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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Huguenots: From Geneva to Hancock
Neil Simonson presents the history of French Huguenots from the Reformation to the diaspora.
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L’enfant au tambour (Nana Mouskouri)
French version of “The Little Drummer Boy” performed by Nana Mouskouri.
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The Story of Arcadia
A historical look at the region of Acadia and the heritage of its displaced people.
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Vive le vent (Henri Salvador)
French version of “Jingle Bells” performed by Henri Salvador.
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Chapel of St. Paul (Mary Wingerd)
Historical lecture on the 1841 log chapel that became the foundation of the city of St. Paul.
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Crac! (Frederic Back Film)
The 1981 award-winning animated film by Frederic Back telling a story of French-Canadian culture.
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Dr. Eileen M. Angelini Presentation
Lecture by Dr. Eileen M. Angelini regarding French-Canadian and Franco-American culture.
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Early French Fur Trade in Minnesota
Greg Cash discusses the fur trade from 1650s Radisson/Groseilliers to the American Fur Company.
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Finding the Real Pierre Bottineau
Virgil Benoit identifies the major cultural influences on the life of famous pioneer Pierre Bottineau.
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Foley Family History Part I
Part one of the Foley family history and genealogical research presentation by Jerry Foley.
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