CNHS - Julia Catherine Beckwith Hart - Fredericton, NB
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Plaque in tribute to Julia Catherine Beckwith Hart, the first native-born Canadian novelist. The plaque is located on the first floor of the Harriet-Irving Library, on the University of New-Brunswick's campus.
Waymark Code: WMKX9X
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Date Posted: 06/07/2014
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This is the first plaque erected in tribute to Julia Catherine Beckwith Hart. A new one with updated information is also to be found on the Campus of the University of New Brunswick.
Julia Catherine Beckwith Hart
First Native-Born Canadian Novelist
Author of "St. Ursula's Convent"
Published in 1824, and other Romances
Born in Fredericton, 10th March 1796
Died in Fredericton, 28th November 1867
Classification: National Historic Person
Province or Territory: New Brunswick
Location - City name/Town name: Fredericton
Link to Parks Canada entry (must be on www.pc.gc.ca): [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca: Not listed
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