French Canadian Emigration
Research on the 900,000 French Canadians who migrated to the U.S. (1840-1930).
Echo de L’Ouest Newspaper
Access the digital archives of Minneapolis’s premier French newspaper (1883-1929).
Virtual Museum of New France
An interactive digital museum providing an in-depth look at the history and culture of New France.
Antoine Grignon (1829-1913)
Biography of the mixed-blood fur trader and French-Winnebago interpreter.
Indigenous & French Communities
Shared history of Dakota, Ho-Chunk, and French communities (1300-1865).
Royal Descents of Famous People
Research connecting French-Canadians to Charlemagne and European royalty.
French in America Calendar
Historical photos and texts (1985-2002) documenting the Francophone experience.
Dit Names of French Canadians
Understanding the “dit” naming tradition and its meaning in Quebecois family history.
Americans with French Descent
A look at the 13 million U.S. residents with French ancestry, from Acadians to Creoles.
