Interview with Irene Boisvert

On their way to Peace country, Irene’s parents chose Athabasca. Irene grew up in a mixed farming community in Grosmont. Received teaching certificate from University of Alberta. Married Joe Boisvert and had 5 children in 7 years. Taught school. Played in family band to provide family income.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Boisvert, Irene
Other Authors: Boisvert, Maxine
Format: Audio
Language:English
Published: Athabasca Area Seniors' Memory Project 2003
Subjects:
Grosmont
Lawrence Lake School
Lahaiville School
Athabasca Elementary School
Athabasca High School
Hutterite colony
Smith School
farming
commercial fishing
fur-trading
trapping
sawmill
camp cook
homestead
Catholic Youth Organization
World War II
musician
family band
Joe Boisvert and the Old-Timers
dance halls
Athabasca Catholic Academy
First Nations
Athabasca creamery
laundry
Homestead
Lawrence Lake
Online Access:http://digicon.athabascau.ca/cdm/ref/collection/seniors/id/29
Description
Summary:On their way to Peace country, Irene’s parents chose Athabasca. Irene grew up in a mixed farming community in Grosmont. Received teaching certificate from University of Alberta. Married Joe Boisvert and had 5 children in 7 years. Taught school. Played in family band to provide family income.

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