2023
September 9, 2023, 2:15 PM
American Canadian Genealogical Society, Fall Conference
Manchester, NH
(Virtual presentation)
"The Ku Klux Klan in New England in the 1920s"
Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North, East, and West as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s focusing especially on the Klan’s New England chapters. This presentation will look in particular at the conflict between the Klan and New England’s Franco-American (French-Canadian) population.
"The Ku Klux Klan in New England in the 1920s"
Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North, East, and West as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s focusing especially on the Klan’s New England chapters. This presentation will look in particular at the conflict between the Klan and New England’s Franco-American (French-Canadian) population.
September 27, 2023, 11:30 AM
Franco Center
Lewiston, Maine
(In-person event)
Presentation, "Another Border: French-Canadian Emigration to New England," followed by book signing.
October 14, 2023, 1:00 PM
French-Canadian Genealogy Society of Connecticut
Tolland, CT
(Virtual presentation)
"Another Border: French-Canadian Emigration to New England"
October 19-20, 2023 (Date and time TBD)
University of Southern Maine: Symposium on the Little Canadas
Portland, ME
(Virtual presentation)
"La Survivance and the Little Canadas"
2022
October 6, 2022, 7 PM
Hancock Public Library
Hancock, NH
(Virtual presentation)
"The Ku Klux Klan in New England in the 1920s"
Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North, East, and West as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s focusing especially on the Klan’s New England chapters. This presentation will look in particular at the conflict between the Klan and New England’s Franco-American (French-Canadian) population.
"The Ku Klux Klan in New England in the 1920s"
Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North, East, and West as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s focusing especially on the Klan’s New England chapters. This presentation will look in particular at the conflict between the Klan and New England’s Franco-American (French-Canadian) population.
To register please email the library for the Zoom link by noon on October 6th: hancocklibrary@comcast.net.
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September 21, 2022, 12 Noon
Tufts University Osher Life Long Learning Center
Middlesex County, MA
(Virtual presentation)
"The Ku Klux Klan in New England in the 1920s"
Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North, East, and West as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s focusing especially on the Klan’s New England chapters. This presentation will look in particular at the conflict between the Klan and New England’s Franco-American (French-Canadian) population.
"The Ku Klux Klan in New England in the 1920s"
Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North, East, and West as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s focusing especially on the Klan’s New England chapters. This presentation will look in particular at the conflict between the Klan and New England’s Franco-American (French-Canadian) population.
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September 14, 2022, 6:30 PM
(Virtual presentation)
Book Launch Event: French All Around Us
This event will feature a virtual panel of the New England-based authors who contributed to the book French All Around Us (Stein-Smith, Jaumont, Eds., TBR Books, 2022). "These are the stories of French language and Francophone culture in the US, but, even more importantly, the stories of Franco-Americans - ranging from descendants of the earliest French explorers and French-Canadian immigrants to the newest arrivals in the US from throughout the Francophone world."
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June 14, 2022, 7 PM
Hancock Public Library
Hancock, NH
(Virtual presentation)
"Another Border: French-Canadian Emigration to New England"
Two million New Englanders are French-Canadian or Acadian descendants, and yet they remain among the least known historic immigrant communities. This talk will place these late 19th and early 20th century immigrants in a broad historical context that includes the early French presence in North America; the events after the Civil War that drew French-Canadians to the textile industry in particular; and the little-known story of the opposition and conspiracy-mongering they faced, on a national level, when they arrived."Another Border: French-Canadian Emigration to New England"
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June 7, 2022, 7 PM
Tewksbury Public Library
Tewksbury, MA
(Virtual presentation)
"The Ku Klux Klan in New England in the 1920s"
Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North, East, and West as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s focusing especially on the Klan’s New England chapters. This presentation will look in particular at the conflict between the Klan and New England’s Franco-American (French-Canadian) population.
"The Ku Klux Klan in New England in the 1920s"
Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North, East, and West as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s focusing especially on the Klan’s New England chapters. This presentation will look in particular at the conflict between the Klan and New England’s Franco-American (French-Canadian) population.
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May 21, 2022, 10 AM
Massachusetts Society of Genealogists
(Virtual Presentation)
"Who Were the Immigrants from Quebec and Why Did They Come to the New England Textile Towns?"
