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Lomer Gouin, circa 1900

Lomer Gouin, circa 1900

Quebec Prime Minister from 1905 to 1920, Sir Lomer Gouin was elected member of Parliament for Portneuf in the 1908, 1912, 1916 and 1919 elections.
Caricature of Rodolphe Mathieu (1934)

Caricature of Rodolphe Mathieu (1934)

This caricature of Rodolphe Mathieu was drawn in 1934 by cartoonist Robert LaPalme (1908-1997) for L’Ordre, an independent Montreal weekly (1934-1935).
Ovila Paquette, watchman at the Grondines signal station, circa 1960

Ovila Paquette, watchman at the Grondines signal station, circa 1960

Ovila Paquette: It depends on the tides. When the tide came in, from midnight to eight, that’s when you had the big boom of the boats. Interviewer: Really? […]
Rosario Houde in his store, circa 1976

Rosario Houde in his store, circa 1976

Over time, Rosario’s store had become a real meeting place. If someone was still around to chat at closing time, Rosario would put off turning off the lights. […]
A lady with her poultry, circa 1930

A lady with her poultry, circa 1930

At the beginning of the 20th century, many Grondines inhabitants made a living from subsistence farming.  
Mr. Louis Dolbec, Grondines, October 28, 1938

Mr. Louis Dolbec, Grondines, October 28, 1938
Rodolphe Mathieu, circa 1933

Rodolphe Mathieu, circa 1933

Grondines-born Rodolphe Mathieu was one of the most promising composers of his time.