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 External links Luc Lacourcière at The Canadian Encyclopedia 1910 births 1989 deaths Companions of the Order of Canada Canadian ethnographers Writers from Quebec Canadian non-fiction writers in French Université Laval alumni Université Laval faculty