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1 online resource. |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Series |
William L. Potter publication series ; number 11
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William L. Potter publication series ; no. 11.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Part I. Historical context -- The development of the French mentality and identity in the Illinois Country -- Historical developments and influence on French identity -- La Guiannée and its heritage -- Part II. Community affirmation: analysis of the celebration with liminal theory -- The season of La Guiannée -- Analytical discussion of the celebration -- Disguise and mask -- Traveling and the neighborhood -- Foodways -- Theatrical play -- Part III. Cultural continuity: collective memory and cultural identity -- Heritage, history, and continuity -- Modern adaptations and heritage -- Linguistic, material, and religious symbols. |
Summary |
The first book to explore the little known, but resilient French tradition within the Midwest. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
French Americans -- Illinois -- Prairie du Rocher -- Social life and customs.
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French Americans. |
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Illinois -- Prairie du Rocher. |
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Manners and customs. |
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French Americans -- Missouri -- Sainte Genevieve -- Social life and customs.
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Missouri -- Sainte Genevieve. |
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French Americans -- Ethnic identity.
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French Americans -- Ethnic identity. |
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New Year -- Illinois -- Prairie du Rocher -- Folklore.
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New Year -- Missouri -- Sainte Genevieve -- Folklore.
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Prairie du Rocher (Ill.) -- Social life and customs.
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Sainte Genevieve (Mo.) -- Social life and customs.
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New Year. |
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HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- General. |
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Folklore. |
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HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI) |
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French Americans -- Social life and customs. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Folklore.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Servaes, Anna. Franco-American identity, community, and La Guiannée 9781626745551 (DLC) 2014045131 |
ISBN |
9781626745599 (electronic book) |
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1626745595 (electronic book) |
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9781626745551 (electronic book) |
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1626745552 (electronic book) |
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1628462108 |
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9781628462104 |
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9781628462104 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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