Coping before l'État-providence : Collective Welfare Strategies of New England's Franco-Americans

Richard, Mark Paul

Article describing religious institutions and mutual aid societies created by French Canadian immigrant communities in New England around the turn of the century. Their functions for social welfare, economic well-being, and medical necessity among French-speaking, working-class, Catholic migrants. The appearance of these Québec-modeled support mechanisms - often Catholic, non-public - among urban, industrial communities before the appearance of welfare in the United States. Emphasis on Lewiston, Maine hospitals and religious orders; Manchester, New Hampshire and Woonsocket, Rhode Island mutual aid societies.

1998 Spring

en

Journal article

1800-1930

New England

0737-3759

Québec Studies

25

59-67