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Dorm
1947

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Bedtime
Date not available
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Bedtime

There was a study period from 7:30 to 9 p.m. which we spent in study halls. Afterwards, we went up to bed. We had a large dorm with beds separated by curtains. So it wasn't possible for anyone to stay up late. I think it was lights out at 9:30. There wasn't much room in the dorm. We had small basins of water for washing, and we took a shower twice a week, depending on our schedule.

Hélène Bourassa
Student at CMI from 1958 to 1962

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Residence at the Boarding School
Date not available
Collège Marie-de-l'Incarnation, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada

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Rooms and Modern Amenities

My room at the boarding school has a sink, bed, desk and some shelves. There's a bathroom on each floor with a bath, two showers and two toilets. The telephones are in the basement. There's also a community room for watching television.

Valérie Sylvestre
Student at CMI actually in secondary 1

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Canteen at snacktime
1947
Collège Marie-de-l'Incarnation, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada

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Canteen at snacktime
1947

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Eating at the College
Date not available
Collège Marie-de-l'Incarnation, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada

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The tartines à la mélasse

I remember they served us those famous tartines à la mélasse at snacktime in the morning and, especially, the afternoon. There were huge piles of bread, and molasses was poured on top of them. The best slices were the ones at the bottom because they were soaked with molasses – all positively dripping. They were so good! I've never eaten anything like them since. We used to make them at home, but they were never as good as the ones at the college. Why? We don't know. It's just one of those mysteries of college life.

Louise Gabias
Student at CMI from 1961 to 1971

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Feast Days: Special Treats
Date not available
Collège Marie-de-l'Incarnation, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada

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Feast Days: Special Treats

On the feast of Saint Angela or the Immaculate Conception, the boarders were treated to a special snack - vanilla cakes with a delicious homemade icing. These cakes were fantastic, they were very, very good. We enjoyed them enormously because these were the only two times during the year when we got to eat something different.

Hélène Bourassa
Student at CMI from 1958 to 1962

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The canteen
1959
Collège Marie-de-l'Incarnation, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada

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Canteen at mealtime
1959

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Eating in Silence
Date not available
Collège Marie-de-l'Incarnation, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada