📷 A statue in memory of Félix Gatineau stands at South and Main Streets in Southbridge. Helen Boyle Valentino photograph. Sarah Champagne, Managing Editor In celebration of the release of Félix Gatineau’s History of the Franco Americans of Southbridge in English translation, here are some selected quotes from the book that […]
📷 A birds-eye view of the audience for Dr. Elizabeth Blood’s presentation at Jacob Edwards Library. Blood recently translated Félix Gatineau’s account of French Canadian history in Southbridge. Photo by Helen Boyle Valentino. Gatineau’s account of French Canadian history in Southbridge contains valuable historic and genealogical information, alongside humorous accounts of […]
📷 Félix watches over Main Street Southbridge at the intersection of South and Main. Photo by Helen Boyle Valentino “In general, the book is a treasure trove of detailed historical and cultural information.” By Sarah Champagne, Managing Editor SOUTHBRIDGE – If you grew up in Southbridge, you probably know about Félix. […]
