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Palmetto and Gulf Railway Company. Letter, 1897

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-MSS-0170

Scope and Contents

Letter explaining intent to purchase right-of-way through Teche Valley for railroad from Palmetto, LA to Vermilion Bay. The route went through Port Barre, Leonville, Arnaudville, Breaux Bridge, St. Martinsville [sic], and New Iberia. Officers and directors listed as James A. Lee, President; E. C. Roger, Vice-President; Andrew Thorpe, Secretary-Treasurer; Paul DeClouet; T. J. Labbe; W. B. Davis; Alexis Voorhies; and V. P. Guilfoux. The letter is from New Iberia, LA, dated 23 August 1897.

Dates

  • 1897

Creator

Extent

1 Volumes (1 folder containing materials)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Palmetto and Gulf Railway Company Letter
Status
Completed
Author
Christopher Bienvenu
Date
03/24/2021
Description rules
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Script of description
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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