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Cajuns--Language

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Allain, Mathé (1928- ). Papers, 1161-2000, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0344
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1161-2000, n.d.

Bec Doux. Cartoons, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-MSS-0175
Scope and Contents

“Bec Doux” was a weekly newspaper comic strip written in Cajun French. The strip was co-written by Ken Meaux (art) and Early Comeaux (text). It was published for the first time in The Kaplan Herald in August 1969 and ran on a weekly basis for over twenty years. The collection includes photographs of Meaux and Comeaux, as well as the artwork for the comic strips.

Dates: n.d.

Bernard, Lorene ( - ). Thesis, LSU, 1930s

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-MSS-0118
Scope and Contents

Thesis: Idioms of Common Usage by the French-Speaking People of Southwest Louisiana (Acadiana). No donor card. Donated in 1981.

Dates: 1930s

Brandon, Elizabeth (1913-2002). Papers, 1934-1980, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0273
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1934-1980, n.d.