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Miscellaneous Photographs

Title	Description/Notes	Date
Band from St. John the Baptist Conseil in Chicago, Illinois	Boys dressed in white shirts and slacks, with dark tie. Holding band instruments. Drum in front row has "ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST BAND CHICAGO" printed on drum. On back of photograph "Fanfare du conseil St. Jean Baptiste no. 139 de Chicago, Ill." 9.5" x 8"	circa 1920
Aram Pothier	Interior portrait of Aram Pothier sitting at a desk with a man sitting in a chair next to the desk. Both men are dressed in dark suits. 8.25" x 6.25"	circa 1915
Officers of conseil Pére Mignault, Rouses Point, New York	Formal interior portrait of 12 men dressed in dark suits and white shirts. One man shown is a priest. Each man has number written on lapel in photograph which corresponds to list on the back of the photograph. 8" x 6"	8/9/1914
Officers of conseil Pére Mignault, Rouses Point, New York, second photograph	Formal interior portrait of 13 men dressed in dark suits and white shirts. One man shown is a priest. Each man has number written on lapel in photograph which corresponds to list on the back of the photograph. 8" x 6"	1914
Unveiling ceremony of Fr. Marquette statue at Mackinac Island, Michigan	Exterior photograph of dozens of people dressed formally at the unveiling of the Father Jacque Marquette statue on Mackinac Island, Michigan in 1909. Statue is not in view in the photograph. Stamped on front of photograph "Wickman's Photo" but "M.P. Brown" is embossed on the board around the photograph. 6.5" x 4.5"	9/1/1909
Unveiling ceremony of Fr. Marquette statue at Mackinac Island, Michigan	Unveiling of Father Jacque Marquette's statue on Mackinac Island, Michigan. The photograph captures the moment as American flags are drawn back to reveal the statue. The back of the photograph indicates that Felix Gatineau is assisting in the unveiling. A crowd of dozens of men and women formally dressed are standing watching the ceremony. Stamped on front of photograph "Wickman's Photo" but "M.P. Brown" is embossed on the board around the photograph. 6.5" x 4.5"	9/1/1909
Organizing committee for the St. John the Baptiste celebration	Interior portrait of 22 men identified as the organizational committee for the St. John the Baptiste celebration in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on June 24, 1901. The men are in 3 rows, first row sitting, second and third standing. They are wearing dark suits. The portrait is 16" x 16", the bottom 4.5" is made up of a description of the portrait and the names of the men in the photograph. Printed on photograph "Comité d'Organisation de la Fête St.-Jean-Baptiste, le 24 Juin, 1901, à Woonsocket, R.I."	1901
Visiting Washington, DC. 1907	Exterior photograph of men and women in open air bus from the early 1900's. The photograph is identified as Franco-Americans on a trip to Washington, DC. The photograph is being used as an advertisement for a bus or sight-seeing company. The top part of the cardboard mounting has been torn off. The size of the photograph is 7" x 5", however the mounting is larger with the advertising appearing below the photograph.	February, 1907
Exterior portrait of wooden church.	Photograph is of a wooden church surrounded by dozens of people, priests standing on balcony on front of church. Men, women, and children all dressed in formal attire. The English translation of caption reads, Church of the Assumption Ferndale. Wash. Erected by the Rev. J Bte. Boulet in 1889. Writing on photograph "'Souvenir' Silver Jubilee July 19, 1899" Also written on photgraph "Hegg Photo, New Whatcom, Wn."	July 19, 1899
Aram Pothier and D. H. Smith	Exterior portrait of D.H. Smith, captain of the "Success" a floating museum of a convict ship. Also pictured is Aram Pothier and an unidentified sailor. The image is a 3/4 length photograph, not much of the ship is visible in the image. Inscribed on the mounting of the image "Convict Ship 'Success' Providence, R.I. 20/11/12" and "With compliments. D. H. Smith." Embossed on right bottom corner "Wm. Mills & Son, Providence, R.I." 8" x 6"	11/20/1912
Group of priests and others from the Diocese of Ogdensburg	Approximately 45 men, mostly priests, standing in front on steps and porch of brick dwelling. Dressed in cassocks, some men wearing top hats. Description on reserves reads that men are gathered for the unveiling of the Champlain Monument on July 4, 1907. 8.25" x 6"	7/4/1907
Le Club National, Chicago Illinois	Exterior photograph of brick dwelling on a street corner. Identified as "Le Club National, Chicago, Ill, 1908". 8.25" x 6"	1908

Miscellaneous Photographs

Title	Description/Notes	Date
Photos - Fall River, Boston, Amesbury		1930's, 1941
Danielson, Conn, photos of flags and commemorative plaque of LaFayette.
