I Will Not Speak French
World War I shook people in many ways, yet certain aspects of the aftermath are seldom talked about. The desire to disaffiliate with our wartime adversaries pushed many people of the United States toward a more nationalistic idea of ‘Americanism.’ It was considered by many that speaking languages other than English was un-American and unpatriotic. … Continue reading I Will Not Speak French
Francos, Maine, & Klan Politics in the 1920s
An important subject to study, but a difficult one—this post examines the role of the Ku Klux Klan in Maine politics in the early 1920s and how it affected Franco-American communities. Continue reading Francos, Maine, & Klan Politics in the 1920s
Life Along the Rails — Armand Vachon on Love & Work Between Quebec & Maine
Armand was born 1932 in Moosehead, Maine, a small town north of Greenville. He spent much of his life moving back and forth along the rail lines between Quebec and Maine. Continue reading Life Along the Rails — Armand Vachon on Love & Work Between Quebec & Maine
A Farm & Family — The Lives of Women in Lower Canada
In the early 1800s, agriculture and family-life were very interwoven—this article takes a brief look into the historical roles of women in Lower Canada. Continue reading A Farm & Family — The Lives of Women in Lower Canada
Le Réveillon — A Look Back at Franco Holiday Celebrations
What are some of the customs of French speakers in North America? The traditions go back further than you might think. Continue reading Le Réveillon — A Look Back at Franco Holiday Celebrations
Quelque Chose ou Amanchure? — A Short Look into the Roots of French in North America
What is the difference between “frette” and “froide”? Student Dylan Smart-Pelletier takes a look at the history of the French language in North America. Continue reading Quelque Chose ou Amanchure? — A Short Look into the Roots of French in North America
Everyone’s Invited — A Few Franco Wedding Traditions
As with all cultures, there were many traditions involved in a wedding. Two traditions of note in French-Canadian and Franco-American weddings are the “Sock Dance” and/or the “Trough Dance.” Continue reading Everyone’s Invited — A Few Franco Wedding Traditions
Tying In — Antoinette Therrien Remembers Lewiston
Marie Antoinette Josephine Bussiere Therrien recounts her life working at the Bates and Libbey Mills, and remembers the differences then and now. Continue reading Tying In — Antoinette Therrien Remembers Lewiston
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