Brother Robert Francoeur, FIC, Papers 1950-2002 1950-2002

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Brother Robert Francoeur, FIC, Papers 1950-2002 1950-2002

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The personal and professional papers of Brother Robert Francoeur, who was the second president of Walsh College.

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Walsh University Library

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Kibuka, James Kagimu

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Francoeur, Br. Robert, 1923-2007

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Br. Robert A. Francoeur, F.I.C. was born on February 3, 1923, in Fall River, Massachusetts. His father was Joseph Francouer and his mother's maiden name was Leone Giasson. Br. Robert joined the Brothers of Christian Instruction at the age of 12. Br. Robert then went on to earn bachelor's degrees in arts and education from The University of Montreal, a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy from Boston College in June of 1950, a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Notre Dame in 1...

Walsh University

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The Brothers of Christian Instruction first became involved with Walsh University, then Walsh College, in 1958 when Br. Robert Francoeur found the alfalfa farmer's field at the corner of North Market and Easton. At that point, the Brothers formed a vision. A vision to turn fifty acres of alfalfa into a college campus. This vision lay on a foundation of faith, courage and selfless hard work. The founding Brothers were: Br. Thomas Farrell (President), Br. Dacian Barrette (Business Manager), Br. He...