Cajun music
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Nathan Abshire Collection of Artifacts
This collection consists primarily of costume and clothing accessories owned and worn by Cajun accordionist and musician, Nathan Abshire. The items along with additional miscellaneous textual materials were donated by Cajun musician, Kristi Guillory, a relative of Nathan Abshire.
Allain, Mathé (1928- ). Papers, 1161-2000, n.d.
This collection consists of copies of her research, writings, and lessons. Such topics include Louisiana history, women, and Cajun culture. Languages of the materials include English, French, and Spanish.
Ancelet, Barry Jean (1951- ). Papers, 1978-1983
This collection consists of manuscripts from “Suite de loupe” (1998) and “The Makers of Cajun Music” (1984). Barry Jean Ancelet donated the collection.
Bernard, Rod (1940-2020). Collection, 1956-2022
This collection contains material related to Rod Bernard’s music, radio, and television career, including articles, song sets, lyrics, photographs, and scrapbooks. The materials were donated by his children, Shane K. Bernard and Shannon Bernard Bourg.
Brandon, Elizabeth (1913-2002). Papers, 1934-1980, n.d.
This collection contains Dr. Brandon’s working and personal papers. A large portion of the papers include written notes, in both English and French, on Louisiana history, people, cultures, folksongs, and dances. Many of these notes contain sources that she utilized for her research. Additional series include materials on linguistics and education, correspondence, publications from Dr. Brandon and other colleagues, and notecards listed in alphabetical order containing useful resources.
Cajun French Music Association. Records, 1985-1991, n.d.
This collection consists of correspondence, newsletters, photographs, publications, events material, and audio/visual materials.
This collection was donated by the French House (La Maison Française) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Malcolm L. Comeaux and Lauren C. Post Collection
Jerry Embree Collection
LeBlanc, Antoine J. “A.J.” (1929-2018). Collection, 1900-2012, n.d.
Richard, Zachary (1950- ). Papers, 1971-2017, n.d.
This collection contains Zachary Richard’s personal papers. These include production and research from Against the Tide, publications, music, press and newspaper clippings, and publicity items. The collection also documents his Francophone initiatives.
Zachary Richard donated the collection.