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- French in Michigan
- Book
- 2016
- Published by: Michigan State University Press
- Series: Discovering the Peoples of Michigan Series
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Compared to other nationalities, few French have immigrated to the United States, and the state of Michigan is no exception in that regard. Although the French came in small numbers, those who did settle in or pass through Michigan played important roles as either permanent residents or visitors.
The colonial French served as explorers, soldiers, missionaries, fur traders, and colonists. Later, French priests and nuns were influential in promoting Catholicism in the state and in developing schools and hospitals. Father Gabriel Richard fled the violence of the French Revolution and became a prominent and influential citizen of the state as a U.S. Congressman and one of the founders of the University of Michigan. French observers of Michigan life included Alexis de Tocqueville. French entrepreneurs opened copper mines and a variety of service-oriented businesses. Louis Fasquelle became the first foreign-language instructor at the University of Michigan, and François A. Artault introduced photography to the Upper Peninsula. As pioneers of the early automobile, the French made a major contribution to the language used in auto manufacturing.
The colonial French served as explorers, soldiers, missionaries, fur traders, and colonists. Later, French priests and nuns were influential in promoting Catholicism in the state and in developing schools and hospitals. Father Gabriel Richard fled the violence of the French Revolution and became a prominent and influential citizen of the state as a U.S. Congressman and one of the founders of the University of Michigan. French observers of Michigan life included Alexis de Tocqueville. French entrepreneurs opened copper mines and a variety of service-oriented businesses. Louis Fasquelle became the first foreign-language instructor at the University of Michigan, and François A. Artault introduced photography to the Upper Peninsula. As pioneers of the early automobile, the French made a major contribution to the language used in auto manufacturing.
Table of Contents
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- Introduction
- pp. 1-6
- Colonial Era in Michigan
- pp. 7-14
- Twentieth Century and Beyond
- pp. 45-66
- Appendices
- Appendix 1. Cultural Resources
- pp. 67-68
- Appendix 2. French Recipes
- pp. 69-72
- For Further Reference
- pp. 85-94
Additional Information
ISBN
9781609174842
Related ISBN(s)
9781611861983, 9781628952599, 9781628962598
MARC Record
OCLC
944181272
Pages
105
Launched on MUSE
2016-10-26
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
2016