Historique de Saint-Brieux 1904-1979

St. Brieux ?, 1981


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Details

Hardcover, 253 pages, 8.50x11.25 in. [21.5x28.5 cm.], B&W photographs.

Condition

Covers lightly stained, with modest surface wear.

Notes

Historique de Saint-Brieux, 1904–1979 is the community history of Saint-Brieux, Saskatchewan, and the surrounding rural district, published in French. It traces the settlement and development of this predominantly French-speaking community from its establishment in the early twentieth century, with historical essays on local institutions, organizations, schools, churches, and community life. A substantial portion of the volume is devoted to family histories of the original French settlers and their descendants.

Historique de Saint-Brieux, 1904–1979 retrace l'histoire de Saint-Brieux, en Saskatchewan, et de la campagne environnante. Publié en français, l'ouvrage retrace l'implantation et le développement de cette communauté fondée par des immigrants venus de France au début du XXe siècle. Il comprend des textes historiques consacrés aux institutions locales, aux associations, aux écoles, aux églises et à la vie de la communauté. Une part importante du volume est consacrée aux histoires familiales des premiers immigrants français et de leurs descendants.