by Jeanne-Elise Olsen

About the Book

As I Remember Them recaptures life in rural Quebec in the first quarter of the twentieth century through the personal account of the daughter of a Roman Catholic priest. Originally written in the early 1970s, this book is based on Jeanne-Elise Olsen's extraordinary recall of her youth spent in what was then an isolated part of the Laurentians. It is at once autobiography, social anatomy, family history, and apologia. As the daughter of a priest who married a woman in his parish and was then excommunicated from the Church, Jeanne-Elise Olsen recounts how an arrangement was made with the Church. It lifted the ban, but only on specific conditions, one of which was for the couple to leave Quebec. The family moved to Ditton Park in east-central Saskatchewan and became engaged in agricultural and related pursuits. From this base, the author provides rich insights into life on the prairies from the 1920s on. As a primary source for social historians, this memoir eloquently tells a personal story that reveals strength of character, family bonds, religious devotion, and childhood memories that are truly reflective of life in Quebec and the Canadian West.

About the Editors

Ian Adam's early years were spent in Saskatchewan and Alberta. He worked for many years at the University of Calgary as teacher, writer, administrator and editor. He now works full-time as a writer and consultant.

G. Lorraine Ouellette, B.A., LL.M., retired, served with the C.W.A.C. during World War II. She practised law for some years in Grande Prairie, Alberta, with J.J. Ouellette & Co. and now lives in Edmonton.

Contents

About the Author
Foreword
Prologue
A Note on Family Relations
Introduction

1 Out of Babyhood
2 Home, Lessons, Chores
3 Here, There and Round-about
4 Toys, Games, Pastimes, Outdoor Play
5 Relatives, Household Crafts
6 The City — School Days
7 The Why
8 The Last Chapter

Epilogue
Notes

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