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Dardenne, John L. “Jay” (1954- ). Collection, 1914-1984

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0411

Scope and Contents

This collection contains correspondence, diplomas, news clippings, and a wide array of programs such as the Lafayette Centennial celebration and a Commencement program from 1935. The collection also contains phone directories, framed photographs, a Monopoly-like game, a medal, and a Southwestern Louisiana Institute hat (now University of Louisiana at Lafayette). The material relates to Janet A. Dardenne and her sister Natalie Abramson Weill, or was collected by them. Janet graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Institute (now the Univesrity of Louisiana at Lafayette) in 1941. She was a homemaker and was active in several volunteer service organizations in Baton Rouge where she lived. Her sister, Natalie Abramson Weill also graduated from SLI/USL with degrees in home economics and institutional management.

Jay Dardenne donated the collection.

Dates

  • 1914-1984

Creator

Biographical / Historical

John Leigh “Jay” Dardenne, Jr. was born on February 6, 1954 to Janet Abramson Dardenne and John L. Dardenne, Sr. He graduated from Baton Rouge High School and later attended Louisiana State University for both his Bachelors in Journalism and law degree. While at LSU, Dardenne was elected the Student Body President. He is married to the former Catherine McDonald and they have two sons, Matthew M. and John III. From 1992 through 2006, Dardenne was the Louisiana State Senator for District 16. In 2006, he became Secretary of State and held that position until 2010, when he became the Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana. Dardenne held the seat of Lieutenant Governor until 2016.

Extent

0.416667 Linear Feet (5 inches of materials contained in 2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Title
John L. "Jay" Dardenne Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Zack Stein
Date
03/18/2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection Repository

Contact:
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503 United States
337-482-6031