39 resources

• The Dam
  
  Documentary about Army Corps of Engineers study of building Dickey and Lincoln School dams on Upper St. John River, and political process involved. Interviews with local residents, scientists, politicians, business people.
• Southbridge Journal (Southbridge, MA, 1881/??/??-1883/??/??)
  
• Patriote, Le (Southbridge, MA, 1896/??/??-1896/??/??)
  
• Patrie Nouvelle, La (Southbridge, MA, 1896/??/??-1896/??/??)
  
• Ouvrier, L (Southbridge, MA, 1903/07/??-1903/08/07)
  
• Étoile de l'est, L' (Southbridge, MA, 1871/??/??-1871/??/??)
  
• Citoyen, Le (Southbridge, MA, 1897/??/??-1897/??/??)
  
• Avenir, L' (Southbridge, MA, 1940/11/14-1941/01/02)
  
• Letter from an unknown USJB representative, to La Supérieur des Soeurs Franciscaines
  
  A letter from an unknown USJB representative, to La Supérieur des Soeurs Franciscaines of Worcester, MA, 30 July 1921. The letter provides interesting details about the USJB, and discussion regarding a new building on Thorne Street in Worcester, MA.
• Speech given in Gatineau's honor
  
  A speech given in Gatineau's honor, 21 November 1909. The event honored Gatineau's work with the USJB, particularly his years as president of the organization.
• Invitation to a performance of "Le Petit Canadien"
  
  A postcard invitation to a performance of "Le Petit Canadien" at the Theatre Blanchard in Southbridge, MA. Performance by La Troupe Nationale, the performance was to start at 8:15pm under the direction of Albert J. Crepeau. Tickets were available for purchase at three local Franco-American businesses: Pharmacie Péloquin, G. Grégoire & Son, and Magasin M. L. Lavallée.
• Tonkourou ou La Vengeance Indienne
  
  A theater program for "Tonkourou ou La Vengeance Indienne." The play, written by Pamphile Lemay, was performed with the generosity of the Cercle Canadien. Félix Gatineau played the role of Jean Lozet in this one-time-only performance at the Blanchard Theater in Southbridge, on 3 March 1924.
• Les Vengeances
  
  A typescript copy of "Les Vengeances" by Pamphile Lemay. The script is pasted into an older Franco-American program from 1916. This was Gatineau's personal working copy, and he played the role of Lozet. The play was performed at the Theatre Blanchard on 3 March 1924.
• Image of Notre Dame, Southbridge, MA
  
  This real picture postcard depicts the altar and surrounding area of Notre Dame in Southbridge. This is likely an image of the old Notre Dame church (completed 1870) which was replaced in 1916. The church is clearly decorated for a festival, with the banner over the altar reading: Adorons, Aimons, Remercions.
• Constitution et Reglements du Cercle Canadien
  
  A rules and regulations booklet for the Cercle Canadien, published in Southbridge, MA.
• Noces d'Or, Programme Souvenir du Cercle Canadien
  
  A souvenir program for the 50th anniversary celebration of the Cercle Canadien.
• Programme-Souvenir de la Convention des Forestiers Franco-Américains
  
  A souvenir program for a meeting of the Forestiers Franco-Américains, which was held in Southbridge, Massachusetts on 5 September 1921.
• Souvenir de la Parioisse Notre Dame
  
  A souvenir program of Notre Dame Parish. It was produced in recognition of a visit from friends, as well as a Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste congress held in Holyoke.
• Letter from Cora Gatineau to Albert A. Belanger
  
  In this letter Cora Gatineau clarifies that her father Félix Gatineau is in the Louis Pasteur Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts, recovering from an operation. She goes on to note that her father would like to see Belanger soon, at which time they can discuss the census he undertook.
• Letter from Odile Giard's sister, to Odile Giard
  
  This unsigned letter is written to Odile Giard, from an unknown sister. The letter is about Félix Gatineau's failing health and faith.
• Letter from Philippe A. Lajoie, to Félix Gatineau
  
  The letter is written on stationery from l'Indépendant, a Franco-American newspaper published in Fall River, Massachusetts. Lajoie thanks Gatineau for his suggestions, and asks his help in compiling images and biographies of fellow Franco-Americans.
• Letter from Georges E. Prevost, to Félix Gatineau and Odile Giard
  
  letter from Georges E. Prevost of the Cercle des Etudiants Franco-Américains, to Félix Gatineau and Odile Giard. Prevost hoped that Gatineau and Giard would be the patrons of their upcoming concert, and discusses the importance of what they do. La Survivance is mentioned.
• List from Adolphe Robert, to Félix Gatineau
  
