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Franco-Americans gather for forum : French-speaking participants recall how their language drew ridicule

Item

Title

Franco-Americans gather for forum : French-speaking participants recall how their language drew ridicule

Creator

Gagnon, Dawn

Description

Article on a French-language forum about cultural heritage and viability in the St. John River Valley, northern Maine. The talk, sponsored by the Maine Humanities Council, was led by advocates for the Acadian and Quebecois heritages prevalent in Frenchville, Fort Kent, Grand Isle, and many other communities throughout northern Aroostook County and the state of Maine.

Date

1995 June 24-25

Language

English

Type

Newspaper Article

Identifier

Coverage

1995, Frenchville, Maine

Place

Bangor, Maine

Publication Title

Bangor Daily News