Agriculture
Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
Richardson, Francis D. (1812-1901). Family Papers, 1849-2019, n.d.
This collection consists of papers presenting the history of the Richardson, Bissell, and Horner families. These include genealogy, writings, photographs, and original letters between family members. There is also a record book dated from 1860-1868 of day-to-day operations on the plantation side. According to the record book, crops planted included cotton and corn, but mainly sugarcane.
Wesley Winans Horner II donated the papers. Gayle Breaux Smith donated the records book.
Riley, Harland K. (1905-1972). Collection, 1929-1969
This collection consists of his thesis, correspondence, photographs, speeches, awards, certificates, diplomas and other miscellaneous materials.
This collection was donated by Mrs. H.K. Riley.
Rougeou, Clyde L. (1915-1980). Papers, 1944-1979
This collection consists of correspondence, genealogy material on the Rougeou family, photographs, clippings, certificates and awards, appointment books, and plaques and trophies.
Southwest Louisiana Development Bureau (Lafayette, LA). Report, n.d.
Southwest Louisiana Development Bureau, Lafayette, Louisiana. Early Potatoes Profitable. Report. Mr. J.P. Colomb is the director and President of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. This report includes the history, what the cost was, Yield, Price obtained and profit. No date. Size: 3” x 5”.
Southwest Louisiana District Fair, 1926
Promotional material; premium lists, 1926 (Southwest Louisiana District).