"Who Were the Immigrants from Quebec and Why Did They Come to the New England Textile Towns?"
Between 1840 and 1930 nearly a million immigrants left French-Canada many to work in New England’s cotton textile industry. But who were these immigrants? What occupations did they have before they emigrated? What was their economic status before they left Québec and why did they leave? This talk will challenge assumptions about these questions and offer an alternative to standard theories.
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May 9, 2022, 7 PM
North Hampton Public Library
North Hampton, NH
(Virtual presentation)
"The Ku Klux Klan in New England in the 1920s"
Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North, East, and West as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s focusing especially on the Klan’s New England chapters. This presentation will look in particular at the conflict between the Klan and New England’s Franco-American (French-Canadian) population.
"The Ku Klux Klan in New England in the 1920s"
Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North, East, and West as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s focusing especially on the Klan’s New England chapters. This presentation will look in particular at the conflict between the Klan and New England’s Franco-American (French-Canadian) population.
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April 26, 2022
Sutton Historical Society
Sutton, Massachusetts
(In person)
"Another Border: French-Canadian Emigration to New England"
Two million New Englanders are French-Canadian or Acadian descendants, and yet they remain among the least known historic immigrant communities. This talk will place these late 19th and early 20th century immigrants in a broad historical context that includes the early French presence in North America; the events after the Civil War that drew French-Canadians to the textile industry in particular; and the little-known story of the opposition and conspiracy-mongering they faced, on a national level, when they arrived."Another Border: French-Canadian Emigration to New England"
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April 21, 2022
Rockland Public Library
80 Union Street
Rockland, ME 04841
Rockland, ME 04841
(In person)
"Another Border: French-Canadian Emigration to New England"
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April 13, 2022, 7 PM
Kensington Public Library
Kensington, NH
(Virtual presentation)
"The Ku Klux Klan in New England in the 1920s"
Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North, East, and West as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s focusing especially on the Klan’s New England chapters. This presentation will look in particular at the conflict between the Klan and New England’s Franco-American (French-Canadian) population.
"The Ku Klux Klan in New England in the 1920s"
Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North, East, and West as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s focusing especially on the Klan’s New England chapters. This presentation will look in particular at the conflict between the Klan and New England’s Franco-American (French-Canadian) population.
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April 7, 2022, 6 PM
Gilford Public Library
Gilford, NH
(Virtual presentation)
"The Ku Klux Klan in New England in the 1920s"
Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North, East, and West as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s focusing especially on the Klan’s New England chapters. This presentation will look in particular at the conflict between the Klan and New England’s Franco-American (French-Canadian) population.
"The Ku Klux Klan in New England in the 1920s"
Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North, East, and West as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s focusing especially on the Klan’s New England chapters. This presentation will look in particular at the conflict between the Klan and New England’s Franco-American (French-Canadian) population.
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March 24, 2022, 7 PM
Nashua Public Library
Nashua, NH
(Virtual presentation)
"The Eugenics Movement vs. French-Canadians in Early 20th Century New England"
Eugenics proponents in the early 20th century had a surprising amount to say about the French-Canadians in both Canada and the United States. Nationally-known eugenicists covered the topic in their books, and a New England professor made them a specialty. Eugenics supporters found convoluted ways to take the Franco-Americans, descendants of European colonizers in North America, and turn them into an allegedly "inferior" breed, according to the specious "science" of eugenics. In the state of Vermont, and not only there, eugenicists put into practice these theories that scholars have called "scientific racism."
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January 27, 2022, 7 PM
Nashua Public Library
Nashua, NH
(Virtual presentation)
"The Ku Klux Klan in New England in the 1920s"
Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North, East, and West as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s focusing especially on the Klan’s New England chapters. This presentation will look in particular at the conflict between the Klan and New England’s Franco-American (French-Canadian) population.
Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North, East, and West as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s focusing especially on the Klan’s New England chapters. This presentation will look in particular at the conflict between the Klan and New England’s Franco-American (French-Canadian) population.
2021
October 22, 2021, 7 PM
Warner Free Lecture
Harvard, MA
(Virtual presentation)
"Another Border: French-Canadian Emigration to New England?"
