Related Records

1. 0061 - Print, Photographic

   Biddeford Tercentenary parade "Votes for Women" float, September 1916. Names of the riders (but who is who not indicated): Mrs. David E. Dolloff; Mrs. Harry W. Libby; Mrs. Martin Kingsbury; Mrs. Anthony Fernans; Arthur Lemieux, driver.

   Record Type: Photo

   
2. 0067 - Print, Photographic

   Biddeford's Tercentenary parade, September 16, 1916. Decorated automobile of the Lewis Polakewich dry goods store located at 120 Main Street. The ladies riding in the car were: Miss Anna Cartier; Miss Emma Bibeau; Miss Laura Roy.

   Record Type: Photo

   
3. 0478 - Print, Photographic

   Girouard Store, corner of Main Street and Elm Street, Biddeford, circa 1922. Le magasin Girouard etait situe sur la rue Main entre la rue Elm and la voie Ferree [les traques en bon canayen]. L-R: George Benoit; - Houle; Roland Bolduc; Joseph Petit; Andre Lafargue; Francois Girouard, proprietor; un fermier qui echange ses produits pour des effet du magasin; Aline (Gendron) Neveux, cashier and bookkeeper.

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. 0486 - Print

   Camille Bolduc of Biddeford, a dedicated and longtime advocate of Biddeford history, genealogical research and Franco-American pride, circa 2012. A founder of the La Kermesse festival; inducted into Maine's Franco-American Hall of Fame in 2013.

   Record Type: Photo

   
5. 0717 - Negative, Sheet Film

   Israel Shevenell (1826-1912), of Biddeford, circa 1890. Shevenell came to Biddeford in 1845 when he was 19, walking all the way from Quebec and through the White Mountains. He lived in Biddeford the rest of his long life and cast his first presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln. He was Biddeford's first permanent resident to come from French Canada.

   Record Type: Photo

   
6. 1383a - Print, Photographic

   Library display of programs, photos, and other items delaing with the historic French players and their plays. Retired french actors attend McArthur Library exhibit honoring them , Biddeford, June 16, 1965. Left to right: Mayor Edward F. Gaulin, Mrs. Jean B. (Delphine) Joncas, Armand Painchaud, Mrs. Dora Belanger, Joseph Jovite Salvas.

   Record Type: Photo

   
7. 1383b - Print, Photographic

   Library exhibit of material covering the 40-year history of the amateur French players of Biddeford, being viewed by veteran performers, June 16, 1965. Retired french actors (identified) attend McArthur Library exhibit honoring them, Biddeford. Left to right: Mrs. Jean B. (Delphine) Joncas, Mayor Edward F. Gaulin, Librarian Dane Yorke, Mrs. Dora Belanger, Armand Painchaud, Mrs. J.J. (Mary Ella) Salvas, J. J. Salvas.

   Record Type: Photo

   
8. 1383c - Print, Photographic

   Opening of library's exhibit of historical photos and advertisements of 40 years of activity by Biddeford amateurs in French plays, June 16, 1965. Retired french actors (identified) attend McArthur Library exhibit honoring them , Biddeford. Left to right: Mrs. John B. (Delphine) Joncas, Mayor Edward F. Gaulin, Librarian Dane Yorke, Mrs. Dora Belanger, Armand Painchaud and Mrs J.J. (Marie Ella) Salvas and Mr J.J. Salvas.

   Record Type: Photo

   
9. 1723a - Print, Photographic

   Parson John Fairfield - Moise Cartier house, Lower Ferry Road, Saco circa 1930. Moise Cartier was also known as Moses Quarter. [Note on verso appears to read: Palmer home 62 Beach Road near Bay View Road]

   Record Type: Photo

   
10. 2020.004.1 - Photograph

    Emelia Laroche of Biddeford, circa 1918. Also spelled Amelia Laroche. Born Emelia Lauzon (Amilia Lauzon). Married Edmond Laroche (also spelled Edmand Laroche) of Biddeford in 1919. Sister to musicians Laura Lauzon and Albert Lauzon.

    Record Type: Photo

    
11. 2020.004.2 - Photograph

    Edmond Laroche of Biddeford, circa 1918. Also written Edmand Laroche. Married Emilia Lauzon (also written Amelia Lauzon) in August 1919. Loomfixer in the mills, later a foreman.

    Record Type: Photo

    
12. 2020.004.3 - Photograph

    Emmanuel Lauzon and Delia Lauzon of Biddeford, circa 1930. Mrs. Lauzon was born Delia Pinette. Portrait by Allard.

    Record Type: Photo

    
13. 2020.004.4 - Photograph

    Emmanuel and Delia Lauzon of Biddeford, circa 1930. Mrs. Lauzon was born Delia Pinette.

    Record Type: Photo

    
14. 2022.002.1 - Photograph

    Adelard Jolin, bicycle racer of Biddeford, circa 1901. Adelard Jolin (1877-1934) was born in Quebec, and lived in both Canada and Biddeford. He was a very successful long distance racer at the turn of the century, and at the same time worked for John A. Innes' 61 Elm Street bicycle shop as a bicycle repairer.

    Record Type: Photo

    
15. 2022.002.2 - Photograph

    Adelard Jolin, bicycle racer of Biddeford, circa 1901. Adelard Jolin (1877-1934) was born in Quebec, and lived in both Canada and Biddeford. He was a very successful long distance racer at the turn of the century, and at the same time worked for John A. Innes' 61 Elm Street bicycle shop as a bicycle repairer.

    Record Type: Photo

    
16. 2022.007.1 - Print

    Photograph of tenement at 59-63 Bacon Street in 1916, which appeared in a Journal Tribune Bicentennial special edition newspaper on June 18, 1976, page 24a. On the ground floor are Cadorette's Store and other shops, the rest of the building are apartments.

    Record Type: Photo

    
17. 2022.007.2 - Print

    Building at 59-63 Bacon Street, Biddeford in 1976, which was the home of Cadorette's True Value Hardware store and apartments. The building was occupied by the Cadorette family from 1916 forward; they purchased the building from Roussin in 1925 and operated businesses on the ground floor for more than 60 years. From a Journal Tribune Bicentennial special edition newspaper printed on June 18, 1976, p. 24a.

    Record Type: Photo

    
18. 2166 - Print, Photographic

    Scene from unknown play, St. Andre church, directed by Loguay Lasroix, circa 1920. Man in bow tie is Conrad Coulombe.

    Record Type: Photo

    
19. 2167 - Print, Photographic

    Group of Franco-American actors, who appeared in many of the J.J. Salvas productions, circa 1930. (Photo from the Salvas-Coulombe Theater Collection, MS 49). Left to right: Conrad Coulombe, Lillian Durette, Felix Coulombe, Juliette Durette, Adelard Veillette, Albanie Plourde, Leonard Doyon, Yvonne Ayotte.

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. 2168 - Print, Photographic

    Dora (Hanna) Belanger of Biddeford, circa 1920. Actress who appeared in numerous French plays produced by J.B. Joncas and J.J. Salvas in Biddeford and other French-speaking towns of the early 20th century.

    Record Type: Photo