Papers, 1868-1926 [microform].

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Papers, 1868-1926 [microform].

Correspondence with family members, including Riel's sister, Sara Riel (Sister Marguerite-Marie), and political associates. Includes information relating to Riel's provisional government at Winnepeg (1869) and the Red River (1869-1870) and Métis (also known as Riel Rebellion, 1885) rebellions.

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Marguerite-Marie, Sister, 1849?-1883

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Riel family

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Riel, Louis, 1844-1885

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Leader of the Métis rebellion in 1869 that led to the establishment of Manitoba. His death by hanging in 1885 marked the beginning of the nationalist movement. From the description of Louis Riel Collection : papers, 1868-1926 [microform]. (University of North Dakota). WorldCat record id: 17320951 Métis leader and politician, of Western Canada. From the description of Papers, 1868-1926 [microform]. (University of North Dakota). WorldCat record id: 24883488 ...