The French-American Heritage Foundation (FAHF) believes that every family history is a vital thread in the fabric of Minnesota’s story. While we are not a genealogical society, we provide the resources and historical context you need to uncover your French and French-Canadian roots.
Search the Collection
Use the library below to explore our inventory of historical articles, family genealogies, maps, songs, and FAHF publications and materials.
Filter by category or use the search bar to find specific names, locations, or documents.
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Maria Chapdelaine
The 1913 classic novel about a French-Canadian girl living in Quebec.
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Merchant Voyageur Narrative
First-hand account of the fur trade in MN/WI by Jean-Baptiste Perreault (1783-1820).
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Minnesota eh? (Foley/Perras)
History of the Foley family from Jersey Island to Acadia, Quebec, and Northern MN.
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Oakwood Sacred Heart Centennial
Centennial book (1981) for the Oakwood Sacred Heart community in North Dakota.
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Ancestral Pathways
A book listing over 1,700 ancestors of Mark Labine, showing numerous French connections.
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Aubert Family Book
Genealogical history and records of the Aubert family.
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Bernard-Collette Family
History of the Bernard, Blondeau, Collette, and Cote families (Quebec to ND/MN).
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Chabrier dit Vadeboncoeur (Vol I)
Ancestors and descendants of Jean Chabrier dit Vadeboncoeur in Minnesota.
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Chabrier dit Vadeboncoeur (Vol II)
Continued research and descendants of the Chabrier dit Vadeboncoeur line.
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Louis Joliet Article
Exploration narrative of the famous 17th-century French explorer Louis Joliet.
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