Scope and Contents William Grout, who grew up around Walker, Louisiana, worked in many professions from rodeo cowboy to schoolteacher. However, from his days in the Army Air Corps during World War II, he was an avid photographer. Although he has done commercial work in portraiture and weddings, this collection reflects his interest in scenic photography. Most of the images, which were taken mainly between 1974 and 1978, are of Louisiana, especially the Florida parishes. They also indicate Mr. Grout's interest...

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This collection contains political memorabilia collected by Hamsa from local, state and national election campaigns, including buttons, bumper stickers and other materials. Hamsa was particularly interested in third-party and fringe group candidates.

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Photographs of New Orleans area at the turn of the century taken by a Tulane University medical student. These are photographs of unidentified people, houses, street scenes, etc. There are also pictures of a military camp at the Fairgrounds during the Spanish-American war. Donated by Louis Hanneman in 1981.

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Health Exhibit Train, Louisiana State Board of Health. “Schedule over Southern Pacific Hauled Free through Courtesy of Management of the Southern Pacific. You are cordially invited to Visit the Train. We want pure food, pure drugs, better doctors, cleaner homes and better living for the individual and for the state.” FYLER, N.D. (oversize)

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Article: Immaculate Conception Chapel, Jennings, Louisiana. Published by Architectural Record, December 1956, pp. 148-152

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During World War I, King George V distributed a letter to American soldiers offering thanks and support for their entering the war on the side of the Allies.This particular letter was sent to Army soldier Alonzo Daniel McClain, who lived in Louisiana. Jeanne McClain Veazey, daughter of Alonzo McClain donated the collection.

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By-laws and minutes of organization meeting. No donor card.

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Jean Mouton built the Lafayette Museum prior to 1836. The building consisted of one large room with the kitchen in the back. The kitchen was connected by a “dog-trot”, or open walkway. Governor Alexandre Mouton, whose great contribution to the history of Louisiana is well known, first occupied the house.

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“Swamp Sirens – The American South’s Best-Kept Secret”. By Tim Longville. The Mediterranean Garden, No. 10, Autumn, 1997. Pp. 34-40; “Hail & Farewell: In Praise of Louisiana Irises and Joseph K. Mertzweiller.” By Tim Longville. The American Cottage Gardener, October 1997, volume 4, no.4, Autumn Issue.

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Programs: Group “C” Louisiana Bankers Association, Friday March 28, 1924, Lafayette, Louisiana.