This collection consists of Dr. Griffin’s personal papers, including writings, speeches, correspondence, and materials he collected reflecting his interest in south Louisiana history, political science, education, and civic affairs. The material collected on local history consists mainly of newspaper clippings, including many written by Mario Mamalakis.

H.L. Griffin and Lucile M. Griffin donated this collection.

This collection contains several University of Louisiana at Lafayette-related materials formerly in the possession of Dr. Kenneth J. Laborde. Dr. Laborde donated the items to President Joseph Savoie in 2020 and 2021, which were then transferred to Special Collections. Items include homecoming doubloons, building blueprints, and a scrapbook on the history of medicine in Lafayette.