Rev. Armand Desautels standing in front of Maison with others.		1969
Photo of 3 rows of men seated and standing. Most in uniform	names on back	unknown
Photocopy of photo of men and women seated and standing in 4 rows. All in uniform.	names on front	unknown
Photocopy of photo of men seated and standing in 3 rows. Dressed in suites	names on front.	unknown
Photo of the architects renditions of the USJB building that was build from 1926-1927		circa 1927
Edouard Cadieux, President and founder of the USJBA		circa 1900
Lionel J. Frappier in Knoxville with 2 other people	slide	1981
Conseil 120, Biddeford ME, Jubile d'Or	Label on mounting: Golden Anniversary Conseil Chagnon, No. 120	1955
4th USJB Convention Parade, Woonsocket, RI		Sept. 25, 1906
Fete St. Jean Baptiste, Central Fall, Parade on High Street	5 photos	1902
Group of USJB conseil members in Kanakee and Bourbonnais, Ill. Posed in front of parochial school in Kankakee on occasion of a visit by Felix Gatineau	see back of photo for more details	May 17,1908
Tricentenial parade to celebrate the discovery of Lake Champlain, Burlington, VT		July 4,1909
Drill Team, Conseil Rochambeau, No. 12, Southbridge, Mass	"Organized in 1903"
Dignitaries from Conseil Pere Magnan, no. 146, Muskegon, Michigan		1908
Drill Team Conseil Villa Maria, no. 140, Waterbury, Conn		January 1931
Instillation of Officers of Conseil Laurier, No. 132 of Winchendon, MA	All in photo are named	1907
Double Celebration: 75th Anniversary of Conseil Sainte Therese, no. 160 and Chagnon, no. 120, Biddeford Maine	All in photo are named	1980
Drill Team, Conseil St. Cecile, No. 296, Leominster, MA		1941 Convention
Drill Team Conseil Gagnon, no. 183, Woonsocket, RI		circa 1910
Drill Team Conseil Jeanne d'Arc, no. 251, Augusta, Maine		August 1923
First USJB Home Office building from 1901-1927, Unity Building, Woonsocket, RI		Sept. 26 1906
Portrait of Judge Raoul Bedreau Marlboro Mass	black and white
Portrait of Judge Alberic A. Archambault, West Warwick, RI	black and white
Portrait of Alma Forcier, Goodyear, CT	black and white
Portrait of Ernest Brisson, Hartford, CT	black and white
Portrait of Judge Albert S. Beiveau, Rumford, ME	black and white
Portrait of Andre de Laboulaye, Ambassador	black and white
Portrait of Prime Robichard, Gardner, MA
Portrait of Dr. Raoul Lafond, Lewiston, ME	black and white
Portrait of Judge Henri A. Burque, Nashua, NH	black and white
Portrait of Elie Vezina, Woonsocket, RI	black and white
Portrait Rev. Nap Leclerk, Woonsocket, RI	black and white
Portrait of MGR. Charles Dauray, Woonsocket, RI	black and white
Portrait of Dr. C.L. LeClaire, Danielson, CT	black and white
Portrait of Dr. A.C. Baribault, New Haven, CT	black and white
Portrait of Hon. Felix Hebert, West Warwick, RI	black and white. 1928 under name (year of death) signed amon ami M. Elie Vezina on Mar. 16, 1929
Portrait of Judge Leonidas Pouliot, West Warwick, RI	black and white
Portrait of Rev. F.X. Chagnon, Champlain, NY	black and white
Portrait of Fabian Bachrach	black and white.
Portrait of Judge H.A. Dubuque, Fall River, MA	black and white
Portrait of men dressed in uniforms, seems to be a fraternal organization	black and white
Portrait of same men in item no. 182, but now sitting with a cardinal or bishop	black and white
Portrait of Hon. Aram J. Pothier, Governor of Rhode Island	Died in 1928, date on portrait. Signed by D.N. Cadoret.
