Dr. Holmes never forgot his Louisiana roots, and studying Louisiana plant and wildlife remained one of his great passions. This collection contains two unpublished manuscripts he wrote on Louisiana plants and animals.

Dr. Walter Holmes and his wife Nan Holmes donated the collection.

This collection consists of John Lynch’s research and personal papers. These papers include correspondence, maps, and research and writings on Whooping Cranes, marsh ecology, wildlife, and more. There are also news clippings and newsletters on Whooping Cranes and orchids, and materials related to the groups he was associated with.

Mary Lynch Courville, daughter of John J. Lynch, donated this collection.

This collection of papers includes files on Dr. Michot’s research on Red Head Ducks, field notes, data sheets, photographs and slides, computer punch cards, and audio cassettes.

Thomas Michot donated this collection.

This collection contains Valentine’s professional files that chronicle his work while in Louisiana. These files include notes, papers, news clippings, and photographs. Dr. Thomas C. Michot, a colleague of Valentine’s, donated the collection.