Le Messager Documents, Items, and Photographs

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Looking Back on Sept. 9, 2011 [Article]

Lewiston Sun Journal

Photocopy of an article from the Lewiston Sun Journal reflecting on notable events 100 years from September 9, 2011, with mention of Le Messager's first edition published from their Lisbon Street location in 1911.

A link has been provided to the article on the Lewiston Sun Journal's website. The article is currently available to subscribers only, but can be accessed by:
1. Visiting the Franco-American Collection in person.
2. Using a library database to search for the article online, such as Maine News.
Pair plans work for 'Le Messager' Building [Article]

Lewiston Sun Journal

Print out of an article from the Lewiston Sun Journal describing the renovations of the building that housed Le Messager on Lisbon Street in Lewiston, Maine.
Albert Allen Rowbotham Obituary

Lewiston Sun Journal

Print from the Lewiston Sun Journal website of an obituary for Albert Allen Rowbotham. Rowbotham printed Le Messager and other Maine publications. This record links to the obituary listing on the Lewiston Sun Journal website.

Here are some alternative options for viewing in the event that this link cannot be accessed:
1. Visit the Franco-American Collection in person.
2. Use a library database to search for the article online, such as Maine News.
Looking Back: 50 Years Ago, 1955 [Article]

Lewiston Sun Journal

Photocopy of an article about Le Messager from page C14 of the Lewiston Sun Journal. A link to the article in Google News has been provided.
Back Copies Sought of 'Le Messager' [Article]

Juliana L'Heureux

Photocopy of an article describing the Maine State Library's request for back issues of Le Messager for the Maine Newspaper Project.

A link to the Portland Press Herald's website has been provided where the article can be purchased. The article is currently available for purchase only, but can be alternatively accessed by:
1. Visiting the Franco-American Collection in person.
2. Using a library database to search for the article online, such as Maine News.
Maine Newspaper Project Advisory Board Memo

Jane E. Roberts

Photocopy of a memo [email] from Jane E. Roberts of the Maine State Libary to the Maine Newspaper Project Advisory Board with updates on the project. The memo mentions preparing print holdings of Le Messager for transfer to microfilm.
Le Messager: Lewiston's French language newspaper will be recorded by state for posterity [Article]

Jennifer Sullivan

Article from an unknown source by Jennifer Sullivan about the Maine State Library's efforts to preserve Le Messager on microfilm with a federal grant from the National Endowment from the Humanities.
Le Messager, Lewiston, Maine 1880-1968

Paul-M. Paré

A typed outline of the history of the publication Le Messager from 1800-1968 by Paul-M. Paré.
Letter from the Sesqui-Centennial Committee

Amedee Courtemanche, Adelard Janelle, and Paul Lacombe

Letter from Amandee Courtemanche , Adelard Janelle, and Paul Lacombe of the Sesqui-Centennial Committee to area businessmen informing them of the publication of a souvenir edition of Le Messager and requesting their financial support.
Letter from Adelard Janelle

Adelard Janelle

Photocopy of a letter from Adelard Janelle of La Ligue des Societies de Langue Francaise Lewiston-Auburn concerning the publication and dispersal of the souvenir edition of Le Messager, c. 1970.
Note from Adelard Janelle to Charlotte Michaud

Adelard Janelle

Photocopy of a typed note from Adelard Janelle to Charlotte Michaud.
Summary of Stories for the Souvenir Edition of Le Messager

Le Messager

Photocopy of a list summarizing the stories to be published in the souvenir edition of Le Messager.
'Le Messager' Published Once More [Article]

Lewiston Evening Journal

Photocopy of a front page article from the Lewiston Evening Journal.
Michaud work-log on Messager souvenir-edition

Charlotte Michaud

Photocopy of a typed work log by Charlotte Michaud outlining work done on the Le Messenger souvenir edition.
Publication of Le Messager [Articles]

Sandra Shaw

Photocopy of two newspaper clippings.

Clipping 1: 'Le Messager, Silent For Months, Disappears From Twin Cities, Completely' Photocopy of an article by Sandra Shaw detailing the cessation of Le Messager from print. The article is dated May 14, 1970. This article is written in English.

Clipping 2: 'Un Des Premiers' Photocopy of a feature on Joseph-L. Gagné from an undated, unknown source. This article is written in French.
Le Messager Headlines 1899-1970 [List]

Unknown

List of Le Messager publications listed by dates and headlines, 1899-1970.
Letter Concerning the Souvenir Edition of Le Messager

Unknown

Letter to Louis [Philippe-Gagne?] from an unknown author outlining arrangements for the publication of the souvenir edition of Le Messager.
Letter to the Arts Council of Lewiston & Auburn

Unknown

Photocopy of a typed letter to Skinner of the Arts Council of Lewiston & Auburn regarding the publication of the souvenir edition of Le Messager. The reverse of the letter has a hand-written missive.
Sequi-Centennial Committee Memo with Articles

Unknown

Photocopy of a handwritten memo with two articles clipped from unknown sources. The articles concern the publication of the souvenir edition of Le Messager and the Sequi-Centennial Committee.
Souvenir Edition of Le Messager [Articles]

Unknown

Photocopy of two clippings describing the publication of the souvenir edition of Le Messager.

Clipping 1: 'Des hommages' French-language article written by Robert D. Seward, source unkown.

Clipping 2: 'May Publish Tabloid-Type Sesquicentennial Newspaper' English-language article, author and source unknown, dated May 20,1970.
Le Messager [Articles]

Le Messager

Photocopies from various editions of Le Messager from a folder labeled "100 YRS".
- Le Messager, N. 213, Monday, November 12, 1952, front page
- Le Messager, Saturday, July 18, 1970, pages 9, 10, 16 and 17
- Le Messager, Special Edition Centennaire, Thursday, September 14, 1961, front page, pages 2, 19, and 20.
Souvenir du Passé [Article]

Le Messager

Article clipping from Le Messager from 1961 reflecting on the first edition of Le Messager, March, 25, 1880.
Un Temoignage [Article]

Le Messager

Undated article clipping from Le Messager featuring Jean-Baptiste Couture's 1937 Maine Press Association Award for 50 years of service as newspaper editor.
C'etait a cote du Messager Article with Attachments

Le Messager

Article clipping from Le Messager of a photo depicting a collapsed building that was near the Le Messager offices 45 years prior.

Also included: A photocopy of the Le Messager staff on their 47th anniversary with separate notation identifying the persons in the photo.
Fondateur du "Messager" [Article]

Le Messager

Article clipping from Le Messager 75 Anniversary issue about publication founder Jean-Baptiste Couture.