Portrait of Ferdinand Gagnon	black and white
Portrait of Rev. George Rainville, Salem, Massachusetts	black and white
Portrait of Dr. Louis J. Martel, Lewiston, Maine	black and white
Portrait of Rev. Roch Magnan, Muskegon, Michigan	black and white
Claudel, Paul W., 1868-1955	French ambassador to the United States 1927; French Poet, playwright and essayist	April 16,1929
Delegates of the 3rd Congress of the USJB	Posed outside the Windham Courthouse
Civic dinner: Chamber of Commerce, Franco-American Chamber of Commerce, Lions club and Kiwanis Club		May 27, 1930
French Canadian National Holiday Dinner, Chicago, Illinois		June 23, 1926
Dinner organized by the Central Committee of the French companies and French language of in honor of victors of the Atlantic	Hotel Pennsylvania, New York	Sept. 13, 1930
Banquet of Saint Jean Baptiste Association Patriotic of French Canadians	Hotel Sherman, Illinois. Possibly in Chicago	June 24, 1923
Banquet of the 50th anniversary of French Fraternal Societies	Chicago, Illinois	April 1909
Large group of people (delegates?)	Southbridge, Massachusetts	1902
MGR J.-Alfred Laliberte Cure of St. Matthew Parish, Central Falls, Rhode Island.	Spiritual Director of the USJB
L'Abbe D.D. Villandre Cure- Founder of Sacred Heart Parish in North Attleboro,MA. Under Spiritual Director of the USJB		circa 1921
Congress of French Canadians of New England and Eastern New York	Springfield (state?)	Oct.1-2 1901
Delegates of the 2nd Congress of the USJBA	Southbridge, Massachusetts	July 22 - 23, 1902
Two unidentified men. One pinning a medal on the other.	Photo was in folder labeled Meyers Studio, Springfield, Massachusetts	no date
Celebration for President Henri T. Ledoux.	5 men around table	no date
14th Congress of the USJB, Salem Mass. Exterior portrait	Can recognize board members by the medals they are wearing. Panoramic photo, 32" L x 8" H	October 11-13, 1937
Banquet of the USJB at the Hotel Hilton Statler, Hartford, Connecticut	some people identified on back of photo	May 3, 1958
Grand dinner and entertainment on the occasion of the 16th Congress of the USJBA, in Worcester, Massachusetts		May 13, 1946
Dwight D. Eisenhower	Woonsocket, Rhode Island	October 20, 1952
J.B.E Chevrier in his yard.	Winooski, Vermont	1923
Comite de vie franco-americaine, Congres	Dozens of photos from the 1974 congress. Held in Bedford, New Hampshire. Photographs taken by Amour Landry from Montreal, Canada	1974
J.B.E. Chevrier in his yard in Winooski, Vermont	Exterior shot of what seems to be a rural construction area, 11 men standing throughout the photograph, large rocks and boulders in piles, car, houses and shed and construction tools. Identified as Winooski, Vermont. 9.75" x 7.75"	1923
Arche des Franco-Americain	Exterior portrait of the Franco-American arch in Montreal, Quebec on St. Hubert Street. Taken on the occasion of the Eucharistic Congress in September of 1910. Photograph includes horse and buggy carriages, buildings and people on sidewalks. 4.25" x 6.25"	September 1910
Congress of the French-Canadians of New England and The State of New York (Springfield, Mass, 1901)	Exterior of 100's of men comprising the delegation of the Congress of the French Canadians of New England and New York State. Held in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1902. 13.5" x 5.5 "	January 1901
St. John the Baptiste Celebrate in Central Falls, Rhode Island	Street view in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Buildings are decorated with bunting and American flags. People on sidewalks lining a parade route, horse and buggy carriages in street. Large decorative archway across the street in background. 9.5" x 7 3/8"	June 1902
Felix Gatineau with soldier St. Ignace, Michigan 1909	Felix Gatineau posed with soldier on guard at the unveiling of the Fr. Marquette Memorial in St. Ignace, Michigan. 3" x 4 "	September 1909
Unveiling ceremony of Champlain monument in Champlain New York	Event in Champlain, New York. Large crowd of men and women in front of church, monument covered for unveiling with a large American flag. Camile Hogue of New York is standing addressing the crowd. 9.5" x 7.5"	July 4, 1907
Seventh Congress of the Union St. John Bapiste d'Amerique	Exterior portrait of dozens of men standing on steps in front of church in Fall River Massachusetts. Photo includes women and children standing to the side. Caption reads "Septieme Congrès de L'Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste d'Amérique, les 3 et 4 sept. 1912 à Fall River, Mass." 10" x 8.25"	September 3, 1912
