Whitfield, Irene (Irene Therese Whitfield)
Dates
- Existence: 1900 - 1993
- Usage: 1900 - 1940
- Usage: 1940 - 1993
- Usage: 1940 - 1993
Biography
Irene Whitfield Holmes was born on 26 October 1900 in Rayne, La. They lived on a rice-livestock farm, La Belle Savanne in Acadia Parish between the towns of Duson and Rayne. She was the second of three girls. Irene attended Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute (now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette) and graduated in 1919. She also attended the University of Chicago and in 1924 she received her B.S. with honors. She received her M.A. degree from Louisiana State University. She also attended the University of California.
Irene Whitfield Holmes received awards and certificates as an educator. In 1938, she authored a book called Louisiana French Folk Songs published by LSU Press. She was a member of many organizations.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Holmes, Irene Whitfield (1900-1993). Papers, 1919-1978
This collection contains a small amount of correspondence, writings (many of which are autobiographical and were published), awards, certificates, and other materials.
This collection is part of the Women in Louisiana Collection established by Vaughn Baker.