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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En Avant: Film Story
Documentary project by Christine Loys celebrating Minnesota’s deep French connections.
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French Canadian Emigration
Research on the 900,000 French Canadians who migrated to the U.S. (1840-1930).
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French Holiday Music
Traditional seasonal songs featuring a foreword by Francois Fouquerel.
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French in U.S. 1980
A study of the demographic and geographic presence of French Americans in 1980.
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French Settlers in MN
A supplementary resource detailing broader French settlement patterns in early Minnesota.
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Historical Timeline
A detailed chronological timeline of French-American events in Minnesota.
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Influence of French in Midwest
Pierre Girard’s analysis of the cultural impact of French Canadians on the Midwest.
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Echo de L’Ouest Newspaper
Access the digital archives of Minneapolis’s premier French newspaper (1883-1929).
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Bottineau Jig & Untold Tales
Traditional music and storytelling focused on the “Untold Tales” of early Minnesota history.
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Dayton Pioneers History
Caroline Meilleur and Mark Labine discuss the 19th-century French-speaking pioneers of Dayton, MN.
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