This collection of family papers and memorabilia reflects mainly the Lauzon, Laroche and Proulx families of Biddeford, especially from the 1930’s to the 1950’s. It includes birth, confirmation and communion certificates from the 1890’s to the 1940’s; photograph albums and scrapbooks from the 1930’s - 1940’s; and a large amount of clippings reflecting marriages, births, family events, anniversary, club and school happenings, and graduations. A number of items are about the life and career of Laura (Lauzon) Proulx, maternal aunt to Gilberte Laroche, and for 30+ years the organist at St. Andre’s Church in Biddeford; as well as materials pertaining to Edmond Laroche, father to Gilberte Laroche and a foreman at the Bates/York Mill in Saco. Large amount of material relating to St. Andre’s parish, Biddeford.
