About Us
The University of Southern Maine’s Franco-American collection is one of the largest repositories of Franco-American archival material in the State of Maine. The Collection’s holdings cover local history, government, religion, language, education, industry, sports and the arts.
The mission of the University of Southern Maine’s Franco-American Collection is to preserve and promote the culture and heritage of Maine’s Franco-American population.
The Collection focuses on Lewiston-Auburn and other areas of Maine, with additional regional materials providing a link to the wider contexts of French North America.
Learn more about the Collection:
- Our Vision for 2016.
- Our Board of Directors
- Collection Rules and Policies
- Donate to the Collection.
- A History of the Collection and its predecessor, the Centre d'Heritage
Cher Futur
Contribute to our 2052 time capsule with a message for the Franco-American community of the future. You can also read messages that have already been left. What does being Franco-American mean to you? What are your hopes for the future?
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