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Newspaper clippings on Boivin

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The majority of the collection consists of French-language newspapers and clippings pertaining to prominent members of the Fall River community, Franco-American organizations, and medical associations. The collection also contains notes, correspondence, and speeches from the various organizations of which Dr. Boivin was a member; programs for conferences and celebrations from The French Cultural Association and The St. Anne School; and a black and white photograph of the Lafayette Monument on Eastern Avenue in Fall River. The most notable item in the collection is a large 18x13x4 indexed scrapbook which contains newspaper clippings on local doctors, lawyers, church and school leaders of French Canadian descent, as well as events, organizations, and associations within the French Canadian community of Fall River. The bulk of these clippings date from 1935-1977. The scrapbook also contains thank you notes, cards, and photographs which are attached to the inside covers.

Dates

  • 1935-1977

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English and French

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Extent

From the Collection: 1.6 Linear Feet (2 manuscript boxes and one large scrapbook)

Repository Details

Part of the Claire T. Carney Library Archives and Special Collections, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Repository

Contact:
285 Old Westport Rd.
N. Dartmouth MA 02747 USA