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.
-
Foley Family History Part II
Part two of the historical presentation regarding the Foley family and Minnesota French connections.
-
Stories About Us: Sr. Doreen & Dick Bernard
Personal heritage stories shared by Sister Doreen Charest and Dick Bernard.
-
Storytelling: Five Stories & Six Songs
Performance featuring five stories and six traditional songs including “Alouette” and “C’est l’aviron.”
-
Strewn Across the Seas: Acadians
Dr. Marty Guidry (dressed in 1750s attire) explains the Acadian deportation and its phases.
-
Vatican Politics & Catholic History
Author Charles Coulombe discusses Catholic history and the influence of the Vatican on America.
-
Where the Waters Meet (Mendota History)
Mark Labine presents on the early history of Mendota, St. Peter treaties, and the Selkirk colonists.
-
Jack Kerouac talks in French (1959 Interview)
Archival footage of Jack Kerouac discussing literature and the Beat Generation in French.
-
Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats
An examination of Kerouac’s life through interviews with Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs.
-
Jack Kerouac: Reluctant Icon
A biographical documentary exploring Kerouac’s complex personality and counterculture status.
-
La Corriveau: The Gibbet of Quebec
An animated retelling of Louis-Honore Frechette’s 1913 classic short story about the infamous legendary figure of Quebec[cite: 14].
Join the Journey
Our digital archives and research are made possible by people like you. Help us keep these records free and accessible for everyone exploring their Minnesota roots.
