Ville de Montréal
Ville de Montréal
Group of Archivists of the Region of Montréal
Chapter 8 IntroductionHochelaga 1500-1642Ville-Marie 1642-1665Heart of an Empire 1699-1763Small French Town 1665-1760Conquered City 1760-1800British Commercial Takeover 1800-1850Industrial City 1850-1896Canada's Metropolis 1896-1914North-American City 1914-1929Depression and War 1930-1945Modern City 1945-1960Québec's Metropolis 1960-1992ConclusionQuizEducational Resources

An explosion of
growth

A society in
transformation

Urban living

A dynamic political
climate

  
The Donaldas.
The Donaldas, first class of women to graduate from McGill University.
This nickname was given in honour of Donald Smith, Lord Strathcona and his major financial support.
1888
Source : McGill University Archives, PN014482.
 Back to Gallery