French influences in North America

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Date
1951
Summary
Explains how the French Empire left an influence upon the culture of this continent from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the mouth of the Mississippi. A boy and his sister are shown observing these influences in their home town. Historical locations from Quebec, to former forts and trading posts in the Middle West, down to the bayous of Louisiana are depicted. Scenes of early French settlements and explorations are also included.
Publishers
Coronet Instructional Films; Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Genres
Educational; Historical
Subject
America--Discovery and exploration--French ; North America--Civilization--French influences ; Civilization--French influences
Collection
IU Audio-Visual Center
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
1 Film (0:10:43); 16mm
Notes
Gift to the IUB Libraries from Instructional Support Services.
Other Identifiers
IULMIA Film Database: 40000003255587; Other: GR00405957; MDPI Barcode: 40000003255587

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