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Luc Lacourcière, CC (October 18, 1910 – May 15, 1989) was a Quebec writer and ethnographer, who established himself during his lifetime as a leading figure in folklore studies. Trained by Marius Barbeau, he in turn influenced renowned researchers such as linguist Claude Poirier. In 1944, Lacourcière founded the Archives de folklore (AF), which he directed until 1975. Since 1978, a Luc-Lacourcière medal has been awarded every two years.

Honours received

1967 - Member of the Society of Ten
1969 - Ludger-Duvernay Prize
1970 - Companion of the Order of Canada
1971 - Killam Fellowship
1974 - Canadian Music Council Medal
1979 - Marius-Barbeau Medal
1985 - Medal of the Académie des lettres du Québec
1986 - Member of the Order of Francophones of America
1986 - Price of 3-July-1608

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