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St. Julien, Joseph G. (1872-1954). Collection, 1931

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0422

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a journal volume containing his handwritten notes dated 1931.

Dates

  • 1931

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Joseph Gilbert St. Julien was born on February 22, 1872 in Broussard, Louisiana, the son of Gustave and Helene Roy St. Julien. He attended private schools, St. Charles College, and Tulane University. In 1905, he married Idolie Girouard and they had three children.

St. Julien managed a general merchandise store and taught school in his early adult years. He then entered politics, serving as a representative of Lafayette Parish in the State Legislature, Parish Clerk of Court, and mayor of Lafayette from 1927-1931. He was also president of the local bar association, member of the state constitutional convention, and Appeal Attorney for the Lafayette Parish Draft Board during World War II. He was vice-president of the Parish School Board and was an organizer, charter member, and president of the local Rotary Club.

Extent

1 Volumes (1 journal volume)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Joseph G. St. Julien Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Zack Stein
Date
10/05/2020
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