L’histoire des Franco Americains de Southbridge

Selected Quotes From Félix Gatineau About Life in Southbridge

Published on : October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 Published by : Managing Editor

📷 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 […]

Félix Gatineau’s History of Southbridge Revealed After A Century

Published on : September 30, 2018September 30, 2018 Published by : Managing Editor

📷 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 Gatineau’s Work Translated to English for The First Time

Published on : September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 Published by : Managing Editor

📷 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. […]