Union Saint John Baptiste Conseil no. 82 Tascherau	Exterior portrait of men, women and children who are members of the Tascherau Conseil of the Union Saint John Baptiste from Norwood, Massachusetts. Standing and sitting on and around a stone wall. Young boy in front holding an American flag. 9.25" x 7.5"	circa 1912
Mystic Theater in Lewiston, Maine	Exterior shot of building containing the Mystic Theater in Lewiston, Maine. Signs and advertising of other businesses in building can be seen. Large sign in center of building reads "The Mystic Lewiston's original home of POLITE VAUDEVILLE musical and vocal features" The back of the photograph has label describing the photograph as the Mystic Theater in 1911 when William P. Gray took over. 7" x 5"	1/1/1911
Convict or prisoner ship "Success"	Three men standing on deck of convict ship "Success". Naval man, and 2 men in bowler hats and top coats. One man is identified as Aram Pothier on the back on the photograph. Pothier was the 51st and 55th governor of Rhode Island. Inscribed on front of frame "Convict Ship 'Success'. Providence, R.I. 20/11/12 With Compliments D.H. Smith". In 1912 this ship was used as a traveling museum on the tortures of a convict ship. 8" x 6"	11/20/1912
City Hall Holyoke, Massachusetts	Exterior photograph of City Hall in Holyoke, Massachusetts in 1908. Photograph was taken when the 1908 Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste d'Amerique convention was held in Holyoke. Women and men on sidewalk outside building. "Photo by Lea '08" written on the photograph in ink. 7.5" x 9.25"	1908
President McKinley and Admiral Dewey	Exterior portrait of the United States Capital on the occasion of honoring Admiral Dewey for his victory at the Battle of Manila. President William McKinley and Admiral George Dewey on platform stage at front of the capital steps. Senator and representatives on either side of McKinley and Dewey. Crowds of people in foreground of photograph and in balconies of the Capital building. Inscribed on the back of the photograph "Oct. 2 1899 President McKinley, Admiral Dewey & Cardinal Gibbons on the stand in front of the Capital of the U.S. Senators & Representatives on either side. C.M.S." 8" x 6"	October 2, 1899
Drill team from Lynn Massachusetts	Exterior portrait of female drill team from the Conseil Victoire of Lynn Massachusetts. All standing, dressed in white drill team uniforms. Standing in front of building that looks like a church. "Equipe Victoire de Lynn, Mass - U.S.J.B.d'A au concours des Equipe. Manchester, N.H., 3 Sept. 1934" and "Harry W. Brock 66 Main Street Medford, Mass." written on front of photograph. 8" x 10"	9/3/1934
Drill team from Lynn Massachusetts	Exterior photograph of female drill team from Lynn, Massachusetts. Standing in front of wooden stadium seating, dressed in white, one woman holding banner for their Council Victoire of the USJBd'A. Observers standing in seating in background. "Conseil Victoire Degre Team, Lynn, Mass. Mai 30, 1938." written on front of photograph. 8" x 10"	5/30/1938
Drill team from Lynn Massachusetts	Exterior portrait of female drill team from Lynn, Massachusetts. Standing in two rows, dressed in white uniforms and hats. "Equipe du Conseil Victoire No 310 U.S.J.Bte d'A de Lynn, Mass, au concours des Equipes, Lewiston, Me, le 4 sept., 1939" written on the front of the photograph. Also written on front of the photograph "H.W. Brock 29 Daniels St., Medford, Mass." 8" x 10"	9/4/1939
Drill team from Lynn Massachusetts	Exterior portrait of female drill team from Lynn, Massachusetts. Standing in two rows, wearing white uniforms and hats. Holding banner for "CONSEIL VICTOIRE No. 310 LYNN, MASS" 8" x 10"	circa 1935
Drill team from Lynn Massachusetts	Exterior portrait of female drill team from Lynn, Massachusetts. Standing in 3 rows, wearing white uniforms and hats. "Equipe du Conseil Victoire de Lynn, Mass, - U.S. JBte d'A au Concours des Equipes, Holyoke, Mass, le 5 sept., 1938" and "H.W. Brock 39 Daniels St. Medford, Mass." written on front of photograph. 8" x 10"	4/19/1913
Conseil Hévey Manchester New Hampshire	Interior portrait of 5 rows of men dressed in dark suits. Identified as members of Council Hévey, no. 109 of Manchester, New Hampshire. 8.25" x 6 "	3/30/1905
