State's top seat historically elusive to Francos: With the exception of Alonzo Garcelon in 1879, the governor's seat has been difficult to win for those of French heritage
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State's top seat historically elusive to Francos: With the exception of Alonzo Garcelon in 1879, the governor's seat has been difficult to win for those of French heritage
Description
Article on the absence of a Franco American in the Maine governor's seat. Observes the one-year term of Alonzo Garcelon in the 19th century, the losses of past Francos vying for election, and the contemporary case of Waterville, Maine, mayor Paul LePage's bid for a 2010 gubernatorial victory.
Creator
Hendrickson, Dyke
Date
2010 October 17
Language
English
Type
Newspaper Article
Coverage
1879-2010, Lewiston, Waterville, Maine
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Lewiston Public Library
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Microfilm/Periodicals
Edition
Sunday
Pages
Unknown
Place
Lewiston, Maine
Publication Title
Sun Journal
Section
Perspective
URL
http://www.sunjournal.com/perspective/story/925850 (full text available here)
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