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.

This collection consists of drawings, floor plans, correspondence, financial reports, planning reports, photographs, maps, newspaper clippings, and writings from people in oil-related fields.

David L. Perkins and Dan P. Branch donated the collection.