Officers of the Lasalle Council of Cohoes, New York	Interior portrait of 15 men, one being a priest, dressed in black suits. Sitting and standing in 3 rows. Identified on back of photograph as "Officiers du conseil Lasalle, Cohoes, N.Y." 9.5" x 7.75"	circa 1920
Wilcox & Son Boats for Hire, Plattsburgh, New York	Image of several boats on waterway near Plattsburgh and Rouses Point New York, and Isle La Motte, Vermont. American flag flying on one boat. See back of photograph for detailed description in French. "Felix Gatineau" is stamped on back of photograph. 9.75" x 4.5"	1908
Drill team from Lynn Massachusetts	Exterior portrait of female drill team from Lynn, Massachusetts. Standing in two rows, on steps wearing white uniforms and hats. "Equipe du Conseil Victoire No 310 de Lynn, Mass au 10e concours des equipes d'Initiation de l"u.St J.Bte. d'Am, le 2 sept, 1940 à Worcester, Mass." written on the front of the photograph. Also, "H.W. Brock 29 Daniels St. Medford, Mass." 8" x 10"	1940
Drill team from Lynn Massachusetts	Interior portrait of female drill team from Lynn Massachusetts. In two rows, dressed in white uniforms and hats, except for woman in center of back row in a black hat. "Equipe du Conseil Victoire, No 310, de Lynn, Mass. Capitaine: Mlle Alma Bernier. Hartford, september 1933" written on back of photograph. 8" x 10"	1933
Drill team from Lynn Massachusetts	Exterior portrait of female drill team from Lynn, Massachusetts. Standing in two rows, dressed in white uniforms and hats. Holding American and French flags, also holding banner for their Council Victoire of the USJBd'A. "Equipe Victoire- U.S.J.B d'A. de Lynn, Mass. du concours des Equipes Providence, R.I. 7 sept. 1936" written on the front, also"H.W. Brock 29 Daniels St. Medford, Mass." 8" x 10 "	1936
Drill team from Lynn Massachusetts	Exterior portrait of female drill team from Lynn, Massachusetts. Standing in two rows, dressed in white uniforms and hats. No information given on location of the picture. 8"x10"	circa 1930
Delegates to the Congress of Waterville, Maine	Exterior portrait of approximately 50 men. Back of photograph identifies these men as delegates of the Congress of Waterville, Maine in 1907. Men wearing suits, standing in several rows on steps outside of building. Sign on building "ARMORY.CO.H.2ND INF..N.C.S.M." Signed in ink on bottom right "W.A. Judge Waterville, Maine"	1907
Group of Franco American youth at Congress in Woonsocket	Exterior portrait of approximately 50 men standing in several rows in front of brick building. Two large flags on either side. Men dressed in suits. 9.5" x 7.5"	1909
Union Saint John Baptiste Officers 1937-1941	Interior portrait of 28 men sitting and standing in two rows. Identified as "Bureau Général de 1937-1941" on back of photograph. Back of photograph includes names and information on men in portrait. Photograph most likely taken at the USJB Home Office in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. 10" x 8"	circa 1941
Rochambeau Building, Southbridge Massachusetts	Exterior portrait of four story brick building with several store fronts. Several men and one boy can be seen standing in doorways and on street. Building identified as Rochambeau Building in Southbridge, Massachusetts. 7.5" x 9.75"	circa 1910
Franco American Massachusetts Legislature	Interior portrait of 8 men sitting and standing in two rows. Identified as Franco Americans in the Massachusetts legislature in 1906. 5.25" x 4"	1906
Officers of the Saint Jean Baptiste Society of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin	Interior portrait of 13 men dressed in dark suits, sitting and standing in two rows. Back of photograph identifies men as officers of the Saint Jean Baptiste Society of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. 7.5" x 9.75"	1909
Union Saint John Baptiste Convention Boston, Massachusetts 1941	Interior portrait of men and women in formal dress at dinner at Copley Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts. 10" X 8"	October, 13 1941
Church, convent and rectory in Redford, New York	View including church, convent and rectory on street in Redford, New York. Fencing in front of buildings and across the street. Two priests standing on steps of the rectory. Possibly Assumption of Mary Church also know as Church of the Assumption. 9.5"x7.5"	circa 1910
Church in Redford, New York	Exterior image of a stone church with white steeple. Men and women standing on stop step of the church. Possibly Assumption of Mary Church also know as Church of the Assumption. 9.5" x 8"