This collection contains mainly letters in French to Elvina Montegut of LaPlace, Louisiana. They date especially in 1911, 1915, and 1928. There are also many unidentified family photographs.

Part of the collection was donated to John Robert Moore of the History Department by Rita Davis. Dr. Moore sent the materials to UAAMC. There was also another box of letters with no indication concerning donor. The collection includes a number of holiday post cards.