Holmes, Irene Whitfield (1900-1993). Papers, 1919-1978
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a small amount of correspondence, writings (many of which are autobiographical and were published), awards, certificates, and other materials.
This collection is part of the Women in Louisiana Collection established by Vaughn Baker.
Dates
- 1919-1978
Creator
Content Description
Irene Whitfield Holmes was born on 26 October 1900 in Rayne, Louisiana. She was born on the west side of Riceland Road, which is the dividing line between Lafayette and Acadia Parishes. Her family lived on a rice-livestock farm, La Belle Savanne in Acadia Parish between the towns of Duson and Rayne. She was the second of seven girls and three boys. Holmes graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute (now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette) in 1919. She received her M.A. degree from Louisiana State University and later attended the University of Chicago, receiving her Ph.D. with honors in 1924.
Dr. Holmes received awards and certificates as an educator. In 1938, she authored “Louisiana French Folk Songs”, which was published by LSU Press. She was also a member of many organizations.
Extent
0.416667 Linear Feet (5 inches contained in 1 box)
Language of Materials
English
- Two books Louisiana French Folk Songs [M1629 .W584 L6] Acadiana Folk Songs [M6129 .W584 A3]
- Title
- Irene Whitfield Holmes Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jane Vidrine
- Date
- 06/04/2018
- 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
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