This collection reflects on the Acadiana area, which consists of the Acadian Cultural Center in Lafayette, the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice, and the Wetlands Acadian Culture Center in Thibodeaux.

This collection consists mostly of original and research material for the publication “Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve”. There are blueprints of the area as well.

This collection contains working files and original architectural drawings from both architects. Also included are correspondence, lectures, publicities, brochures, and photographs.

The grandchildren of Frederick Nehrbass—Kim Nehrbass, Heidi Nehrbass Alpha, Tanya Nehrbass Schulze, and Seth Nehrbass—donated the collection with assistance from UL Lafayette’s School of Architecture and Design.

The collection covers the business transactions of this company. The files contain administration records, external and internal correspondence, financial records, insurance records, business contracts, and equipment documentation.

This collection contains and extensive gathering of Southwell’s designs for homes, churches, and public buildings. Also included are general and financial records, correspondence, photographs, working files arranged by subject and title. In addition, there are drawings, sketches, and blueprints of houses/buildings he designed.