Scope and Contents This collection contains chiefly papers of Albert Voorhies (1829-1913) who served as Louisiana Lieutenant-Governor (1865-1867) among other elected positions, and long-time member of the State Bar. The papers reflect his interest in state politics; his involvement in the court system especially of Orleans Parish; and his writings on legal theory and state legal practices. There is also material on other members of the Voorhies family.Donated by the George Voorhies Family, St....

Scope and Contents This collection reflects the career, from 1870 on, of attorney, judge, and author, Felix Voorhies. It contains fee books and case books generated as part of his legal practice. However, the majority of the collection contains literary works from the early 20th century, including one letter in which the Judge writes about the Evangeline legend and the true story of Emmeline Labiche, which he published as part of Acadian Reminiscences. A manuscript copy of an unpublished play and a photograph...