  This list, sent from Adolphe Robert to Félix Gatineau, provides the names and addresses of the delegates to the mid-September 1922 meeting of the Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste d'Amérique.
• Letter from Adolphe Robert, to Félix Gatineau
  
  Written on stationery from La Fédération Catholique Franco-Américaine, Robert wrote to Gatineau informing him of the next meeting of the Union Saint-Jean Baptiste d'Amérique, to be held in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
• Letter from J. A. Martin, to Félix Gatineau
  
  A letter to Félix Gatineau, from J. A. Martin. The letter touches on their friendship, Gatineau's recent election win, a cold welcome Gatineau received from the Cercle Canadien, the status of the local Republican party, and other local news.
• Letter from J. A. Martin, to Félix Gatineau
  
  A letter to Félix Gatineau, from J. A. Martin. In the letter Martin congratulates Gatineau on his recent election, having heard the news from Origène Paquette.
• Letter from Clément Fréchette, to Félix Gatineau
  
  A letter to Félix Gatineau, from Clément Fréchette. In the latter Fréchette congratulates Gatineau on his election to the Massachusetts legislature.
• Letter from Hugo A. Dubuque, to Félix Gatineau
  
  A letter to Félix Gatineau, from Hugo A. Dubuque, a member of the Massachusetts' House of Representatives. Written on stationery from Boston's Superior Court, Dubuque commended Gatineau on his recent publication "Histoire des Franco-Americains de Southbridge."
• Letter from Charles de Bauffremont, to Félix Gatineau
  
  A letter to Félix Gatineau, from Charles de Bauffremont. The letter is in regards to Gatineau's recent publishing of his "Histoire des Franco-Americains de Southbridge."
• Letter from Ovide LeClair, to Félix Gatineau
  
  A letter to Félix Gatineau, from Ovide LeClair. Writing from Montana, LeClair included payment with his letter for a copy of Gatineau's "Histoire des Franco-Americains de Southbridge," and provided extensive details about Franco-Americans in the the northwestern states. He mentions two priests- Father Tougas from Worcester, Massachusetts, and Father LeClair from Grand Rapids, Michigan.
• Letter, 1910 April 10
  
  Letter from Corinne Harpin and Napoleon Sansoucy, to their daughter Antoinette Sansoucy.
• Letter, 1910 March 13
  
  Letter from Corinne Harpin and Napoleon Sansoucy, to their daughter Antoinette Sansoucy.
• Letter, 1910 February 10
  
  Letter from Corinne Harpin and Napoleon Sansoucy, to their daughters Antoinette and Anne Marie Sansoucy.
• Letter, 1910 January 16
  
  Letter from Corinne Harpin and Napoleon Sansoucy, to their daughters Antoinette and Anne Marie Sansoucy.
• Letter, 1909 December 29
  
  Letter from Corinne Harpin and Napoleon Sansoucy, to their daughters Antoinette and Anne Marie Sansoucy.
• Letter, 1909 December
  
  Letter from Corinne Harpin and Napoleon Sansoucy, to their daughters Antoinette and Anne Marie Sansoucy.
• Sansoucy - Harpin Family Archive - Finding Aid
  
  The 88 letters document the transnational Sansoucy - Harpin family as it maintains its Franco-Canadian familial connections while assimilating into American culture. Much of the earlier correspondence from Napoleon Sansoucy and Corinne Harpin, as well as the bulk of the correspondence from Canada, was written by unknown persons, as many of the family members were illiterate. Key family deaths, including Corinne Harpin, Isaac Sansoucy, Adelard Harpin (Father Jourdain Harpin), and Philippe Sansoucy are mentioned. Various marriages, details of professional lives, and important moves are also seen throughout these letters.
• Marcella Bélanger Violette scrapbooks - Finding Aid
  
  The items in this collection were gathered throughout Mrs. Violette’s lifetime and archivally duplicated by her daughter-in-law, Holly Ramsdell Violette. Materials in this collection include newspaper articles, church programs, photos, letters, cards, telegrams, postcards, brochures, and other items. This collection will be of interest to historians, politicians, educators, St. John Valley and Maine residents, and others.
• Beatrice Craig Research Collection 1994 - Finding Aid
  
  Consists of 16 manuscripts, Professor Craig’s scholarship on the Upper Saint John River Valley of Maine and New Brunswick. Includes publications, working papers and research data.