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Verret, J. Emile (1866-1965). Papers, 1933-1965, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0019

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of correspondence, speeches, reports, and other miscellaneous materials relating to Verret’s official business as lieutenant governor.

Dates

  • 1933-1965

Biographical / Historical

J. Emile Verret was born 13 September 1886 on a farm near New Iberia, Louisiana. He graduated from New Iberia High School at seventeen years of age. He then attended Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute (now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette) where he graduated in 1905. He later married Katherine Markham. He died 9 February 1965 and is interred in St. Peter’s Cemetery, New Iberia, Louisiana.

Verret was a businessman and politician. In 1912, he was elected to Iberia Parish School Board. From 1914-1943 he served as president of the School Board. Thereafter, he became lieutenant governor of Louisiana from 1944-1948. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and president of the School Board Association, Elks Club, and Rotary Club of New Iberia.

Extent

1.667 Linear Feet (1 foot 8 inches of material in 4 boxes.)

Language of Materials

English

Title
J. Emile Verret Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Trenesha Bartley
Date
10/22/2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Undetermined
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