Henry Rees and one for David Rees, 1855-1872
Scope and Contents
This collection contains personal and business correspondence of the Henry Rees Family of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. It reflects life from about mid-nineteenth century to the twentieth century dealing with family life, illness (such as yellow fever), community life, agriculture, finances, taxes, legal matters and attitudes and opinions on contemporary events. Included also are the legal papers of Henry Rees generated while he served as Justice of the Peace in St. Martin Parish and Orderly Sergeant in the Militia.
This collection was donated by Henry Rees and George W. Marshall.
Dates
- Other: 1855-1872
Creator
- From the Collection: Rees Family (Family)
Extent
From the Collection: 0.416667 Linear Feet (5 inches, 1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection Repository
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503 United States
337-482-6031
speccoll@louisiana.edu