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Creoles

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

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.

Opelousas (Louisiana), City of. Oral History Collection, 2019-2021

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0528
Scope and Contents

This collection contains oral histories from residents of Opelousas. Topics include life in Opelousas during the 1940s and 1950s, experiences as educators, the Civil Rights Movement, Cajun and Creole cultures, Zydeco music, and the Louisiana Orphan Train Riders.

Melanie Lee-Lebouef of the City of Opelousas Tourism donated this collection.

Dates: 2019-2021