Where is the French in Lewiston?
Item
Title
Where is the French in Lewiston?
Creator
Elzas, Sarah (producer)
Description
Radio piece on the transformations of French language and Franco American culture in Lewiston, Maine, in the 21st century. Features Marie Marthe Rivard, a 1922 immigrant from Québec to Lewiston, at her home, at work, and at Catholic mass. Some thoughts on her own languages and the speaking of French within her family. Impressions of local culture from a Lewiston priest and a local French language teacher. Produced, with photographs, for the Salt Gallery of the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, Maine.
Date
2004 August 30
Language
English, with some français
Type
Radio Broadcast
Place
Lewiston, Maine