Two million New Englanders are French-Canadian or Acadian descendants, and yet they remain among the least known historic immigrant communities. This talk will place these late 19th and early 20th century immigrants in a broad historical context that includes the early French presence in North America; the events after the Civil War that drew French-Canadians to the textile industry in particular; and the little-known story of the opposition and conspiracy-mongering they faced, on a national level, when they arrived.---------------------
October 17, 2021
Oregon Genealogical Society:
French-Canadian Interest Group
(Virtual presentation)
"The Other Border: An Untold History of French-Canadians in the United States"
Two million New Englanders are French-Canadian or Acadian descendants, and yet they remain among the least known historic immigrant communities. This talk will place these late 19th and early 20th century immigrants in a broad historical context that includes the early French presence in North America; the events after the Civil War that drew French-Canadians to the textile industry in particular; and the little-known story of the opposition and conspiracy-mongering they faced, on a national level, when they arrived.
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Two million New Englanders are French-Canadian or Acadian descendants, and yet they remain among the least known historic immigrant communities. This talk will place these late 19th and early 20th century immigrants in a broad historical context that includes the early French presence in North America; the events after the Civil War that drew French-Canadians to the textile industry in particular; and the little-known story of the opposition and conspiracy-mongering they faced, on a national level, when they arrived.
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June 22, 2021
Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society
(Virtual presentation)"Fears of Conspiracy: How were French-Canadian Immigrants Received in New England in the 19th century?"
Americans don’t think of Canada as a source of potential terrorists—speaking a foreign tongue, serving a foreign religion, and invading their country. But when a million French-Canadians crossed the border between 1840 and 1930, many seeking work in New England’s burgeoning textile industry, elements in the press, clergy and public sector cast them as foot soldiers in an alleged Roman Catholic plot to subvert the United States.
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May 21, 2021
Université Sainte-AnneNova Scotia
(Virtual presentation)
"Family Stories and Documentary Research"
"Family Stories and Documentary Research"
Discussion and Workshop
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May 6, 2021, 7 PM
Franco-American Programs
University of Maine at Orono
Orono, ME
(Virtual presentation)
"How Were French Canadian Immigrants Received in New England?"Americans don’t think of Canada as a source of potential terrorists—speaking a foreign tongue, serving a foreign religion, and invading their country. But when nearly a million French-Canadians crossed the border between 1840 and 1930, many seeking work in New England’s burgeoning textile industry, elements in the public sector, press, clergy, and academia cast them as foot soldiers in an alleged Roman Catholic plot to subvert the New England states.
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April 23-25, 2021
Annual Gathering of Franco-American Writers and Artists
(Virtual presentation)
Franco-American Programs
Annual Gathering of Franco-American Writers and Artists
(Virtual presentation)
Franco-American Programs
University of Maine at Orono
Orono, ME
I was one presenter among many others at this annual event for Franco-American writers and artists.
I was one presenter among many others at this annual event for Franco-American writers and artists.
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March 21, 2021, 1:30 PM
Museum of Work & Culture (RI Historical Society)
Woonsocket, RI
(Virtual presentation)
“Fears of Conspiracy: How were French-Canadian Immigrants Received in New England?”
I will discuss the reception of Franco-Americans in New England, their concepts of citizenship, and the conspiracy theories that surrounded the newcomers from French Canada.
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March 4, 2021, 7 PM
Nashua Public Library
Nashua, NH
(Virtual presentation)
"The Other Border: An Untold History of French-Canadians in the United States"
Two million New Englanders are French-Canadian or Acadian descendants, and yet they remain among the least known historic immigrant communities. This talk will place these late 19th and early 20th century immigrants in a broad historical context that includes the early French presence in North America; the events after the Civil War that drew French-Canadians to the textile industry in particular; and the little-known story of the opposition and conspiracy-mongering they faced, on a national level, when they arrived.
Two million New Englanders are French-Canadian or Acadian descendants, and yet they remain among the least known historic immigrant communities. This talk will place these late 19th and early 20th century immigrants in a broad historical context that includes the early French presence in North America; the events after the Civil War that drew French-Canadians to the textile industry in particular; and the little-known story of the opposition and conspiracy-mongering they faced, on a national level, when they arrived.
