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Lanor Emails, 1998-2007

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 15

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection documents the history and activities of the Lanor Records recording label, JON Music (publisher), Swimal Music (publisher), and Lanor Records and Sound Center Recorders recording studio and retail establishment. The collection consists of original Lanor Records studio recording equipment, musical instruments, historical business records and artifacts, textual materials, and other graphics and textile materials. The business and legal records series includes files with correspondence, recording artist biographies, contracts and licensing agreements, recording session documentation, photographic prints and negatives, and articles and reviews. Textual files are arranged alphabetically by musical artist and music trade/recording industry names, individual and corporate. A featured costume item of the collection is a vest worn by Nathan Abshire. The Lee Lavergne series and Murry Family series cover additional ownership and history aspects of the record label, publishing companies, and recording studios (Church Point and Jennings, LA).

Dates

  • Record Keeping: 1998-2007

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for listening and research use. Some client and business files containing personally identifiable information (PII) may not be readily available. Additional processing may be required prior to access. Please contact the repository at ccmc@louisiana.edu for further information.

Extent

From the Series: 3.5 Linear Feet

From the Series: 258 Photographic Prints

From the Series: 146 Photographic Negatives

From the Series: 10 Boxes

Language of Materials

From the Sub-Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Cajun and Creole Music Collection Repository

Contact:
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 E St Mary Blvd
Lafayette LA 70503 United States