Lecture - Marie-Claire Daveluy: A Woman at the Historians’ Table

Meet a pioneer in the field of history and culture in Québec

Immerse yourself in the world of Marie-Claire Daveluy (1880-1968), a historian and woman of letters who left an indelible mark on her era. The first secular female historian in French-speaking Quebec, this daring Montrealer opened doors for women in the world of historical research, a field that was still reserved for men at the time.

The author of the children’s literary work Les Aventures de Perrine et de Charlot, a visionary librarian, and a fervent defender of women’s contribution to national history, she was able to combine intellectual rigor, feminist commitment, and patriotism. Her writings—particularly on Ville-Marie society and on Jeanne Mance—continue to inspire with their depth and their modern perspective.

A lifetime of cultural heritage and progress to explore!

Louise Bienvenue

Louise Bienvenue is a professor in the Department of History at the Université de Sherbrooke. Her recent research focuses on the history of women and gender, the history of education, and Québec historiography. In 2023, together with François-Olivier Dorais, she published the book Profession historienne? (Les Presses de l’Université Laval) on women’s contributions to historical writing.

This lecture is presented by the Société historique de Montréal.