2020
December 19, 2020
Massachusetts Society of Genealogists
Merrimack Valley Chapter
(Virtual presentation)
"The Other Border: Untold History of New England’s French-Canadians"
Two million New Englanders are French-Canadian or Acadian descendants, and yet they remain among the region’s least known historic immigrant communities. This talk will place these late 19th and early 20th century immigrants in an historical context that includes the early French presence in N. America; the events after the Civil War that drew them particularly to the textile industry; and the little-known story of the opposition and conspiracy-mongering they faced when they arrived.
"The Other Border: Untold History of New England’s French-Canadians"
Two million New Englanders are French-Canadian or Acadian descendants, and yet they remain among the region’s least known historic immigrant communities. This talk will place these late 19th and early 20th century immigrants in an historical context that includes the early French presence in N. America; the events after the Civil War that drew them particularly to the textile industry; and the little-known story of the opposition and conspiracy-mongering they faced when they arrived.
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October 7, 2020
Franco-American Programs
University of Maine, Orono
Orono, ME
(Virtual presentation)
Reading and interview with Kerri Arsenault, author of Mill Town
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October 2, 3,4, 2020
Fédération québécoise des Sociétés de généalogie
Lévis, Québec
How did economic development shift the genealogical profile of the Chaudière-Appalaches region? How did the local demographic composition bring about changes in the society?CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
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September 7, 2020
Lawrence History Live
Lawrence, MA
(Virtual presentation)
Event with Kerri Arsenault author of Mill Town.
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May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020
Franco-American Programs
University of Maine, Orono
Orono, ME
(Virtual presentation)
Writer's Round Table Facilitated by Susan Poulin:
How does my Franco-American identity show up in my work and my work ethic? With writers Susan Poulin, Abby Paige, Steven Riel, and Greg Chabot.
Writer's Round Table Facilitated by Susan Poulin:
How does my Franco-American identity show up in my work and my work ethic? With writers Susan Poulin, Abby Paige, Steven Riel, and Greg Chabot.
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April 27, 2020
Franco-American Collection of the USM/LA College, Lewiston, ME
Franco-American Collection of the USM/LA College, Lewiston, ME
“Fears of Conspiracy: How were French-Canadian Immigrants Received in New England?”
I will discuss the reception of Franco-Americans in New England, their concepts of citizenship, and the conspiracy theories that surrounded the newcomers from French Canada.
CANCELLED
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April 24-26th, 2020
Annual Gathering of Franco-American Writers and Artists
(Virtual presentation)
Franco-American Centre, University of Maine, Orono
I was one presenter among many others at this annual event for Franco-American writers and artists.
Annual Gathering of Franco-American Writers and Artists
(Virtual presentation)
Franco-American Centre, University of Maine, Orono
I was one presenter among many others at this annual event for Franco-American writers and artists.
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April 23, 2020
Nashua Public Library, Nashua, NH
Co-Sponsored by Club Richelieu
Nashua Public Library, Nashua, NH
Co-Sponsored by Club Richelieu
RESCHEDULED
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April 21, 2020
Worcester State University, Worcester, MA
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
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CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
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April 9, 2020
Franco-American Programs
University of Maine, Orono
Orono, ME
(Virtual presentation)
“Couldn’t Have Done It Without Us: How Franco-Americans Saved the U.S. Economy.”
Textiles were the U.S.'s largest industry in the 19th century -- and after the Civil War it was French-Canadians who powered it. They made up nearly a quarter of the U.S.'s cotton employees; and 44% of New England cotton textile employees in a time when more than one-half of all textile workers lived in New England.
2019
Thursday, October 17, 2019, 6:30 P.M.
Mayflower Society
4 Winslow Street, Plymouth, MA
"The Other Border: French-Canadian Immigration to New England"
This presentation discusses the historic opposition between New France and New England, and how this conflict continued, by various means, until the dawn of the 20th century. This presentation will discuss where the French-Canadians of New England came from, the circumstances of their coming across the border, and how they were received after they came to the U.S.
"The Other Border: French-Canadian Immigration to New England"
This presentation discusses the historic opposition between New France and New England, and how this conflict continued, by various means, until the dawn of the 20th century. This presentation will discuss where the French-Canadians of New England came from, the circumstances of their coming across the border, and how they were received after they came to the U.S.
