The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine invites you to join us at 51 Westminster St. in Lewiston on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:30 pm for a viewing of the documentary L'arbre de la mémoire, with discussion to follow. There is no fee for our programs, which are made possible by the Québec Delegation in Boston and by TV5MONDE. Due to difficulty in obtaining this film with subtitles, it will be offered in French only, with no subtitles. 

 L'arbre de la mémoire is a journey through Franco-Americana to the heart of New England, from Madawaska, ME to Woonsocket, RI. It is a quest for identity in the present through genealogy, and a plunge into the past through memoires and confidences. Following the film, discussion will be led by Denis Ledoux, local author, memoirist and teacher, who was featured in the film! 

For those of you unable to join us in-person, there is no streaming link available, but you may be able to use Interlibrary Loan at your local library to borrow the DVD from one of the institutions on this list: https://search.worldcat.org/title/52341217. If you are able to watch the DVD before 11/13, and would like to join us for a discussion on Zoom, email anna.faherty@maine.edu for more information. 

For more information or to register for this event, contact the FAC archivist, Anna Faherty at anna.faherty@maine.edu or by phone (207) 753-6545. If you have questions about disability access or need to request disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, materials in electronic format, etc.), please contact Anna. Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the accommodation process.