Studies in Franco-America

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The history and culture of Franco-America is both rich and diverse. The people of this nation live throughout the Americas, creating distinct groups, moving among the landscapes of the larger hemisphere, constantly redefining themselves. Because of this diversity, the identities of Franco-America are a challenge to describe. This website offers thoughts and feelings, facts and creativity, historical links and media connections - a small window into the ever-changing world of Franco-America.

Barry Rodrigue, Jackman, Maine, 1997

The core part of this site concerns our French North American Studies Concentration, the Franco-American Collection, and the Franco-Atlantic Module of the International Studies Major, as well as Franco-American Activities, at the University of Southern Maine. Our efforts are also linked to the Consortium of Franco-America (CFA), the Maine Franco-American Studies Alliance (MFASA), the Northern Appalachian Geographic & Archeological Survey (NAGAS), and the Année Francophone Internationale (AFI).

Members of the Consortium de la Franco-Amérique, Bath, Maine, 2002. André Gladu, Eric Waddell, Anne-Célia Waddell, Barbara Waddell, Michel Marchildon, Penelope Markle,
Christian Morisonneau, and Kenai Rodrigue

Ben Levine, FrancoFun Day at the Maine State Legislature, Augusta, 2002

(Note: Photographs on this site are from Barry Rodrigue and Roger Philippon, unless otherwise indicated)

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