Franco Fridays: Fernand Despins, circa 1900

Franco Fridays is a recurring feature that offers a photo from the Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine's Lewiston-Auburn College in Lewiston.

Franco Fridays: The staff of LeMessager, 1908

Franco Fridays is a recurring feature that offers a photo from the Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine's Lewiston-Auburn College in Lewiston.

Franco Fridays: St. Jean-Baptiste Day parade, 1897

Franco Fridays: Royal Canadian Army enlistee from Lewiston, circa 1918

While visiting relatives in Canada in 1917, Zépherin Lessard, a resident of Lewiston but a Canadian by birth, was drafted into the Canadian army.

Franco Fridays: Poised for World War I, 1914-1918

This postcard of Joseph Chouinard was either taken at the front lines during World War I or at a training camp.

Franco Fridays: St. Peter’s School boys show off their sports gear, 1925

Franco Fridays: Ground breaking for Bonneau Market in 1953

Franco Fridays: Canal icebreakers keep the mills working, circa 1900

Franco Fridays: Music by Fanfare Ste. Cecile, 1900

Franco Fridays: Wartime romance, 1943