Scope and Contents This collection contains Behrhorst’s papers related to the organizations, associations, and conferences for which he was involved. These papers include project proposals, correspondence, reports, memorandums, and materials from conferences. There are also photographs and audiovisual materials on reels and VHS. These papers were transferred from Tulane University’s Louisiana Research Collection to Dupré Library’s University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection by Leon...

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This collection consists of newspaper and magazine articles on Ferguson, publications on the Battleship Maine, and a large collection of photographs of the various stages of work that were necessary for the recovery of the historic Battleship Maine, and flooding of the Mississippi River. Some photographs in this collection have 2 copies. The collection was donated by Mrs. Charles Boudousquie of Lafayette, daughter of General Harley B. Ferguson.

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Military commissions of William F. Raynolds from 2nd Lieutenant through Colonel, including diploma from United States Military Academy. Raynolds, originally from Ohio, served in the Corps of Engineers. Located in Map Case 24-1. Donated by Fred and Kay Bates (indefinite loan).

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Materials related to efforts to control aquatic plants like water hyacinth. For many years, Wunderlich was Chief of Aquatic Growth Control Section, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans. Donated by James Foret.