Fortification, Prison, College, Library: the Morrin Centre Site, 1712-2002
Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Old Quebec’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site by attending this talk by history professor Donald Fyson!
As part of Quebec City’s program to mark the 40th anniversary of Old Quebec’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Morrin Centre offers a talk series and other activities related to the history of our heritage site and the events that have taken place at and around 44 Chaussée des Écossais throughout the years.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
With Donald Fyson
Fortification, Prison, College, Library: the Many-Layered Past of the Morrin Centre Site, 1712-2002
Biography
Donald Fyson, history professor at Université Laval, is specialised in Quebec history from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. He is particularly interested in the relationship between State, rights, and society, notably in the contexts of criminal and civil justice, police, and local administration. His research touches on subjects such as homicides, incarceration, and capital punishment. He is also the honorary librarian of the LHSQ.
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