population.
  • The North Pole
    Between 1898 and 1909, Newfoundland and Labrador ice captain Bob Bartlett and American explorer Robert Peary made three separate attempts to reach the North Pole.
  • Evidence for a Northern Landfall
    This article involves breaking down Cabot's 1497 voyage to decipher exactly where he visited in Newfoundland.
  • Organizing the Migratory Fishery
    This article examines the migratory fishery in Newfoundland, it's nature and organization, including how it was financed, outfitted, and conducted.
  • Origins of Migratory Fishery
    How the migratory fishery came to be in Newfoundland and Labrador, lasting for more than three centuries before giving way to a resident industry.
  • The Pasqualigo Letter
    A letter from Lorenzo Pasqualigo to his brothers in Venice. Dated August 23, 1497.
  • Philip Davys; 31 August, 1652
    Examination of Philip Davys on the Interrogatories of David Kirke, in Baltimore vs. Kirke, dated August 31, 1652.
  • The English Period (1714-1764)
    Two surveys of the south coast of Newfoundland were conducted between 1714 and 1716 to encourage English expansion into the region.
  • St. Pierre and Miquelon
    An important fishing base for centuries, St. Pierre and Miquelon's population have had a long and varied relationship with their neighbours in Newfoundland.
  • David Pieterzoon de Vries; 1620
    Memorandum and Orders to John Bodington, from Sir David Kirke, dated October 1, 1646.
  • The Portuguese Explorers
    The Portuguese pioneered the European exploration of the Atlantic Ocean. Some historians believe that Portuguese mariners reached Newfoundland before Cabot.
  • Other Claims for Pre-Cabot Discovery
    There are those who claim that the Basques, the Portuguese, the Scots and the Welsh have made voyages to Newfoundland before Cabot.
  • The Restoration to France (1763-1815)
    In 1763 French authorities reclaimed possession of the islands (St. Pierre and Miquelon) and re-established a small French resident population.
  • Initial Impact of the Revolution on Newfoundland
    The quarrel between Great Britain and its North American colonies had been brewing for some time, but no one expected a revolt to break out in 1775.
  • Long Term Impact of the Revolution
    It would be misleading to assume that the revolution had no ill-effect on the fisheries.
  • The Revolution as Opportunity
    Many thought the Revolution to be an opportunity to eliminate American competition in the supply trade, even though many residents suffered hardships.
  • Revolution Rejected?
    Despite the hardships caused by the American Revolution, or because of them, Newfoundland showed little interest or sympathy for the American cause.
  • Richard Hakluyt; 1597
    Extract from 'The voyage of Master Charles Leigh...,' by Richard Hakluyt, dated 1597, and dealing with cod, fisheries, ships, and boats.
  • Richard Russell; 13 March, 1647
    Bill of sale for the bark HOPEWELL of New England, sold to Richard Russell, dated March 13, 1647, and dealing with New England, ships, and planters.
  • Richard Russell; 13 March, 1647
    Bill of sale for the ketch JUDITH of New England, sold to Richard Russell, dated March 13, 1647, and dealing with New England, ships, and planters.

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