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Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 4:30 P.M.
Salon of la Maison Français
Salon of la Maison Français
Assumption College
500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MAWorcester, MA
500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MAWorcester, MA
“Fears of Conspiracy: How were French-Canadian Immigrants Received in New England?”
I will discuss the reception of Franco-Americans in New England, their concepts of citizenship, and the conspiracy theory that surrounded the newcomers from French Canada.---------------------
Saturday, October 12, 2019, 3:00 P.M.
"Bridging The Gaps"
Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Biddeford Middle School, 25 Tiger Way, Biddeford, ME
"The Other Border: French-Canadian Immigration to New England"
This presentation discusses the historic opposition between New France and New England, and how this conflict continued, by various means, until the dawn of the 20th century. This presentation will discuss where the French-Canadians of New England came from, the circumstances of their coming across the border, and how they were received after they came to the U.S.
Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Biddeford Middle School, 25 Tiger Way, Biddeford, ME
"The Other Border: French-Canadian Immigration to New England"
This presentation discusses the historic opposition between New France and New England, and how this conflict continued, by various means, until the dawn of the 20th century. This presentation will discuss where the French-Canadians of New England came from, the circumstances of their coming across the border, and how they were received after they came to the U.S.
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October 7, 2019, 6:30 P.M.
Jacob Edwards Library
236 Main Street, Southbridge, MAOctober 7, 2019, 6:30 P.M.
Jacob Edwards Library
"The Other Border: French-Canadian Immigration to New England"
This presentation discusses the historic opposition between New France and New England, and how this conflict continued, by various means, until the dawn of the 20th century. This presentation will discuss where the French-Canadians of New England came from, the circumstances of their coming across the border, and how they were received after they came to the U.S.
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Tuesday May 7, 2019, 4:00 P.M.
Boivin Center
Boivin Center
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Dartmouth, MA
285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
“Couldn't Have Done It Without Us: How Franco-Americans Saved the U.S. Economy”
Textiles were the U.S.'s largest 19th c. industry. After the Civil War, French-Canadians became the largest cohort in this industry. This presentation will discuss the economic importance of the French-Canadian influx. It will focus not on famous names, but on the importance of the rank and file Franco-American workers who saved not just the region's but also the nation's economy.
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Sunday May 5, 2019,
American-French Genealogical Society
78 Earle Street, Woonsocket, RI
“A Distinct Alien Race: The Untold Story of Franco-Americans”
I will discuss the reception of Franco-Americans in New England, including the conspiracy theory that surrounded the newcomers from French Canada.
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Friday, May 3, 2019,
Franco-American Center
St. Anselm’s College, Dana Center
100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, NH
“Fears of Conspiracy: How were French-Canadian Immigrants Received in New England?”
I will discuss the reception of Franco-Americans in New England, their concepts of citizenship, and the outlandish conspiracy theory that surrounded the newcomers from French Canada.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019,
Gulf of Maine Books
134 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME
I will discuss the case of Brunswick's Cabot Mill and what really happened during the tenure of the textile industry in the town: the influence of Boston capital, the importation of a large labor force from Quebec, and how it changed the town's demographics.
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April 26-28, 2019
Annual Gathering of Franco-American Writers and Artists
University of Maine, Orono, ME
Crossland Hall
I will be speaking as part of a weekend of events, including readings and presentations by numerous creative Franco-Americans. Prior registration required.
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Friday, April 26, 2019,
Moderating a Panel: “Franco Americans, Acadians, and the Great War”
University of Maine
Orono, ME
Orono, ME
Crossland Hall
This panel of historians will examine the Franco-American experience of WWI. Panel includes Patrick Lacroix, Mark Paul Richard and Elisa Sance.
More about my book
A Distinct Alien Race: The Untold Story of Franco-Americans
I have read this book ans I will bethere in Levis' Québec in 2020! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the Manchester event!
ReplyDeletePlan to go to the one in Woonsocket RI
ReplyDeleteAny possibility of an event in the mid-Atlantic area? Annapolis, DC, Baltimore?
ReplyDeleteYes. I got a nibble from University of Maryland. I will be following up on that. Maybe more to come.
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