Élites commémorantes et mise en scène de l’histoire dans la construction de l’identité lachinoise à l’époque du maire Anatole Carignan (1933-1939 et 1944-1952)
This M.A. thesis considers the role of commemorative elites2 who contributed to the development of local identity. Starting with the mandates of mayor Anatole Carignan, in Lachine, 1933 to 1939 and 1944 to 1952, it identifies key members of the elites and of the network linked to the creation of events, monuments and festivities of the local history. Commemorations presented to the citizens are the recognition of historical figures such as René-Robert Cavelier de La Salle and Désiré Girouard, the civic holiday of July 6th, the 275th anniversary of Lachine in 1944, the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the municipality of Lachine in 1948. The thesis contains a critical  review  of  two important productions that took place in this period: the Lachine massacre and its funeral ceremonial in  the  heart  of  Old  Lachine;  and,  a  pageant  recreating  the  history  of  Lachine  from  1667  to  1944. Additionally, these municipal elites bequeathed two important legacies:  the acquisition of the  LeBer-LeMoyne  house, which became a museum, and the founding of the Lachine Regional History Society.
Anatole Carignan mémoire collective municipal council commemorations elites identity collective memory Lachine Museum politics Lachine Regional History Society