Collection: Louis-Philippe Gagné Papers
Title
Collection: Louis-Philippe Gagné Papers
Creator
Description
The collection contains a large number of newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence and speeches composed by Louis-Philippe Gagné (1922-1964), former editor of the newspaper, Le Messager, and mayor of Lewiston, Maine. The papers cover Gagné's editorial and political careers, his naturalization process, and his role as patron of various civic groups. Gagné (1922-1964) moved to Lewiston from Québec City in 1922, and then became editor of Le Messager, having worked for Le Soleil in Québec since 1917. He gained US Citizenship in 1928, ran as a ward clerk in 1928, was a member of the school committee from 1930-1934 and Lewiston mayor from 1947-1949. He founded the snowshoe movement in the United States, and was first president of the Union Américain des Raquetteurs. As a radio host, he presented L’Oeil et Son Autueur on local station WCOU (q.v.). He founded Le Club Montagnard and Les Vigilants, and was a member of l'Union St-Jean-Baptiste, the Societé des artisans, and l'Assomption.
Subject
Contributor
USM Franco-American Collection
Rights
Contact host institution for more information.
Language
en
fr
Type
Archival Collection
Access Rights
No restrictions.
Extent
1.06 cubic feet
Table Of Contents
| Box # | Folder # | Title | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Biographical (General) | 1927-1947 |
| 2 | Snowshoeing | n.d. | |
| 3 | WCOU | ca. 1948 | |
| 4 | Awards | 1942-1950 | |
| 5 | Early Life - Québec | ca. 1916 | |
| 6 | Pre-Political Career | 1922-1947 | |
| 7 | As Mayor | 1947-1949 | |
| 8 | Nomination Papers | 1947-1948 | |
| 9 | Speeches (1) | 1947 | |
| 10 | Speeches (2) | 1948 | |
| 11 | Speeches (3) | 1949 | |
| 12 | Speeches (4) | n.d. | |
| 2 | 1 | Correspondence (1) | 1947 Jan-Mar |
| 2 | Correspondence (2) | 1947 Apr-June | |
| 3 | Correspondence (3) | 1947 Jul-Sept | |
| 4 | Correspondence (4) | 1947 Oct-Dec | |
| 5 | Correspondence (5) | 1948 Jan-Jun | |
| 6 | Correspondence (6) | 1948 Jul-Dec | |
| 7 | Correspondence (7) | 1949 | |
| 3 | 1-3 | [photocopies] | n.d. |
Home Institution
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Files
Citation
Gagné, Louis-Philippe, “Collection: Louis-Philippe Gagné Papers,” Franco American Digital Archives/Portail franco-américain: Beta, accessed September 14, 2024, http://beta.francoamericanportal.org/items/show/16.