Scope and Contents This collection documents the musical recording, performance, composing, and research career of Johnnie Allan (b. John Allen Guillot, 1938 -), the legendary Louisiana swamp pop music artist, educator, and author. The collection contains sound recordings, graphics and visual materials, textual materials, and oversize items. The materials in the collection also represent swamp pop music (rhythm and blues, rock and roll, country, and popular music elements combined with the traditional music of...

Scope and Contents 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...