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Babin, Louis F. (1912-1996). Collection, 1898-1993, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0225

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of biographical information on Babin. Also included are lists of members of the fire department, financial records, correspondence, history, photographs, newspaper clippings, minutes of meetings, and other miscellaneous materials.

Dates

  • 1898-1993, n.d.

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Louis F. Babin was born on a farm between Port Allen and Brusly, Louisiana on 1 September 1912. In 1929 his family moved to Lafayette and he attended Lafayette High School, though he dropped out to pursue a career in firefighting. He married the former Gracie Landry of Plaquemine, Louisiana; the couple had no children. Babin died 8 February 1996.

Babin’s life was dedicated to learning new advances in firefighting and every phase of fire prevention. He eventually became Fire Chief of Lafayette Parish. In 1972 he retired after 42 years with the Lafayette Fire Department. He was a member of the Hobo Volunteer Fire Company, Louisiana State Firemen’s Association, and International Association of Fire Chiefs. He was also an advisor for the Lafayette Fire Protection Association.

Extent

0.833333 Linear Feet (10 inches of materials contained in 2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Louis F. Babin Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Zack Stein
Date
12/10/2019
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