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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Isaac Labissonière
“Battle of Kaposia by Isaac Labissoniere” is a firsthand account written by Isaac Labissoniere — a French-Canadian settler who came…
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Oakwood Sacred Heart Centennial
Centennial book (1981) for the Oakwood Sacred Heart community in North Dakota.
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Remnants of French Prairie du Chien
Mary Elise Antoine’s guide to the historic French architecture of Prairie du Chien.
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Quebec Census Records 1825-1861
Low-cost access to Quebec census records for multiple counties between 1825-1861.
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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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St. Paul Chapel 175th Anniversary
Star Tribune coverage of the small log chapel that gave St. Paul its name.
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L’Etoile Du Nord
Notes on the French influence throughout the history of Minnesota.
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In the Beginning, There was a Chapel
The inspiring history of the 1841 log chapel that became the nucleus of the City of Saint Paul and its…
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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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