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| Title | Voyageur holding paddle |
| Coverage / Year | 1890 |
| Description | Drawing by Frederic Remington of a voyageur holding his paddle, which is almost as tall as he is. His other hand is hooked onto his braided sash, which typically held pipes, pouches of tobacco, and other supplies. A vest, leather footgear, and a jaunty cap with a tassel complete his outfit. |
| Interpretation | The voyageurs, or river boatmen, were French Canadians who transported goods in the Great Lakes and up and down the river ways. They sang as they worked. The rhythm of the songs helped them to keep time as they paddled their canoes or boats, and helped the time to pass more pleasantly. During the winter, the voyageurs stayed in French settlements, sometimes marrying and finding temporary jobs, but seldom becoming landowners. |
| Lesson Plans / Themes | French in Illinois; Settling in the Midwest |
| Learning Standards | 16 History; 17 Geography; 18 Social systems; |
| Author or Creator | Illinois Heritage Association |
| Source | Harper's Weekly, February 1, 1890 |
| Subject / Keywords | Transportation; French Colonial Period; Fur trade; Remington, Frederic, 1861-1909; Voyageurs; |
| Collection Publisher | Illinois Heritage Association
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| Further Information | For any further information related to this record, please contact the Collection Publisher. See http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc for more information about this project. |
| Rights Management Statement | http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc/conditions.htm |
| Resource Identifier | IHA00006 |
| CONTENTdm file name | 72.jpg |
