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Durand, Edward B. (1941-2018). Collection, 1955-1997, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0437

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of civil defense material, including handbooks, course materials, and handwritten notes. Durand’s son, Howard Durand, originally donated the collection to the Bayou Teche Museum. It was later transferred to the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection with the donor's permission through the efforts of Shane Bernard.

Dates

  • 1955-1997, n.d.

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Edward Boniface Durand was born in St. Martinville, LA on 5 June 1941. He joined the United States Navy Seabees after graduating high school and served two tours in Vietnam. He achieved the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer and earned the Navy Achievement Medal for valor in combat. After serving in the military, he returned to St. Martinville and became a member of the Civil Defense Team. He oversaw the Civil Defense Command Center at the St. Martinville Courthouse. He was also participated in practice drills, where rehearsals were conducted on what to do if there was an attack. Durand died on 8 September 2018 at the age of 77.

Extent

0.208333 Linear Feet (2.5 inches of materials contained in 1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Edward B. Durand Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Zack Stein
Date
04/22/2019
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