Contributed by Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries
Description
The banner was used by the Jacques Cartier Institut of Lewiston, the group that organized the annual St. Jean Baptiste celebrations from about 1890 to 1922.
The group featured patriotism and loyalty as well as Franco-American pride.
The banner's slogan is translated "Loyal yet still French-Canadians." The banner includes a number of symbolic items: the eagle, fleur-de-lis, maple leaf, and the beaver as well as the French and American flags.
About This Item
- Title: Jacques Cartier banner, Lewisston, ca. 1900
- Creation Date: circa 1900
- Subject Date: circa 1900
- Location: Lewiston, Androscoggin County, ME
- Media: Silk
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- French Americans--Societies
- Institut Jacques Cartier
- Banners
- Cartier, Jacques, 1491-1557--Societies
- Clubs
- Societies
Other Keywords
- Catholics
- Franco Americans
- French Americans
- French Canadians
- Jacques Cartier
- parades
- St. Jean Baptiste parade
- St. John the Baptist parade
For more information about this item, contact:
Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries51 Westminster Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 753-6545
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