Gosselin, Julie oral history interview

Authors

Andrea L'Hommedieu

Document Type

Oral History

Publication Date

9-1-1999

Interview Number

MOH 148

Abstract

Julie (Chaput) Gosselin was born in Lewiston, Maine. She graduated from Lewiston High School in 1942. Julie worked on the social page at Sun-Journal and married Hal Gosselin in July 1946. She has served as president of Auxiliary at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Scope and Content Note

Interview includes discussions of: Maine newspapers; Hal Gosselin; “Lal” Lemieux; Louis Philippe Gagne; Faust Couture; WCOU; Hal’s involvement in Chamber, Junior Chamber, Elks Chamber, United Fund, Bates Manufacturing, CMMC, City Controller; Hal’s relationship with Margaret Chase Smith; attending Nixon and Johnson inaugurals with Hal; Hal’s impression of Muskie; Hal with John Beliveau ; Hal and public relations for Bates Manufacturing Company [Bates Mill]; Denis Blais; “Teas” (women and fund raisers); St. Mary’s May ball ; evolution of women’s group meetings; and Bates Mill potential.

Use Restrictions

Bates College. This transcript is provided for individual Research Purposes Only; for all other uses, including publication, reproduction and quotation beyond fair use, permission must be obtained in writing from: The Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library, Bates College, 70 Campus Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240-6018.

Recommended Citation

L'Hommedieu, Andrea, "Gosselin, Julie oral history interview" (1999). Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection. 146.
https://scarab.bates.edu/muskie_oh/146